THIS WEEK IN MOTORING

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Audi Sport customer racing celebrates 500th title win

AUDI Sport customer racing has reached a significant milestone, securing its 500th title worldwide since the program’s inception in 2009. The latest victory came from Richard Boake, who clinched the Sports Car Championship Canada powered by Michelin title, driving an Audi RS 3 LMS.

The Audi RS 3 LMS has been a dominant force in Canadian touring car racing, with Boake becoming the fifth consecutive driver to win a title in the country with this model. Audi also secured victories in the TCR China Challenge and the Danish Endurance Championship.

The Audi R8 LMS GT3 also showcased strong performances, with Stefan Wieninger continuing his winning streak in the Spezial Tourenwagen Trophy. The Ukrainian driver pairing of Konstantin Gutsul and Ivan Peklin celebrated their first win of the season in the GTC Race series. In the ADAC GT Masters, the Liqui Moly Team Engstler by NordVPN secured a podium finish with the Audi R8 LMS.

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The Audi R8 LMS GT2 also achieved success, with Team CD Dago winning the GPX classification in both races at the Campeonato de España de GT. Meanwhile, the Audi R8 LMS GT4 secured a trophy in the Spezial Tourenwagen Trophy.

Audi’s customer racing program has seen remarkable success across various racing series and models. The 500th title win is a testament to the brand’s commitment to providing competitive and reliable racing cars to its customer teams.

Mitsubishi presents its version of future mobility at 9th PIMS

MITSUBISHI Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) aims to highlight Mitsubishi ‘Motors-ness’ and surprise the public with its product lineup –along with something unexpected– at the 9th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), happening from October 24 to 27, 2024, at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. MMPC will be among the seventeen brands showcasing their take on this year’s theme, “Dare. Drive. The Future Redefined.”

As a pioneer in the automotive industry with a legacy spanning over six decades, MMPC will be showcasing its latest cutting-edge technologies and diverse lineup of vehicles designed to meet the evolving needs of Filipinos.

Visitors to the Mitsubishi Motors Philippines’ booth will be treated to an immersive experience and opportunity to explore the brand’s full range of vehicles, offering something for every type of driver. The highlight will be its newest models, the All-New XFORCE and All-New Triton, which were launched this year. These bold and dynamic models are specifically engineered to appeal to the younger generation and young-at-heart drivers who are looking for an ultimate adventure buddy and reliable companion for everyday journey.

MMPC aims to showcase its vision for the future of mobility through Mitsubishi Motors-ness which means offering an all-in-one vehicle that combines unmatched capability, advanced safety, and exceptional comfort–ensuring a superior car experience. It has been Mitsubishi Motors’ commitment to create reliable vehicles that will give peace of mind to its owners all throughout its life span, so this goes far beyond the product itself and includes aftersales service as well.

“The fact that this year is by far the biggest PIMS with seventeen participating automotive brands makes us very excited to join the motor show” said Ritsu Imaeda, President & CEO of MMPC. He also added, “Our display lineup this year reflects our commitment to meeting the ever-changing needs of the Filipino market. We’re looking forward to demonstrating Mitsubishi Motors-ness thru our display and giving the public a glimpse of future mobility.”

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