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RED DOT AWARD 2024: PEUGEOT E-3008 IS A WINNER

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PEUGEOT has as soon as once more been offered with the Red Dot Award for excellent design: the brand new PEUGEOT E-3008 impressed the worldwide professional panel of 39 judges within the “Product Design” class with its dynamic fastback silhouette, new modernised entrance finish and intensive options. The predecessor of the PEUGEOT 3008 additionally obtained the Red Dot Award in 2017. This was the ninth time that PEUGEOT has obtained this coveted design award.

Matthias Hossann, Design Director at PEUGEOT: “I am delighted that the new design of the PEUGEOT E-3008 has been recognised with the Red Dot Design Award. The PEUGEOT E-3008 combines the ingenuity and tenacity of PEUGEOT and epitomises all of our brand values. Reinventing the PEUGEOT 3008 meant modernising its image and harmonising dynamic design and optimum efficiency using a fastback silhouette. This award proves that our team’s creativity has paid off.”

New entrance finish, floating rear spoiler and high-quality, fashionable options

The PEUGEOT E-3008 stands out as a consequence of its new, fashionable and environment friendly exterior design. Chrome parts have been eliminated in favour of painted ones: Meteor Grey on the entrance and rear bumper, Orbital Black on the mirror caps and decrease part.

A brand new entrance finish was designed for the PEUGEOT E-3008, which features a full redesign of the headlights and radiator grille centred across the PEUGEOT emblem. The color gradient seamlessly integrates these options into the bodywork. The compact headlights with new Pixel LED expertise (normal for GT) are housed in a slim, trendy trim and routinely regulate the sunshine beam to the street situations, making certain optimum visibility.

The feline traces of the PEUGEOT E-3008 replicate the balanced dimensions of the car, which is without doubt one of the most compact within the all-electric SUV C-segment class, whereas nonetheless providing loads of house for passengers and baggage.

The best-selling mannequin from the long-lasting lion model stands out with its fastback SUV design: the standard hatchback line has been modernised with a “floating” spoiler, which reinforces the silhouette of the physique and optimises aerodynamics. The beneficiant rear finish of the brand new PEUGEOT E-3008 incorporates a dynamic design, which is accentuated by the three-claw gentle signature. The new PEUGEOT E-3008 is offered within the new color Obsession Blue with a refined reflective high quality, in addition to in Ingaro Blue, Okenite White, Perla Nera Black, Artense Silver and Titanium Grey.

The new PEUGEOT E-3008 is the primary mannequin from the model to be outfitted with the brand new PEUGEOT Panorama i-Cockpit®. The floating 21-inch HD curved panoramic show creates an thrilling and complex visible impact on board and integrates the digital instrument cluster and the big central touchscreen. The LED ambient lighting could be customised utilizing eight totally different colors and is mirrored by a chic ornamental trim manufactured from actual aluminium that extends throughout the dashboard and over the doorways.

The 2024 Red Dot Award

In 2024, merchandise submitted from 60 nations had been assessed in 51 competitors classes. The jury members granted the “Red Dot” or “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award primarily based on the 4 qualities of fine design in addition to the respective socio-cultural background, skilled focus and design experience. Products weren’t judged in competitors with each other however on their particular person deserves.

About the Red Dot Award

For over 60 years, the Red Dot Award has rewarded revolutionary design within the “Product Design”, “Communication Design” and “Design Concept” classes. Once a yr, the merchandise, communications initiatives, design ideas and prototypes submitted are appraised by a global jury comprising recognised specialists from totally different specialist fields. https://www.red-dot.org/

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RICK JOHNSON’S 1984 YZ250: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY

For this week’s Two-Stroke Tuesday offered by Decal Works, we check out Rick Johnson’s iconic 1984 YZ250. This is the bike that he received the championship on that 12 months, and it set the tone for issues to come back as a result of it was a production-based bike. By 1984, Yamaha knew that some kind of manufacturing rule was coming and selected a preemptive strike. At the beginning of the season, they introduced Broc Glover and Ricky Johnson right into a convention room and informed them that, for the 1984 season, they’d be using production-based bikes. Both of them can be allowed out of their contracts (which stipulated that they’d be supplied with works bikes), however the determination was not negotiable. They each determined to remain.

Sadly, the 1994 YZ250 that Rick Johnson rode was not superb in inventory type. It had been redesigned the earlier 12 months however was nonetheless behind the Honda and Suzuki. RJ’s bike improved with a pipe, porting and some particular elements, however even the entrance suspension was based mostly on inventory parts. The fork had a Simons Anti-Cav equipment and little else. The rear shock was, not less than, an Ohlins. Still, he received 4 out of 10 Nationals that 12 months and went on to win the des Nations with Jeff Ward, David Bailey and Johnny O’Mara.

A 12 months later he went testing with Honda. “I tested on a training track near Carlsbad,” he stated in an interview with the LA Times. “When I finished the test, I wondered why Team Honda hadn’t won every race.” RJ signed with Honda for the 1986 season.

Today, the very bike that RJ rode in 1984 is owned by Hugh Parker. It appears to be like similar to it did on the finish of the ‘84 season, proper all the way down to the inventory Z-spokes and the drum rear brake.

The 1984 YZ250 had Yamaha’s second try at a linkage rear suspension. A 12 months later, it could transfer to a configuration that isn’t too completely different from the fashion used at the moment.

Some manufacturing facility {hardware} was used, however even the footpegs had been frighteningly inventory.

The motor had some porting and an extended rod than the inventory YZ.


RJ’s 1984 YZ250 is a chunk of historical past and is well-documented. He has been provided the chance to experience the bike in subsequent years, however declined.

BEHIND THE BUILD

Behind The Build is our weekly give attention to a number of the most unique bikes to roll out of the Dirt Bike store. Here’s a take a look at a really particular Kawasaki KX500 that received the off-road therapy. Look closly: that’s a KTM chassis. Click on the picture to study extra.

TWO-STROKE THEATER

What to study extra about KTM’s all-new for 2023 two-strokes? We received to experience the brand new 300 in addition to all the opposite competitors fashions at Red Bud final week. Click on the picture to observe Mark Tilley experience his brains out!

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Statement Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, BMW Group Annual Conference 2024

Statement Part I – Vision Neue Klasse X

 

Ladies and Gentlemen,

In 1999 — 25 years in the past — BMW offered the primary X5, and with it established the sporty SAV section. Since then, the X Family has been a pillar of the BMW model, with round 12 million X autos bought worldwide. Today, the X household covers all buyer needs on this section — from the premium compact class with the X1 to the luxurious class with the X7 and XM.

Now, the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X appears forward to the way forward for BMW and a very new technology of BMW X fashions. This future doesn’t begin on some far-off date – it begins subsequent yr, after we flip imaginative and prescient right into a actuality that our clients can expertise for themselves.

Last yr, we offered the BMW Vision Neue Klasse on the IAA Mobility, an outlook of what a sporty sedan from the NEUE KLASSE might appear like. Because we aren’t simply ramping-up e-mobility in area of interest fashions – however in our most profitable, highest-volume segments.

From 2025 on, we anticipate demand for all-electric autos to extend considerably. That is exactly after we will probably be releasing the NEUE KLASSE onto the market. The NEUE KLASSE represents a begin into a very new mannequin technology. It is redefining the BMW model. With the NEUE KLASSE, we’re taking BMW into the long run:
in design, expertise and the philosophy of the model.

For the primary time, we’re showcasing the systematic implementation of the automotive {industry}’s three main areas of future mobility mixed. This means: electrical, absolutely digital, and with a transparent give attention to sustainability. We have considerably improved every of those elements.

Take the sixth technology of our battery cells, which we are going to use for the primary time within the NEUE KLASSE: Quantum leaps in vitality density will present our clients 30 per cent extra vary and 30 per cent quicker charging. The potential of digitalization can be skilled within the NEUE KLASSE in completely new methods. This is made potential by 4 utterly new digital management models. Each one comes with computing energy that’s as much as ten occasions quicker than present methods.

Our utterly redesigned iDrive redefines the interface between people and machines. At the identical time, we’re additionally making spectacular advances within the area of sustainability.

We are turning all of the dials. In this manner, we will considerably cut back our merchandise’ carbon footprint and transfer even nearer to round use of uncooked supplies. We are sticking to this path – additionally as a result of our clients anticipate it from us.

And a very powerful factor is: These developments don’t simply profit the NEUE KLASSE, they profit all future BMW fashions.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

All of this exhibits that: With the NEUE KLASSE, we aren’t simply opening the following chapter within the historical past of mobility – we’re writing an entire new e-book: More Sheer Driving Pleasure. More digital experiences.

More sustainability.

In different phrases: More BMW than ever earlier than.

Statement Part II – company messages

 

Ladies and Gentlemen,

You definitely couldn’t ask for extra BMW or extra future! With the NEUE KLASSE, we’re rethinking particular person mobility from the bottom up. And what’s extra constant than to use this new method to every little thing that defines the core of the BMW model?

First of all, that refers back to the BMW X philosophy embodied by the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X. But sportiness can be on the coronary heart of each BMW. And it’s this attribute that the BMW Vision Neue Klasse utterly reimagines in a sporty sedan.

Today, you possibly can see each Vision Vehicles collectively on one stage for the primary time. On the one hand, it exhibits how constant the NEUE KLASSE is – by way of design, expertise and the related parameters for sustainability. On the opposite, it demonstrates how broad the NEUE KLASSE is. Here, you possibly can see the 2 bookends of what we will think about. But there’s nonetheless loads of room for different fashions and improvements in-between.

I can promise you at the moment that: We will probably be taking each of those Vision Vehicles from the stage to the roads in a really comparable type very quickly. At least six completely different NEUE KLASSE fashions will probably be launched within the first 24 months following the beginning of manufacturing. I name this an unprecedented and extremely bold timeline. But if anybody can do it, then it’s us at BMW.

The NEUE KLASSE will considerably speed up our ramp-up of e-mobility as soon as once more. But BEVs – together with our fashions within the higher premium and luxurious section – are already our largest development drivers. Last yr, we bought greater than 375,000 all-electric autos.

This yr, as soon as once more, our fully-electric autos ought to see important double-digit development.

We will quickly have bought multiple million BEVs worldwide. Including plug-in hybrids, we already handed the milestone of two million electrified autos. Plug-in hybrids are particularly common with our European clients. That is among the explanation why it solely took us simply over two years to double our general xEV deliveries from one to 2 million.

For the BMW Group general, we’re anticipating a slight enhance in gross sales in 2024. The basis for that is our big selection of drive applied sciences, all of which we’re systematically additional creating.

In this manner, we will guarantee we all the time supply the correct services on the proper time.

This additionally considerably reduces our carbon footprint. At the top of 2023, we outperformed the CO2 restrict set for us by the European Union by greater than 20 %. This exhibits that our technique not solely displays buyer necessities, but in addition ensures efficient CO2 discount. Climate safety can’t be achieved efficiently if it doesn’t take buyer wants into consideration. It simply does not work. That is why we consider a complete evaluation of CO2 fleet laws within the EU is important. Regulatory frameworks that ignore buyer wants and market realities can’t be profitable.

Especially, if they’re unable to create the required situations for different applied sciences. Then, they solely present goals however exclude potential options. By the top of this yr, we may have greater than 15 fully-electric fashions in our line-up – from MINI, BMW and
Rolls-Royce in addition to BMW Motorrad.

No matter if on two wheels or on 4 wheels – we all the time supply the very best of every little thing. As promised, we provide at the least one all-electric mannequin for each model in addition to in each one in every of our core segments. This dynamism is mirrored in our share of the worldwide BEV market: At 4.1 %, it’s already considerably larger than our share of the entire international market, which is at 3.3 %.

We nonetheless anticipate half our deliveries to be all-electric earlier than 2030. However, development in BEVs worldwide is just not linear. That was all the time clear to us. Development is risky and market-specific, on account of a number of elements. We stay as versatile as potential – that has been our technique for years and we’ve got mirrored that effectively in our architectures. We proceed to prudently steer our BEV ramp-up consistent with differentiated demand in international areas. And we’ve got been profitable.

For us, you will need to all the time keep a sensible view of the event of e-mobility. BEV development doesn’t profit from a purely ideological method, however from long-term planning and constant implementation of objectives. That is why we’re creating the best-possible situations for this in our manufacturing community and provide chain – on a world scale.

The first manufacturing autos of the NEUE KLASSE will begin rolling off the road at our new Plant Debrecen within the second half of 2025. That is the place the primary SAV mannequin on our new fully-electric structure will probably be launched. The sporty sedan, however, will ramp up from 2026 at our Plant Munich, which we’re at the moment gearing up for the beginning of manufacturing.

Every second BMW produced at Plant Munich is already absolutely electrical at the moment. From late 2027 onwards, our greater than 100-year-old important plant will completely construct electrical autos. We may even be manufacturing the NEUE KLASSE at our vegetation in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and Shenyang, China. This completely demonstrates: Whether at a greenfield website or a standard location, whether or not in Europe, Asia or the Americas – we’re mastering the complexity and main all our manufacturing websites into the long run.

As , to grasp e-mobility you want highly effective batteries.

We have made it our mission to grasp each side of battery cells – from cell composition and cell format, all the best way to industrial manufacturing.

We are capable of recreate your complete course of at our Battery Cell Competence Centre in Munich and the Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre in Parsdorf in Bavaria.

We are additionally making use of our native for native precept to cell manufacturing for our batteries. Facilities will probably be situated in direct proximity to our car vegetation. This has led us to construct our personal manufacturing amenities for Gen5, as we at the moment are doing in Thailand, and for the sixth technology of BMW high-voltage batteries in Hungary, the US, Mexico and China. This ensures brief transport distances and secures our provide towards unexpected occasions across the globe.

From 2026, Gen6 batteries for our vegetation in Bavaria will come from our new location in Irlbach-Straßkirchen. Establishing an industrial website like that is not a simple course of – particularly in Germany. We sought frank and open dialogue with residents within the early levels and defined the sustainable design and benefits of our location in Lower Bavaria to them.

This is how we construct belief. We are very happy that residents voted strongly in assist of our new website. We see this as affirmation of our efforts. The way forward for e-mobility additionally entails integrating autos into the facility grid: With the NEUE KLASSE, we’re introducing bi-directional charging, which we’ve got already examined extensively. Our clients can feed electrical vitality saved within the car again into their very own home, electrical units like your e-bike or the general public energy grid: This lowers electrical energy prices and helps stabilise networks.

As you possibly can see: With the NEUE KLASSE, we’re taking mobility to a brand new stage and, on the similar time, changing into a wholly new firm.

All BMW fashions will profit from the improvements of the NEUE KLASSE.

That means: In the close to future, you’ll recognise the NEUE KLASSE in each BMW.

Our BMW Motorrad model is effectively on its approach to emission-free mobility in city areas. I wish to experience a motorcycle myself, each time I’ve the time. So, I’m delighted that we’re launching many new fashions this yr. Three of them stand out significantly:

Here, you possibly can see the brand new CE02.

It is the second fully-electric mannequin after the CE04, standing subsequent to it, which is the undisputed market chief in its section. There is one thing particular in regards to the new CE02 that makes it significantly interesting to younger folks: In Germany and different international locations, you solely must be 15 to experience it.

The M 1000 XR is already the second M bike mannequin.
There are additionally a variety of followers eagerly awaiting the R 1300 GS Adventure. A complete providing on two wheels: Whatever clients are in search of, they’ll discover it at BMW Motorrad.

Just like BMW Motorrad, our MINI model has a passionate fan group across the globe. With our NEW MINI Famliy we’re taking the model into a brand new dimension. Just because the NEUE KLASSE is doing for the BMW model.

Now, MINI is gearing up for a world premiere: the Aceman.

This would be the third member of the NEW MINI Family and the primary MINI we’re providing completely as an all-electric car. Even if it’s nonetheless camouflaged — I can promise you: It is unmistakeably a MINI – in and out: signature design, go-kart feeling and digitally in tune with the occasions. And all this mixed with a minimal ecological footprint. That describes not solely the Aceman, however your complete New MINI household.

The Aceman fills the hole between the Cooper and the Countryman, which has grown considerably larger. The all-new Countryman has been effectively obtained – whether or not with a combustion engine or all-electric. And the all-new Cooper, which will probably be out there beginning in May, is already bought out for the following 4 months.

Our NEW MINI household will probably be constructed at our Spotlight three way partnership in China; in Oxford, UK, and, for the primary time, in Germany, at Plant Leipzig. In the second half of the yr, we are going to launch the all-new MINI Convertible which many followers are eagerly ready for.

Together with the 5-door MINI Cooper, our NEW MINI household will then be full. And now let’s bounce from one finish of our portfolio to the opposite. From the MINI typical Go-Kart-Feeling to our ultra-luxury marque.

Spectre* is the primary battery-electric Rolls-Royce mannequin to hit the showrooms. With its all-electric drive practice we’re bringing the driving expertise at Rolls-Royce to an entire new stage: that feels easy identical to a magic carpet experience.

We have by no means had so many pre-orders for a Rolls-Royce mannequin. This exhibits that our unique clients acknowledge how completely Rolls-Royce and electrification match collectively. Rolls-Royce is an unparalleled success story. Our luxurious model, with its distinctive product portfolio, has by no means been as sturdy and as differentiated as it’s at the moment. And let’s not overlook the numerous contribution margin it earns for the corporate.

And, now, Ladies and Gentlemen, as promised:

the brand new BMW 5 Series Touring!

BMW is the place Touring meets e-drive: No one else on this section has a car like this on supply. The i5* Touring will probably be out there from May. It delivers an electrical vary of over 500 kilometres and is particularly common in Europe.

The 5 Series Sedan and the i5 may even be out there completely in China with an extended wheelbase. Both will probably be constructed at BMW Brilliance Plant Dadong.

Our high-performance model BMW M additionally presents a technological spectrum: With the i4 M50*, the i5 M60* and the i7 M70* we’ve got
three all-electric fashions on supply. And by the best way, the all-electric i4 M50 is but once more our best-selling M mannequin.

This yr, followers can particularly sit up for the brand new version of the M5 – first, as a sedan, and later, additionally as a Touring. Both M variants include a powerful partially electrified drive practice. With the BMW M hybrid system, they’re able to drive greater than 70 kilometres on electrical energy alone.

Our plug-in hybrids stay an essential factor of our drivetrain portfolio. Why? Because they supply a lift to e-mobility that shouldn’t be underestimated. Many clients uncover and are available to understand the benefits of electrical driving on this manner.

The 5 Series and the 5 Series Touring are concrete examples of how BMW is implementing quite a lot of drivetrains to satisfy very numerous buyer wants.

All of that is based mostly on our versatile structure, which allows us to cowl your complete spectrum: from highly effective BEVs to good plug-in-hybrids to extremely environment friendly combustion engines and high-performance M fashions.

The success of this method has been mirrored in our key figures for a number of years — in gross sales and revenue margins. With our broad technological method we’re already considering one step forward: We have been testing the BMW iX5 Hydrogen* in chosen international locations underneath on a regular basis situations since final yr.

Our pilot fleet’s world tour has raised consciousness of the position hydrogen can play within the vitality transition – not only for mobility, however industry-wide. Our autos carried out effectively underneath varied local weather and site visitors situations, and the general public response has been overwhelmingly optimistic.

This was no shock to us, since hydrogen gasoline cell drivetrains mix the very best of each worlds: the benefits of an emission-free e-drive with the quick refuelling individuals are used to. That’s why we see hydrogen as a further different drive expertise that would make a variety of sense within the mid to long run.

For us, our aspiration to be sturdy tomorrow means being already sturdy at the moment.

This is particularly true of the brand new version of our best-selling X mannequin, the BMW X3, which will probably be launched later this yr. The new X3 will probably be out there with a selection of extremely environment friendly combustion engines or as a plug-in hybrid.

At the identical time, we’re making ready for the following main leap: The NEUE KLASSE is constructed on a separate new structure – already tailor-made at the moment to the electrical autos of tomorrow. This allows us to make the very best use of economies of scale as demand for electrical fashions grows.

Vehicle architectures are essential, however they aren’t the decisive lever – that might be our expertise clusters. They allow improvements and technological advances to be scaled effectively throughout all architectures. Behind it is a modular precept that enables us to roll out applied sciences to completely different car ideas and segments.

This ensures that the improvements of the NEUE KLASSE will profit your complete BMW mannequin line-up within the coming years.

We don’t divide our merchandise into “old” and “new”, however all the time supply our clients the newest expertise – whatever the car’s powertrain.

We are utilizing the NEUE KLASSE as our innovation and expertise booster for your complete portfolio and for all main future mobility subjects that we implement in our autos, together with design.

The NEUE KLASSE is our impulse, initiator and enabler to roll out new applied sciences over the following few years. As you possibly can see: We will proceed to serve all markets based on their wants, offering prime merchandise in all segments. The full vary of 4 drive applied sciences, no matter which structure they’re constructed on, is only one side right here.

The BMW Group is a tech firm. The means to handle this complexity, to orchestrate, scale and additional develop applied sciences is among the BMW Group’s biggest strengths and a novel promoting level. With this in thoughts, we provide our clients the very best, coherent general bundle. That is our aspiration and our purpose. It may even be a very powerful secret ingredient in our firm’s success.

We already showcase our revolutionary energy in automated driving with fashions just like the BMW 5 Series and BMW 7 Series. The new BMW 5 Series is the primary automobile in Germany accepted for partially automated driving at as much as 130 km/h on motorways. A very new function is the Active Lane Change Assistant with eye affirmation. The driver merely glances briefly within the exterior mirror and the automobile modifications lanes.

Starting in March 2024, our clients will have the ability to expertise Level 3 extremely automated driving within the BMW 7 Series. This means you possibly can let go of the wheel and briefly flip your consideration to one thing else.

Your 7 Series takes care of pace and distance management all
by itself, in addition to lane monitoring.

The steps to automated driving is among the three important tales on the web model of the “BMW Group Report 2023”. I invite you to click on by means of our on-line report. Our award-winning on-line Report will as soon as once more offer you a compact overview of every little thing we’re engaged on. You can expertise what strikes us and also you check out our interactive KPI calculator. Just just like the title says:
Driving the NEXT ERA.

Our spectacular Vision Vehicles present the path by which we’re taking mobility, consistent with the key subjects of the long run. The most essential side for our clients is: What does it really feel like on the street?

In the Board of Management, we already obtained to drive a pre-series mannequin of the NEUE KLASSE. We all agree that: It is Sheer Driving Pleasure at an entire new stage. This is one thing solely we will do! It is often BMW.

Lots of people speak about transformation. That is when one factor replaces one other. But, in our {industry}, it’s extra a case of issues taking place on the similar time: Parallel approaches that also unmistakably transfer us forwards. That is why the BMW Group is dedicated to steady and simultaneous progress – by means of daring leaps in innovation and accountable motion.

And that brings us full circle:

Strong at the moment – and powerful tomorrow.

Thank you!

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2024 NATIONAL ENDURO ROUND 1 RACE REPORT : LAFFERTY STRIKES FIRST

The opening spherical of the 2024 Red Line Oil AMA National Enduro Series offered by Beta Motorcycles and MSR was the FMF Sumter National Enduro. The occasion is held close to the air power base in Sumter, SC. Sandy soil and epic situations met the riders as they started the sequence.

Ryder Lafferty got here into the season able to make an announcement. He did simply that profitable 5 out of the 6 check sections onward to a 43 second victory. Ryder says “I got 2nd place here the last 2 years. I wanted to make sure I came in and took a win away from the Baylors.” Ryder is constant on the Coastal GasGas Factory Racing crew and now holds the factors lead after the primary spherical.

Second general was Steward Baylor Jr onboard his new journey with the newly shaped Red Bear Rocky Mountain Kawasaki crew. Steward mentioned “I really made sure that we got our team with the right equipment and get the bike dialed in so we can come out swinging in the first round.” Steward was the one rider that was capable of take a check win away from Lafferty in check 5.

A brand new face to the National Enduro scene of Johnny Girroir takes the ultimate spot on the NE Pro1 podium in third general on his Factory KTM. Johnny had a get off within the first check of the day to place him in a gap early. Johnny mentioned “I hit something in a fast straight that sent me flying through the air. After that I put my head down and put in a charge to make up some time the rest of the day. I am happy to finish on the podium.” Johnny was capable of take the second quickest time in 3 of the checks later within the day.

Fourth general on the day was AM-Pro Yamaha rider Ricky Russell. Fifth general was Enduro Engineering GasGas rider Josh Toth. Sixth general was Red Bear Rocky Mountain Kawasaki rider Thad Duvall. Evan Smith was capable of take seventh general on his Max Motorsports Husqvarna. Defending National Enduro Champion Grant Baylor suffered a mechanical downside in Test 5 knocking him out of competition after operating throughout the podium.

First place within the NE Pro2 Class and eighth general was Landers KTM rider Grant Davis. Grant received the primary two checks of the day earlier than giving a while again within the center portion of the day. The sixth and remaining check Grant put within the quickest Pro2 time to take the win by 21 seconds.

Nathaniel ‘Bubz’ Tasha was ninth general and second in NE Pro2 aboard his AM-Pro Yamaha. Bubz mentioned “I am really happy with my bike. I feel like I can go fast because I am comfortable on it.” Bubz was capable of win the third check on the day.

Another new face on the Pro podium was tenth general and third in NE Pro2. That rider was Babbitt Kawasaki rider Nicholas Defeo. Defeo rode 1 different National Enduro in 2021 within the B class. Sumter was his first NE Pro2 race and he was capable of take the ultimate spot on the Podium.

Winning the Womens Elite class on the FMF Sumter spherical was Red Bear Rocky Mountain Kawasaki rider Rachael Archer. The New Zealand rider received remaining three of 5 sections. She discovered her groove on the later a part of the day and was capable of stretch the margin to over a minute over second place.

Rachel Gutish was second within the Womens Elite class on her new Sherco journey. Gutish was capable of seize the primary two check wins. Gutish mentioned “Im happy to be on a real enduro bike with a head light and kickstand. I had a pretty smooth day and happy with how I rode.”

Fresh off of two knee surgical procedures final 12 months was the Womens Elite third place rider Shelby Turner on her new Enduro Engineering GasGas journey. The Canadian rider mentioned she was getting higher because the day went on and felt one of the best on the finish of the day.

Top AA rider was Caleb Baltimore on a KTM. Overall A winner was Chase Landers on a KTM. Jacob McPherson was the highest B class rider. Brayden Clark on a Kawasaki was the quickest C class rider.

The subsequent cease on the 2024 Red Line Oil AMA National Enduro Series circuit is on April 7 in Forest Hill, LA for the Beta Motorcycles Cajun Classic National Enduro.

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BMW Group Plant Steyr wins INDUSTRIE 4.0 AWARD

Munich/Steyr. The world well-known INDUSTRIE 4.0 AWARDS are offered by the operations consultancy ROI-EFESO recognition of revolutionary options in digitalisation and automation. At the ceremony in early February in Munich, BMW Group Plant Steyr scooped the coveted award within the class for Discrete Manufacturing.

Over 200 digitalisation options already in operation

The BMW Group’s Austrian facility in Steyr carries out analysis and manufacturing of e-drives for future BMW Group automobiles. Digitalisation has performed a distinguished position right here for a few years, with the primary AI options launched as early as 2018. Today the plant is within the midst of the most important transformation in its historical past because it will get prepared to provide next-generation electrical drives alongside combustion engines.

Steyr’s hub for digital expertise is the InnoLab, the place new purposes are trialled and probably the most helpful are rolled out in manufacturing. Which digital options are already on stream will be seen on a digitalisation map. There are at the moment round 200 completely different initiatives, starting from easy knowledge visualisations, by way of advanced AI options that span a number of manufacturing traces, by means of to generative AI, which is utilized in AI-based high quality management of parts, for instance.

Sharing inside the community and worker coaching are key to success

“The key driver behind effective innovations – and therefore the enhancement of our production systems – is our employees, with their wealth of creativity and experience. Once a smart solution has been successfully rolled out, it soon makes its way into other areas of production too, and across the entire BMW iFACTORY network,” defined Klaus von Moltke, Senior Vice President of Engine Production at BMW AG and Plant Director at Steyr. The majority of digitalisation options from Steyr are scalable and can be utilized in varied methods. Thanks to the ideas of the BMW iFACTORY, there may be additionally absolutely the flexibility, excellent processes and superlative integrability wanted. An essential element in all of that is the comprehensiveness of digitalisation. The holistic strategy to the interaction between people, processes and techniques ensures optimum processes and helps workers of their work. Implementation is underpinned by three strategic strands: knowledge science, synthetic intelligence (AI) and virtualisation.

When it involves the transformation of the BMW Group, worker coaching is vital. Initiatives vary from the plant-wide interactive knowledge visualisation week to RPA (robotic course of automation) purposes for workers, to call simply two examples from Austria. The subsequent spotlight at Plant Steyr would be the Snapp-a-thon, by which even workers with no prior programming expertise will be taught to develop their very own apps in only a matter of days to enhance processes of their space of labor.

Recognition for environment friendly applied sciences at BMW Group Plant Steyr and inventive, scalable options for the BMW iFACTORY community 

“BMW Group Plant Steyr is a shining example of how Industry 4.0 excellence takes not just skilful adaptation but also innovations that embrace an element of risk. Over the years, the team in Steyr have built up a complex yet highly efficient technology landscape that offers convincing answers, especially in the key field of AI, with a homegrown, creative, scalable solution,” stated jury member Dr Jörg Ulrich, Executive Vice President, Head of Operations Region Europe, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, talking on behalf of the jury. The INDUSTRIE 4.0 panel of judges includes 22 decision-makers from business world wide.

For extra on the INDUSTRIE 4.0 AWARDS go to: www.industrie40award.com

Lexus

LEXUS NAMED PRESENTING PARTNER OF ULTIMATE MADDEN BOWL

 Ultimate Madden Bowl Presented by Lexus kicks off at EA Headquarters in Redwood City on January 30 and concludes in Las Vegas on February 9

PLANO, Texas (Jan. 29, 2024) – The Madden NFL 24 Championship Series (MCS) right this moment introduced Lexus because the presenting companion of the Ultimate Madden Bowl, the crowning second of the MCS aggressive season. The Ultimate Madden Bowl Presented by Lexus kicks off January 30 at EA’s Redwood City headquarters, the place 14 of the highest Madden NFL gamers will look to punch their ticket to the Finals in Las Vegas on February 9. The remaining two rivals will then face off in entrance of a dwell crowd on the House of Blues as a part of EA SPORTS™ Presents The Madden Bowl.

In addition to turning into the presenting sponsor of the most important Madden NFL esports competitors of the 12 months, Lexus will obtain digital naming rights to their very own Lexus Stadium within Madden NFL 24’s Ultimate Team™ mode. The digital stadium will see Lexus develop into a part of the immersive expertise of MUT, which thousands and thousands of gamers and followers get pleasure from. The multifaceted partnership will even see the newly-released 2024 Lexus GX onsite on the Ultimate Madden Bowl finale in Las Vegas.

“As we approach the peak of our MCS 24 season, we’re thrilled to welcome Lexus as the presenting partner of the Ultimate Madden Bowl,” mentioned Andrew Echanique, Madden NFL Esports Commissioner, Electronic Arts. “Lexus shares our commitment to excellence, and we look forward to working together to deliver a truly unforgettable experience for our fans.”

Lexus’s partnership with MCS rides a rising wave of automotive firms deepening their funding in esports as an avenue to attach with younger players – a lot of whom could also be seeking to buy their first vehicles. Lexus first entered into the house in 2019 in an effort to fulfill younger drivers the place they already are.

“Innovation and performance are the core of Lexus’s culture. The MCS captures both of these values in the virtual arena for the next generation of athletes,” mentioned Greg Kitzens, common supervisor of Lexus Marketing. “As all of America gears up for a celebration of football fandom, we’re excited to cheer on the world’s best Madden NFL players as they take the field at Lexus Stadium.”

After competitors amongst hundreds of gamers this season, 14 finalists will journey to the Bay Area to compete at EA’s purpose-built esports broadcast heart from January 30 – February 1. During the crowning occasion at EA SPORTS Presents The Madden Bowl in Vegas, the ultimate two rivals will vye for his or her share of the collective $1 million USD prize pool and look to take dwelling the first-ever Championship ring designed by Jostens, main championship ring supplier in skilled sports activities, together with 37 of 57 Super Bowl Rings . The Ultimate Madden Bowl concludes a formidable season for the MCS, which practically doubled registration from MCS 23.

As a part of the Ultimate Madden Bowl festivities, EA will even crown the first-ever Positive Player Award for MCS. The Award seems to be to champion the constructive gamers throughout the MCS 24 neighborhood. Finalists embrace Greg “SL1M GHOST” Allen, Jonathan “JonBeast” Marquez, Dillan “PHICAM” Foust, and Gary “VADimes540” Hash II.

Fans at dwelling can tune into the motion on the official Madden NFL 24 Twitch and YouTube channels at 6:30 PM ET on January 30 – February 1 and 9:30 PM ET on February 9. For extra data on the MCS, go to the official web site and observe @EAMaddenNFL_MCS on X (previously Twitter) and Instagram.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a world chief in digital interactive leisure. The Company develops and delivers video games, content material and on-line companies for Internet-connected consoles, cellular gadgets and private computer systems.

In fiscal 12 months 2023, EA posted GAAP web income of roughly $7.4 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is acknowledged for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality manufacturers akin to EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™ and F1®. More details about EA is offered at www.ea.com/news.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS FC, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Apex Legends, The Sims, Titanfall and Plants vs. Zombies are emblems of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, and F1 are the property of their respective homeowners and used with permission.

About Lexus

Lexus’ ardour for courageous design, imaginative expertise, and exhilarating efficiency permits the posh life-style model to create wonderful experiences for its prospects. Lexus started its journey in 1989 with two luxurious sedans and a dedication to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to fulfill the wants of world luxurious prospects in additional than 90 international locations. In the United States, Lexus autos are bought by 245 sellers providing a full lineup of luxurious autos. With seven fashions incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the posh hybrid chief. Lexus additionally affords eight F SPORT fashions, one F efficiency mannequin and one F mannequin. Lexus is dedicated to being a visionary model that anticipates the longer term for luxurious prospects

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2024 SAN DIEGO SUPERCROSS RESULTS

Round three of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season introduced riders with one other mudder. During final week’s San Francisco Supercross, the rain by no means stopped falling, whereas this week, there have been prolonged breaks within the rainfall. That meant the monitor retained its kind and allowed some leaping, however it was very slick, rutted and difficult. In the tip, we had new winners as soon as once more. In the 450 class, Aaron Plessinger took each his warmth and the principle occasion to attain his first-ever win within the premier class. In the 250 class, it was Nate Thrasher on high.  For extended coverage of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season, click here.

450HEAT 1

1 Eli Tomac
2 Malcolm Stewart
3 Jett Lawrence
4 Justin Barcia
5 Benny Bloss
6 Justin Cooper
7 Cade Clason
8 Jason Anderson
9 Vince Friese
10 Adam Cianciarulo
11 John Short
12 Dean Wilson
13 Luke Kalaitzian
14 Kyle Chisholm
15 Theodore Pauli
16 Jerry Robin
17 Justin Rodbell
18 Scott Meshey
19 Jason Clermont
20 Justin Starling

450 HEAT 2

1 Aaron Plessinger
2 Ken Roczen
3 Cooper Webb
4 Dylan Ferrandis
5 Christian Craig
6 Jorge Prado
7 Chase Sexton
8 Hunter Lawrence
9 Freddie Noren
10 Shane McElrath
11 Josh Cartwright
12 Hunter Schlosser
13 Justin Hill
14 Gared Steinke
15 Josh Hill
16 Joel Wightman
17 Cheyenne Harmon
18 Lane Shaw
19 Anthony Rodriguez
20 Derek Drake

450 MAIN

1 Aaron Plessinger
2 Cooper Webb
3 Justin Barcia
4 Jett Lawrence
5 Jason Anderson
6 Dylan Ferrandis
7 Hunter Lawrence
8 Chase Sexton
9 Eli Tomac
10 Dean Wilson
11 Jorge Prado
12 Ken Roczen
13 Adam Cianciarulo
14 Justin Cooper
15 Benny Bloss
16 Shane McElrath
17 Freddie Noren
18 Cade Clason
19 Malcolm Stewart
20 Christian Craig
21 Justin Rodbell
22 Vince Friese

250 HEAT 1

1 Levi Kitchen
2 Jo Shimoda
3 Mitchell Oldenburg
4 Nate Thrasher
5 Julien Beaumer
6 Cole Thompson
7 Matti Jorgensen
8 Alex Nagy
9 Talon Hawkins
10 Guillaume St-Cyr
11 Chad Saultz
12 Doc Smith
13 Joshua Varize
14 Geran Stapleton
15 Chris Howell
16 Kyle Wise
17 Lance Kobusch
18 Austin Cozadd
19 Billy Laninovich
20 Braden Spangle

250 HEAT 2

1 Garrett Marchbanks
2 Jordon Smith
3 Phillip Nicoletti
4 Ryder DiFrancesco
5 Rj Hampshire
6 Carson Mumford
7 Hunter Yoder
8 Robbie Wageman
9 Anthony Bourdon
10 Tj Albright
11 Robert Hailey
12 Blaine Silveira
13 Max Miller
14 Addison Emory
15 Hunter Calle
16 Carter Biese
17 Deegan Hepp
18 Josh Greco
19 Tre Fierro
20 Max Sanford

250 MAIN

1 Nate Thrasher
2 Garrett Marchbanks
3 Jordon Smith
4 Jo Shimoda
5 Levi Kitchen
6 Rj Hampshire
7 Mitchell Oldenburg
8 Ryder DiFrancesco
9 Hunter Yoder
10 Anthony Bourdon
11 Robbie Wageman
12 Cole Thompson
13 Joshua Varize
14 Matti Jorgensen
15 Carson Mumford
16 Julien Beaumer
17 Max Sanford
18 Lance Kobusch
19 Talon Hawkins
20 Tj Albright
21 Alex Nagy
22 Phillip Nicoletti

Motorsport

Aston Martin Decides Against Producing a Mid-Engine Vanquish

Unfortunately, the much-anticipated Aston Martin Vanquish concept, which was set to feature a mid-engine V6 design, will not be moving forward. A spokesperson for Aston Martin confirmed this decision, signaling a shift away from the Vanquish project. This car was intended to rival the Ferrari 296 GTB, and was anticipated to join the array of new offerings from Aston Martin within the next two years.

While this development could suggest the end of the road for the Vanquish, it’s important to note that the company’s statement specifically referred to the “mid-engine V6 design.” Car and Driver received a similar response, hinting that there may still be a possibility for the project to continue in some form. Aston Martin refrained from using the term “canceled,” leaving a slight opening for speculation. This signifies that while the original concept may not come to fruition, there could still be potential for its development down the line.


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TRYSTAN HART WINS RENO ENDUROCROSS AND CHAMPIONSHIP

IRC Tire EnduroCross Series presented by Progressive

Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

Story and photos by Shan Moore

TRYSTAN HART BEATS THE ODDS

Trystan Hart remarked, “The math was so confusing. I just knew that I had to be near the front and Jonny couldn’t be close to me, and there was a chance I was going to win. I honestly didn’t even know I won. My mechanic was cheering and I just started doing a burnout. I’m like, surely I won. The gods wouldn’t have done this to me.”

FMF/KTM Factory rider Trystan Hart was in second place in the series standings, seven points behind defending champion factory Beta rider Jonny Walker of Great Britain. Even if Hart won all three motos, he would need help to top Walker for the title. Another rider would have to finish between Hart and Walker for Hart to cash in enough points to win the championship.

MOTO 1

When the first moto started, Haaker quickly moved to the front and comfortably held the position to the finish. Hart finished second behind Haaker, with Walker riding a brilliant race from mid-pack to finish third.

Colton Haaker commented, “I won the second moto despite screwing up in the pipes; we all got super tangled up in there. It was pretty chaotic. The last moto, we were just training out there. It was just five guys all together. But the last moto, I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time a couple too many times. So, I think I was actually making good moves and doing my thing, but just at the wrong place, wrong time.”

MOTO 2

The inverted start saw RPM Racing’s Angus Riordan in the lead. FactoryONE Sherco’s Cody Webb quickly moved through the pack to take the lead, with Haaker and Hart close behind. Haaker eventually took the win, followed by Webb, Hart, and Angus Riordan. Meanwhile, after some bad luck, Walker could only muster a seventh, setting up a winner-take-all scenario in the final moto.

Colton Haaker was second on the night and until late in the final moto, appeared to be on his way to a sweep of the program after winning the first two motos. FactoryONE Sherco’s Cody Webb pulled away from the pack in moto two and appeared to be on his way to an easy moto win until just before the white flag lap when Colton zapped him.

MOTO 3

FactoryONE Sherco’s Cooper Abbott grabbed the early lead, followed by Hart, Haaker, and Walker. The top four riders finished within 20 seconds of each other: Hart in first, Abbott in second, Webb in third, and Walker in fourth. Hart went 2-3-1 to claim the overall for the weekend and clinched his first AMA Endurocross title – adding to his 2023 AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Championship earned in June.

“I saved the best for last,” said Cooper Abbott. “I felt so strong on my Sherco 300 two-stroke. I was able to ride very consistently having eliminated the small mistakes which can prove so costly in EnduroCross. We were all pushing so hard in that last moto. So much was on the line. For me personally, it would have been my first moto win of the season but also, I was battling my teammate for the final podium position. All in all, I learned a lot this season and I am thankful to finish strong. I am already looking forward to next season.”
FactoryONE Sherco’s Cooper Abbott turned in his best performance of the season, with a third overall for the night after a 5-5-2 performance and leading half of the final moto.
The reigning EnduroCross champ Jonny Walker had a rough night. “I came in with a seven-point lead,” said Walker. “I knew I had to finish third to win the championship. The first race was good, I finished third. In the second race, just had a bit of a nightmare. A few things went wrong, and I ended up seventh. That’s what kind of threw it away. I went into the pipes and went over the handlebars, which was the worst thing I could have done.”
Over and Out Racing/GasGas’ Rachel Gutish was tops in the EX Women’s Pro division, winning the main event and the Women’s Championship. She had just returned from the ISDE and was racing with a broken collarbone!

RENO EX PRO CLASS OVERALL RESULTS

  1. Trystan Hart, KTM, 2-3-1
  2. Colton Haaker, Hsq, 1-1-6
  3. Cooper Abbott, Sherco, 5-5-2
  4. Cody Webb, Sherco, 8-2-3
  5. Jonny Walker, Beta, 3-7-4
  6. Ryder LeBlond, Hsq, 4-8-5
  7. Will Riordan, KTM, 6-9-7
  8. Dominik Olszowy, Rieju, 9-6-9
  9. Max Gerston, GasGas, 7-11-8
  10.  Angus Riordan, KTM, 13-4-11

Final Championship Standings
1. Trystan Hart, 147 points

2. Jonny Walker, 140

3. Colton Haaker, 137

Motorsport

Rimac Nevera Sets Guinness World Record as Fastest Car in Reverse

The Rimac Nevera has officially claimed the title of the fastest car in reverse, according to Guinness World Records. The Nevera achieved a speed of 171.34 miles per hour while driving backward, surpassing the previous record set by the Caterham 7 Fireblade over two decades ago at 102.58 mph.

This remarkable feat was made possible by the Nevera’s unique drivetrain. The electric vehicle is equipped with four custom-made permanent magnet, oil-cooled electric motors—one for each wheel. This allows the EV to generate full power both in forward and reverse motion. Rimac has connected the front and rear wheels to a pair of single-speed gearboxes, enabling the Nevera to outpace the Ford Mustang Dark Horse, which has a top speed of 161 mph when moving forward.