SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 3, 2024 – Team Peugeot TotalEnergies ended the FIA World Endurance Championship season on a high note with a spectacular podium finish at the 8 Hours of Bahrain.    

Starting from the back of the grid after their best qualifying time was canceled, the No. 93 PEUGEOT 9X8, driven by Jensen, Müller, and Vergne, mounted an impressive comeback to claim third place.  The team's No. 94 car, unfortunately, had to retire with less than two hours of the race remaining due to a high voltage issue.    

Despite the challenges, the team's strategic tire management and the drivers' impressive performance in the No. 93 car secured them a podium finish.    

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 3, 2024 – Lancia roared back into the world of rally racing, joining forces with long-time technical partner Sparco, a reunion that ignited excitement among motorsport enthusiasts. This dynamic duo, with a history of shared victories in rally racing's golden era, renewed their collaboration for the 2025 Rally program, introducing the purpose-built Ypsilon Rally4 HF.

Ypsilon Rally4 HF: A Fusion of Power and Technology

The Ypsilon Rally4 HF emerged as a testament to Lancia's rally car legacy, seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology with exhilarating performance.  Built on a CMP MHEV platform, it offered a unique combination of lightweight agility and robust structural rigidity.  Enhancing safety, the car featured a welded tubular safety cage, ensuring a high-performance, secure chassis that met the stringent FIA standards.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 3, 2024 – Audi Sport customer racing proudly announced that its three customer racing models, the Audi R8 LMS GT3, the Audi R8 LMS GT4, and the Audi RS 3 LMS, all achieved international success in October.    

The Audi R8 LMS GT3 won the GT America powered by AWS racing series with driver Johnny O'Connell.  O'Connell, a former professional driver, turned a deficit of 18 points into a narrow lead in the final race of the season.  This marked the 121st time since 2009 that a racing driver secured a championship victory in an Audi R8 LMS.    

The Audi R8 LMS GT4 continued its streak of success in the Championnat de France FFSA GT, winning its seventh title since 2018.  The customer team CSA Racing prevailed in the Pro-Am category for the first time this season, with drivers Gaël Castelli and Rodolphe Wallgren scoring points in each of the twelve races.    

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 2, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – NOVEMBER 02, 2024 - The BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 marked a thrilling return to the event's roots in Africa, with Namibia serving as the stunning backdrop for the ninth edition of this legendary adventure. Over six days, 22 teams from around the globe, including 16 men's and 6 women's teams, navigated a challenging 1,350-kilometer route through Namibia's diverse and demanding terrains.

A Test of Skill, Endurance, and Camaraderie

This year's event was more than just a competition; it was a true test of skill, endurance, and camaraderie, embodying the essence of the GS spirit. Participants faced a series of special stages designed to push their limits, testing their off-road riding abilities, mechanical knowledge, navigation skills, and teamwork.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 31, 2024 – boot Düsseldorf 2025 is set to be the top event in the water sports industry, with 17 exhibition halls filled with boats, yachts, diving and surfing equipment, and destinations from around the world.

"The music is playing in Düsseldorf! If you want to experience the diversity of water sports and learn more about them in person, this is the right place for you," says boot Director Petros Michelidakis.

The event will feature a wide range of yachts and boats, making it the leading trade fair in the industry. Despite the current economic challenges, boot Düsseldorf will showcase the biggest names in the industry, including X-Yachts, Jeanneau/Beneteau, Dufour, Excess, Hallberg Rassy, Contest, Amel, Saffier, Solaris, Elan, Grand Soleil, Lagoon, and Bali in sailing halls 15 and 16.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 31, 2024 – ProWein, the world's leading trade fair for wines and spirits, is set to return to Düsseldorf, Germany, from March 16-18, 2025, with a fresh look, a new hall layout, and a dynamic motto: "Discover the Taste of Tomorrow."

The event will showcase the complete world of wines and spirits, with over 60 nations represented and a diverse range of offerings, from classic wines to trending spirits and organic options.

A key highlight of ProWein 2025 will be the new Business Forum, expanding on the existing ProWein Forum to offer even more expert lectures on current industry topics and promote knowledge exchange.

"Despite or precisely because times are so challenging, there is a great interest in ProWein," says Peter Schmitz, Director of ProWein. "We are massively investing in new offers and services to provide the sector with exactly the support it needs now."

Exploring the World of Wines and Spirits

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 31, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 31, 2024 – UN Tourism has achieved a significant milestone in integrating the tourism sector into the broader United Nations agenda with a new dataset on tourism employment. This dataset provides robust evidence to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Addressing a Critical Gap in SDG Monitoring

Tourism plays a crucial role in supporting the UN's 2030 Agenda, explicitly mentioned in Goal 8 on economic growth and decent work, Goal 12 on sustainable consumption and production, and Goal 14 on the sustainable use of oceans.

While global monitoring has primarily focused on tourism's economic contribution through the "Tourism Direct GDP" indicator, particularly concerning the promotion of sustainable tourism that creates jobs (Target 8.9), there has been a critical data gap regarding tourism's role as a global employment generator.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 30, 2024 – Taiwan is set to make a significant impact on the medical technology landscape at MEDICA 2024, showcasing cutting-edge AI-powered surgical innovations alongside a wide range of advanced medical devices. From November 11-14 at Messe Düsseldorf, 17 leading Taiwanese companies will unveil 28 groundbreaking products, highlighting Taiwan's position as a frontrunner in global healthcare innovation. The event will kick off with a press conference titled "AI-Powered Surgeons: The Best Made in Taiwan" on November 11, spotlighting AI-assisted surgical systems, smart medical devices, and next-generation diagnostic tools that are poised to redefine patient care and surgical precision.

Taiwan's Growing Influence in the Global MedTech Arena

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 30, 2024 – Taiwan is set to revolutionize the medical technology landscape at MEDICA 2024, presenting cutting-edge AI-powered surgical innovations alongside a comprehensive array of advanced medical devices. From November 11-14 at Messe Düsseldorf, 17 leading Taiwanese companies will unveil 28 groundbreaking products, positioning Taiwan at the forefront of global healthcare innovation. The event will kick off with a press conference titled "AI-Powered Surgeons: The Best Made in Taiwan" on November 11, spotlighting AI-assisted surgical systems, smart medical devices, and next-generation diagnostic tools that promise to redefine patient care and surgical precision.

Taiwan's Rise as a Global MedTech Powerhouse

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 30, 2024 – ASUS today announced ZenScreen Smart MS27UC, the brand's first Google TV™ smart monitor. Google TV brings together movies, shows, and more from a variety of streaming services and offers users a personalized entertainment experience. ZenScreen Smart MS27UC boasts a 27-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) IPS panel with wide 178° viewing angles, a 99% sRGB gamut, VESA DisplayHDR™ 400 certification, and dual front-facing 5 W Harman Kardon-certified speakers. Plus, a source control feature enables viewers to easily switch between Productivity or Play modes. With ZenScreen Smart MS27UC, there's no need for a dedicated PC. Users can conduct online meetings and browse content via the web browser, and logging in to a Google Account allows them to create and sync work and documents on Google Workspace.