World Rally Championship

NEP Group’s Global Production Ecosystem on Display with Multilocation Presence at IBC Show

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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    An NEP Group iOB (Intelligent Outside Broadcast Facility) will be onsite at the 2023 IBC Show in Amsterdam showcasing NEP Finland’s support of the global racing series, WRC (World Rally Championship).
  • An NEP intelligent outside broadcast facility (iOB) will be accessible to attendees, showcasing NEP’s support of WRC and their Global Production Ecosystem.
  • For a list of current NEP openings around the world, visit Careers at NEP .
  • For a full lineup of NEP Group’s appearances at the IBC Show in Amsterdam, visit NEP’s 2023 IBC Show page .

WRC Promoter Expands Live Sports Streaming Service with Harmonic

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that WRC Promoter GmbH, the company responsible for TV production and commercial aspects of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) and FIA World Rallycross Championship (World RX), has deployed Harmonic's VOS®360 Media SaaS for playout and streaming of live sports events. Harmonic's VOS360 SaaS offers unparalleled agility, resiliency, security and scalability, enabling WRC Promoter to provide fans with an outstanding viewing experience.

Key Points: 
  • Harmonic's VOS360 SaaS offers unparalleled agility, resiliency, security and scalability, enabling WRC Promoter to provide fans with an outstanding viewing experience.
  • "The WRC fan base is growing, and our goal is to maximize our viewership," said Philipp Maenner, WRC Promoter's Senior Director of Media Rights.
  • "Harmonic's VOS360 Media SaaS streamlines the playout and delivery of live events and linear channels, helping us expand our video streaming service.
  • Using VOS360 Media SaaS, WRC Promoter successfully launched Rally.TV, a new linear channel, and consolidated multiple apps (WRC, ERC, World RX) into a single platform.

Rovanpera and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing rule rapid Estonian roads again

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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Toyota City, Japan, July 24, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Kalle Rovanpera has stormed to a dominant Rally Estonia victory for the third year in a row with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team, extending his lead in the FIA World Rally Championship.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, July 24, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Kalle Rovanpera has stormed to a dominant Rally Estonia victory for the third year in a row with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team, extending his lead in the FIA World Rally Championship.
  • Guided by co-driver Jonne Halttunen, Rovanpera once again looked at home aboard his GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID on some of the fastest roads in the WRC.
  • The victory is his 10th in the WRC in the two years since he became its youngest-ever winner on Rally Estonia 2021.
  • Takamoto Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston finished seventh overall, only 0.3 seconds away from a place in the top six.

NEP’s Global Production Ecosystem Expansion Goes Live in the U.S.

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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    MLS’s new production facility at NEP's New York Metropolis Studio.
  • Our strategy, and now its execution, has been a direct response to that,” says Brian Sullivan, CEO of NEP.
  • NEP created its global production ecosystem to allow for any combination of traditional broadcast support, at one or multiple event venues, with remote or centralized production capabilities managed off-site, sometimes hundreds – or thousands – of miles away.
  • Visit nepgroup.com to learn more about NEP’s live production and connected solutions.

Toyota: Exhibiting at Tokyo Auto Salon 2023 and Tokyo Outdoor Show

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Friday, January 13, 2023
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Toyota City, Japan, Jan 13, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and Lexus are exhibiting at the three-day Tokyo Auto Salon 2023 held at Makuhari Messe (in Chiba, Japan) from January 13 to 15, 2023.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Jan 13, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and Lexus are exhibiting at the three-day Tokyo Auto Salon 2023 held at Makuhari Messe (in Chiba, Japan) from January 13 to 15, 2023.
  • Also, Toyota and Lexus are exhibiting at the concurrent Tokyo Outdoor Show at the same venue.
  • Also, as new initiatives utilizing digital technology, TGR and Lexus have organized an "NFT Digital Stamp Rally" for added enjoyment at Tokyo Auto Salon 2023's physical venue and a metaverse-based "Virtual Garage by GR/Lexus".
  • - Lexus and Toyota are exhibiting for the first time at the Tokyo Outdoor Show.

ENEOS UNVEILS AMBITIOUS 2022 SEMA SHOW ACTIVATION

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ENEOS, Japan's largest oil company and supplier to the majority of Asian vehicle manufacturers, has a major presence at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, including a booth (# 23819) in Central Hall.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ENEOS, Japan's largest oil company and supplier to the majority of Asian vehicle manufacturers, has a major presence at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, including a booth (# 23819) in Central Hall.
  • Display vehicles showcase many ENEOS products, including its Racing Series motor oils, EV Fluid Line, transmission fluids, and more.
  • Built by Faruk Kugay at DevSpeed Motorsports, ENEOS will display his 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 with Subaru Impreza STI EJ25 engine conversion.
  • Other vehicles presented by ENEOS at SEMA 2022 include the Evasive Motorsports Tesla Model 3 Pikes Peak race car, which was used as a testbed for the new ENEOS EV Fluid Line, designed to help increase efficiency and durability of electric vehicles.

Comcast Technology Solutions Selected to Provide Centralized Video Platform for FIA Rally Championships by WRC Promoter

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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DENVER, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable that provides media and entertainment technology to content providers, operators, and advertisers, announced today that its Cloud Video Platform is being deployed as the new unified back-end platform by WRC Promoter GmbH to support FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), FIA European Rally Championship (ERC), FIA World Rallycross Championship (World RX), and FIA European Rallycross Championship (Euro RX). In addition, Comcast Technology Solutions will power the forthcoming 24/7 Rally TV channel featuring all of the championships syndicated to global TV networks and OTT platforms, expected to launch next year. 

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  • It is responsible for all commercial aspects of the FIA World Rally Championship, FIA World Rallycross Championship, and FIA European Rally Championship, including TV production, marketing, and global sponsorship rights.
  • Specifically, WRC Promoter will use Comcast Technology Solutions' Cloud Video Platform to provide a comprehensive video management platform for centralized ingest, transcoding and processing of live and on-demand video; metadata management; content recommendations; content protection and rights enforcement; commerce and subscription management; content delivery ; and playout across connected devices and apps.
  • For FIA World Rallycross Championship (World RX) and FIA European Rallycross Championship visit: https://www.fiaworldrallycross.com/world-rx/ , and for FIA European Rally Championship (ERC), visit: https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/ .
  • Comcast Technology Solutions offers a portfolio of technology solutions, the CTSuite, that provides the industry with the technology, scale and expertise to expand and navigate the rapidly-changing media and entertainment technology landscape.

Rovanpera reigns again in TOYOTA GAZOO Racing one-two

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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It recorded the fastest time in all 22 full-length stages, beaten only narrowly in the two short super special stages held on Thursday and Saturday evenings.

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  • It recorded the fastest time in all 22 full-length stages, beaten only narrowly in the two short super special stages held on Thursday and Saturday evenings.
  • The weather ensured a challenging weekend from start to finish with short and sharp rain showers making conditions extremely changeable and unpredictable for the drivers.
  • He and co-driver Jonne Halttunen were then dominant through Saturday, winning seven stages in a row and continued that form into Sunday morning.
  • Both Rovanpera and Evans were more than half a minute slower than some competitors as conditions worsened during SS23 but were able to maintain their overall positions.

FERODO Racing Brings Performance Braking Expertise to Conventional and Electric Bicycles

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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KONTICH, Belgium, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FERODO Racing's unparalleled success at the highest levels of two- and four-wheel competition has resulted in the development of a new range of top-performing brake pads, discs and fluid for conventional and electric bicycles. The new FERODO offer that will be introduced in the occasion of Eurobike 2022 (July 12-17) in Frankfurt, Germany (Hall 11.1, Stand D01B), enables mountain bikers, road racers and other biking enthusiasts to enjoy the brand's "power of performance," including exceptional braking precision response and outstanding reliability in all operating environments.

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  • FERODO introduces a new range of top-performing brake pads, discs and fluid for conventional and electric bicycles.
  • FERODO brakes are a leading choice of premier teams in dozens of two- and four-wheel racing series.
  • "Our new bicycle and eBike range is a natural extension of FERODO's braking expertise in the motorcycle category," said Sergio Bonfanti, FERODO Racing Managing Director.
  • FERODO brakes for bicycles and eBikes are the latest in the brand's more than 125-year history of braking innovations.

2023 Eclipse Cross To Feature Standard Super All-wheel Control; Mitsubishi Motors Announces Pricing And Specifications

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced product updates and pricing for the stylish and sporty 2023 Eclipse Cross crossover SUV. For the first time in the model's history, all Eclipse Cross models sold in the U.S. will be equipped as standard with the driving confidence inspired by Mitsubishi's Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive system.1 S-AWC traces its roots back to the company's legendary motorsport victories on the special stages of the World Rally Championship and in the desert dunes of Dakar.

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  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced product updates and pricing for the stylish and sporty 2023 Eclipse Cross crossover SUV.
  • At the front, the hood and bumper combine to present Mitsubishi Motors' Dynamic Shield grille design in a sporty and bold manner.
  • Adding standard S-AWC to all Eclipse Cross models is only one part of the brand's commitment to confidence.
  • Every 2023 Eclipse Cross receives standard advanced driver-assistance systems, including standard Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) with Pedestrian Detection6 and Lane Departure Warning (LDW)7 on all trims.