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Most powerful series-production Porsche of all time sets record lap times at Laguna Seca and the Nürburgring; the Taycan Turbo GT and Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package

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Monday, March 11, 2024

In the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package in particular, our engineers have achieved this in stunning fashion.

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  • In the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package in particular, our engineers have achieved this in stunning fashion.
  • The Taycan Turbo GT and Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package are the new sporting flagship models and take Taycan performance to the next level.
  • The Taycan Turbo GT features the Sport Chrono package from the Taycan Turbo S.
    Designed for performance on the track: Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package
    The Taycan Turbo GT with optional Weissach Package is even more laser sharp in its positioning.
  • The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2025 Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package start at $230,000.

Sports.com Unveils Newly Designed Mobile App for iOS and Android

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The new app (which is available for download for free from all major app stores) connects sports content with audiences worldwide.

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  • The new app (which is available for download for free from all major app stores) connects sports content with audiences worldwide.
  • Moreover, Sports.com aims to revolutionize the way sports content is consumed and how fan engagement converges into a single, centralized destination.
  • The launch of the Sports.com app is a key milestone in realizing that vision, offering a platform that enriches the sports viewing experience."
  • Matthew McGahan, Chairman and CEO of Sports.com added:
    "The Sports.com app is a cornerstone of our strategy to redefine the global sports media landscape.

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.

Official 24 Hours of Le Mans Game, Le Mans Ultimate, available today

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Internally developed title leverages RaceControl, Motorsport Games’ Online Service platform to deliver complete product-to-play ecosystem

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  • Internally developed title leverages RaceControl, Motorsport Games’ Online Service platform to deliver complete product-to-play ecosystem
    MIAMI, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le Mans Ultimate , the official game of the FIA World Endurance Championship, and 24 Hours of Le Mans (ACO), goes on sale in Early Access today.
  • The game is the first officially licenced and dedicated 24 Hours of Le Mans video game for over twenty years, created by Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ:MSGM) (“Motorsport Games”) development team, Studio 397.
  • Developed with extensive manufacturer support, including detailed collaboration with Ferrari on the Le Mans Centenary winning 499, to make the included cars as realistic as possible.
  • Our immediate focus is now on continued development and expansion of Le Mans Ultimate to provide gamers with a world-class entertainment experience.”
    The 24 Hours of Le Mans and World Endurance Championship is currently undergoing a renaissance with renewed interest thanks to the new Hypercar machinery.

Milliman survey of fixed indexed and multi-year guaranteed annuity writers finds high lapse rates in 2023, adjustments to dynamic lapse formulas

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the findings of a new survey that explored dynamic lapse adjustments for annuity writers in the face of rising interest rates.

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  • Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the findings of a new survey that explored dynamic lapse adjustments for annuity writers in the face of rising interest rates.
  • Milliman surveyed 13 fixed indexed annuity (FIA) and multi-year guaranteed annuity (MYGA) writers and asked them to weigh in on their actual lapse experience and expected lapse assumptions, dynamic lapse adjustments to base lapse rates (including the industry’s perception of the hypothetical competitor rate), limits to the dynamic adjustments, and the likelihood they might change their methodology.
  • The survey responses were combined with surrender analysis using policy data collected from 16 companies between January 2007 to March 2023.
  • “Our survey revealed high lapsation rates in general in 2023, with participants adjusting their dynamic lapse formulas to address experience over the past year,” said Nathan Wilbanks, Director of Marketing and Sales with Milliman’s Life and Annuity Predictive Analytics team.

PPG and Team Penske enter fifth decade of partnership in racing

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it will be the primary sponsor for the Team Penske No.

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  • PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it will be the primary sponsor for the Team Penske No.
  • This marks the start of PPG’s fifth decade of partnership with Team Penske.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229047403/en/
    PPG has extended its partnership with Team Penske and will feature the No.
  • PPG will also return as a Team Penske partner in the NASCAR® Cup Series (NCS), serving as an associate sponsor of the No.

Vantage UK launches an International Women's Day video featuring NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team driver, Cristina Gutiérrez.

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Friday, March 8, 2024

LONDON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on International Women's Day, Vantage UK ("Vantage") is proud to release an inspiring video featuring Cristina Gutiérrez, the renowned female driver for the NEOM McLaren Extreme E team.

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  • LONDON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on International Women's Day, Vantage UK ("Vantage") is proud to release an inspiring video featuring Cristina Gutiérrez, the renowned female driver for the NEOM McLaren Extreme E team.
  • The video celebrates inclusivity, empowerment, and coincides with the International Women's Day 2024 theme "Inspire Inclusion".
  • "We are honoured to commemorate International Women's Day alongside NEOM McLaren Extreme E once again," states David Shayer, CEO of Vantage UK.
  • We are proud to be aligned with NEOM McLaren Extreme E, an organisation that shares our dedication to these fundamental values."

Spectrum Enterprise Recognized with Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Company of the Year Award for Its Fiber Ethernet Services

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the US Ethernet services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Spectrum Enterprise with the 2024 Company of the Year Award. Spectrum Enterprise, a part of Charter Communications, Inc., helps midsized businesses and large enterprises achieve greater success by providing advanced communications and technology solutions and services, such as high-speed internet access, Ethernet, security, voice, TV, and managed network services. This diversified product portfolio positions Spectrum Enterprise as a full-service, one-stop shop for enterprise networking needs across many industry sectors.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the US Ethernet services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Spectrum Enterprise with the 2024 Company of the Year Award.
  • This diversified product portfolio positions Spectrum Enterprise as a full-service, one-stop shop for enterprise networking needs across many industry sectors.
  • Spectrum Enterprise offers high-performance, reliable connectivity solutions that support clients' operations, cloud services, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • However, what truly sets Spectrum Enterprise apart in the US Ethernet services industry is its unparalleled ability to tailor solutions that precisely meet the nuanced demands of its diverse client base.

Spectrum Enterprise Recognized with Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Company of the Year Award for Its Fiber Ethernet Services

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the US Ethernet services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Spectrum Enterprise with the 2024 Company of the Year Award. Spectrum Enterprise, a part of Charter Communications, Inc., helps midsized businesses and large enterprises achieve greater success by providing advanced communications and technology solutions and services, such as high-speed internet access, Ethernet, security, voice, TV, and managed network services. This diversified product portfolio positions Spectrum Enterprise as a full-service, one-stop shop for enterprise networking needs across many industry sectors.

Key Points: 
  • SAN ANTONIO, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the US Ethernet services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Spectrum Enterprise with the 2024 Company of the Year Award.
  • This diversified product portfolio positions Spectrum Enterprise as a full-service, one-stop shop for enterprise networking needs across many industry sectors.
  • Spectrum Enterprise offers high-performance, reliable connectivity solutions that support clients' operations, cloud services, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • However, what truly sets Spectrum Enterprise apart in the US Ethernet services industry is its unparalleled ability to tailor solutions that precisely meet the nuanced demands of its diverse client base.

ASTON MARTIN ARAMCO FORMULA ONE® TEAM AND VALVOLINE™ GLOBAL OPERATIONS COLLABORATE TO CELEBRATE VALVOLINE MECHANICS MONTH

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team and Valvoline Global partner on responsible business initiative, inviting local student mechanics to the AMR Technology Campus and trackside at Silverstone as part of new Mechanics Apprenticeship Programme

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  • Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team and Valvoline Global partner on responsible business initiative, inviting local student mechanics to the AMR Technology Campus and trackside at Silverstone as part of new Mechanics Apprenticeship Programme
    SILVERSTONE, England, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team together with its Official Lubricant Partner Valvoline Global, today announced plans for a collaborative Valvoline Mechanics Month initiative.
  • Aston Martin Aramco will partner with Valvoline Global on multiple activations over the course the year.
  • Andy Stevenson, Sporting Director, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team, quote: "Aston Martin Aramco is proud to support Valvoline Mechanics Month, an initiative that our partner, Valvoline Global, established and has supported for many years.
  • Robert Kenny, Chief Brand & Digital Officer, Valvoline Global, quote: "Valvoline Global is thrilled to join forces with Aston Martin Aramco in celebrating Valvoline Mechanics Month and recognizing the invaluable contributions of mechanics worldwide.