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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 13, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 13, 2024 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is set to mark a significant milestone in its illustrious motorsports history during Monterey Car Week. The company will celebrate the 60th anniversary of its inaugural Formula One entry by showcasing the iconic Honda RA272, the first Japanese-built car to win a Formula 1 Grand Prix.

A Historic Showcase at Laguna Seca

The legendary RA272, renowned for its groundbreaking engineering and powered by a transverse-mounted 1.5-liter V12 engine, will take to the track for exhibition laps at the prestigious 2024 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Honda heritage test driver Hikaru Miyagi will be at the helm, offering spectators a rare glimpse into the car's exceptional performance and historical significance.

The Spirit of Challenge: Honda's Racing Legacy

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 13, 2024 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is set to make a historic appearance at the 73rd Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance with the North American debut of its groundbreaking 1984 HP-X Concept car. This marks a significant milestone, representing the first Japanese concept vehicle to be showcased at this prestigious event in over five decades.

The HP-X, an acronym for "Honda Pininfarina eXperimental," first graced the automotive world at the 1984 Turin Auto Show. The radical wedge-shaped concept, meticulously handcrafted by the renowned Italian design house Pininfarina, served as a precursor to the development of Honda's legendary first-generation NSX supercar.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 13, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 13, 2024 – Audi has embarked on the most extensive production launch in its history at the Neckarsulm plant with the commencement of the new Audi A5 family, showcasing its commitment to a greener and more efficient automotive manufacturing future. These models, the first to be built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) and featuring partially electrified drive systems and a new electronic architecture,represent a pivotal moment in Audi's journey towards sustainable production.

Neckarsulm: A Showcase of Advanced Manufacturing

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 13, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 13, 2024 – GMC, a brand synonymous with premium trucks and SUVs, has unveiled the next-generation 2025 Terrain, a compact SUV poised to elevate expectations in its segment. The redesigned Terrain, initially launching in the Elevation trim, showcases a bold new design, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to safety, making it a compelling choice for discerning drivers.

A New Era of Safety and Driver Assistance

The 2025 Terrain sets a new benchmark for safety, with more than 15 standard safety and driver-assistance features.This comprehensive suite includes innovations like Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking, and Blind Zone Steering Assist, providing drivers with peace of mind on every journey.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 31, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 31, 2024 – The Shyft Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHYF), North America's leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfitting, today announced the acquisition of Independent Truck Upfitters (ITU), a prominent service body and work truck upfitter based in the Midwest. This strategic move reinforces The Shyft Group's commitment to expanding its comprehensive solutions in the commercial, retail, and service vehicle sectors.

"ITU's exceptional expertise in service bodies and work truck modifications, particularly in the larger vehicle class, aligns seamlessly with our growth strategy," stated John Dunn, President and CEO of The Shyft Group. "This acquisition not only broadens our product offerings but also allows us to penetrate new markets and serve an even wider range of customers with tailored solutions."

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2024 – NEXEN TIRE, a global leader in high-performance tire technology,proudly announces its partnership with the City USA Tour 2024, showcasing the company's commitment to connecting with soccer fans across the United States. As a long-standing supporter of Manchester City FC, Nexen Tire's partnership with this pre-season tour further solidifies its relationship with the world-renowned football club.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2024 – NEXEN TIRE, a global leader in tire manufacturing, today announced that its N'FERA SPORT SUV has been selected as original equipment (OE) for the new high-end Porsche Cayenne.This marks a continued partnership between NEXEN TIRE and the luxury automaker, further solidifying the South Korean tire manufacturer's position as a trusted supplier of premium tires.

The N'FERA SPORT SUV, specifically designed for high-performance SUVs, is manufactured at NEXEN TIRE's state-of-the-art European plant. Its selection for the Porsche Cayenne is a testament to its exceptional performance characteristics, particularly in the areas of braking and grip.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2024 – Nexen Tire, a global leader in tire manufacturing, is driving innovation in tire research and development (R&D) with the introduction of its groundbreaking High Dynamic Driving Simulator.This state-of-the-art virtual reality (VR) equipment, a first for the South Korean tire industry, is poised to revolutionize the way tires are designed, tested, and optimized.

In a strategic partnership with British equipment supplier Ansible Motion, Nexen Tire aims to leverage the simulator's capabilities to enhance collaboration with automakers, accelerate vehicle development, and reduce costs through virtual testing. This cutting-edge technology enables engineers to evaluate virtual tires with mathematically simulated performance, eliminating the need for initial physical prototypes.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2024 – Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in tire manufacturing and innovation, today announced the development of a groundbreaking tire design support system that harnesses the power of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI). This state-of-the-art system aims to revolutionize the tire development process by providing developers with valuable insights and recommendations to create high-performance tires with unprecedented efficiency.

Explainable AI: A Catalyst for Innovation

The newly developed system utilizes XAI, a cutting-edge form of AI that provides transparent explanations for its decision-making processes. This unique feature empowers developers to understand the rationale behind the system's recommendations, fostering a collaborative environment where human expertise and AI capabilities work synergistically.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2024 – AB Dynamics, a global leader in automotive testing solutions, and its sister company, Dynamic Research (DRI), today announced the launch of a groundbreaking new tool designed to enhance the testing of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): a child version of their acclaimed Soft Pedestrian 360 target. This innovation addresses the growing demand for more realistic and comprehensive child pedestrian safety testing.

"Following the success of the adult version of our Soft Pedestrian 360, we have seen an increase in demand for a child target that caters to these test scenarios and uses the same proven architecture and technology,” said Jordan Silberling,general manager of DRI. This reflects the industry's increasing emphasis on child pedestrian safety, driven in part by expanding Euro NCAP test requirements.

A Leap Forward in Realism and Efficiency