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MINI John Cooper Works on a quest through time back to the golden years of the Monte Carlo Rally

Posted on 1, September 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 1-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — In the search for the MINI John Cooper Works sporting DNA takes us to the scene of the greatest triumph for the classic Mini and on a journey through time back to the … Read the full press release →

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Infront and the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) extend exclusive media rights partnership for FIS World Cup events

Posted on 27, August 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 27-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront, a Wanda Sports Group company, announces the extension of its partnership with the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI). The contract includes exclusive media rights partnership for all FIS World Cup events taking … Read the full press release →

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Scottish Celtic Football Club to train at Loughborough University as part of their pre-season preparations

Posted on 12, August 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LEICESTERSHIRE, 12-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough University, a public research university in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England, has announced its campus has been chosen by reigning Scottish Premier League champions Celtic … Read the full press release →

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The new BMW Junior Team, Dan Harper, Max Hesse and Neil Verhagen, presented with brand new BMW M cars

Posted on 4, August 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 4-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW AG high-performance cars subsidiary BMW M GmbH, formerly BMW Motorsport GmbH, has announced its CEO Markus Flasch will present the BMW Junior Team consisting of Dan Harper, Max Hesse and Neil Verhagen … Read the full press release →

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Interview: BMW i Andretti Motorsport Team Principal Roger Griffiths

Posted on 4, August 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 4-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW’s motorsport division BMW Motorsport has released an interview with Roger Griffiths, Team Principal of BMW i Andretti Motorsport, ahead of the grand finale of this season’s ABB FIA Formula E Championship which … Read the full press release →

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CUPRA’s new touring racecar the CUPRA Leon Competición to debut this coming weekend at the 2020 TCR Italy

Posted on 17, July 2020 by

CUPRA completes construction of the first CUPRA Leon Competición units The new model makes its debut this coming weekend at the 2020 TCR Italy Defending champion Salvatore Tavano will be at the wheel of the CUPRA touring racecar (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Italy, Marketing, Media, News, Spain, Sports

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BMW Motorsport: Bruno Spengler (CAN) becomes the first champion of the IMSA iRacing Pro Series

Posted on 12, June 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 12-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW’s motorsport division BMW Motorsport has announced that Bruno Spengler (CAN) has become the first champion of the IMSA iRacing Pro Series. An earlier accident saw the BMW driver record a zero-point result … Read the full press release →

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First Infront Leadership Award goes to Tappara ice hockey club CEO Mikko Leinonen

Posted on 2, June 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) GOTHENBURG, 2-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Sports marketing company Infront, part of Wanda Sports Group, toghether with The Alliance of European Hockey Clubs (E.H.C.) have announced the first winner of the inaugural Infront Leadership Award – Mikko Leinonen, CEO … Read the full press release →

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Sim racing: BMW drivers and sim racers share why the most expensive equipment does not necessarily guarantee the fastest lap times

Posted on 8, May 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 8-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW drivers Philipp Eng (AUT) and Christian Krognes (NOR), and sim racers Laurin Heinrich (GER) and Alexander Voß (GER) have reviewed what is on offer as hardware required in sim racing and revealed … Read the full press release →

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COVID-19 prevents the Vattenfall Solar Team from competing in the 2020 American Solar Challenge

Posted on 24, April 2020 by
COVID-19 prevents the Vattenfall Solar Team from competing in the 2020 American Solar Challenge

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 24-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The Dutch Vattenfall Solar Team has announced that it will, unfortunately, not be taking part in the American Solar Challenge this summer due to the coronavirus. The Dutch team was hopeful to compete in … Read the full press release →

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BMW Motorrad unveils its TikTok account aiming at Generation Z

Posted on 20, April 2020 by
BMW Motorrad unveils its TikTok account aiming at Generation Z

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 20-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW’s motorcycle brand BMW Motorrad has announced it has launched its account [https://www.tiktok.com/@bmwmotorrad] on TikTok platform. TikTok is particularly popular among 16-24 year olds (Generation Z) and reached one billion active monthly users … Read the full press release →

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EBU announces the appointment of Glen Killane as Executive Director of Eurovision Sport

Posted on 9, April 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAND-SACONNEX, Switzerland, 9-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — EBU announces the promotion of Glen Killane to the role of Executive Director of Eurovision Sport. He succeeds Stefan Kürten, who announced in December that he will leave the EBU in June … Read the full press release →

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On behalf of Park Leisure 2000, Savills sells Allerthorpe Golf & Park Retreat in East Yorkshire

Posted on 3, April 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 3-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills announces the sale of Allerthorpe Golf & Park Retreat near Pocklington, East Yorkshire to a local operator for an undisclosed sum. The transaction is on behalf of Park Leisure 2000 Ltd. Set … Read the full press release →

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Covid-19: Dutch Vattenfall Solar Team remains hopeful for the solar car race American Solar Challenge this July

Posted on 25, March 2020 by
Covid-19: Dutch Vattenfall Solar Team remains hopeful for the solar car race American Solar Challenge this July

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 25-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The Dutch Vattenfall Solar Team has announced it is still positive about its participation in the solar car race American Solar Challenge this July (2020). The situation all over the world is unprecedented … Read the full press release →

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Orange grows connectivity in the wearables space with the roll out of Montblanc’s high-end Summit 2+ eSIM smartwatch

Posted on 12, March 2020 by
Orange grows connectivity in the wearables space with the roll out of Montblanc's high-end Summit 2+ eSIM smartwatch

French telecom Orange first in the world to remotely connect eSIM with On Device Service Activation on Wear OS by Google The Montblanc’s Summit 2+ eSIM smartwatch joins Orange’s growing smartwatch portfolio  The telecom to roll out Montblanc’s luxury smartwatch … Read the full press release →

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« La levée du pilon sur la plate-forme » peut faire la différence entre le saint et l’ordinaire

Posted on 6, March 2020 by
Kaichu Jiaozun, un saint gourou bouddhiste âgé de 88 ans, dont le poids corporel se situe entre 80 et 85 kg, a soulevé un pilon Vajra de 90 kg sur la plate-forme avec la main droite

« La levée du pilon sur la plate-forme » peut faire la différence entre le saint et l’ordinaire. La force physique et sacrée d’une personne sacrée dépasse de loin celle des hommes les plus forts du monde Le vrai dharma … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, News, Non Profit, Religion, Society, Sports, Switzerland

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Infront and IBU extend partnership until 2029/30 season

Posted on 20, February 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 20-Feb-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront extends partnership with International Biathlon Union (IBU) for further eight years. Infront will continue as the exclusive marketing partner of IBU until the 2029/30 season. The first agreement was signed in 1994 … Read the full press release →

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Infront Lab invests in AI-based video tracking and analytics startup Videocites

Posted on 28, January 2020 by
Infront Lab invests in AI-based video tracking and analytics startup Videocites

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 28-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Wanda Sports Group controlled Infront announced it has taken a stake in the AI-driven video tracking and analytics company Videocites. Infront plans to introduce Videocites’ technology and services to current and future rights … Read the full press release →

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Infront and CEV expand media rights agreement for Europe’s top volleyball events

Posted on 19, December 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG/ LUXEMBOURG, 19-Dec-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront and the Confédération Européenne de Volleyball (CEV) announce new long-term partnership which expanded their agreement for the media rights to Europe’s top volleyball events. The new agreement covers global media rights … Read the full press release →

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Infront and Ski Association of Japan extend international media rights to FIS World Cup

Posted on 9, December 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, Switzerland, 9-Dec-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront and the Ski Association of Japan extend the international media rights to all FIS World Cup events. The new agreement is for another five years, running until the end of 2025/26 … Read the full press release →

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