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YAMAHA MOTORS USA EXPANDS BLU CRU 2024 INVITATIONAL SERIES

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Yamaha Motor USA Expands its bLU cRU Invitational Series With An Exclusive Opportunity For Youth Riders To Participate within the YZ bLU cRU Superfinale at MXoN in Matterley Basin in England.

Three Top Performers from the YZ65, YZ85 and YZ125 Classes will probably be chosen to characterize Team USA on the YZ bLU cRU TremendousFinale within the UK for the primary time ever!

These unique races permit Yamaha house owners to take pleasure in a family-friendly weekend of racing that features a three-moto format, adopted by enjoyable household actions, prizes, unique presents and particular company. Racers who obtain a podium end of their class will earn an unique trophy on the finish of the weekend.

As an additional advantage for 2024, Yamaha will probably be internet hosting a particular 1-day bLU cRU Training Camp on the Friday of every race weekend. You’ll get hands-on teaching from legendary bLU cRU ambassadors and former racers Doug Dubach, Ryan Villopoto and Damon Bradshaw! Spaces are restricted. Please verify the field on the registration web page if you need to a spot within the coaching camp.

This yr’s three bLU cRU Invitational occasions are open to all talent ranges ages 4 to 60+ and embody:

May 17-19: Glen Helen Raceway; San Bernardino, CA

June 21-23: Washougal MX Park; Washougal, WA

July 12-14: Budds Creek Motocross Park; Mechanicsville, MD

Yamaha YZ bLU cRU TremendousFinale in Europe

New to the bLU cRU Invitational collection is an unimaginable and once-in-a-lifetime alternative for 3 youth racers to compete in Europe at Yamaha’s annual TremendousFinale occasion.

This yr, the race will happen through the Motocross of Nations at Matterley Basin within the United Kingdom. Chosen youth racers will probably be hosted by Yamaha for the week-long expertise designed to make them “feel like a factory racer” the place they are going to race a GYT-R kitted, Yamaha-prepared motorbike in addition to obtain unique Alpinestars gear, together with extra perks to make this a lifelong reminiscence of competing for worldwide recognition at an iconic monitor.

Yamaha’s Team USA may have the chance to take residence prime honors whereas competing with TremendousFinale racers from Europe, Australia and Canada.

Classes eligible for the TremendousFinale embody:

YZ125cc: 13 to 16-years-old

YZ85cc: 11 to 13-years-old

YZ65cc: 8 to 11-years-old

To be chosen, racers first have to compete in no less than one of many three U.S. bLU cRU Invitational occasions, place in a qualifying prime three place or be chosen by Yamaha as a wild card entry. Next, qualifying riders might want to submit an utility and resume to Yamaha. Final choices will probably be made by a panel of certified business judges.

Register for bLU cRU

To be eligible for this once-in-a-lifetime occasion, racers (all new and current bLU cRU members) should register on the brand new bLU cRU web site, YamahabLUcRU.com, no matter previous registration. Once registered, racers will probably be eligible to earn contingency for qualifying collection, and all bLU cRU riders may have entry to unique particular occasions (together with bLU cRU Invitationals), promotions, coaching alternatives, such because the Camp bLU cRU MX on the unimaginable Club MX facility April 26-28, merchandise, and extra. (All Yamaha bLU cRU Invitationals are unique occasions open solely to Yamaha bLU cRU members. Riders should pre-register, and spots are restricted.)

Stay up to date on all bLU cRU program developments by visiting the bLU cRU web site, following @bLUcRUofficial on social media, and retaining a watch out for e-mail updates.

For extra data on the YZ bLU cRU Superfinale occasion, go to: https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/blucru/invitiational-super-finale

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Honda Motor 2024 Business Briefing Invitation

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Honda Motor 2024 Business Briefing Invitation

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Director, President and Representative, Toshihiro Mibe, will host a press convention tomorrow, outlining four-cylinderir close to and mid-term future athletic look Honda’s electrification technique pleasant cars.

Media are invited to attend nearly utilizing the hyperlinks beneath, with streams obtainable in each Japanese creation English:

Date: 16th effectives Mencountery
Time: 6:30-7:30 (UK) | 7:30-8:30 (CET) | 14:30-15:30 (JST)

English
2024 Bususefulnessess Briefing – YouTube

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2024 ビジネスアップデート – YouTuthe

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TMC Announces April Through March 2024 Financial Results

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) at the moment introduced its monetary outcomes for the fourth quarter, which ended March 31, 2024.

TOYOTA CITY, Japan (May 8, 2024) — Consolidated automobile gross sales totaled roughly 9,443,000 models, a rise of roughly 621,000 models in comparison with the identical interval final fiscal 12 months. On a consolidated foundation, internet revenues for the interval totaled 45.095 trillion yen ($311.0 billion), a rise of 21.4%. Operating earnings elevated from 2.725 trillion yen ($20.2 billion) to five.352 trillion yen ($36.9 billion), whereas earnings earlier than earnings taxes 1 was 6.965 trillion yen ($48.0 billion). Net earnings 2 elevated from 2.451 trillion yen ($18.2 billion) to 4.944 trillion yen ($34.1 billion).

Regions
North America: Vehicle gross sales totaled roughly 2,816,000 models, a rise of 409,000 models. Operating earnings, excluding the affect of valuation positive factors/losses from rate of interest swaps, elevated by 450.3 billion yen ($3.1 billion) to 524.9 billion yen ($3.6 billion).

Japan: Vehicle gross sales totaled roughly 1,993,000 models, a lower of 76,000 models.  Operating earnings, excluding the affect of valuation positive factors/losses from rate of interest swaps, elevated by 1,583.7 billion yen ($10.9 billion) to three,486.2 billion yen ($24.0 billion).

Europe: Vehicle gross sales totaled roughly 1,192,000 models, a rise of 162,000 models. Operating earnings, excluding the affect of valuation positive factors/losses from rate of interest swaps, elevated by 351.3 billion yen ($2.4 billion) to 407.9 billion yen ($2.8 billion).

Asia: Vehicle gross sales totaled roughly 1,804,000 models, a rise of 53,000 models. Operating earnings, excluding the affect of valuation positive factors/losses from rate of interest swaps, elevated by 159.9 billion yen ($1.1 billion) to 872.7 billion yen ($6.0 billion).

Other areas (together with Central and South America, Oceania, Africa, and the Middle East): Vehicle gross sales totaled roughly 1,638,000 models, a rise of 73,000 models. Operating earnings, excluding the affect of valuation positive factors/losses from rate of interest swaps, decreased by 73.2 billion yen ($504.8 million) to 194.3 billion yen ($1.3 billion).

Financial Services
Financial companies working earnings decreased by 8.0 billion yen ($55.1 million) to 613.6 billion yen ($4.2 billion). Including valuation positive factors/losses, working earnings elevated by 132.5 billion yen ($913.8 million) to 570.0 billion yen ($3.9 billion).

(*FY24 forex translations above are approximate and based mostly on a median 145-yen-to-dollar change fee; FY23 is 135-yen-to-dollar change fee)

Forecast
For the fiscal 12 months ending March 31, 2025, TMC estimates consolidated automobiles gross sales can be 9.50 million models. Based on an change fee assumption of 145 yen to the U.S. greenback, TMC forecasts consolidated internet income of 46.0 trillion yen ($317.2 billion), working earnings of 4.3 trillion yen ($29.7 billion), earnings earlier than earnings taxes of 5.07 trillion yen ($35.0 billion), and internet earnings of three.57 trillion yen ($24.6 billion).

(*all forex translations above are approximate and based mostly on a median 145 -yen-to-dollar change fee.)

1 Income earlier than earnings taxes and fairness in earnings of affiliated corporations

2 Net earnings attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

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ROLLS-ROYCE CELEBRATES LONDON CRAFT WEEK: LONDON CALLING

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  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars showcases modern Bespoke craft at this yr’s London Craft Week
  • Inspiration taken from London, a world luxurious hub
  • Three outstanding items of workmanship might be on show at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London, in the course of the occasion, from 13 to 19 May 2024

“Craftsmanship lies at the very heart of Rolls-Royce with creativity nurtured at every turn. As a brand synonymous with perfection and craftsmanship, London Craft Week – a celebration of the very best of British craftsmanship – is a truly important occasion in our annual calendar. For the 10th anniversary of the event, I am delighted that our highly talented artisans from the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood have created a stunning portfolio of Bespoke craftsmanship. Appropriately for this tenth edition of London Craft Week, the UK’s capital city has acted as inspiration for these magnificent works of craftsmanship, which celebrate London’s world-famous status as a luxury hub, as well as its rich tapestry of architecture, art, design, and culture. These exquisite examples of creativity and ingenuity will be on display at our flagship showroom in the heart of Mayfair for the duration of the event in May.”
Boris Weletzky, Regional Director – UK, Europe, and Central Asia, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

To have fun the tenth yr of London Craft Week, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will debut a outstanding exhibition of workmanship on the marque’s flagship residence in Mayfair. For this yr’s occasion, the marque has taken inspiration from London, house to among the most well-known luxurious areas on the planet, a lot of which themselves are marvellous examples of design and structure.

Internationally famend as a luxurious capital and as a location that serves as the house for a lot of Rolls-Royce clientele, London is a befitting alternative because the theme of this yr’s occasion. A metropolis comprised of many alternative areas and districts, Rolls-Royce artisans needed to seize each the trendy and conventional tradition and magnificence of London, showcasing a wealthy tapestry of landmarks. There can also be a extremely potent connection between the marque and London; co-founder, The Hon. Charles Stewart Rolls, was born in Hill Street Mayfair solely a stone’s throw from the exhibition, and 14-15 Conduit was the West End headquarters of Rolls-Royce Ltd for a lot of the 20th century.

LONDON BONNET

For this yr’s occasion, artisans from the marque’s Exterior Surface Centre have drawn inspiration from the well-known haunts of London to create a real murals: a map of London introduced on the magnificent canvas of a Phantom bonnet. This extremely Bespoke bonnet, which options over 20 coats of paint and took over 100 hours to finish, showcases the marque’s peerless fluency in craftsmanship. To create the masterpiece, the bonnet was first painted in a base coat of Andalusian White, earlier than a crystal clearcoat was utilized and the outlines of the map of London have been sketched by a single artist. The subsequent step noticed an artisan airbrush the bonnet utilizing a color gradient method, to conjure the impression of a concentrate on Mayfair, the house of the exhibition. After a number of layers of airbrushing, a singular interpretation of a few of London’s most recognisable landmarks was meticulously hand-painted onto the bonnet, earlier than the art work was finalised with a sign-written ‘London’ motif and the cautious utility of gold leaf highlights.

LONDON ICONS DOOR CARD

Rolls-Royce’s extremely expert artisans from the Interior Trim Centre have created a vibrant door card for the occasion. This very particular Bespoke pattern showcases a singular perforated art work – in whole this door card includes a staggering 7,700 perforations. A vibrant Turchese leather-based has been chosen for the bottom leather-based on one facet of the door. The leather-based has then been lined with a layer of Scivaro Grey which, when perforated, reveals the Turchese undercolour, conjuring the impression of an aerial view of the River Thames. Similarly, on the opposite facet of the door, a vivacious Lime Green leather-based has been chosen as the bottom leather-based color, uncovered solely when tiny perforations within the Scrivaro Grey overcoat create a recent but summary expression of town’s world-famous structure.

PICNIC TABLE

Continuing the London theme, Rolls-Royce’s specialists working within the Interior Surface Centre have created a phenomenal picnic desk that celebrates among the metropolis’s most well-known buildings. To create this particular picnic desk, one extremely expert artisan spent over 50 hours reducing, urgent and assembling completely tessellated items earlier than the picnic desk was lacquered.

These distinctive items are indicative of the marque’s fluency in Bespoke and might be displayed within the window of Rolls-Royce’s flagship showroom, Berkeley Street, Mayfair, from 13 to 19 May 2024.

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Toyota Motor North America Announces New Leadership Structure

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PLANO, Texas (April 30, 2024) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) at the moment introduced govt management adjustments designed to drive continued development, advance our dedication to automobile electrification, and put together for the way forward for mobility. Jack Hollis and Chris Reynolds are assigned new roles and can proceed to report back to Ted Ogawa, chief govt officer, TMNA. The following adjustments are efficient instantly.

New Assignments:

Jack Hollis, govt vice chairman of TMNA provides the position of chief working officer, TMNA reporting to Ted Ogawa, chief govt officer. In this newly created place, Hollis continues to supervise Sales, Marketing, TRD, Product Planning and Customer Service whereas including accountability for Manufacturing, Product Support and Demand and Supply. The new position consolidates a number of companywide capabilities right into a extra responsive reporting construction centered on the client expertise, operational effectivity, income technology and automobile manufacturing.

Chris Reynolds, govt vice chairman of TMNA provides the position of chief technique officer, TMNA reporting to Ted Ogawa. In this newly created place, Reynolds continues to supervise Strategy and Business Development, Human Resources, Information Technology, Connected Technologies, Legal, Social Innovation/Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs whereas including accountability for Research and Development. The new position is liable for creating long-term methods for development and driving innovation that improves mobility and reduces the corporate’s carbon footprint.

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ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS WELCOMES YOUNG ARCHAEOLOGISTS.

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  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars undertakes detailed archaeological survey on the location of its proposed extension
  • Conducted by consultants from Oxford Archaeology, considered one of Europe’s largest and longest-established unbiased archaeology and heritage practices
  • Children from Years 3, 4 and 5 at neighbouring March CE Primary School invited to change into ‘junior archaeologists’ for a day
  • Artefacts discovered through the survey can be shared with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ neighbours later this 12 months

 
 “As Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrates 120 years of the marque in 2024, we look back to the distant past, of the place we call home, and reflect on how we are a small part of the long history of Westhampnett. This archaeological survey, conducted as part of the due diligence for our recent planning application, is providing new insights into the fascinating story of the area surrounding us. It was a particular pleasure to welcome children from The March CE Primary School; as well as discovering more about the hidden world around them, they were greatly inspired by the Oxford Archaeology team’s amazing work, with a number telling us they’re now considering it as a future career! We look forward to sharing these artefacts with our neighbours later this year.”
 Andrew Ball, Head of Corporate Relations and Heritage, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Roman roof tiles, traces of human fingerprints, animal paw prints, pigs’ tooth and pottery shards (or ‘potsherds’) over 2,000 years outdated are amongst greater than 20,000 artefacts unearthed in an in depth archaeological survey carried out on the location of the proposed extension to the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is keenly conscious of the richness and significance of the native space’s historical past. The survey, which started in November 2023, was carried out by consultants from Oxford Archaeology, considered one of Europe’s largest and longest-established unbiased archaeology and heritage practices. As a charitable organisation, it additionally gives instructional actions as a part of its providers. Children from Years 3, 4 and 5 at The March CE Primary School, which adjoins the Home of Rolls‑Royce, had been invited onto the location to see the work at first hand. The staff defined what archaeology is, its significance and methodologies, and the position archaeologists play in uncovering and deciphering the previous.

Working in small teams, the kids had been tasked to assume like archaeologists, piecing collectively potsherds, some courting again to 200 BC, and analyzing a spread of different discoveries. Out on-site, the archaeologists confirmed them proof of earlier settlements in what’s now Westhampnett, together with roads and homes. This helps the kids join with their house space’s lengthy historical past – inspiring future profession aspirations in some instances.

The artefacts are presently present process additional research and cataloguing, to develop a extra detailed image of life within the space over the previous two millennia. One early speculation is that the location was as soon as used for metal-working actions. If confirmed, this might imply Rolls-Royce is definitely persevering with an extended however typically neglected industrial custom on this a part of southern England.

Throughout the method of making ready its planning software, Rolls-Royce has been dedicated to transparency and optimistic engagement with the local people. In this spirit, the artefacts can be positioned on show in a neighborhood venue later this 12 months, permitting residents to realize new and engaging insights into the place they and Rolls-Royce name house.

West Sussex has been inhabited for the reason that early Old Stone Age, or Lower Palaeolithic interval, round 500,000 years in the past. Nearby Chichester was based by the Romans, and Fishbourne Roman Palace, to the west of town, is the most important Roman residence north of the Alps. Chichester was rebuilt and fortified by King Alfred the Great within the 9th Century: its magnificent Cathedral dates from Norman instances. The Home of Rolls-Royce itself stands on a nook of the Goodwood Estate, household seat of the Dukes of Richmond for over 300 years.

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New BYD electrical sizzling hatch may pack greater than 300bhp

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BYD has revealed an outlandish sizzling hatch idea on the Beijing motor present, previewing an electrical household automobile that it’s going to launch later this 12 months. 

It’s known as the Ocean-M, and whereas the manufacturing model will little question be out there with out the touring car-style bodykit, low-profile tyres and large brake discs, the idea offers a good suggestion of what to anticipate. 

Beneath the aero addenda lies a circa-4.3m-long hatchback with an aggressive entrance finish, distinctive LED lighting, digital pop-out door handles and swollen arches. 

In form and dimension, it’s clearly envisioned as a rival for the MG 4 EV, Volkswagen ID 3, Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric and Smart #1. 

Technical particulars aren’t forthcoming, however BYD mentioned the Ocean-M rides on a brand new EV platform with a motor mounted on the rear, taking its energy from a brand new technology of cell-to-body batteries – little question utilizing BYD’s trademark Blade composition.

The platform is considered an evolution of the e-Platform 3.0 that underpins the Atto 3 crossover, Seal saloon and Seal U SUV, seemingly dubbed 4.0. 

Despite speaking up its “performance genes” and referring to the hatchback as a “pure-electric steel cannon”, BYD has given no indication of the Ocean-M’s energy output. 

The strongest rear-driven EV the Chinese model presently sells is the 308bhp single-motor model of the Seal. If that motor is carried over into the Ocean-M, it will line it up neatly to cope with the brand new Volkswagen ID 3 GTX and Cupra Born VZ. 

No doubt the Ocean-M will even be out there in additional environment friendly, much less performance-focused trims, with the Atto 3’s 201bhp motor more likely to be deployed. 

The Ocean-M is predicted to be the sixth automobile that BYD launches within the UK, following the Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Seal-U and upcoming Sea Lion crossover.

The Han saloon and Tang SUV that it sells in different European markets will not come right here, and there is no affirmation on UK plans for BYD’s different automobile manufacturers: Denza, Fangchengbao and Yangwang.

BYD has confirmed plans to place the Ocean-M on sale in China later this 12 months on the equal of £22,000, however the European value record will begin a way north of that. 

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Toyota unwraps family-focused bZ3X at Beijing motor present

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Toyota has unveiled a brand new electric SUV, dubbed the bZ3X, on the Beijing motor show.

A blocky five-seater developed in collaboration with Toyota’s Chinese three way partnership associate, GAC, it is stated to prioritise inside area and luxury.

Its minimalist inside relegates most controls to a big infotainment touchscreen, in step with the Chinese market’s urge for food for uncluttered interiors and digital performance.

Toyota claims that the bZ3X gives “the latest driver assistance systems”, though it has but to make clear what degree of help is obtainable by the automotive.

Similarly, it has but to element technical specs for the SUV.

Toyota bZ3X interior

Toyota’s different electric cars – the bZ4X and Chinese-market bZ3 saloon, which makes use of batteries equipped by BYD – are each primarily based on the e-TNGA platform, suggesting this is most certainly the platform underpinning the bZ3X. This hasn’t been confirmed, nevertheless.

The bZ3X was unveiled at Beijing alongside the bZ3C, a fastback model of the saloon of the identical title. 

The SUV is anticipated to make use of the identical BYD-sourced lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery pack because the saloon, which yields a variety of round 372 miles.

That is thanks partially to the saloon’s low drag coefficient of 0.22Cd, a product of aerodynamically pleasant cues equivalent to flush door handles and numerous air channels round its exterior. 

Both the bZ3C and bZ3X will go on sale in China subsequent 12 months, and an organization spokesperson informed Autocar that the latter is at present present process a “detailed evaluation” forward of a possible European launch.