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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Haron Motors in Sale of Jaguar Land Rover and Volvo Dealerships in Fresno to Unstoppable Automotive Group

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Fresno, California-based Haron Motor Sales in the sale of Haron Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo to Temecula, California-based Unstoppable Auto Group, owned by Garth Blumenthal.

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  • Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Fresno, California-based Haron Motor Sales in the sale of Haron Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo to Temecula, California-based Unstoppable Auto Group, owned by Garth Blumenthal.
  • “It was our pleasure to assist the Haron family in this historic transition of the family business to new ownership.
  • The Harons have been pillars of the downtown Fresno business community for generations,” said Ryan Kerrigan, Managing Director of Kerrigan Advisors.
  • What started as Triumphs and MGs eventually turned into Jaguars in 1981, then evolved to Land Rover and Volvo.

MOTORTREND CELBRATES DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY WITH CALL TO VOTE FOR THE SINGLE MOST ICONIC VEHICLE OF THE PAST 75 YEARS

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, today announced the brand's year-long celebration of a momentous 75th anniversary year in 2024. Kicking off with a public call to vote on the most legendary vehicle in the MotorTrend 75 Icons program, the celebration continues with special-edition collectibles, 75th anniversary merchandise, and the historically significant release of MotorTrend's full archives in digital format for the first time ever.

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  • As MotorTrend approaches its Diamond Anniversary, the media company and automotive industry leader is pulling out all the stops to honor its history.
  • MotorTrend's editorial team has meticulously selected 10 of the most iconic vehicles from the past 75 years, naming them 'MotorTrend 75 Icons'.
  • Now, MotorTrend invites the public to determine the single most iconic vehicle from the past 75 years, inviting active participation in this historic celebration.
  • For a limited time, MotorTrend is making the entire archive freely available to the public to celebrate the Diamond Anniversary.

MiddleGround Capital’s European Office Makes First Platform Acquisition with Close of UK-Based Automotive Transmission Systems Manufacturer Xtrac

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Monday, July 31, 2023

The Company has also developed relationships with the world’s top hypercar OEMs, providing transmission and mechatronic systems to a number of the market’s premier vehicles.

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  • The Company has also developed relationships with the world’s top hypercar OEMs, providing transmission and mechatronic systems to a number of the market’s premier vehicles.
  • “Xtrac represents an opportunity to partner with the leading provider of high-performance transmission systems for the specialized motorsport and automotive markets,” said John Stewart, MiddleGround Founding Partner.
  • Lincoln International provided corporate and capital advisory services to MiddleGround for the acquisition.
  • Alvarez & Marsal served as financial and tax advisors to MiddleGround.

Finals for 2023 ‘Porsche Esports Challenge USA' to be held at Rennsport Reunion 7 in September

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

The Grand Final will take place in the Bose Esports Arena at Rennsport Reunion 7 from September 28 to October 1, 2023.

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  • The Grand Final will take place in the Bose Esports Arena at Rennsport Reunion 7 from September 28 to October 1, 2023.
  • The Porsche Esports Challenge USA is now in its second year, after crowning the inaugural champion at Sports Car Together Fest at Indianapolis in 2022 .
  • As 2023 represents Porsche’s 75th anniversary, the three online time trials will highlight significant vehicles throughout Porsche’s 75 year history.
  • With Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7 just around the corner, there is plenty of Gran Turismo™ action to go before crowning our Porsche Esports Challenge USA 2023 champion.

Upgraded Tesla Motors and Batteries to Power E-Cite Vehicles Along with 24-Month, 50,000-Mile Warranty

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

BOTHELL, WA, Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- VaporBrands International, Inc. dba E-Cite Motors Group,(OTC:VAPR)announces that their vehicles will be powered by motors and batteries manufactured by Tesla, upgraded by E-Cite, and offer a 24-month 50,000-mile warranty.

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  • BOTHELL, WA, Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- VaporBrands International, Inc. dba E-Cite Motors Group,(OTC:VAPR)announces that their vehicles will be powered by motors and batteries manufactured by Tesla, upgraded by E-Cite, and offer a 24-month 50,000-mile warranty.
  • Stock motors and batteries manufactured by Tesla will be purchased and then modified for enhanced performance by E-Cite Motors to increase HP, improve cooling, and adapt to E-Cites proprietary chassis.
  • The modified motors and Batteries will be offered with a full 24-month, 50,000-mile OEM warranty serviceable at any authorized E-Cite service center.
  • COO Gene Langmesser stated: After thoroughly evaluating all known potential options, the proven Tesla platform provides us with the best possible solution available.

E-Cite Motors Officially Enters the Electric Truck Market - Registers New AWD EV Truck/SUV With the NHTSA to be Legally Driven on Public Roads

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

BOTHELL, WA, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – VaporBrands International, Inc. dba E-Cite Motors Group, (OTC PINK:VAPR) announces that it has submitted its all-wheel drive street legal on and off road vehicle registration with the National Highway Traffic Safety Association "NHTSA" in accordance with (49 CFR Part 586).

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  • This marks the second formal submission to the NHTSA for registration of its new electric vehicles to be legally driven on public roads.
  • The new all-wheel drive EV Truck will have dual motors and be extremely capable of both off-road exploration and boulevard cruising.
  • E-Cite Motors Group WMI Code is 1V9 which will be positions 1,2, and 3 of the VIN of all E-Cite Motors passenger vehicles.
  • E-Cite Motors has developed designs that allow the production of vehicles utilizing a revolutionary modular chassis that uses electric motors.

Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge awards top honors to Champion Porsche

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

This was our first time taking part in the competition, and in typical Champion Porsche fashion, we gave it our all - and then some - in every step of the restoration project, said representatives from Champion Porsche.

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  • This was our first time taking part in the competition, and in typical Champion Porsche fashion, we gave it our all - and then some - in every step of the restoration project, said representatives from Champion Porsche.
  • Taking a vehicle missing parts when the project began, Champion Porsches efforts to restore a well-appreciated and worn 930 Turbo exemplify our goal at Porsche Classic - keeping all classic Porsche models on the road, said Jonathan Sieber, Manager Porsche Classic with PCNA.
  • Enter the 2022 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge which saw more than 60 dealerships from around the country take part.
  • In addition to the three finalists, other Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge vehicles on display at Sports Car Together Fest included projects from Porsche Warrington (1996 911 Safari Type 993), Porsche Silver Spring (1994 968), Porsche Ontario (1993 911 RS America Type 964), Porsche Louisville (1982 911 SC Type 930), Porsche Hickory (1989 911 Turbo "Slant Nose" Targa Type 930) and Gaudin Porsche of Las Vegas (1974 914 LE).

The Buzz EV News Features Mullen Automotive in ‘What Is the Mullen FIVE & What’s Next for the EV Maker – Q&A’

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Monday, April 25, 2022

I appreciate The Buzz taking time to get to know more about Mullen Automotive and offering their readers a chance to also learn more about our company and our EV vision, Michery said.

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  • I appreciate The Buzz taking time to get to know more about Mullen Automotive and offering their readers a chance to also learn more about our company and our EV vision, Michery said.
  • The Buzz is dedicated to cutting through the static to deliver the latest electric vehicle news and innovations to OEMs, aftermarket manufacturers and consumers.
  • The Mullen Q&A interview took place on March 15, 2022, and was released for publication on April 18, 2022.
  • Mullens EV development portfolio includes the Mullen FIVE EV Crossover, the Mullen ONE EV Fleet Vans and the DragonFLY Sports Car.

Porsche Sports Car Together Fest celebrates performance models at Indianapolis

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Friday, April 8, 2022

The Sports Car Together Fest, the second annual marquee event at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) by Porsche, will highlight the German sports car manufacturers highest performance models: the GT line of road cars as well as its top one-make race series.

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  • The Sports Car Together Fest, the second annual marquee event at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) by Porsche, will highlight the German sports car manufacturers highest performance models: the GT line of road cars as well as its top one-make race series.
  • Then, as now, the Porsche race car was directly based on the production road car.
  • Additional details on the Porsche eSports championship are forthcoming and will be released alongside future Porsche Sports Car Together Fest announcements.
  • The Porsche Sports Car Together Fest doesnt only revolve around the car culture, it is a family-focused weekend.

Mullen Strengthens Balance Sheet

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Monday, March 28, 2022

Weve made tremendous progress in key areas over the past three months, said David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive.

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  • Weve made tremendous progress in key areas over the past three months, said David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive.
  • The Company's balance sheet is the strongest it has ever been in our history.
  • On Nov. 5, 2021, Mullen began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Markets LLC (Nasdaq) under the new stock ticker symbol MULN.
  • Mullens EV development portfolio includes the Mullen FIVE EV Crossover, the Mullen ONE EV Fleet Vans and the DragonFLY Sports Car.