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Motorsport

DuPont Registry Group Acquires Part Of Miami Concours In The World-Class Miami Design District

MIAMI, January 26, 2024 –  duPont REGISTRY Group (DRG) is worked up to announce it’s becoming a member of the Miami Design District as a part of the possession of the Miami Concours, a three-day exhibition of essentially the most important luxurious vehicles proven in one of many world’s most unique neighborhoods. Led by the Co-Founders of The Concours Group and Miami Design District, the Miami Concours has created a brand new breed of automotive present on the intersection of design, automotive excellence, and luxurious life-style. 

This alliance with duPont REGISTRY Group precedes the Miami Concours’ seventh present within the Design District, titled “Design Driven: The Intersection of Auto, Art and Fashion,” which runs from February 16-18, 2024.

The Miami Design District has grown into probably the most lauded neighborhoods within the United States, combining luxurious retail, artwork galleries, museums, design shops, and eating places, all inside an architecturally wealthy context. It is dwelling to greater than 200 luxurious manufacturers’ flagship shops, together with Bulgari, Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Balenciaga; extra Michelin-starred eating places than some other neighborhood within the metropolis, and two internationally important museums, the ICA Miami and the de la Cruz Collection. The Miami Design District was based by Craig Robins and is owned by Robins’ firm, Dacra in partnership with L Catterton and Brookfield Properties. 

“We are excited to join forces with duPont REGISTRY, which has been an essential presence in the lives of luxury car lovers for almost four decades,” says Robins. “And the Miami Concours is an incredible platform for presenting some of the most coveted rarities in automobile history. Each year, this weekend unites the community and devout car enthusiasts worldwide to appreciate remarkable craftsmanship. I can’t imagine a more fitting destination than the Miami Design District to host this spectacular weekend.”

The duPont REGISTRY Group is an ecosystem tailor-made to the posh automotive life-style, housing Canossa as one among its portfolio corporations, which already produces greater than 250 luxurious automotive occasions worldwide and owns essentially the most prestigious traditional Ferrari occasion, Cavallino. DuPont REGISTRY Group presents distinctive experiences and merchandise to automotive fans throughout each stage of their journey – as they develop from dreamers to collectors. Founded in 1985, the duPont REGISTRY model has lengthy been the prime market for unique vehicles. Together, the Miami Concours and duPont REGISTRY Group make a formidable impression amongst high-end shoppers. More than 25,000 individuals are anticipated to attend this yr’s occasion.

“During my tenure at LVMH and Louis Vuitton as Chief Technology Officer, I witnessed the rise of Miami Design District and its ability to attract the most sophisticated fashion and luxury brands in the world and their exclusive clientele. I am extremely proud to come back to Miami Design District as a partner to the Miami Concours and showcase the excellence of DRG brands and products” says duPont REGISTRY Group CEO Antoine Tessier.

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media@dupontregistrygroup.com

About duPont REGISTRY Group:
The coronary heart of the Driven Lifestyle division, the duPont REGISTRY Group is the world’s main luxurious ecosystem, encapsulating the tradition, neighborhood and commerce of the high-end automotive life-style. Built by a number of the greatest names within the luxurious automotive area, duPont REGISTRY Group represents a vibrant neighborhood of tons of of hundreds of members nurtured over practically 4 many years. Its portfolio contains duPont REGISTRY, Sotheby’s Motorsport, Canossa Events, Cavallino, and FerrariChat.

About The Concours Group:
Led by automotive visionaries John Temerian Jr. of CURATED, Ronnie Vogel, and Brett David of Prestige Imports, The Concours Group has been on the forefront of shaping the automotive panorama since its inception in 2014. Spearheading the famend Miami Concours, the group has swiftly remodeled this occasion into a trademark of automotive excellence. Recognized as one of many nation’s premier motorized occasions, the Miami Concours seamlessly integrates the worlds of post-war vehicles, fashionable design, and engineering brilliance throughout the vibrant Miami Design District. More than a mere automotive showcase, the Miami Concours has developed into an annual cultural celebration, standing as a beacon on the intersection of automotive excellence, excessive design, luxurious, style, and structure. 

News

Who Will Be Racing at the 2023 Macau Grand Prix?

The 70th Macau Grand Prix is set to be an epic weekend with some big names joining the grid. This year marks the 55th edition of the motorcycle event, and the lineup of racers is definitely worth watching.

Several well-known riders from world-class teams will be competing on their superbikes. A total of 23 racers will be participating in the races, which are scheduled to start on November 16, 2023, and run until November 18, 2023. Please note that Macau Standard Time is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.

Thursday, November 16

  • 07:45 a.m. to 08:30 a.m. – Free Practice

Friday, November 17

  • 08:00 a.m. to 08:45 a.m. – Qualifying

Saturday, November 18

  • 07:40 a.m. to 08:00 a.m. – Warm-up
  • 08:30 a.m. – Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Race (12 laps)

Here is a list of the 23 riders participating:

(The names are followed by the race team, if any)

  1. Samuel Edward West – moto-hub.co.uk by MGM Macau
  2. Davey John Todd – Burrows Engineering/RK Racing
  3. Michael Karl Rutter – FHO Racing BMW Motorrad
  4. Paul Williams – Paul Potchy Williams
  5. Mark David Goodings
  6. Lukas Randy Maurer
  7. David Ian Johnson – Dafabet Racing
  8. Paul Alan Jordan – Zero Up Racing Team by Penz 13
  9. Michael Robin Montague
  10. Timothee Sylvestre Monot
  11. Erno Juhani Kostamo
  12. Robert Thomas Hodson
  13. Nadieh Jonee Schoots – Basomba Racing
  14. David Mario Datzer
  15. Philippe Edward Crowe
  16. Joseph William
  17. Olivier Lupberger – Team Lupi by Heiger Motorsport
  18. Peter John Hickman – FHO Racing BMW Motorrad
  19. Julian Trummer – WH Racing powered by Dynobike
  20. Dominic Herbertson – Dafabet Racing
  21. Brian John MC Cormack
  22. Kamil Holan – Blue Garage
  23. Joshua Andrew Brookes – FHO Racing BMW Motorrad

Some notable participants include Peter Hickman, who will be racing for FHO Racing BMW Motorrad. Hickman is a three-time winner of the GP and is well-known in the Isle of Man TT. The defending champion, Erno Kostamo, will also be participating this year. David Datzer, who finished second last year, will be returning and looking to make a comeback after his previous performance.

The Macau GP is shaping up to be an exciting event this year, especially considering its shaky restart due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We can expect a thrilling weekend of racing as the event returns in full force.

Motorsport

Next-Gen Honda Passport Spotted and Interior Details Revealed

The new Honda Passport, a smaller version of the Pilot, is currently being developed as part of the latest generation. We now have our first glimpse of this redesigned SUV as it is being tested on the roads of Detroit.

The next-generation Passport is still heavily disguised, with a combination of fabric and concealment panels covering the entire body. The only visible part at the front is a square sensor in the center of the nose. The headlights, seen through the mesh, seem to have a rectangular shape.


Motorsport

Special Edition Hyundai Ioniq 5 Celebrates Disney’s 100th Anniversary

Hyundai has teamed up with Walt Disney to celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary by introducing a new special edition model. The Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition, which was first unveiled as a concept at the 2023 New York Auto Show, has now made its way into production and was revealed during an episode of Dancing with the Stars.

This electric hatchback features several exclusive elements that showcase the collaboration between the South Korean automaker and Disney. The car boasts a Gravity Gold matte exterior finish, wheels that are inspired by the world of Disney, Disney100 exterior badging and seat logos, Disney-themed front and rear door trim strips, and a Disney-themed welcome screen that appears when the car is turned on.


BMW

idealworks: BMW Group subsidiary gains Agile Robots AG as majority shareholder

Munich-based technology company Agile Robots AG is joining idealworks, a subsidiary of the BMW Group, as a strategic investor. Founded in 2020, idealworks is focused on promoting industrial automation in production and logistics through the development of a robotics ecosystem. The idealworks portfolio includes the intelligent automation platform AnyFleet, the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) iw.hub, and the mobile robotics operating system iw.os. Agile Robots AG, a spin-off of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), specializes in robotic-based solutions for industries like automotive and consumer electronics.

By partnering with Agile Robots AG, the BMW Group gains a strong strategic partner for idealworks. The investment, made within a Series A financing round, enables idealworks to expand its product portfolio and develop new solutions and technologies. The partnership also allows for access to new markets and accelerates the internationalization of the business segment.

Both idealworks and Agile Robots AG complement each other in terms of industry expertise and range of solutions. They will work together to further expand the robotics ecosystem and promote innovative solutions in the field of industrial automation.

The CEO of Agile Robots AG, Dr. Zhaopeng Chen, states that the combination of software and hardware capabilities provides a strong foundation for serving customers globally with automation solutions. The partnership combines German innovation and engineering expertise with the speed, global reach, and entrepreneurial vision of both companies.

According to Michael Alexander Schneider, CEO of idealworks, the Series A financing round strengthens the company’s position in industrial automation. The collaboration with Agile Robots AG allows them to jointly develop innovative solutions and offer customers more stability and reliability.

The cooperation between idealworks and Agile Robots AG offers extensive growth potential. Agile Robots AG brings its expertise in robotics and artificial intelligence along with its global network, while idealworks has the BMW Group as one of its largest customers and industrial know-how. The two companies rely on cross-process platforms and artificial intelligence as key success factors in handling heterogeneous robot fleets in complex environments.

The transaction between idealworks and Agile Robots AG is subject to approval by relevant authorities. The terms and conditions of the investment have not been disclosed.

For more information, please contact:

BMW Group Corporate Communications

Dr. Britta Ullrich

Phone: +49 89 382-18634

Email: britta.ullrich@bmwgroup.com

Agile Robots AG Communications

Lysann Guhl

Phone: +49 172 5115 436

Email: communications@agile-robots.com

idealworks Communications

Sarah Kuehn

Phone: +49 151-53846-316

Email: sarah.kuehn@idealworks.com

idealworks

idealworks, a deep tech company, specializes in providing logistics and industrial automation solutions. Its robotics ecosystem includes the AnyFleet automation platform, the iw.hub autonomous mobile robot (AMR), and the iw.os robotics operating system. By reshaping intralogistics processes, idealworks aims to drive efficiency and operational optimization in the automation landscape.

Agile Robots AG

Agile Robots AG is an international high-tech company based in Munich, Germany. With over 1,200 employees worldwide, the company focuses on developing systems that combine artificial intelligence and robotics. Their solutions utilize state-of-the-art force-moment sensing and image processing technology to provide user-friendly and affordable robotic solutions for precision assembly.

Motorsport

Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid With Partial Armor Joins Italy’s Police Force

The Alfa Romeo Tonale is set to become a part of Italy’s police force, the Carabinieri. Over the span of July 2021 to late 2024, the automaker will deliver 400 hybrid crossovers to the agency. These vehicles will be included in the mobile radio unit that operates throughout the country.

The Tonale hybrid is equipped with an electrified 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 163 horsepower. It is paired with Alfa Romeo’s seven-speed TCT dual-clutch automatic transmission. These crossovers will be styled with the traditional red-and-blue livery of the mobile radio unit, along with a white roof.