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New Mercedes-Benz Driving Events 2013/2014 Season

The new Driving Events from Mercedes-Benz for the 2013/2014 season offer participants thrills galore and the height of driving enjoyment while honing their driving skills. The comprehensive programme spans the range from driving safety to adrenaline-charged race circuit training and … Read the full press release

Scuderia Ferrari test driver Marc Gené opened Ferrari Store in Las Rozas, nearby Madrid

Madrid, 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — There’s a new piece in the jigsaw of Ferrari Stores around the world. Yesterday evening, one was opened in Las Rozas, in the immediate vicinity of the Spanish capital, Madrid within the “Factory” shopping centre. Guest of … Read the full press release

41 BMW 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series cars to participate in this year’s Allgäu-Orient Rally automotive adventure

Munich, 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Its organisers describe the Allgäu-Orient Rally as “one of the world’s last remaining automotive adventures”. The vehicles gathered for the eighth edition of this low-budget rally – which doubles as a fundraising event with a difference – … Read the full press release

Audi is turning the Wörthersee 2013 into the “Home of quattro”

Audi at Wörthersee Tour 2013 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the large gathering from May 8 to 11 in Reifnitz (Kärnten), the premium brand will unveil the Audi TT ultra quattro concept – which combines minimal weight and maximum sportiness. A … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz and Michael Schumacher announced a long-term partnership far beyond motorsport and Formula 1

Stuttgart, 23-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mercedes-Benz and Michael Schumacher today announced a long-term partnership which will extend far beyond motorsport and Formula 1. Michael Schumacher will mainly be involved with topics relating to the future, in particular the further development of the … Read the full press release

Audi will be fielding four Audi R18 e-tron quattro cars on the test day for the Le Mans 24 Hours

Ingolstadt, 23-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On June 9, 2013, Audi will be fielding four Audi R18 e-tron quattro cars on the test day for the Le Mans 24 Hours. In addition to the cars number 1, 2 and 3 running under … Read the full press release

Safran an official partner in the 45th EDHEC Sailing Cup in Brest, France

Paris, 22-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Safran will be an official partner in the 45th EDHEC Sailing Cup, to take place in Brest, France from April 19 to 27, 2013. This is the largest student sports event in Europe, with some 3,000 students … Read the full press release

Audi completed the ‘dress rehearsal’ for the DTM season opener on May 5

Ingolstadt/Hockenheim, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Audi has successfully completed the ‘dress rehearsal’ for the DTM season opener on May 5. At Hockenheim, the eight Audi drivers primarily gathered experiences in changeable conditions and were able to continue to familiarize themselves with … Read the full press release

2013 FIA World Endurance Championship one-two victory for Audi at Silverstone

Ingolstadt/Silverstone, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Audi began the 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in World Champion’s style. The two Audi R18 e-tron quattro cars dominated the Silverstone 6 Hours and deservingly clinched a one-two victory. For Audi, following the one-two … Read the full press release

Audi starts into 2013 DTM season with strong global partners

Ingolstadt, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the 2013 DTM season, Audi Sport can rely on strong partners. Numerous renowned companies with worldwide operations have commitments alongside the brand with the four rings, including global players such as Red Bull, Schaeffler or … Read the full press release

GLOBUL to support Bulgarian motorcycling champion Martin Choy during the 2013 racing season

8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GLOBUL will support the Bulgarian motorcycling champion Martin Choy and his co-partner Mihail Ivanov from GLOBUL Racing Team during the 2013 racing season. This year Choy’s ambition is to win the European Championship title, defending his remarkable … Read the full press release

Baník Coach Martin Pulpit entered into a bet with Martin Troup, a representative of club partner Radegast beer

Ostrava, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Baník soccer players have two thirds of the season behind them. So far, they have earned 22 points. Coach Martin Pulpit has a clear goal for the next ten matches – to get 14 points. He … Read the full press release

The customer sports program of Mercedes-AMG will take an active part in the 2013 racing year all over the globe

Affalterbach, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The SLS AMG GT3 will moreover start in the US for the first time. In the 2013 motorsports season, the race version of the gullwing car will take part in more than 22 race series on … Read the full press release

The most successful Czech beach volleyball duo Kiki and Maki introduce Gambrinus Juicy Citrus to the market

Plzeň, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The most successful Czech beach volleyball duo Kiki and Maki will take part in advertising the mixed beer drink Gambrinus Flavoured, which is made without additional preservatives or artificial sweeteners. After last year’s success of Gambrinus Lime … Read the full press release

Radegast measuring finds noise level is nearly 120 decibels during extra league hockey matches

Praha, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — During some of the extra league matches, hockey players might feel like they’re standing next to a jet engine. That is exactly the level of noise that fans are able to produce. Extra league partner Radegast … Read the full press release

Pascal Wehrlein to leave Formula 3 with a win and two podiums in FIA Formula 3 European Championship

Wehrlein moves to DTM with Mercedes-Benz this season Successful Formula 3 weekend for Mercedes-Benz: All nine podium places taken by drivers racing Mercedes-Benz engines Monza, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Mercedes-Benz DTM driver Pascal Wehrlein has ended his Formula 3 career with … Read the full press release

Long-term sponsor partner THOMAS SABO extends involvement with Mercedes-Benz and the DTM

Roberto Merhi to line-up in THOMAS SABO Mercedes AMG C-Coupé The lifestyle brand’s logos to feature on racing overalls of all Mercedes-Benz DTM drivers and on front spoilers of all DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupés Stuttgart, 1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The THOMAS … Read the full press release

Marieke Vervoort parmi les stars du Belgacom Memorial Van Damme

1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — L’athlète paralympique de l’année et double championne olympique paralympique Marieke Vervoort effectuera ses débuts le 6 septembre au Belgacom Memorial Van Damme. Forte de l’or et de l’argent dans les épreuves de sprint à Londres, Marieke Vervoort n’a pas … Read the full press release

Belgacom Memorial Van Damme demeure le nom officiel

29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Le plus grand meeting d’athlétisme au monde poursuit sous l’appellation ‘Belgacom Memorial Van Damme’. Depuis déjà 1993, le Memorial collabore avec Belgacom. Cette collaboration s’est depuis renforcée. L’événement s’appelle ainsi depuis 2009 le Belgacom Memorial Van Damme. Mercredi, … Read the full press release

Four Mercedes-Benz Vans Teams on their way to the desert to Roll in the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles

Volker Mornhinweg, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, who personally said goodbye to the rallye team: “Daimler is giving its women employees the opportunity to gain rallye experience for the fourth time.” Representing Mercedes-Benz Vans: Daimler women employees, TV moderator Lina Van … Read the full press release