Renault Scenic wins Irish Car of the Year 2025
Continental Tires Ireland's Tom Dennigan, Renault Ireland Seamus Morgan and MMAI Chairman Daragh Keany with the 2025 Irish Car of the Year, the Renault Scenic The Renault Scenic was named Irish Car of the Year 2025 alongside Continental Tires at a ceremony held at the Conrad Hotel in Dublin. Members of the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI) have brought together more than 30 of Ireland's most experienced motoring journalists to host the awards event, which was attended by Ireland's leading automotive brands, importers and distributors. The awards are voted for by MMAI members, including the author of this article, who individually evaluate every new car launched in Ireland each year. This is the fifth consecutive year that an electric vehicle has won the Irish Car of the Year Award, Ireland's oldest and most prestigious automotive award title, first awarded in 1978. MMAI President Daragh Keany said: “Well done to Renault. This latest model is the fifth generation of the…
YMCA National Gymnastics Championships and Invitational Wins Honors
Photo courtesy of Valley Forge Tourism MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. – Sports Destination Management has announced the 2024 Sports Tourism Economic Impact Champion Awards. This year's winners include the YMCA National Gymnastics Championships and Invitational, presented by the Willow Grove YMCA in partnership with Valley Forge Sports, the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center and Villanova University. These honorees contributed more than $1.88 billion to the national economy over the past year. This past June, the YMCA National Gymnastics Championships and Invitational were held in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It is the largest indoor event ever held in the region, bringing more than 1,900 gymnasts from 81 YMCAs across the country to the region and generating an estimated $7 million in economic impact. The event is held at two different venues: Villanova University and the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. “This event is a great example of how sport can bring communities together. Through this event we are able to reach out to different parts…
Turn event pain points into long-term wins
If you're an event marketer, you know how to create unforgettable event This is only half the battle. The real challenge is proving the ROI of the event and maintaining momentum after the event is over. The pain points of these two events; Event ROI and Participate after the eventis critical in turning a single campaign into a source of continued growth and connection for your brand. By employing targeted strategies to address these challenges, you can transform every event touchpoint into A valuable step in the customer journey, Convert short-term interactions into long term victory. Here's how to achieve this: 1. Make ROI more than just the number of leads Proving campaign ROI isn’t just about counting leads, it’s about showing up The full impact of your campaign About business. By focusing beyond basic metrics, you will demonstrate the long-term value of an event, Helping you secure future resources and prove your impact. Go beyond prospects: Don’t stop at…
MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix: Bagnaia wins at Sepang, defends title
Francesco Bagnaia took a crucial win at the Malaysian Grand Prix, significantly reducing Jorge Martin's championship lead. Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia took victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix, significantly reducing Jorge Martin's championship lead. Martin, riding for Pramac Racing, finished second but his early championship hopes were dashed. The game featured an intense early battle between Bagnaha and Martin. However, the Ducati rider prevailed, claiming his tenth victory of the season. A red flag was raised on the first lap due to a multi-man incident involving KTM riders Brad Binder and Jack Miller and Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo . Miller was taken to the medical center but later returned to the pits, while Binder missed the restart with a shoulder injury. The race was subsequently shortened to 19 laps and restarted with the original starting order. Also read: KYT KX-1 GP MotoGP helmet launched in India for Rs 57,000 MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix: Race Results Enea Bastianini secured the Ducati Factory…
Toyota wins WEC manufacturers title in Bahrain while
Toyota Gazoo Racing secured the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Manufacturers' Championship with a thrilling victory at the 8 Hours of Bahrain. The No. 8 Toyota, driven by Sébastien Buemi, Ryō Hirakawa and Brendon Hartley, took the win, cementing Toyota's dominance in the series. While Toyota celebrates its title, Porsche's Kévin Estre, André Lotterer and Laurens Vanthoor take home FIA Supercars titles World Endurance Champion. Things took a dramatic turn for Ferrari. The Italian team initially finished second with 499P, driven by Antonio Giovinazzi, James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi. However, a post-race penalty for exceeding the maximum tire allocation dropped them to 14th in the rankings. The penalty moved the No. 5 Porsche Penske Motorsport car into second place in the final standings, while the No. 93 Peugeot TotalEnergies team moved into third place. The penalty also had a significant impact on the standings, as Ferrari's hopes of finishing the season strong were dashed. Also read: WEC: Hyundai…
F1 Mexican Grand Prix: Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz wins
Carlos Sainz dominated the race as he claimed his second F1 victory of 2024 at the Mexican Grand Prix. Lando Norris finished second, while Max Verstappen received a 20-second penalty for aggressive driving and finished sixth. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz claimed a historic win at the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday, the team's first win in Mexico City since 1990. Norris powered through to finish second, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc rounded out the podium and set the fastest lap. Championship leader Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen faces a challenging race. Aggressive driving by McLaren driver Lando Norris resulted in two penalties that ultimately dropped him to sixth place. The setback reduced Verstappen's points lead to 47 points with four races remaining. Verstappen's penalty stemmed from an incident in which he forced Norris off the track. The stewards' decision to penalize him twice highlighted growing scrutiny of his aggressive driving style. Also read: F1: Michael Schumacher's Ferrari 248 F1 to be auctioned…
MotoGP Australian Grand Prix: Marc Marquez wins at Phillip Island
Marc Márquez puts in a strong performance to beat Jorge Martin at the Australian Grand Prix. Francesco Bagnaia finished third on the Ducati podium. Marc Marquez showed off his exceptional skills to beat Jorge Martin in a thrilling Australian Grand Prix. Despite a less-than-ideal start, Max fought hard through the field and got into a fierce battle with Martin in the final laps. The game was intense, with Max and Martin swapping positions multiple times. In the end, Marquez's experience and determination proved the insufficiency of Martin's, securing his third win of the season. Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia finished third, but he was unable to match the pace of the leading duo. Martin's second-place finish also extended his lead in the championship to 20 points over his title rival Bagnaia, intensifying the race for the MotoGP title. Also read: MotoGP: FIM confirms engine freeze for two years from 2025 MotoGP Australian Grand Prix: Phillip Island results VR46 Racing’s Fabio di Giannantonio…
Visit Wichita wins 2025 NAIA Women’s National Championship,
Photo courtesy of Lindsey Glasscock (Visit Wichita). Wichita, opportunity.— The National Association of Interscholastic Athletics (NAIA) has selected Park City Arena and the city of Wichita as host sites for the 2025 NAIA Women's Wrestling National Championships. The 2025 championships will take place on March 14-15 and include double-elimination tournaments in 10 weight classes. “Park City Arena and the Wichita Visitors Bureau have been outstanding hosts to our men’s wrestling national championships over the past several years,” said NAIA Tournament Director Austin Bennett. “We are excited to continue our partnership, this time bringing the passionate approach and athlete-focused environment of Park City Arena and Visit Wichita to the women’s championship.” The NAIA has also selected Park City Arena and Visit Wichita to host the NAIA Men's Wrestling National Championship through 2027. Park City Arena and Visit Wichita have hosted the tournament for five consecutive years. The 2025 championship will take place from March 6 to 8 and, like the women's…
Hero Motosports’ Ross Branch wins 2024 FIM World Rallycross Championship
Hero Motosports Team Rally made history as Ross Branch won the Drivers' Championship in the 2024 FIM World Rally Championship. The milestone marks Hero becoming the first Indian manufacturer to win the FIM World Trophy, breaking the dominance of the KTM Group (KTM, GasGas and Husqvarna) since 2014. Hero now joins an elite group of just six teams to win this prestigious title. This season, Branch finished second at the 2024 Dakar, Hero's first Dakar podium finish. The team's success highlights India's growing competitiveness on the global rally stage. Ross Branch said: “There are no words to describe the magnitude of this incredible moment. I am delighted to see the whole team’s effort come together and witnessing everyone’s happiness is a success in itself. I am so happy It’s so overwhelming to be lucky enough to be a part of such a passionate family! Thank you to everyone who believed in me and gave me this opportunity! Also read: Skoda…
MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix: Bagnaia wins ahead of Martin at Motegi
Francesco Bagnaia won the Japanese Grand Prix, cutting Jorge Martin's championship lead to 10 points and kicking off a thrilling MotoGP title race. Francesco Bagnaia dominated the 2024 Japanese MotoGP, winning both the sprint race and the grand prix to cut Jorge Martin's championship lead to 10 points. Starting from pole position, Bagnaia took the lead at Turn 1 and maintained the lead. Martin fought hard to climb from eleventh, but Bagnaia kept his cool to claim his eighth grand prix win of the season. Marc Marquez finished third against Enia Bastianini. There were a number of incidents during the race, including Pedro Acosta falling from second place and Alex Marquez colliding with Joan Mir on the first lap, causing both to retire. Takaaki Nakagami opted for a different tire strategy in his final home Grand Prix to score points. Miguel Oliveira missed the game due to injury. Also read: 2025 MotoGP India race canceled due to "operational issues", event…
Porsche owner wins $151,000 after questionable mechanic keeps 993
The shop kept the 911 for 11 years before dumping it at the owner's home with the powertrain missing go through Brad Anderson 12 hours ago Dr. Penelope Horlick gave her car to Jagjiwan Jhally for repairs after it hit a pothole. The mechanic repeatedly delayed repairing the car and even claimed that Horlicks owed her storage fees. After taking the case to court, Jali dismantled the car's shell and threw it at the owner's home. When your car needs repairs, most people trust a mechanic to fix it and get it back on the road. Unfortunately, like many other industries, there are bad actors, and for the past 11 years, one British owner of a Porsche has had to fight mechanics to return her precious 911. She has now been awarded £114,000 (approximately $151,000 at current exchange rates) in damages in a British court. Dr. Penelope Horlick, a researcher at the University of Oxford, purchased her 1997 Porsche 911…
Valley Forge TCB Wins Meeting of the Day Award
Photo courtesy of Valley Forge Visitor and Convention Bureau. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.— Meetings Today has announced the winners of the 2024 Best of Meetings Today Awards, an annual recognition of the top meeting facilities and destination marketing organizations (DMOs) in North America and the top DMOs around the world. The Valley Forge Visitors and Convention Bureau was selected as the winner in the “Best Eastern CVB/DMO” category. “Each year, we reach out to our audience and ask them to vote for their top facilities and DMOs,” said Tyler Davidson, vice president and chief content director at Meetings Today. “Our annual Today’s Meetings Awards recognize the industry’s leading hotels and DMOs and can also serve as a great resource for planners when researching meeting venues.” Nominations for conference facilities are based on the following criteria (where applicable): quality of meeting space, guest rooms, guest services and facilities, food and beverage service, efficiency and helpfulness of staff, availability and quality of technology,…
Salt Palace Convention Center wins Best Convention Center award
Submitted by: Visit Salt Lake City SALT LAKE CITY – The Salt Palace Convention Center, owned by Salt Lake County and managed by ASM Global, is pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Stella Awards (Northstar Meetings Group) for Best Southwest Convention Center (Gold). “This outstanding achievement reflects the unwavering efforts of every Salt Palace Convention Center team member. Their hard work has made us one of the best live event facilities in the world, deepens our positive impact on the community, and Strengthening our commitment to sustainability,” shared the Salt Palace Convention Center leadership team. "We sincerely thank every individual who contributed to this achievement. We couldn't have done it without you." Northstar Meetings Group and its leading brands Meetings & Conventions and Success Meetings today announced the 2024 winners of the eighth annual Stella Awards. The awards, which recognize 248 organizations around the world, recognize meetings and event professionals for their outstanding achievements in quality service and…
Man wins $5,000 in i3 range claim, but must pay BMW $11,000
A Canadian court awarded Ronan Kleiman $5,000 in damages, but also ordered him to pay BMW $11,140 in legal fees go through Brad Anderson September 22, 2024 16:00 One i3 owner was awarded $5,000 in damages but was forced to pay BMW's legal fees. BMW Canada's website claims the i3 can travel up to 200 km (124 miles) in Eco Pro+ mode. Between November 28 and December 10, 2014, the site was updated to 160 km (99 mi). A Canadian man has finally won his long-running legal battle with BMW over i3 range claims — a dispute that had dragged on since 2017. But you could say it was a bittersweet victory, as despite winning the case, he lost thousands of dollars. Seven years ago, Ronan Kleiman sued BMW, alleging that the 2014 i3's marketing misrepresented its range. When he ordered the car, BMW's Canadian website said it had a range of 200 kilometers (124 miles) in Eco Pro and…
Arrogant motorcyclist who posed in front of speed camera wins $19,000
German motorcyclist banned for 31 months for speeding 15 times in six weeks go through Chris Chilton September 21, 2024 09:19 This summer, a German motorcyclist was fined €17,000 ($19,000) after racking up 15 speeding violations in a six-week period. The rider from Rüsselsheim was also given a 31-month driving ban and 22 points on his licence. Since speed traps only capture the front of the vehicle, the rider mistakenly believes the police cannot track him. A German motorcyclist was fined a whopping €17,000 ($19,000) for speeding this summer because he mistakenly believed he wouldn't be caught. The unnamed rider from Rüsselsheim was caught on speed traps 15 times in six weeks between June and July, sometimes twice a day. Cameras recorded him going up to 131 km/h (81 mph) in a 50 km/h (31 mph) zone and breaking the 30 km/h (19 kph) limit at 61 km/h (38 mph). RELATED: BMWs Have the Highest Speeding Ticket Rates in America,…
MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix: Marc Márquez wins in tight race
Marc Marquez took advantage of the rain to win the 2024 MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix, overtaking Francesco Bagnaia. Jorge Martin pitted early due to wet tires and dropped to 15th place. Marc Márquez won his second consecutive race at the San Marino Grand Prix, closing the gap to championship leader Jorge Martín. Starting from ninth on the grid, Márquez showed off his skills to overtake pole-sitter Francisco Bagnaia to take the lead and the win. However, Jorge Martín's strategy did not work. He took a risky early pit stop for wet tyres, but his plan backfired when the rain eased. This miscalculation dropped him to 15th and lost the chance to defend his championship lead. Márquez's strong performance significantly reduced the points gap, closing it to 53 points. This result changed the momentum of the championship battle, with Márquez's consistent form putting pressure on Martin and Bagnaia to fight for the Drivers' Championship. MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix: Race…
F1 Italian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc wins at Monza
Charles Leclerc returned to winning form with a brilliant victory at Monza during the 2024 F1 Italian Grand Prix, using a one-stop strategy to overtake the McLaren team that pitted twice. Charles Leclerc gave Ferrari a much-needed win at the Italian Grand Prix, thrilling the home crowd with his daring one-stop strategy. Having introduced several upgrades for the home race, the Scuderia took a decisive gamble with a single pit stop. Despite deteriorating tyres, Leclerc managed to fend off challenges from Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, crossing the line 2.664 seconds ahead of Piastri. The passionate fans, dressed in Ferrari's red racing livery, roared with excitement as Leclerc approached the line. They cheered as he won at Monza for Ferrari's second time in the last 14 races. Leclerc's last victory at the iconic track came in 2019, during which time the team has only had one podium finish. Also read: F1: Mercedes signs Kimi Antonelli to replace Lewis Hamilton as…
F1: Can McLaren win 2024 title with 10 wins over Red Bull?
McLaren's impressive performance at the Dutch Grand Prix has significantly reduced the gap to Red Bull in the Constructors' World Championship. With the 2024 Formula 1 season rapidly underway, making predictions has become more challenging than ever. Factors such as weather, field and team strategy create a highly unpredictable landscape. Further complicating matters is the possibility of significantly upgraded cars for future races. One of the most shocking developments of the season was when Lando Norris and McLaren beat Max Verstappen and Red Bull by more than 20 seconds at the Dutch Grand Prix. The win at Zandvoort significantly reduced McLaren's gap in the championship standings to just 31 points. With nine races remaining, there's one question on everyone's mind: Can McLaren mount a serious challenge to Red Bull's dominance and compete for the F1 title? Also read: F1 Dutch Grand Prix: Lando Norris dominates at Zandvoort; Verstappen, Leclerc on podium We are heading into the second half of the…
1934 Bugatti wins Pebble Beach “Best of Show” award
Monterey Car Week 2024 On Sunday, its signature event, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, came to a close. This year’s event drew 214 cars and their owners from 16 countries and 29 states to the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links to compete for dozens of awards. This was the tenth time since the event first took place in 1950 that the top prize, Best of Show, was awarded to Bugatti (tied with Mercedes-Benz for the most Best of Show wins). But the 1934 Type 59 sports car that owner Fritz Burkard drove to victory amid a shower of yellow and white confetti was different from the other winners. Image credit: Bugatti For the first time, this year's top exhibit came from one of the event's two preservation categories: L-1: Pre-War Preservation and L-2: Post-War Preservation. A 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sport from the Pearl Collection in Zug, Switzerland, won first place in its individual category, beating out a…
Olympic Athlete Wins Brand-New Hyundai Car
Athletes who win medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics will receive free Hyundai vehicles... but it won't be a South Korean athlete who picks up the keys. Instead, the winners were the gold, silver and bronze medalists from Romania, with billionaire Ion Țiriac fulfilling his promise to give cars to the winning athletes. Romanian Exports Great Goal Reportedly, 16 medallists received cars from the billionaire, exceeding his initial promise to give cars only to gold medallists. The gold medalist will receive a new Hyundai Ioniq 5, the silver medalist will receive a Kona, and the bronze medalist will receive a Bayon, a Hyundai SUV sold in the European market that ranks below the Kona. Not only that, the athletes who won two medals also received two cars, and Sabrina Voinea, who missed the podium, also received a car as a reward. In total Mr Țiriac has given away 22 cars, totalling nearly €1 million (about A$1.65 million). Each model comes…
MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix: Peco Bagnaia wins in Spielberg
Francesco Bagnaia shone in the Austrian MotoGP, taking his third consecutive Red Bull Ring win to lead the Ducati team that swept the podium, with Jorge Martin second and Enea Bastianini third. Francesco Bagnaia had a superb performance at the Red Bull Ring to take a double win in Austria and extend his lead in the MotoGP Championship. The Italian rider took control of the race from title rival Jorge Martin on the second lap, dominated the field and crossed the finish line with a large margin. Enea Bastianini completed a dominant weekend for Ducati with third place. Bagnaia's speed was evident from the start and he showed his incredible pace in Saturday's sprint race. The title rivals were locked in a tight title battle and were on a different level to the rest of the field all weekend. Gresini's Marc Márquez, who started third on the grid on his year-old Ducati, crashed out of the sprint while chasing Bagnaia,…
Green Meetings: Quick Wins – Prevue Meetings & Incentives
Green meetings: quick wins Watch our panel of experienced planners share their success stories on the green meetings frontier. Learn how simple steps can make a big impact on the sustainability of every event. Amanda has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and nonprofit industries. She consults, speaks, and writes in the areas of marketing, corporate responsibility, healthy buildings, and event planning. Additionally, she has served on multiple committees and helped develop the APEX/ASTM Standard for Environmentally Sustainable Conferences and the ISO 20121 Standard for Event Sustainability Management Systems. Amanda has also served as a judge for the IMEX-GMIC Green Awards for eight years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel/Restaurant Institutional Management from Johnson & Wales University, an MBA in Sustainability from Antioch University of New England, and a Master of Arts in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School. She is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design…
GEICO wins car sex lawsuit over STD claims
A couple had sex in the man's car, which caused the woman to be infected with a disease, so the man sued GEICO for $1 million. August 10, 2024 — Insurance company GEICO will not have to pay $1 million to a man and woman who had sex in a car, allegedly causing the woman to contract a sexually transmitted disease in the vehicle. The GEICO Car Sex Litigation involved a woman (MO) and a man (MB) who began a sexual relationship in November 2017 and continued for more than two years. Between November and December 2017, they had unprotected sex at MO's home in Kansas City, Missouri, and MB's home in Kansas. One of the encounters allegedly took place inside MB's 2014 Hyundai Genesis. In October 2018, MO was diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV), but the two continued to have unprotected sex after the woman knew she was infected with HPV. The woman said MB never told her she…
2025 Audi Q8 E-Tron wins new S Line sports car competition
Audi has unveiled a new styling package for the Q8 e-tron in Europe. The S Line Competition package makes the standard model look like the SQ8 e-tron and includes a host of upgrades. SQ8 e-trons are offered with a new Carbon Fiber Style Package, which adds various carbon fiber components. Audi wants to discontinue the Q8 e-tron, but that hasn't stopped the company from launching new S Line Competition and Carbon Style packages. They're designed to bring a new sporty flair to the Q8 and SQ8 e-tron. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); Starting with the S Line Competition package, which is designed to make the Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron look like their SQ8 counterparts. To do this, the crossovers are equipped with a widebody kit and exclusive 21-inch black wheels. The latter are equipped with black brake calipers with S logos. More:…
Maruti Ertiga wins 1 star in Global NCAP Africa
The crash tests were conducted on the African version of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. The Ertiga sold in Africa is manufactured in India and is equipped with two standard front airbags. The overall scores are as follows: Adult Protection: 23.63 out of 34 stars Child Protection: 19.40 out of 49 stars The child protection rating is very poor considering the vehicle is a family MUV. Global NCAP said that child occupant protection is inadequate for an 18-month-old dummy. The passenger airbag cannot be disconnected if the front seat is fitted with a rear-facing CRS. This also affects the child safety rating as the airbag may hit the child. Side impact for child protection is good. The absence of a suitable seatbelt in the rear centre position of the Ertiga is the main reason for the large deduction in child occupant protection. The structure was assessed as borderline unstable. The footwell was assessed as unstable and the displacement of the pedals…
MotoGP British Grand Prix: Bastianini wins at Silverstone, Martin
Enea Bastianini capped off a brilliant weekend at Silverstone by winning the 2024 MotoGP British Grand Prix. Despite a stiff challenge from the Spanish rider, the Italian rider overtook Jorge Martin with two laps left to seal victory. Enea Bastianini claimed his first win of the season at the 2024 MotoGP British Grand Prix, while Jorge Martin finished second and took the points lead from Francesco Bagnaia. The Italian rider showed great skill and determination to take his first win of the year, overtaking championship leader Jorge Martin with two laps remaining. After Martin finished second, he leapt to the top of the standings, replacing Francesco Bagnaia. The race started with dramatic tension from the outset. A chaotic first lap, with Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez colliding, disrupted the initial run and set the stage for a thrilling race. While Francisco Bagnaia maintained his early advantage, Jorge Martin’s tenacity and strategic moves allowed him to seize the lead. Also read:…
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