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Motorsport Network’s Driven Lifestyle Introduces New Luxury Automotive Ecosystem, The duPont REGISTRY Group

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Friday, September 15, 2023

The duPont REGISTRY Group was established to invest in and create culture, community and commerce at the intersection of technology, media and automotive.

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  • The duPont REGISTRY Group was established to invest in and create culture, community and commerce at the intersection of technology, media and automotive.
  • The duPont REGISTRY Group, an omnichannel approach to the high-end car lifestyle, offers a platform for seamless transactions, immersive experiences, and a vibrant community of luxury automotive enthusiasts.
  • “With the creation of the duPont REGISTRY Group, there is no better combination of brands to serve the global luxury automotive marketplace,” shared Clerc.
  • I’m honored to be a part of creating the duPont REGISTRY Group and look forward to leveraging my luxury lifestyle experience to serve the highly engaged and passionate high-end automotive enthusiasts around the globe.”
    The duPont REGISTRY Group houses some of the biggest names in the luxury automotive space and represents a vibrant community of hundreds of thousands of members nurtured over nearly two decades.

PARITY ANNOUNCES PARITY LOCKER, AN IMMERSIVE E-COMMERCE PLATFORM TO HELP CLOSE THE GENDER INCOME GAP IN PRO SPORTS AND CREATE UNPRECEDENTED FAN-ATHLETE CONNECTIONS

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parity, the sponsorship platform dedicated to closing the gender income and opportunity gap in professional sports, today announced the launch of Parity Locker, an innovative e-commerce platform that offers a curated selection of one-of-a-kind memorabilia from prominent professional women athletes across sport. Parity Locker celebrates the achievements of notable women athletes and bridges the gap between them and their fans by providing a unique opportunity to bid on game-worn gear, signed items, personal keepsakes, experiences, and more.

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  • Each item offered on Parity Locker is guaranteed to be authentic and verified by the athlete, ensuring both product uniqueness and connection with the fan.
  • "At Parity, we are focused on creating and leveraging opportunities that help women athletes capitalize on their unique marketability.
  • Parity Locker aims not only to bridge the gender income gap but also to foster a deeper connection between fans and their sports heroines.
  • "Parity is always looking to create opportunities for pro women athletes, and Parity Locker is their latest innovation they're bringing to the table," says professional racecar driver Toni Breidinger.

Building legends

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Raceway, March 18 and 19, 2021, Porsche Carrera Cup North America was 30years in the making.

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  • Raceway, March 18 and 19, 2021, Porsche Carrera Cup North America was 30years in the making.
  • The Porsche Carrera Cup North America is one of 26 Porsche one-make championships competing in 28 countries.
  • “Porsche has taken a unique approach to racing since its beginning,” offered Porsche Motorsport North America president and CEO Volker Holzmeyer.
  • We see them come from Porsche Sprint Challenge up through Carrera Cup and move into higher series with Porsche.

FENTY x PUMA is officially back: Rihanna launches The Avanti

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global icon Rihanna and sports company PUMA have officially launched their newest product franchise together. Rihanna returns to the brand as the Creative Director of FENTY x PUMA with a multi-year partnership and several product launches in the pipeline. The return of FENTY x PUMA blends PUMA's deep history and heritage in sport with Rihanna's iconic stature as a leader in music, culture and fashion. The FENTY x PUMA Avanti, the first footwear franchise of the partnership, is an unconventional mix of two PUMA icons blending the high-quality leather design of the King football boot with the outsole of the heritage running shoe, Easy Rider.

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  • Rihanna returns to the brand as the Creative Director of FENTY x PUMA with a multi-year partnership and several product launches in the pipeline.
  • Rihanna and PUMA launched several footwear and apparel collections over the course of 2015 – 2018, including the FENTY x PUMA trainer, the FENTY x PUMA fur slide, and much more.
  • The FENTY x PUMA Avanti is a fashion take on the football trend with buttery soft vintage leather, a fold over tongue with a debossed and printed gold-foil FENTY and PUMA CAT logo.
  • The FENTY x PUMA Avanti is available worldwide on puma.com and select retailers beginning 15 September 2023 at 10am EST.

FENTY x PUMA is officially back: Rihanna launches The Avanti

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global icon Rihanna and sports company PUMA have officially launched their newest product franchise together. Rihanna returns to the brand as the Creative Director of FENTY x PUMA with a multi-year partnership and several product launches in the pipeline. The return of FENTY x PUMA blends PUMA's deep history and heritage in sport with Rihanna's iconic stature as a leader in music, culture and fashion. The FENTY x PUMA Avanti, the first footwear franchise of the partnership, is an unconventional mix of two PUMA icons blending the high-quality leather design of the King football boot with the outsole of the heritage running shoe, Easy Rider.

Key Points: 
  • Rihanna returns to the brand as the Creative Director of FENTY x PUMA with a multi-year partnership and several product launches in the pipeline.
  • Rihanna and PUMA launched several footwear and apparel collections over the course of 2015 – 2018, including the FENTY x PUMA trainer, the FENTY x PUMA fur slide, and much more.
  • The FENTY x PUMA Avanti is a fashion take on the football trend with buttery soft vintage leather, a fold over tongue with a debossed and printed gold-foil FENTY and PUMA CAT logo.
  • The FENTY x PUMA Avanti is available worldwide on puma.com and select retailers beginning 15 September 2023 at 10am EST.

EQS-News: PUMA SE: Javier Ortega to become PUMA’s General Manager Europe

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Herzogenaurach, August 23, 2023 – Sports company PUMA has appointed Javier Ortega (51) as General Manager Europe, effective September 1, 2023.

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  • Herzogenaurach, August 23, 2023 – Sports company PUMA has appointed Javier Ortega (51) as General Manager Europe, effective September 1, 2023.
  • He will be responsible for the areas Central Europe, France, UK & Ireland, Southern Europe and Nordics and report directly to PUMA CEO Arne Freundt.
  • “During his time as Area General Manager of Southern Europe, Javier has done a great job of elevating the PUMA brand and growing our business substantially in Southern Europe,” said Arne Freundt, PUMA CEO.
  • “In his new job as General Manager Europe, Javier will build on PUMA’s strong momentum in the region, strengthen our position as the best partner for our retailers and align our Go-To-Market activities across the region.”
    Esteve Planas (47) will succeed Javier as Area General Manager for Southern Europe.

Motorsport Games Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, August 21, 2023

As of July 31, 2023, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents has reduced further to $1.4 million.

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  • As of July 31, 2023, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents has reduced further to $1.4 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (the “Non-GAAP Measure”) is not a financial measure defined by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S.
  • ET today, August 21, 2023, to discuss its financial results.
  • Alternatively, participants may access the live webcast on the Motorsport Games Investor Relations website at https://ir.motorsportgames.com under “Events.”

PUMA Welcomes Athletes to Budapest Ahead of World Athletics Championships

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Saturday, August 19, 2023

Sports company PUMA has kicked off its celebrations for the World Athletics Championships in style, welcoming athletes and media from around the world to the official opening of the PUMA House.

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  • Sports company PUMA has kicked off its celebrations for the World Athletics Championships in style, welcoming athletes and media from around the world to the official opening of the PUMA House.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230819043891/en/
    Sports company PUMA has kicked off its celebrations for the World Athletics Championships in style, welcoming athletes, and media from around the world to the official opening of the PUMA House.
  • I'm very happy that I made that decision to stay in Jamaica.”
    The World Athletics Championship Budapest 2023 will take place from 19-27 August.
  • For 75 years, PUMA has relentlessly pushed sport and culture forward by creating fast products for the world’s fastest athletes.

KIA AMERICA DEBUTS ALL-ELECTRIC EV6 NORTH AMERICAN UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR LIMITED EDITION AT MONTEREY CAR WEEK

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Friday, August 18, 2023

MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Kia America debuted the 2023 EV6 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Limited Edition1 at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering. With only 1,000 examples set for production, the commemorative EV6 celebrates its exalted status after being recognized as winning the "Utility Vehicle of the Year" category in the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) competition in January 2023. The all-electric EV6 was recognized for excellence in categories including automotive innovation, design, and value by the NACTOY jury, which consists of 50 automotive experts from print, online, radio, and broadcast media.

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  • With only 1,000 examples set for production, the commemorative EV6 celebrates its exalted status after being recognized as winning the "Utility Vehicle of the Year" category in the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) competition in January 2023.
  • "With the EV6 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Limited Edition, we have created a rolling testament to the EV6's tremendous achievement in this year's NACTOY competition," said Steven Center, COO and Executive Vice President, Kia America.
  • The EV6 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Limited Edition is a standout, both in design and performance.
  • "We are honored that Kia has chosen to make this special edition vehicle" said Jeff Gilbert, President, North American Car Truck and Utility of the Year, and Auto Reporter for WWJ Radio in Detroit.

KIA RETURNS TO MONTEREY CAR WEEK WITH THE UPCOMING ALL-ELECTRIC EV9 SUV AND LIMITED-EDITION EV6

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The recently introduced, three-row EV9 SUV will share the stage at The Quail with an exclusive, style-driven EV6 model.

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  • The recently introduced, three-row EV9 SUV will share the stage at The Quail with an exclusive, style-driven EV6 model.
  • "Being present in Monterey demonstrates the gravity of Kia's dedication to delivering vehicles that continue to innovate."
  • Visitors to The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, will be able to see and experience the EV9 at a dedicated Kia space on the main exhibition field.
  • In 2022, Kia debuted the 576-hp EV6 GT alongside supercars from around the world during the annual Monterey Car Week celebration, solidifying Kia's place among the fastest and most sophisticated players.