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Öhlins Racing Returns to Essen Motor Show with Expanded Range of Leading-Edge Suspension Products

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

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UPPLANDS VÄSBY, Sweden, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time in 10 years, Tenneco’s world-renowned Öhlins Racing business is returning to the Essen Motor Show, now through December 10 at Messe Essen, and it’s bringing a dramatically expanded range of leading-edge suspension products for today’s most discerning tuning and racing enthusiasts.

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UPPLANDS VÄSBY, Sweden, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time in 10 years, Tenneco’s world-renowned Öhlins Racing business is returning to the Essen Motor Show, now through December 10 at Messe Essen, and it’s bringing a dramatically expanded range of leading-edge suspension products for today’s most discerning tuning and racing enthusiasts.
In addition to its industry-leading Road & Track, Advanced Track Day and Motorsport series suspension technologies, Öhlins will display two of the show’s most impressive tuning and racing vehicles – each equipped with Öhlins technologies.
“The Essen Motor Show is a must-see event for anyone who wants to explore the latest and best technologies for the tuning and racing markets,” said Robert Brinkmark, director of sales and marketing, Öhlins Racing.
To learn more about these and other leading-edge suspension products, stop by the Öhlins exhibit (Hall 3, Stand B24) at the Essen Motor Show, contact your local Öhlins retailer or visit www.ohlins.com .

The 2020-2021 Genesis G90 is Crowned the 2023 WheelsTV POV of the Year

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

BOSTON, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2020-2021 Genesis G90 luxury sedan has triumphed in the fourteenth annual WheelsTV POV of the Year Awards judging, taking the WheelsTV Platinum Wheel for the second time in the past three years. The previous generation 2017-2019 Genesis G90 topped all other pre-owned light vehicles in 2021.

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The 2020-2021 Genesis G90 luxury sedan again takes the Platinum Wheel at the fourteenth annual WheelsTV POV of the Year judging.
BOSTON, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2020-2021 Genesis G90 luxury sedan has triumphed in the fourteenth annual WheelsTV POV of the Year Awards judging, taking the WheelsTV Platinum Wheel for the second time in the past three years.
It was gratifying to see that we unanimously felt the Genesis G90 was such an outstanding choice for POV of the Year."
Stated Judge Wayne Carini, "This year's voting for the 2023 WheelsTV POV of the Year was a great process with great judges.

Atlanta Motorsports Park Receives 2023 Outstanding Facility Award

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Friday, December 15, 2023

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DAWSONVILLE, Ga., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP) is thrilled to announce its receipt of the prestigious 2023 Outstanding Facility Award, presented by SPEED SPORT, at the Race Track Owner's Conference, held on December 4-7 2023 in conjunction with the PRI Trade Show in Indianapolis.

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DAWSONVILLE, Ga., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP) is thrilled to announce its receipt of the prestigious 2023 Outstanding Facility Award, presented by SPEED SPORT, at the Race Track Owner's Conference, held on December 4-7 2023 in conjunction with the PRI Trade Show in Indianapolis.
AMP's 2023 Outstanding Facility Award caps off over a decade to provide the ultimate destination for performance racing enthusiasts.
Atlanta Motorsports Park, located in the heart of Georgia, is a world-class motorsports facility.
Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP) is the first green, sustainable motorsports country club of its kind for high performance cars, motorcycles and karts.

DUPONT REGISTRY GROUP UNVEILS INNOVATIVE TRANSFORMATION TO ELEVATE THE LUXURY AUTOMOTIVE MARKETPLACE WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF A NEW DIRECTOR OF EDITORIAL AND EVENTS

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

MIAMI, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- duPont REGISTRY Group, the distinguished leader in the exotic and luxury automotive ecosystem, is proud to announce a groundbreaking rebrand that signals a new era of sophistication, innovation, and influence. duPont REGISTRY Group connects passionate buyers and sellers of the world's finest automobiles. This rebrand marks a pivotal moment in its illustrious history.

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Today, duPont REGISTRY Group is announcing that Mike Guy is coming on board as Director of Editorial and Events.
Mike's deep-rooted passion for cars, along with a distinguished career as an editor and journalist, positions him perfectly to write duPont REGISTRY Group next chapter.
This unparalleled history will be amplified with the expansion of the duPont REGISTRY Group, a luxury ecosystem catering to the high-end automotive lifestyle.
Building on a legacy of proven success, duPont REGISTRY Group will be the leader in the luxury automotive lifestyle ecosystem.

KIA EV6 GT CROWNED ROAD & TRACK'S 2024 PERFORMANCE EV OF THE YEAR

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America is proud to announce the Kia EV6 GT has been named Road & Track's 2024 Performance EV of the Year, taking the win in the category for EVs priced under $100,000.

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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America is proud to announce the Kia EV6 GT has been named Road & Track's 2024 Performance EV of the Year, taking the win in the category for EVs priced under $100,000.
Selected after a rigorous evaluation of all available EVs deemed legitimate performance vehicles by Road & Track, the EV6 GT outperformed the competition in a series of demanding road tests.
"Kia has nailed the EV transition," said Mike Guy, Editor-in-Chief of Road & Track.
The EV6 GT accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, with a top speed of 161 mph2.

Preorders Open: Nonfiction Book 'Cult of GT-R' Explores Crime and Controversy of the Nissan Skyline

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Monday, October 16, 2023

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LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrara Media proudly announces the launch of its latest nonfiction title, Cult of GT-R: A True Story of Crime, Obsession and the World's Most Coveted Car, available now. The new book traces the history and legacy of an era-defining sports car, both on and off the track, and the GT-R's rise to become a global and cultural phenomenon immortalized in film, video games and street racing lore.

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Preorders are open now for paperback and eBook copies through CarraraBooks.com and other major retailers.
LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrara Media proudly announces the launch of its latest nonfiction title, Cult of GT-R: A True Story of Crime, Obsession and the World's Most Coveted Car, available now.
The standard edition includes fifteen chapters of riveting history, first-hand experiences and never-reported revelations about the GT-R underworld.
"There is no story in the automotive world quite like that of the Skyline GT-R," ZumMallen said.

DESIGNER MICHELLE CHRISTENSEN TACKLES SOME OF AUTO INDUSTRY'S BIGGEST CHALLENGES -- FIRST THE ACURA NSX; NOW KARMA

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Monday, June 26, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michelle Christensen, the vice president, global design for southern California ultra-luxury carmaker Karma, became the auto industry's first female lead exterior designer of a supercar when she directed the 2017 remodel of the iconic Acura NSX. Christensen's current Karma assignment parallels her work on that second-generation NSX hybrid vehicle, where she pulled from the original NSX and used updated styling to enhance engineering, all of which led to earning the 2017 "Performance Car of the Year" from Road & Track.

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I'm working with an amazing Karma design team to extract Karma's unique character, create some newness and elevate the brand to shine on its own.
We are tapping into what makes our brand special, turning up the volume on those specifics and distinguishing our vehicles as America's ultra-luxury brand."
"Michelle's work at Acura was groundbreaking in how the design concept served as a physical manifestation of the brand thesis.
"The auto industry needs more women – especially their unique voice, perspectives and talents," she says.

Enel X Way and Sunrun Partner to Offer Smart Electric Vehicle Home Charging Stations

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enel X Way, the Enel Group's global e-mobility business, today announced a partnership with Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN), the nation's leading home solar, battery storage and clean energy service provider, to supply smart Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for the company's recently launched EV charger offering. The new co-branded home EV chargers expand Sunrun's suite of energy management solutions and support the growing demand for electric cars and trucks nationwide.

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"With one-third of Enel X Way EV charger owners using solar to power their homes, there's no denying the strong correlation between solar adopters and EV owners," said Chris Baker, Head of Enel X Way North America.
We're honored to partner with Sunrun to offer an affordable, smart EV charging solution for climate-conscious customers."
Enel X Way is a subsidiary company of Fortune 200 renewable energy leader, the Enel Group, and is dedicated to electric mobility.
Enel X Way operates in 16 countries and manages over 380,000 charging ports worldwide and around 150,000 in North America, both directly and through roaming agreements.

Hennessey Performance Reveals Menacing VelociRaptor 500 Bronco

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

SEALY, Texas, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has announced the arrival of its all-new VelociRaptor 500 Bronco – the eighth VelociRaptor model to come from Hennessey's development team.

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Contact Hennessey Performance for details.
Based in Sealy, Texas, the Hennessey business comprises Hennessey Special Vehicles, Hennessey Performance (HPE), Tuner School, and the Lonestar Motorsports Park.
The company has re-engineered more than 12,000 vehicles for performance enthusiasts worldwide to deliver unparalleled driving thrills.
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As the company founder and CEO, John Hennessey lives and breathes fast, fun cars.

Tritium and Enel X Way Expand Partnership to Electrify Transportation as US Increases Funding

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Enel X Way is a global leader in smart EV charging solutionswith over 380,000 charging ports worldwide.

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Enel X Way is a global leader in smart EV charging solutionswith over 380,000 charging ports worldwide.
To meet NEVI demand, Enel X Way intends to deploy Tritium's Buy America-compliant PKM150 DC fast chargers.
Tritium and Enel X Way have a long-standing business relationship with the common goal to decarbonize transportation, and this new agreement is the latest success in the companies' partnership.
Enel X Way is a global leader in smart electric vehicle charging solutions with over 380,000 charging ports worldwide, including roaming agreements.