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Faraday Future Announces Second Group of FF 91 Spire Users and Developer Co-Creation Officers, Featuring World Champion Derek Bell, and Launches the Thrilling 'FF All-Hyper Global Racetrack Conqueror Plan'

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Friday, August 18, 2023

They along with the Company officially launched the FF All-Hyper Global Racetrack Conqueror Plan at Pebble Beach, along with the recently announced second batch of spire users and Developer Co-Creation Officer Justin Bell.

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  • They along with the Company officially launched the FF All-Hyper Global Racetrack Conqueror Plan at Pebble Beach, along with the recently announced second batch of spire users and Developer Co-Creation Officer Justin Bell.
  • The “FF All Hyper Global Racetrack Conqueror Plan” is an ultimate race tailored for the production version of All-Ability aiHypercars.
  • We will explain the rules of the “FF All Hyper Global Racetrack Conqueror Plan” in detail on our next FF Developer Co-Creation Track Day.
  • All FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance vehicles scheduled for production this year will be exclusively offered to FF Developer Co-Creation Officers.

Kensington Announces Availability of Award-Winning, Thumb-Operated Trackball Designed for First-Time Users

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230815648181/en/
    Kensington's new, affordable, Pro Fit Ergo TB450 and TB550 Trackballs combine the feel of a wireless mouse with the convenience and accuracy of an advanced trackball.
  • The energy-efficient wireless trackball provides long battery life of up to 18 months using 2.4GHz or up to 15 months when using Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) connectivity.
  • KensingtonWorks enables users to customize the functions of each of the trackball buttons, and adjust the pointer speed and acceleration.
  • Easy to Clean – Both models feature a unique design that incorporates a built-in, patented, trackball ejection button to effortlessly remove the trackball for cleaning.

ZeeVee Names Nam Le U.S. West and Canada West Sales Manager

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

LITTLETON, Mass., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeeVee, a leading global provider of AV distribution products, has added Nam Le to its team as Western U.S. and Western Canada territory sales manager.

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  • LITTLETON, Mass., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeeVee, a leading global provider of AV distribution products, has added Nam Le to its team as Western U.S. and Western Canada territory sales manager.
  • His pro AV industry experience is extensive including national and regional sales manager positions at Mount-It-Pro, QSC and Crestron.
  • Previously, he held regional sales and regional account manager posts with Extron over a 14-year period.
  • Nam resides in Westminster, California just 35 miles south of Los Angeles with his wife Uyen Nguyen, and his three daughters.

Designer Brands Launches First-Ever Le TIGRE Brand Footwear Line

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Monday, August 14, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc., one of the world's largest designers, producers, and retailers of footwear and accessories, announced today the launch of the first-ever footwear line by Le TIGRE, an iconic New York City sportswear brand and disrupter of classic casual American style since 1977. Designer Brands is flexing its power as a brand-building engine with a bold foray into the athleisure footwear category.

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  • "The process of envisioning, defining, and bringing the essence of Le TIGRE to life in footwear has been an exciting journey.
  • "Launching the new Le TIGRE footwear collection strengthens our Owned Brands portfolio and aligns with our goal of doubling sales of Owned Brands by 2026.
  • "This is a monumental occasion for Le TIGRE as we embark on a footwear journey with industry leader, Designer Brands," said Ike Franco, Chief Executive Officer of Le TIGRE.
  • Designer Brands holds a one third interest of the Le TIGRE brand and will exclusively design and produce Le TIGRE footwear to be sold primarily through DSW and The Shoe Company direct-to-consumer stores and .com channels, in addition to select wholesale accounts and through letigreglobal.com.

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.

Memorable Monza win for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, July 10, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing returned to winning ways with a hard-fought victory on its rival's home ground in an exciting 6 Hours of Monza, the fifth round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

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  • Toyota City, Japan, July 10, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing returned to winning ways with a hard-fought victory on its rival's home ground in an exciting 6 Hours of Monza, the fifth round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).
  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's fourth win of the season is the perfect response to a frustrating Le Mans 24 Hours and extends the team's World Championship lead to 26 points.
  • The safety car brought the chasing pack right on Mike's tail and when racing resumed he dropped to third.
  • With fresh rubber, Kamui set the fastest lap and pulled clear to win by 16.520secs from the #50 Ferrari.

Monza beckons for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, July 3, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, July 3, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing targets a return to winning ways when the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) resumes at another legendary venue on 8-9 July for the 6 Hours of Monza.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, July 3, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing targets a return to winning ways when the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) resumes at another legendary venue on 8-9 July for the 6 Hours of Monza.
  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing leads Ferrari by 18 points in the manufacturers' title race and now takes the battle to the Italian marque's home ground, the 5.793km Autodromo Nazionale Monza, where Hypercars average close to 220km/h over a lap, the second highest of the year after Le Mans.
  • Since returning to endurance racing with a hybrid-powered prototype in 2012, the team has raced twice at Monza.
  • "I am looking forward to racing at Monza, particularly this year because I think the atmosphere will be more special than ever.

Honda Teams to Compete in 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race 44th Tournament

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

TOKYO, June 27, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda announced an overview of its main teams to compete in 2023 FIM(1) Endurance World Championship "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race 44th Tournament (Suzuka 8 Hours), to be held at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, Japan, on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

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  • TOKYO, June 27, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda announced an overview of its main teams to compete in 2023 FIM(1) Endurance World Championship "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race 44th Tournament (Suzuka 8 Hours), to be held at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, Japan, on Sunday, August 6, 2023.
  • This year, the team will be represented by FIM Superbike World Championship (WSBK) riders Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge, and Takumi Takahashi, who is competing in the MFJ(3) All Japan Road Race Championship (JRR) ST1000 class this season.
  • TSR Honda France will be represented by its regular riders Josh Hook, Mike Di Meglio and Alan Techer.
  • The team is aiming to gain as many points as possible at Suzuka, to defend the championship.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing second in Le Mans thriller

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Monday, June 12, 2023

After 24 relentless hours of racing, the #8 crossed the line in second place, 1min 21.793secs behind the winning #51 Ferrari.

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  • After 24 relentless hours of racing, the #8 crossed the line in second place, 1min 21.793secs behind the winning #51 Ferrari.
  • In a show of team spirit and determination, the #7 crew of mechanics and engineers put that disappointment aside and immediately joined forces with their #8 counterparts to strengthen the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing challenge.
  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's advantage in the manufacturers' World Championship has been cut to 18 points over Ferrari, with three races remaining.
  • It was very hard to challenge Ferrari but we never gave up hope and we tried everything to win Le Mans again.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Unveils "GR H2 Racing Concept" at Le Mans 24 Hours

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Developed with future competition in its sights, the prototype's unveiling was spurred by a recent announcement by the ACO, the organizer of Le Mans 24 Hours, that it would allow hydrogen-engine vehicles to compete--in addition to fuel cell electric vehicles--in the race's hydrogen category.

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  • Developed with future competition in its sights, the prototype's unveiling was spurred by a recent announcement by the ACO, the organizer of Le Mans 24 Hours, that it would allow hydrogen-engine vehicles to compete--in addition to fuel cell electric vehicles--in the race's hydrogen category.
  • Speaking at the press conference, Toyoda congratulated the ACO on the centenary of the Le Mans 24 Hours (Le Mans) endurance race and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to hone cars through the race.
  • Toyota intends to further advance such efforts for making ever-better motorsports-bred cars and realizing a carbon-neutral society and it looks forward to taking on the challenge of a new generation of Le Mans 24 races.
  • The "GR H2 Racing Concept" will be on display at ACO's "H2 Village" at the venue of Le Mans during the race.