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Absolute Racing Enters Porsche in Sepang 12 Hours with GEEKVP

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Monday, March 4, 2024

The trio of Absolute Racing drivers,  while new to this particular race, bring with them a wealth of racing experience.

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  • The trio of Absolute Racing drivers,  while new to this particular race, bring with them a wealth of racing experience.
  • The son of Sri Lankan racing legend David Pieris, Eshan Pieris will be making his debut in the 12 Hours of Sepang.
  • Commenting on the third Absolute Racing-run entry in the race, Ingo Matter, Team Principal of Absolute Racing, stated, "I am really delighted that we are joining the 12 Hours of Sepang for the first time with the Porsche 911 GT3 R and in partnership with Geek.
  • It is going to be an epic weekend, and I am really looking forward to it.”
    Dorian Boccolacci added, "I am very happy to join Absolute Racing for the 12 Hours of Sepang.

Nissan Thrills 2023 SEMA Show With Adventure-Ready Rogue, Desert-Racing Frontier and More

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Headed into the great outdoors is Project Rugged Rogue1, which reimagines the crossover SUV for family adventures – self-reliant, off-road travel and camping.

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  • Headed into the great outdoors is Project Rugged Rogue1, which reimagines the crossover SUV for family adventures – self-reliant, off-road travel and camping.
  • With the Frontier Off-Road Race Truck1 , Nissan once again collaborated with Forsberg Racing and multi-time Formula Drift champ Chris Forsberg.
  • Their success is a testament to the durability of Frontier , and the targeted upgrades provided by NISMO Off Road products.
  • Highlighting a commitment to adrenaline-pumping cars, Nissan’s SEMA booth will feature the recently launched 2024 Nissan Z NISMO and the 2024 GT-R NISMO .

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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Tuesday, July 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.

Manthey Kit Announced for Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Porsche today announced a Manthey Kit for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS that is specially optimized for use on race tracks.

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  • Porsche today announced a Manthey Kit for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS that is specially optimized for use on race tracks.
  • This makes it over six seconds quicker than the 718 Cayman GT4 RS without the upgrade kit.
  • The Manthey Kit for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS is recognizable by the comprehensive changes to the additional functional aero parts.
  • The 718 Cayman GT4 RS with the Manthey Kit is able to demonstrate its full potential on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the traditional benchmark for sports cars at Porsche.

Porsche Penske Motorsport works team aims to defend championship lead

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Porsche Penske Motorsport travels to round five of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship as the leader of the team classification.

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  • Porsche Penske Motorsport travels to round five of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship as the leader of the team classification.
  • Porsche Penske Motorsport fields two Porsche 963 at Watkins Glen International, with the customer team JDC-Miller MotorSports campaigning one identical hybrid prototype in the top GTP class.
  • 6 Porsche 963 is determined to defend their lead in the championship at Watkins Glen International.
  • The Managing Director of Porsche Penske Motorsport adds: “We learn something new at every race and we continue to improve the car and the team.

ELECTRIFYING KIA EV6 OFFERS MAKE DRIVING AWARD-WINNING CROSSOVER MORE AFFORDABLE

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Monday, May 15, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America is making the award-winning EV6 crossover more affordable. From now to July 5, 2023, Kia America is offering a $7,500 EV lease bonus, applied as a capitalized cost reduction, on a lease of a new 2023 EV6 to well-qualified customers. From now until July 5, 2023, well-qualified lessees approved by Kia Finance can lease a 2023 EV6 Wind RWD for $499 a month for 36 months with $4,999 due at lease inception3. Alternatively, for well-qualified buyers, Kia Finance America is offering up to $3,750 in standard-rate finance bonus cash towards the purchase of a new 2023 Kia EV6.

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  • Alternatively, for well-qualified buyers, Kia Finance America is offering up to $3,750 in standard-rate finance bonus cash towards the purchase of a new 2023 Kia EV6.
  • The EV6 also offers a wide array of advanced driver assistance systems9, adding a remarkable level of connectivity and convenience.
  • The electrifying Kia EV6 rocked the EV segment when it went on sale last year, launching Kia's ambitious Plan S strategy to become a leader in sustainable mobility.
  • Most recently, the 576 horsepower 2023 Kia EV6 GT was recognized as World Performance Car of the Year.

Wellbeing Subsidiary KGK Science Announces Successful Delivery of CBD and THC Through the Skin of Healthy Volunteers

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Monday, November 14, 2022

Gefion GT4 technology uses novel penetrating agents to transport CBD and THC through the skin and directly into the blood.

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  • Gefion GT4 technology uses novel penetrating agents to transport CBD and THC through the skin and directly into the blood.
  • Transdermal delivery of topically-applied cannabinoids can be difficult and prior to this study, published research demonstrating successful topical delivery did not exist.
  • The Gefion Canada study, published in Advances in Therapy , showed for the first time that CBD and THC were successfully transported into the blood stream following application to the skin.
  • Importantly, CBD and THC delivery in this study was found to be safe and well tolerated by all participants.

eBay Motors Auctions One-of-a-Kind Vehicles Collected from a Nationwide Road Trip of America's Hottest Car Cultures

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, eBay Motors arrives in Los Angeles to mark the finale of its 'Parts of America' tour, the ultimate cross-country car enthusiast road trip. Since kicking off in September, the tour has stopped in twelve towns notable for their car cultures and communities, including sports cars seeking to tame the 'Tail of the Dragon' in Deals Gap, North Carolina, 'bagger' motorcycle mods meeting up in Rogers, Arkansas, and rock crawling Jeeps in Moab, Utah. With car enthusiasts descending on Los Angeles for one of the biggest events of the year, the eBay Motors Hauler will display, for the first time, the full collection of wild, one-of-a-kind, custom-modded rides collected along the route, all made possible with parts from eBay Motors.

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  • "We met builders, maintainers and restorers throughout the country who showed us what makes their regional car cultures so special," says Ron Jaiven, GM of Parts & Accessories, eBay Motors.
  • While the floor of the LA Auto Show exhibits future designs that aren't yet off the assembly line, eBay Motors will show the amazing things that can be done using vehicles on the road today.
  • Purchased during a salvage auction and rebuilt with manufacturer-spec parts and accessories found on eBay Motors, it's back in action - complete with track-appropriate livery.
  • eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for all.

Toyota: Upgraded GR Supra GT4 EVO Launched for 2023

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Friday, October 28, 2022

Toyota City, Japan, Oct 28, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has launched an updated GR Supra GT4 race car for the 2023 season which delivers enhanced braking, handling and engine performance.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Oct 28, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has launched an updated GR Supra GT4 race car for the 2023 season which delivers enhanced braking, handling and engine performance.
  • The GR Supra GT4 EVO is therefore easier to drive for ambitious amateur drivers whilst it also provides the precise performance demanded by professional racers.
  • The GR Supra GT4 EVO will make its competitive debut in January 2023 at the 24 Hours of Daytona, the first round of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season.
  • Orders for the GR Supra GT4 EVO will be taken from October 28 2022 and an upgrade kit will be available to existing GR Supra GT4 customers.

Benchmark for Street and Track, Ford Introduces Mustang Dark Horse and New Family of Track-Only Race Ponies

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Mustang Dark Horse will deliver the highest level of performance in the all-new Mustang family.

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  • Mustang Dark Horse will deliver the highest level of performance in the all-new Mustang family.
  • Mustang Dark Horse S is designed for the weekend track day enthusiast while Mustang Dark Horse R has been developed for racing.
  • Mustang Dark Horse S is built uniquely for motorsports as a stripped-down version of the street-legal Mustang Dark Horse production vehicle.
  • Mustang Dark Horse R raises the track-focused intensity, featuring all Mustang Dark Horse S content, as well as special serialization that approves it for racing.