Automobile Manufacturing

Korean tyre manufacturer Kumho Tyre has increased its presence in football’s German Bundesliga by entering into a commercial agreement with Hamburg SV.

Automotive repairs chain PuntoPro has agreed a deal to become an official sponsor of the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR).

Japanese automotive manufacturer Nissan has signed multi-year partnerships with Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer, along with French lubricants manufacturer Motul and tyre company Michelin, to support its entry into the World Endurance Championship motor racing series.

MotoGP World Championship motorcycling team Yamaha has reached a deal to make Italian car manufacturer Abarth an official sponsor.

German Bundesliga football club SC Paderborn has signed a two-year extension with shirt sponsor kfzteile24.

German automotive giant Mercedes-Benz has acquired the naming rights to World Berlin, a sports and entertainment indoor arena that is home to Deutsche Eishockey Liga ice hockey team Eisbären Berlin and German Basketball Bundesliga outfit Alba Berlin.

German Bundesliga team Schalke 04 has agreed a partnership with Korean tyre manufacturer Kumho Tyre through the 2016-17 football season.

Major League Soccer franchise the San Jose Earthquakes has signed a five-year founding partnership for its new stadium with the Bay Area BMW Centers automotive dealership chain.

Australian National Rugby League team Parramatta Eels has renewed its partnership with Indian automotive company Tata Motors for a second consecutive year.

Vehicle hire company Europcar has reached a three-year deal to become an official supplier to the Lawn Tennis Association, the governing body for tennis in the UK.

UK-based vehicle manufacturer Land Rover has agreed a sponsorship deal for the Swiss Ice Hockey Cup club competition.

The Chennai Open ATP World Tour men’s tennis event has announced Swiss watch manufacturer Rado and the nutrient water and automotive arms of Indian conglomerate Tata as official sponsors.

US oil filter brand Fram has extended its sponsorship of the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts series through 2015.

Automotive giant Toyota has sealed a two-year extension to its sponsorship of the AMA Supercross motorcycling series.

Motorcycle manufacturer Hero MotoCorp has struck a deal with the All India Football Federation, the sport’s national governing body.

Spanish Liga football club Barcelona has sealed a long-term extension to its sponsorship agreement with German automotive manufacturer Audi and has also announced that it will open a new club office in New York.

Tyre manufacturer Dunlop has agreed an expanded partnership with the Moto2 and Moto3 motorcycling series from 2015.

German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen has enhanced its presence at Australian tennis events by becoming the official vehicle partner of the Hopman Cup national team tournament.