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BMW is “Talkin’ Like Walken” During This Year’s Super Bowl.

Woodcliff Lake / Munich. BMW will return to the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 11, 2024 with a brand new 60-second commercial for the all-new technology of the enduring BMW 5 Series, highlighted by the first-ever, 100%-electric BMW i5. The star-studded industrial entitled “Talkin’ Like Walken,” additionally options one other icon –  Hollywood icon Christopher Walken – together with actress Ashley Park (Emily in Paris, Beef, Joy Ride), and GRAMMY® Award Winning world famous person and Super Bowl LVIII halftime performer, USHER.

The 60-second spot performs off of Walken’s immediately recognizable voice and signature speech cadence, following the actor all through a typical day as he encounters a unending stream of imitators – from his resort valet, his tailor, make-up artist, and even his drive-through barista. Initially confused by the mimics, Walken grows more and more annoyed. The spot culminates in an opportunity encounter with USHER, with Walken asking: “Don’t you got somewhere to be?” “Talkin’ Like Walken” is ready to air through the first quarter of Super Bowl LVIII.

“I really enjoyed working with BMW, they are a wonderful company and electric cars are important,” mentioned Walken. “I look forward to sharing the work we did together.”

“It’s an honor of a lifetime to perform at the Super Bowl and so great to work with BMW,” mentioned USHER. “Making the commercial was a cool experience, and I hope you all enjoy it.”

BMW’s lead U.S. artistic company, Goodby Silverstein & Partners (GS&P), created the comical marketing campaign. It was directed by two-time Academy Award–nominated director Bryan Buckley, who’s acclaimed for his work on near 70 Super Bowl commercials. Famed cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema (Oppenheimer and Interstellar) directed the images.

“When you think about the perfect Super Bowl ad, you quickly realize that there’s a recipe for success,” mentioned Marcus Casey, Chief Marketing Officer, BMW of North America. “Not that it’s easy, but if you start with an exciting new product, an A-List Hollywood star, a great script, and a talented team, and add to that mix, the multitalented Ashley Park, and a global superstar such as USHER, you have the makings of a hilarious, memorable spot.”

In the lead-up to the massive sport, BMW launched two teasers for the spot. The first, “Agent,” poked enjoyable on the custom of Super Bowl advert teasers with Walken quizzically asking his agent, “So it’s an ad for an ad?” A second, follow-up teaser titled “Singing” featured Walken driving the electrical BMW i5 whereas listening to USHER’s hit music, “Yeah!”, foreshadowing the singer’s shock look.

“Christopher Walken is iconic, as is the BMW 5 Series. It’s one icon working with another, creating a synergy of two legendary figures. You wait your whole life to make a campaign like this,” added Rich Silverstein, Co-Chairman and Co-Founder of GS&P. “The reality is everyone has a Walken impression. But there’s only one original.”

The marketing campaign can even contain social media extensions together with a TikTok activation which challenges creators to provide their very own spin on a Walken impression to get all of social media #TalkinlikeWalken.

The BMW 5 Series.

More dynamic than ever, the all-new eighth technology BMW 5 Series is obtainable for the primary time with a completely electrical drivetrain because the BMW i5. In addition to its sporty, elegant design, and signature BMW driving dynamics, the brand new BMW 5 Series incorporates a wealth of digital improvements and technological advances together with the latest iteration of BMW’s “Highway Assistant” which permits attentive hands-free driving at speeds as much as 85 mph the place situations and velocity limits enable.

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In the occasion of enquiries please contact:

Phil DiIanni

BMW of North America, LLC.

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BMW of North America, LLC.

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BMW Group in America

BMW of North America, LLC has been current within the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC started distributing autos in 2003. The BMW Group within the United States has grown to incorporate advertising, gross sales, and monetary service organizations for the BMW model of motor autos, together with bikes, the MINI model, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based mostly in California; a know-how workplace in Silicon Valley and varied different operations all through the nation. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group world heart of competence for BMW X fashions and assembles the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles in addition to the BMW XM. The BMW Group gross sales group is represented within the U.S. by means of networks of 349 BMW passenger automobile and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle facilities, 145 BMW bike retailers, 104 MINI passenger automobile sellers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car sellers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s gross sales headquarters for North America, is situated in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

Journalist be aware: Information about BMW Group and its merchandise within the USA is obtainable to journalists on-line at www.bmwusanews.com, www.miniusanews.com and www.press.bmwna.com. 

Electric Vehicles

5 Of Our Favorite Tesla EV Model Y Accessories

Bringing your pets along for a ride can be enjoyable, but it often results in a messy car. The flapping of their tongues causes drool flecks to fly everywhere, in addition to the shedding of fur. Cleaning all that pet hair from your car can be a hassle. To make things easier, it’s advisable to use a pet liner whenever you bring your pet with you.

Tesla offers a hammock-style safety liner called the Model S/3/Y Pet Liner, specifically designed for the second row of Tesla seats. This liner is durable and water resistant, providing protection against muddy paws, drooling jowls, and shed hair. Don’t worry, your pet’s comfort is not compromised – the liner is made of breathable quilted fleece, offering a combination of comfort and resilience for a mess-free ride.

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Toyota Makes History with Landmark NASCAR Victory

POCONO, Penn. (July 25, 2023) – Toyota achieved a significant milestone in NASCAR with Denny Hamlin’s triumph in the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, July 23rd at Pocono. This victory marked Toyota’s 600th win in the NASCAR national series. Toyota’s wins are divided as follows: 177 in the NASCAR Cup Series, 196 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and 227 in the NASCAR Truck Series.

David Wilson, president of TRD, expressed his gratitude, stating, “To think we have celebrated 600 Toyota wins in NASCAR is incredibly rewarding to me and the entire Toyota family. This accomplishment would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of all the individuals who have contributed countless hours, days, and years. We owe our success to our amazing team partners and talented drivers, who have piloted our Camrys, Supras, and Tundras. As we set our sights on our short-term and long-term goals in NASCAR, we eagerly anticipate celebrating 600 more wins.”

Toyota’s most successful organization in NASCAR is Joe Gibbs Racing, which joined forces with Toyota in 2008. Together, they have notched up a total of 338 race victories in the NASCAR Cup Series (148) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (190).

A total of 80 different drivers have clinched wins in a Toyota. The all-time leader is Kyle Busch, a multiple-time Toyota champion, with an impressive 203 victories. Other notable Toyota drivers include Denny Hamlin (61 wins), Martin Truex Jr. (33 wins), Christopher Bell (29 wins), Todd Bodine (22 wins), Joey Logano (20 wins), Erik Jones (18 wins), Matt Kenseth (18 wins), Johnny Benson (14 wins), Mike Skinner (12 wins), Matt Crafton (12 wins), John Hunter Nemechek (12 wins), Ty Gibbs (11 wins), and Timothy Peters (10 wins), all of whom have amassed 10 or more national-series wins behind the wheel of a Toyota.

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2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed preview

The Goodwood Festival of Speed will return in 2023 from Thursday 13 July to Sunday 16 July – and it’s to be a big year for car unveilings and international public debuts. 

This year’s theme, Goodwood 75, celebrates 75 years of the Goodwood estate and 30 years of the Festival of Speed.  

Tribute will be paid to the estate itself and to remarkable feats in automotive engineering and famed drivers from the past and the present.

The famous Goodwood Hillclimb will also return, focusing on cars and bikes from historical racing years 1948 to 1966 and more modern cars from 1998 to 2023.

Porsche will be celebrated by the event’s central feature. It’s 75 years since the firm produced its first sports car, the Porsche 365, and it will hand a debut to several new cars at Goodwood.

Which new cars should you look out for at this year’s Festival of Speed? We’ve compiled a list of the biggest expected debuts… 

Cars we’re expecting to see at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

AIM EV Sport 01

The designer of the Nissan GT-R has returned to the drawing board to create this shapely 483bhp electric sports car that weighs just 1425kg. It uses two liquid-cooled, high-performance electric motors (one on each of the rear wheels) with a maximum speed of 10,000rpm. They draw their reserves from an 81kWh battery split into four packs for a total torque figure of 582lb ft, helping it to achieve a sub-6.0sec 0-62mph time.

Nissan GT-R designer creates lightweight, 483bhp EV sports car

Alpine A290

With its sights set on the mainstream market, Alpine is launching this Renault 5-based hot hatchback which will make its public debut at Goodwood. With an FIA-approved racing chassis and two motors mounted on the front axle, the production car promises to be a more usable accompaniment to the widely-acclaimed A110, without compromising its sporting character.

Alpine A290 on sale in 2024 as feisty electric hot hatch

BMW 5 Series and i5

The new BMW 5 Series is one of the most anticipated cars of 2023, and it will appear in the UK in public for the first time at the Festival of Speed. An all-electric i5 variant will also be present at the event, with both cars taking to the famous hill climb. This generation will be the final time the 5 Series is sold with an internal combustion engine, so make sure you visit the German brand’s stand to say your goodbyes. 

New BMW 520i is last pure-combustion 5 Series

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34th BMW International Open: Lawrence wins after an exciting finish

Thriston Lawrence from South Africa emerged as the champion of the 34th BMW International Open at Golfclub München Eichenried. It was a thrilling final round, with Lawrence securing a one-shot lead with a brilliant birdie on the difficult 17th hole. Max Kieffer was the top German finisher, securing third place. The tournament attracted 51,500 visitors throughout the week and featured three hole-in-ones. Additionally, a total of 99,000 Euros were raised for the “Eagles for Education” initiative.

Lawrence recorded scores of 71, 69, 66, and 69 to finish the tournament at 13 under par (275 shots). His victory marks his fourth title on the DP World Tour. Ilka Horstmeier, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, People and Real Estate, Labour Relations Director, commended Lawrence for his impressive performance under challenging conditions on the Championship Course. Horstmeier also praised the exciting tournament week, which included 59 eagles and three hole-in-ones, resulting in the donation of 99,000 Euros for “Eagles for Education”. This initiative aims to promote equal opportunities and educational equality.

The BMW Group pledged to donate 1,000 Euros for every eagle scored during the BMW International Open. The funds raised were distributed to the “JOBLINGE” and “Kick ins Leben” organizations, with whom BMW has a longstanding partnership. In recognition of outstanding sporting achievements, BMW also made a 10,000 Euro donation for each hole-in-one. The “Eagles for Education” fundraising began with a 10,000 Euro donation from BMW on behalf of prominent players during the practice round, including Gareth Bale, Thomas Müller, Haotong Li, and Yannik Paul.

Starting the final round four shots behind Joost Luiten, Lawrence experienced a rollercoaster of a day. He recorded six birdies in the first 13 holes but also had five bogies. However, Lawrence finished strongly with birdies on the 15th and 17th holes. In contrast, Luiten managed only one birdie and three bogies, leaving him trailing Lawrence by one shot heading into the 18th hole. Despite a long birdie putt that had the potential to force a play-off, Luiten narrowly missed, allowing Lawrence to claim victory.

Reflecting on his win, Lawrence acknowledged Luiten’s struggles and his own consistent performance on the last four holes. He expressed pride in maintaining his composure and revealed that Ernie Els, the only previous South African winner of the BMW International Open, had been his idol and a significant influence on his career. Lawrence also mentioned the support he received from Els’ junior foundation.

Adrian Meronk, Rikuya Hoshino, Daniel Hillier, and Max Kieffer finished tied in third place at 11 under par. Kieffer, as the top German player, expressed disappointment at not seizing the opportunity for victory but praised the spectacular finish on holes 16, 17, and 18. He expressed his love for the BMW International Open and vowed to return in the future for another attempt at victory.

The best-placed amateur in the tournament was Jonas Baumgartner from GC Hösel, who finished tied in 52nd place. Baumgartner described making the cut as an amateur as a fantastic experience and emphasized the valuable lessons he learned throughout the week.

Thirteen German players, including two amateurs, successfully made the cut at the 34th BMW International Open. Marcel Schneider, Max Schmitt, Matti Schmid, Thomas Rosenmüller, Hurly Long, Velten Meyer, Marc Hammer, Jannik de Bruyn, Philipp Mejow, Michael Hirmer, and Marcel Siem were among the German contingent. Notably, a record-breaking 21 German players participated in the tournament.

The final standings of the BMW International Open 2023 can be found in the PDF document titled “Final standings”.

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2023 ERZBERG RESULTS

German Manuel Lettenbichler won his second Red Bull Erzbergrodeo in a row on Sunday, making him the seventh person in 27 editions of the race to become a multiple winner. The 25-year-old trailed Great Britain’s Billy Bolt for much of the race, before a decisive pass in the latter stages sealed victory with Canadian Trystan Hart third for the second successive year. Here is all you need to know:

Manuel Lettenbichler racing through the prologue course at Erzberg rodeo on 10th June, 2023 // Sam Strauss / Red Bull Content Pool 

– Reigning FIM Hard Enduro world champion Lettenbichler overcame 500 competitors and a mountain referred to as the ‘Iron Giant’ to win Austria’s iconic race in two hours and 31 minutes. Once in the lead, Lettenbichler put on a masterclass to beat his closest challenger Bolt by 11 minutes. Of 500 starters, 16 managed to finish the course containing 27 checkpoints across varied terrain within the four-hour race time limit.

– Held in the Austrian mining town of Eisenerz and first launched in 1995, the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo is the most revered race in the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. It takes place around the gravity defying Erzberg mountain, a functioning mine producing more than three million tons of iron ore per year. At each edition of the race, a mix of professionals and amateurs take part.

– Lettenbichler paced himself early in the race, trailing eventual third-place finisher Hart before taking the lead. Soon after he conceded first to a hard-charging Bolt, who had crashed at the beginning of the race and was on a mission to try and win the famed event for the first time.

– After one hour and 17 minutes chasing Bolt, Lettenbichler snatched the lead back at checkpoint 22 of 27. From there he rode off into the distance to not only win the race for a second time, but also secure wins at the first two stops of the 2023 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship.

– Lettenbichler said: “I’m speechless that I had such a big gap at the end. I don’t really believe it. I had a really good start and then Billy caught and passed me, and I tried to stay with him, but I couldn’t. He pulled a gap, so I tried to save some energy. When I could see him again, I decided to push and I would say he was pretty tired. Then I just rode a really good line to pass him. This race is such a crazy motorbike festival and everyone in the world just comes and wants to do this challenge and finish this race. It’s super unique. It feels amazing to win a second time in a row.”

– Despite seeing victory dissipate before his eyes, Briton Bolt managed to record his best finish at Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, despite a litany of drama which only became apparent after the race.

– Bolt, 25, said: “That was my worst ever start and then the next 10 minutes was a blur, and I knew I needed to pass as many people as possible before the course got technical. I bent the front disc on my bike in the crash. I also dented my exhaust pretty badly. I’ve had a fair bit of drama, all self-induced. When Mani passed me, I thought I would struggle to keep up with him. I didn’t take it easy, I just made sure I could get home in second. But all things considered, I am very, very happy.”

– Hart, who has two podiums in three attempts, said: “Back-to-back podiums, lots of people would be happy but, to be honest, I’m not super happy. I put myself in a really good position, I was leading, which I didn’t really expect and then I just got tight and made a lot of mistakes in the first hour. To get the holeshot and then make a lot of mistakes like that is kind of heartbreaking. I was right where I needed to be with Billy and Mani, and then kind of threw it all away.”

– Red Bull Erzbergrodeo marked round two of the 2023 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, however, only a small portion were elite professionals chasing the title, the rest being amateurs. The prologue narrowed 1,300 entrants to 500 qualifiers for the start of Sunday’s main race, and the predictably brutal course was mastered by just 16 riders.

– The best placed local was Austrian Michael Walkner, cousin of 2018 Dakar Rally champion Matthias Walkner, who finished seventh. Compatriot Marcel Hirscher – a multiple times gold medallist at the Olympics and World Championships in Alpine Skiing made his second start. The skier turned motorcycle racer managed to make it to checkpoint 19, an improvement on 2022 when his race ended at checkpoint 17.

Participants at Erzberg rodeo on 11th June, 2023 // Sam Strauss / Red Bull Content Pool 

– The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship now moves to Romania for Red Bull Romaniacs from July 25-29.

2023 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo finishers
1. Manuel Lettenbichler (Germany) 2:31:15
2. Billy Bolt (Great Britain) 2:42:15
3. Trystan Hart (Canada) 2:57:09
4. Jonny Walker (Great Britain) 2:59:30
5. Wade Young (South Africa) 3:04:21
6. Graham Jarvis (Great Britain) 3:13:55
7. Michael Walkner (Austria) 3:22:18
8. Alfredo Gomez (Spain) 3:24:30
9. Teodor Kabakchiev (Bulgaria) 3:25:00
10. Cody Webb (USA) 3:29:09
11. Matthew Green (South Africa) 3:31:45
12. Sonny Goggia (Italy) 3:49:21
13. Dominik Olszowy (Poland) 3:51:59
14. Jack Price (Great Britain) 3:52:08
15. Mitch Brightmore (Great Britain) 3:58:39
16. Will Hoare (Great Britain) 3:59:13

Motorsport

I-95 Freeway Partially Collapses In Philadelphia Near Delaware River

A section of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia collapsed around 6:30 AM Sunday morning after a large fire started under an overpass near Cottman Avenue. Officials indicated that a fuel tanker may have been the source of the fire, causing part of the northbound lanes to buckle. The southbound lanes also appear weakened by the blaze and could be structurally compromised.  

Eyewitnesses reported flames shooting up from the roadway as thick black smoke filled the sky. As a result, officials closed a two-mile radius of I-95 in both directions. According to the City of Philadelphia Managing Director’s Office, it will take quite some time to address the roadway collapse, which is part of the main arterial roadway running north and south along the east coast of the United States. 

While a fuel tanker fire appears to be the source of the roadway collapse, no cause has yet been determined for the fire itself. Before the fire, several explosions were heard in the area, with people reporting manhole covers “flipping like coins.” The area contains several sewer systems and a water treatment plant. Environmentally it will be hard to contain the chemicals if they spill, which could leak into the nearby Delaware River. 

In addition to the potential for chemical spillage, Meteorologist Tammie Souza of CBS News in Philadelphia says winds are blowing to the north. As a result, dangerous airborne chemicals, including acids, sulfates, and nitrates, are being carried to the north and east of the city. Particulate matter, such as dust, soot, oils, and other chemicals, is also posing health concerns related to poor air quality and may leave a greasy oil film on anything in the path of the smoke. As a result, people should stay indoors until air quality improves. 

Currently, there are no known injuries or fatalities. The roadway collapse is the first we’ve seen since one in Pittsburgh a year ago but will have a more serious, far-reaching effect due to the importance of the I-95 corridor. Traffic in Philadelphia could be snarled worse than in Portland, Oregon during a snowstorm for an undetermined amount of time.  

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DS AUTOMOBILES READY TO CELEBRATE ITS CENTURY IN FORMULA E

  • DS Automobiles will celebrate its 100th race in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship next Sunday in Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Participants in Formula E since 2015, DS Automobiles has established itself as the most decorated manufacturer in the all-electric competition as the only two-time double winning team, and has won a record number of titles and podiums
  • With PENSKE AUTOSPORT, Stoffel Vandoorne and Jean-Eric Vergne, DS Automobiles is at the forefront of the action in Season 9 Formula E

This weekend marks a significant anniversary for DS Automobiles and the world of Formula E. On Sunday 4 June, at the second race of the Jakarta E-Prix, the French manufacturer will start a Formula E race for the 100th time since its involvement in the 100% electric championship began.

DS Automobiles joined Formula E in 2015 and has made its mark on the history of electric motorsport with three generations of Formula E. Heading into its 100th race, DS Automobiles has racked up four Team and Drivers’ championship titles, 16 race victories, 47 podiums and 22 pole positions to its name.

DS Automobiles has established itself as the most decorated manufacturer in Formula E with a podium from nearly every other race it has taken part in over almost eight years. DS Automobiles is also the only team to win a double title twice (in 2019 with Jean-Eric Vergne and 2020 with Antonio Félix Da Costa).

To celebrate this anniversary, reigning world champion Stoffel Vandoorne and Jean-Eric Vergne – the only two-time champion in the history of the sport – will drive a DS E-TENSE FE23 with a one-off livery to mark the occasion. Jean-Eric Vergne, who is also a DS Automobiles ambassador, will also celebrate 100 races with a bespoke design on his helmet.

The event will be celebrated with a video featuring testimonials from the personalities who have played key a role in the DS Automobiles Formula E adventure on the brand’s social channels. These include Béatrice Foucher, Yves Bonnefont, Alessandro Agag, Jean-Marc Finot, Thomas Chevaucher, Eugenio Franzetti, Jean-Eric Vergne, Stoffel Vandoorne, Antonio Félix Da Costa, Sam Bird and André Lotterer. The video will also include clips of some of the team’s greatest moments including winning the debut title in New York, their second title in Berlin, plus victories in Sanya, Bern, Marrakesh, Monaco, Rome, and Hyderabad.

The story of DS Automobiles continues to unfold, and the two races of the Jakarta E-Prix on 3 and 4 June promise more fine performances from the French team.

Eugenio Franzetti, DS Performance director, said “We’ll be experiencing a historic and moving moment for all of us in Jakarta. First of all, I’d like to say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who has contributed with such passion and talent to this extraordinary event. Celebrating 100 races in Formula E is truly a milestone, and to do so with the sort of track record that we have accumulated is a source of great pride. A few years ago, DS Automobiles decided to create its DS Performance competition arm, and entered the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. This turned out to be a strategic and winning choice. Thanks to our many victories accumulated over the years, the reputation of DS Automobiles has grown considerably, and we’ve also acquired the technical experience that has helped us to support and accelerate the electrification of the entire brand. These days, the Gen3 single-seaters from DS Performance remain an excellent research laboratory to prepare our next generation of electric road cars. From 2024 in fact, all new cars from DS Automobiles will be 100% electric.”

Key figures since DS Automobiles entered Formula E:

–               98 races

–               4 championship titles

–               16 victories

–               47 podiums

–               22 pole positions