Motorsport

Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 5 N Enters Final Phase Of Racetrack Capability Testing at Nürburgring Racing Circuit

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Friday, June 23, 2023

"The Nürburgring is where every N model is honed to the Nth degree, so our first high-performance, all-electric N model must also prove itself here," said Till Wartenberg, Vice President and Head of N Brand & Motorsport at Hyundai Motor Company.

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  • "The Nürburgring is where every N model is honed to the Nth degree, so our first high-performance, all-electric N model must also prove itself here," said Till Wartenberg, Vice President and Head of N Brand & Motorsport at Hyundai Motor Company.
  • "IONIQ 5 N just completed its 10,000 km durability test on the Nordschleife, which is an important milestone that proves the vehicle's high endurance and racetrack capability.
  • Hyundai N brand has long used the Nürburgring Nordschleife track to validate motorsport-bred technologies on N brand vehicles.
  • In conjunction with the Nürburgring test, N brand released 'Hyundai N | IONIQ 5 N Teaser – Episode 3 .

Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 5 N Enters Final Phase Of Racetrack Capability Testing at Nürburgring Racing Circuit

Retrieved on: 
Friday, June 23, 2023

"The Nürburgring is where every N model is honed to the Nth degree, so our first high-performance, all-electric N model must also prove itself here," said Till Wartenberg, Vice President and Head of N Brand & Motorsport at Hyundai Motor Company.

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  • "The Nürburgring is where every N model is honed to the Nth degree, so our first high-performance, all-electric N model must also prove itself here," said Till Wartenberg, Vice President and Head of N Brand & Motorsport at Hyundai Motor Company.
  • "IONIQ 5 N just completed its 10,000 km durability test on the Nordschleife, which is an important milestone that proves the vehicle's high endurance and racetrack capability.
  • Hyundai N brand has long used the Nürburgring Nordschleife track to validate motorsport-bred technologies on N brand vehicles.
  • In conjunction with the Nürburgring test, N brand released 'Hyundai N | IONIQ 5 N Teaser – Episode 3 .

EQS-News: PUMA SE: PUMA appoints Shirley Li as General Manager China

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Monday, June 19, 2023

Herzogenaurach, Germany, 19 June, 2023 - Sports company PUMA has appointed Shirley Li as its new General Manager in China as part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its business in this important market.

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  • Herzogenaurach, Germany, 19 June, 2023 - Sports company PUMA has appointed Shirley Li as its new General Manager in China as part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its business in this important market.
  • She replaces Philippe Bocquillon, who will move into the role of PUMA’s Area Manager for Greater China, which includes China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
  • Philippe will also take on the position of General Manager Hong Kong, while Paul Yu will remain General Manager of Taiwan.
  • I want to thank Philippe for more than 10 years as General Manager of PUMA China.

PUMA Appoints Shirley Li as General Manager China

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Monday, June 19, 2023

Sports company PUMA has appointed Shirley Li as its new General Manager in China as part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its business in this important market.

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  • Sports company PUMA has appointed Shirley Li as its new General Manager in China as part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its business in this important market.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230619493813/en/
    Sports company PUMA has appointed Shirley Li as its new General Manager in China as part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its business in this important market.
  • Philippe will also take on the position of General Manager Hong Kong, while Paul Yu will remain General Manager of Taiwan.
  • I want to thank Philippe for more than 10 years as General Manager of PUMA China.

Catapult Launches New Version of Pro Video Suite for Upcoming European Football Season

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

In preparation for the upcoming European Football season, Catapult is introducing a number of new enhancements, including:

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  • In preparation for the upcoming European Football season, Catapult is introducing a number of new enhancements, including:
    New time-saving automations: The latest version of MatchTracker streamlines how teams analyze athlete data with video.
  • “Our Pro Video Suite is becoming the most powerful video tool in sports,” said Catapult CEO Will Lopes.
  • The upcoming European Football season will witness huge improvement in time-saving and insights with our latest innovations.
  • Catapult’s Tactics & Coaching business line, which includes the Pro Video Suite, continues to grow rapidly in Football (Soccer), Basketball, Rugby, and Motorsports.

PIRELLI INTRODUCES THE P ZERO AS PLUS 3: NEW ULTRA HIGH-PERFORMANCE TIRE SPECIFICALLY DEVELOPED FOR THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

LAS VEGAS, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pirelli today announced the introduction of the P Zero AS Plus 3, a new Ultra-High performance All-Season tire designed specifically for premium cars.

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  • LAS VEGAS, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pirelli today announced the introduction of the P Zero AS Plus 3, a new Ultra-High performance All-Season tire designed specifically for premium cars.
  • This tire combines the sporty performance of the Pirelli iconic P Zero range with the comfort and durability of the Pirelli "Plus" line which is specifically developed to meet the needs of North American drivers - in particular the demand for all season tires capable of covering many miles with great handling.
  • The new P Zero AS Plus 3 enriches the Pirelli lineup, tailor made for the American market, and adds to the Scorpion AS Plus 3, Pirelli's all-season tire for crossovers, sport utility vehicles, and pick-up trucks, and the P7 AS Plus 3, for sedans and coupes.
  • Such noise reduction positions the new Pirelli all-season tire at the forefront of its category, delivering unparalleled driving comfort.

Official 24 Hours of Le Mans Game Announced and Named “Le Mans Ultimate”

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Monday, June 5, 2023

The PC-based game will feature official cars and circuits from the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship season, which, of course, has the 24 Hours of Le Mans as its headline event.

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  • The PC-based game will feature official cars and circuits from the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship season, which, of course, has the 24 Hours of Le Mans as its headline event.
  • Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest: “This year the 24 Hours of Le Mans celebrates its centenary and the prestige of the race is unparalleled.
  • In the wake of the undisputed success of the Le Mans Virtual Series and the Virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans, Le Mans Ultimate is the... ultimate game when it comes to simulating the sensations racing drivers feel at the wheel.
  • In this Centenary year, we have been working closely with the ACO to bring the thrill of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA WEC to people all around the world.

In Industry First, PUMA Creates Sustainability Report Podcast Series to Reach Out to Gen-Z

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Sports company PUMA has created a podcast series to make its 2022 Sustainability Report more accessible and to reach a wider and younger audience.

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  • Sports company PUMA has created a podcast series to make its 2022 Sustainability Report more accessible and to reach a wider and younger audience.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230601005537/en/
    Sports company PUMA has created a podcast series to make its 2022 Sustainability Report more accessible and to reach a wider and younger audience.
  • “During last year’s Conference of the People, we saw that we needed to do more to reach out to younger generations when we talk about sustainability.
  • Throughout the podcast series, PUMA will feature representatives from industry bodies, businesses and NGOs that push brands to ensure more sustainable practises are in place and monitored.

PUMA Made 7 Out of 10 Products from Better Materials In 2022

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Sports company PUMA made 7 out of 10 products from better materials in 2022, according to the company’s Sustainability Report 2022, as it further scaled up the use of recycled materials.

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  • Sports company PUMA made 7 out of 10 products from better materials in 2022, according to the company’s Sustainability Report 2022, as it further scaled up the use of recycled materials.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230523005783/en/
    Sports company PUMA has made 7 out of 10 products from better materials in 2022, according to the company’s Sustainability Report 2022, as it further scaled up the use of recycled materials.
  • For 75 years, PUMA has relentlessly pushed sport and culture forward by creating fast products for the world’s fastest athletes.
  • The company distributes its products in more than 120 countries, employs about 20,000 people worldwide, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany.

PPG launches paint films solutions for automotive and industrial customers

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it will deliver paint and clear film solutions for automotive and industrial customers through PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, a new joint venture formed with entrotech, Inc., a provider of technology-driven film solutions.

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  • PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it will deliver paint and clear film solutions for automotive and industrial customers through PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, a new joint venture formed with entrotech, Inc., a provider of technology-driven film solutions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230523005157/en/
    PPG will deliver paint and clear film solutions for automotive and industrial customers through PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, a new joint venture formed with entrotech, Inc. (Photo: Business Wire)
    Paint films are multilayer applications in which at least one layer is made from paint.
  • The automotive films portfolio of entrotech includes automotive clear protective films and the Aero Sustainable Material Technology line of paint films.
  • “This agreement builds on a long collaboration, as we use PPG paint products to create our paint films.