Tag: Motorsports
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Nissan|Celebrating 40 Years of NISMO
September 17, 2024 Nissan marked the 40th anniversary of NISMO on September 17, 2024. Established in 1984 as Nissan Motorsport International Co. Limited, NISMO has been Nissan’s in-house tuning and motorsports division. Known for its philosophy of “Track to Road,” NISMO has continually drawn inspiration from racing to enhance road cars. The Nissan Global Headquarters…
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TOYOTA|Launch of GR Supra GT4 EVO2 Model for the 2025 Season
August 22, 2024 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has launched the “GR Supra GT4 EVO2” for the 2025 season, improving performance, reliability, and handling based on feedback from racing teams and drivers worldwide. Enhancements include detailed ABS map retuning and engine RPM control adjustments to reduce shift-down time, improving braking control and cornering speed. Additionally, cooling…
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Mitsubishi Motors|Team Mitsubishi Ralliart Finishes 5th Overall in the Asia Cross Country Rally 2024, Aiming for Full Comeback Next Year
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, which provided technical support for “Team Mitsubishi Ralliart,” participated in the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) 2024 held in Thailand from August 11 to 17. Driver Katsuhiko Taguchi secured a 5th place overall, improving from last year’s 8th place, and vowed for a full comeback next year. Other team members also showed…
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HONDA|Launch of Website to Commemorate 60 Years Since First F1 Entry
Honda has launched the “Honda Motorsports Website” to commemorate 60 years since its first F1 entry on August 2, 1964. The site covers Honda’s motorsports history and current activities. The first F1 car, “RA271,” will be exhibited at the Welcome Plaza Aoyama, and the first winning car, “RA272,” will have a demo run in Monterey,…
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Kei Rally Project to Participate in XCR Sprint Cup Hokkaido
Kei Rally Project, supported by Mitsubishi Motors and TOYO TIRE, will participate in the “XCR Sprint Cup Hokkaido” with Mitsubishi’s Triton and TOYO TIRE’s OPEN COUNTRY R/T. Kei Takeoka will drive in the rally events held in July and September. Source: Mitsubishi Motors News Release (Published on July 1, 2024)
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“Gladly Governance”: Two Things Chairman Akio Toyoda Spoke About After 15 Years as a “Responder”
Chairman Akio Toyoda, for the first time since 2009, responded at the shareholders’ meeting, addressing questions about Woven City and motorsports. Woven City began from an employee’s question and is envisioned as a place to think about future mobility. He also emphasized that his involvement in motorsports is not a hobby but a crucial activity…