@niche: THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO “DUH.”002852

By Peter M. DeLorenzo  Detroit. After 24+ years of writing content for this website, you would think I have seen it all. And yes, I pretty much have. But the beauty of the “swirling maelstrom” that churns and burns and defines this business is that there’s always room for one more act of head-scratching stupidity, one… Continue reading @niche: THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO “DUH.”002852

@Hyundai: Kia announces July 2023 global sales results

July 2023 global sales at 260,472 units, up 0.3% Y/y Outside of Korea, Kia sold 212,508 units, up 2.1% Y/y In Korea, Kia sold 47,424 units, down 7.2% Y/y Kia SUV models led the company’s sales, with the Sportage SUV selling 42,382 units, followed by the Seltos and Sorento SUV Kia Corporation today announced total… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia announces July 2023 global sales results

@Subaru: Notice Regarding the Status of Share Repurchase000210

Notice Regarding the Status of Share Repurchase Company name: SUBARU CORPORATIONRepresentative: Atsushi Osaki, Representative Director, President and CEO(Securities code: 7270; Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market)Contact for inquiries: Yasushi Nagae, Vice Presidentand General Manager of Investor Relations DepartmentPhone: +81-3-6447-8825 Subaru Corporation (the “Company”), at a meeting of Board of Directors held on May 11, 2023 resolved… Continue reading @Subaru: Notice Regarding the Status of Share Repurchase000210

@Nissan: Nissan launches Fairlady Z 2024 models in Japan001135

August 1, 2023 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan today launched the Fairlady Z NISMO*1 and model year 2024 Fairlady Z*2 in Japan. The Nissan Genuine Accessory Package, which recreates the Fairlady Z Customized Edition exhibited at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2023 in January, will be released at the end of October. The new models represent Nissan’s… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan launches Fairlady Z 2024 models in Japan001135

@VW Group: Points classification winner Lotte Kopecky receives green trophy from Škoda Design at the Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT007643

“I sincerely congratulate the overall winner, Demi Vollering and all other participants on their impressive performance in this challenging and thrilling competition. The Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT is an exceptional event that has an impact far beyond sport: As the largest professional women’s cycling competition worldwide, it helps to draw the public’s attention to… Continue reading @VW Group: Points classification winner Lotte Kopecky receives green trophy from Škoda Design at the Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT007643

@VW Group: Porsche Coanda wins team ranking of Gamers8 ESL R1 event007647

31/07/2023 The Porsche Coanda Esports Racing Team won the team title, which is worth 250,000 US dollars, at this year’s Gamers8 Festival in Saudi Arabia. Joshua Rogers picked up the decisive victory at the ESL R1 Mid-Season Event driving his virtual Porsche 911 GT3 R in the eighth final race on the “Rennsport” simulation platform.… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche Coanda wins team ranking of Gamers8 ESL R1 event007647

@VW Group: Living and actively shaping global social responsibility007646

31/07/2023 In the Taycan, which symbolically drives around the world as an ambassador for the “Join the Porsche Ride” initiative, Torsten Klavs gives insights into his daily work. He points out how Porsche wants to create a positive impact through active social engagement in different countries. Torsten, the Sustainability Strategy 2030 defines Porsche as a… Continue reading @VW Group: Living and actively shaping global social responsibility007646

@VW Group: The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team wraps up its best season to date in London007645

Race 16 Persistent rain in London saw the final race of season 9 get off to a slow start. Two attempts to start behind the safety car were abandoned for safety reasons. For the season finale, it was only after a 90-minute delay that the 22 drivers finally set off on the spectacular ExCeL Circuit… Continue reading @VW Group: The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team wraps up its best season to date in London007645

@VW Group: Noma Noha Akugue and Laura Siegemund impress on WTA tour007644

30/07/2023 Successful tennis week for players belonging to the teams supported by Porsche – Noma Noha Akugue from the Porsche Talent Team sensationally reached the final of the Hamburg European Open. Porsche Team Germany’s  Laura Siegemund made it to the final of the WTA tournament in Warsaw, where she downed Tatjana Maria in the semifinal.… Continue reading @VW Group: Noma Noha Akugue and Laura Siegemund impress on WTA tour007644

@VW Group: Morris Schuring celebrates maiden victory in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup007643

The race Schuring defended his lead over the entire race distance against Porsche Junior Bastian Buus. The Dane from the BWT Lechner Racing team finished ahead of the French CLRT driver Dorian Boccolacci and extended his lead in the overall Supercup rankings. The strain was still apparent on his face long after crossing the finish… Continue reading @VW Group: Morris Schuring celebrates maiden victory in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup007643