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Sports.com Unveils Newly Designed Mobile App for iOS and Android

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Giovedì, Marzo 7, 2024

The new app (which is available for download for free from all major app stores) connects sports content with audiences worldwide.

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The new app (which is available for download for free from all major app stores) connects sports content with audiences worldwide.
Moreover, Sports.com aims to revolutionize the way sports content is consumed and how fan engagement converges into a single, centralized destination.
The launch of the Sports.com app is a key milestone in realizing that vision, offering a platform that enriches the sports viewing experience."
Matthew McGahan, Chairman and CEO of Sports.com added:
"The Sports.com app is a cornerstone of our strategy to redefine the global sports media landscape.

Vantage UK launches an International Women's Day video featuring NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team driver, Cristina Gutiérrez.

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Venerdì, Marzo 8, 2024

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LONDON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on International Women's Day, Vantage UK ("Vantage") is proud to release an inspiring video featuring Cristina Gutiérrez, the renowned female driver for the NEOM McLaren Extreme E team.

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LONDON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on International Women's Day, Vantage UK ("Vantage") is proud to release an inspiring video featuring Cristina Gutiérrez, the renowned female driver for the NEOM McLaren Extreme E team.
The video celebrates inclusivity, empowerment, and coincides with the International Women's Day 2024 theme "Inspire Inclusion".
"We are honoured to commemorate International Women's Day alongside NEOM McLaren Extreme E once again," states David Shayer, CEO of Vantage UK.
We are proud to be aligned with NEOM McLaren Extreme E, an organisation that shares our dedication to these fundamental values."

Lottery.com, Inc. Acquires SportLocker

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Giovedì, Febbraio 15, 2024

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As part of the acquisition, SportLocker, rebranded as Sports.com, will immediately launch as a premier platform for sports fans worldwide, marking a pivotal leap in Sports.com's evolution as the next-gen digital sports entertainment space.

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As part of the acquisition, SportLocker, rebranded as Sports.com, will immediately launch as a premier platform for sports fans worldwide, marking a pivotal leap in Sports.com's evolution as the next-gen digital sports entertainment space.
The Company is initially focused on rolling out Sports.com in the USA and Europe, along with concentrated efforts in the Middle East.
The SportLocker acquisition is an underlying-element of Sports.com's accelerated growth strategy and rapid market penetration plan.
With the acquisition of SportLocker, Sports.com accelerates that goal, providing coverage of the most anticipated events, exclusive content, and insights in the sports world.

Dakar Rookies Shine for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Lunedì, Gennaio 22, 2024

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Toyota City, Japan, Jan 22, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - The 2024 edition of the Dakar Rally brought mixed results for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, but while some of the team's big names found the going particularly tough, it was the two rookie drivers who made their presence count.

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Toyota City, Japan, Jan 22, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - The 2024 edition of the Dakar Rally brought mixed results for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, but while some of the team's big names found the going particularly tough, it was the two rookie drivers who made their presence count.
This underscores TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA)'s commitment to the development of motorsport in South Africa and proves that emerging talents have a clear path from the Junior Academy, through to SupaCup and GTC, and on to rally-raid racing, with the Dakar Rally as the ultimate goal.
This year, the TGR team fielded two rookies, in the form of Guy Botterill and Saood Variawa.
The two rookies were supported by veteran Dakar racer Giniel de Villiers and his co-driver, Dennis Murphy.

Honda: Ricky Brabec Claims Second Victory at Dakar Rally 2024

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Lunedì, Gennaio 22, 2024

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This is the first time since 2021 that Honda has won the Dakar Rally.

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This is the first time since 2021 that Honda has won the Dakar Rally.
Ricky Brabec rode his first Dakar Rally in 2016 with Team HRC (current Monster Energy Honda Team).
The Dakar Rally, known as "the most dangerous sporting event in the world," was first held in 1979, making this year its 46th edition.
Honda left the Dakar the following year, and in 2013, decided to race once again in the Dakar Rally, then held in South America, with its new CRF450 RALLY factory bike.

India’s Hero MotoSports Achieves Second Position at the Dakar Rally 2024

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Sabato, Gennaio 20, 2024

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240120362157/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240120362157/en/
Hero MotoSports Team Rally achieves second position at Dakar 2024 (Photo: Business Wire)
While Hero MotoCorp has supported sports and athletes for decades, this achievement by our own team holds a unique significance coinciding with the 40th anniversary of Hero MotoCorp.”
Hero MotoSports Team Rally, the motorsport team of the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters - Hero MotoCorp, has created history today becoming the first ever Indian manufacturer team to finish on the podium of the legendary Dakar Rally.
Hero MotoSports Team Rally was formed in 2016 and it participated in its first Dakar Rally in 2017.
Wolfgang Fischer, Team Manager & Head, Hero MotoSports Team Rally: “We started many years ago as small set-up within Hero MotoCorp and building on that every year we have reached here.
This 2nd place podium I want to dedicate to Paulo Goncalves.”
Ross Branch, Team Rider, Hero MotoSports Team Rally: “It was a really tough Dakar 2024.

Pajero Selected as Historic Car by the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame

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Martedì, Novembre 7, 2023

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The first Pajero was launched in 1982 as a full-fledged off-road 4WD vehicle that combined excellent off-road handling with the ease of use of a passenger car.

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The first Pajero was launched in 1982 as a full-fledged off-road 4WD vehicle that combined excellent off-road handling with the ease of use of a passenger car.
A total of 3.25 million Pajeros were manufactured across its four generations until production came to an end in 2021.
In Japan, the Pajero became one of Mitsubishi Motors' iconic series, adding models such as the Pajero Mini kei-car3 to the lineup in 1994, the Pajero Junior compact SUV in 1995, and the Pajero iO compact SUV in 1998.
Today, the Pajero Sport cross-country SUV carries on the pedigree of the Pajero and is sold in over 80 countries around the world.

Participating in Dakar 2024 to Develop Small Hydrogen Engines Accelerating Development of Core Technologies and Building Global Alliances Toward Early Adoption of Hydrogen Small Mobility Engines

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 18, 2023

Mission 1000 is a new part of the Dakar Future Program, an effort aimed at urging automakers to develop next-generation carbon-neutral powertrain technologies like hydrogen engines and electric or biofuel hybrids.

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Mission 1000 is a new part of the Dakar Future Program, an effort aimed at urging automakers to develop next-generation carbon-neutral powertrain technologies like hydrogen engines and electric or biofuel hybrids.
HySE's entry in Mission 1000 will be the hydrogen engine-equipped HySE-X1.
This will allow us to easily identify potential issues with small mobility(2) that are yet unknown, and to accelerate the establishment of baseline hydrogen engine technology.
In addition, by participating in the world-renowned Dakar Rally, we can promote HySE's presence and initiatives, thereby working to further build a global and cross-industry network for the realization of compact hydrogen mobility.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing celebrates World Championships and looks towards a zero carbon future for motorsport at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed

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Martedì, Luglio 11, 2023

TGR's participation will also highlight its multi-technology path for motorsport to progress towards a sustainable, zero carbon future while maintaining the excitement and spectacle enjoyed by fans around the world.

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TGR's participation will also highlight its multi-technology path for motorsport to progress towards a sustainable, zero carbon future while maintaining the excitement and spectacle enjoyed by fans around the world.
This year the festival is honouring Nasser Al-Attiyah with the addition of a new "Nasser's Jump" feature in the off-road arena.
The Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID will lead a trio of GR Yaris competition cars that will be in action at Goodwood.
Toyota are currently leading the manufacturer and driver standings in all three disciplines of motorsport, WRC, WEC and W2RC.

Rally Truck Equipped with Allison Transmission Wins Dakar 2023 Rally Raid Competition

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Martedì, Gennaio 24, 2023

Team De Rooy wins truck division of 2023 Dakar Rally with Allison-equipped truck.

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Team De Rooy wins truck division of 2023 Dakar Rally with Allison-equipped truck.
The 2023 Dakar Rally covers a total distance of 8,549 kilometers, of which 4,706 km is timed in the form of special stages.
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Team De Rooy recently won the truck division of the 2023 Dakar Rally with its Allison-equipped truck pictured here.
All top 10 trucks of the world’s toughest annual motorsport competition were equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions.