Category: Automotive
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Porsche | Nine titles for Porsche in the 2024 IMSA Championship
Porsche secured nine titles in the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season, including all top GTP class titles. At the final race, Petit Le Mans, Porsche Penske Motorsport’s two Porsche 963 cars finished second and third, clinching the drivers’ title and further victories in the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup. Source: Here
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Porsche | Porsche delivers 226,026 vehicles in the first nine months of 2024
Porsche delivered 226,026 vehicles between January and September 2024, representing a 7% decrease compared to the previous year, mainly due to limited product availability. The Cayenne showed significant growth, while models like the Macan and Taycan experienced declines due to model transitions. Porsche remains optimistic about the final quarter of 2024 as product availability increases.…
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Lamborghini | Lamborghini records historic maiden IMSA GTD Pro victory in season-ending Petit Le Mans
Lamborghini secured its first-ever IMSA GTD Pro victory at the season-ending Petit Le Mans in 2024. The #19 Iron Lynx Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2, driven by Bortolotti, Pepper, and Perera, led for much of the 10-hour race and took the win after the final pit stops. Source: Here
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Ferrari | Conquest takes dramatic GTD victory for Ferrari in Petit Le Mans
Ferrari secured a dramatic victory in the Petit Le Mans, wrapping up the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and Endurance Cup. Albert Costa took the GTD lead with 31 minutes remaining and won by a margin of 0.718 seconds. Source: Here
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General Motors | GM brings AI to the track
GM is incorporating AI technology and machine learning to enhance its racing strategies in NASCAR and IndyCar. AI analyzes real-time data on vehicles and track conditions, optimizing decisions on pit stops, fuel consumption, and tire wear, enabling race teams to make faster, more informed decisions that increase their chances of winning. Source: Here
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Ford | Ford Supports Communities Devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Ford is providing disaster relief in response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton by collaborating with partners like Team Rubicon, the American Red Cross, and Feeding America. Ford Philanthropy has donated to these organizations and is supporting employee volunteer efforts. Ford and its dealers are also providing vehicles and resources to affected communities. Source: Here
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BMW | Reducing CO2 emissions from the Paint Shop
BMW has successfully replaced the traditional gas-based exhaust purification process in its paint shops with the electric regenerative thermal oxidation (eRTO) system. This innovation uses renewable electricity to significantly reduce CO2 emissions. The system has been tested at Regensburg and BMW Brilliance Plant Lydia in China, and will be expanded to European plants. Source: Here
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Hyundai | IONIQ 5 N achieves debut win in All-Japan EV-GP Round 5!
Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N achieved both class and overall victories in the 5th round of the All-Japan EV-GP Fuji 55km. Just one month after delivery, the IONIQ 5 N showcased its capabilities in cornering, racetrack performance, and everyday driving enjoyment. With a powerful motor and advanced cooling system, it demonstrated superior driving performance. Source: Here
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Volkswagen Group | Volkswagen Group delivers 6.5 million vehicles by September 2024
Volkswagen Group delivered 6.5 million vehicles by September 2024, a 2.8% decrease from the same period last year. The competitive situation in China was a major factor in the global decline. However, growth was seen in North America (+7%) and South America (+15%). Although deliveries of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) decreased, Volkswagen remains a market…