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Saturday, 28 February 2015

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On The Track

MotoAmerica Will Use FIM Qualifying Procedures For Superbike/Superstock 1000cc Fieldhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...cedures-for-superbikesuperstock-1000cc-field/
AMA announces sporting rules for MotoAmericaPICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association has published the 2015 sporting regulations governing the professional road-racing cla...
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Sylvain Barrier (BMW): "Not a good feeling»http://translate.google.com/transla...hl.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
Sylvain Barrier (BMW Motorrad Italia) does not find out from his dip in form and experienced in Phillip Iceland a difficult weekend. Only five points were its meager.
Speed Week Superbike News overview / by Andreas Gemeinhar ... /
FWIW PressClub can spin PI all it wants. A weekend of great racing that did not show what the RR is capable of.


William Dunlop, Guy Martin To Race Tyco BMWs At The Isle Of Man TThttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...rtin-to-race-tyco-bmws-at-the-isle-of-man-tt/
TYCO BMW TEAM DECLARE TT RACES AMBITIONS AT HISTORIC HOUSE TEAM LAUNCHThe 17th Century National Trust plantation house at Springhill, just a stone's throw from TAS Racing's headquarters in Moneymore, was the perfect venue to launch this yea...
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Former World Superbike Commentator Jonathan Green and Colin Edwards to Call MotoAmerica Raceshttp://www.sportrider.com/former-wo...n-and-colin-edwards-to-call-motoamerica-races
MotoAmerica races just got a lot more interesting with the announcement that former World Superbike commentator Jonathan Green and Colin Edwards will call the races in 2015. TV personality Cristy Lee will round out the trio as pit reporter for the nine-round series. More info here.
1K Sport Rider RSS Feed / by Sport Rider staff /


Pirelli Offering "Bounties" To Riders Who Break Track Records In Americahttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...to-riders-who-break-track-records-in-america/
Atlanta, Georgia (USA), 26 February 2015 – Pirelli Tire North America has announced in collaboration with Pirelli Roadracing vendors that they will offer a “bounty” – a $500 Pirelli tire voucher* – to qualifying riders who set a new absolute motor...
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U.S. National Endurance Series Returning For 2015http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/us-national-endurance-series-returning-for-2015/
Endurance racing action is back, as the US National Endurance Series (USNE) returns with four rounds for 2015. The rounds are as follows, with the endurance races running on Saturday:March 21, Texas World Speedway - 8 hours hosted by CMRA, ...
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Analyzing the MotoGP Michelin Tire Testhttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/michelin-tire-test-sepang-2015/
The departure of Bridgestone and the arrival of Michelin as the official tire supplier to MotoGP is an extremely delicate operation, in terms of marketing, tire development, and motorcycle set up.Bridgestone have paid a lot of money for the exclusive rights to MotoGP branding with their tires for 2015; Michelin have done the same for the rights from 2016 onwards.Neither company wants to tarnish th
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Marco Melandri (Aprilia): Return to the Superbike World Championship?http://translate.google.com/transla...WM.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
In the Superbike World Championship a star in MotoGP only Statist. Italian media dense Marco Melandri to return intentions.
5 Speed Week Superbike News overview / by Kay Hettich /





On the Street

Symmetrical headlights not so bright?http://motorbikewriter.com/symmetrical-motorcycle-headlight/
Rajputana Triumph Scrambler with offset headlights When Matt Jones of Rocker Classic Motorcycles suggested a race plate for a front cowl with an asymmetrically placed small headlight poking through I thought he’d gone mad. Matt was making suggestions for our Honda CX500 project bike and while they seemed innovative and creative, the offset headlight idea didn’t appeal to me. That is until I saw th
1 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /


Held aims for classic style with Café Collectionhttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/held-aims-classic-style-café-collection
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. – Held has joined the popular café style movement by introducing the Café Collection, which includes jackets, pants, boots and riding jeans designed to evoke classic style. The Harvey 76 leather jacket ($550) is one of the flagship pieces in the collection. It has D3O armor, color options in black or burgundy and a zipper for pant attachment. Sizing is from 48 to 64. The Hoover
Dealernews / by bdolgner /


Oregon Looking at Two Possible Lane-Splitting Billshttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/oregon-pro-lane-splitting-bills/
The great State of Oregon, my newfound home, now has two lane-splitting laws on the docket for 2015. Senate Bill 172, introduced by State Senator Brian Boquist (R-Dallas), would permit motorcycle and moped riders to pass in a lane with traffic, if that traffic is stopped or has slowed to less than 10 mph, and the lane-splitting rider is traveling at a speed of 20 mph or less.Meanwhile Senate Bill
14 Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler /


How to Find the Right Motorcycle Schooling: All-You-Need-to-Knowhttps://rideapart.com/articles/pick-right-motorcycle-schooling
I take pride in the fact that I've only ridden for three years, yet I've been to many schools. Early mistakes in my riding career made me quickly realize the importance of practicing my skills. So I turned to various types of riding schools, where I also
14 Hell for Leather /


Shock Buyer’s Guidehttp://www.motorcycle.com/buyers-guides/shock-buyers-guide.html
In this month’s continuing series of motorcycle suspensions, we’ve brought you a list of suspension resources in John Burns’ Suspension Buyer’s Guide. E-i-C Kevin Duke followed that up with some tips and tricks for Adjusting Motorcycle Suspension, and most recently, Tom Roderick provided a list of companies who specialize in making the front of your bike work as well as possible in his Fork Buyer’
17 Motorcycle.Com Latest Articles Feed / by Troy Siahaan /


New kit Richa Memphis jacket reviewhttp://www.visordown.com/product-features/new-kit-richa-memphis-jacket-review/26333.html
I WAS lucky enough to stay in Memphis a couple of years ago. The city is home to the Stax Museum, Sun Records, Graceland and a Gibson Factory. There's also the iconic Beale Street, where a whole array of shiny bikes lined up one evening.I can’t say for sure that the Memphis bike scene was the inspiration for the name of this retro jacket from Richa, but it certainly wo
26 Visordown / by Tom Higham /


Top 10 Tips on Insuring Classic Motorcycleshttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/02/25/top-10-tips-on-insuring-classic-motorcycles/
Norton 750 Commando If you own – or plan to own – a classic motorcycle, you’ll want it fully insured before you take it out for that first ride or to the bike show. But standard motorcycle insurance policies that are offered for newer motorcycles may not be the soultion – these plans may not the coverage you need for that high value classic bike. Indeed, under the terms of a standard policy, the v
8 Ultimate MotorCycling Magazine / by Gary Ilminen /


The GT-Veloce, Another Street Helmet Introduced by AGVhttp://www.barhopperchallenge.com/2015/02/the-gt-veloce-another-street-helmet-introduced-by-agv/
AGV has done a great work in providing excellent gear to the riders. They have produced some award winning helmets back in days. Keeping the safety as a first priority, they have introduced another stylish helmet for the riders. GT-Veloce is a top-end street helmet possess the same shell and features like other track-focused Corsa and Pista GP models. Image credits We all know that they have prov
Bar Hopper Challenge.com / by Greazy Bastard /


Park24 and Toyota to Trial i-ROAD Sharing Service in Central Tokyohttps://motorsportsnewswire.wordpre...oad-sharing-service-in-central-tokyo-0226159/
TOKYO, JAPAN, – February 26, 2015 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Starting in April, Park24 Co., Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corporation will trial a car sharing service in central Tokyo using the Toyota “i-Road”, an ultra-compact three-wheeled electric vehicle. The i-Road, designed for flexibility and ease of use, will be paired with Park24’s “Times Car Plus” service, which allows members to use share cars
2 motorsportsnewswire / by Motor Sports News... /


Brake Calipershttp://www.rolandsands.com/wp/2015/02/12/brake-calipers
We've taken the best of brake caliper technology, high quality precision machining and trademark RSD styling to create the next step up in braking power for your V-twin. With GP racing architecture and weight distribution, the extra rigidity maximizes your effort at the brake lever, stopping you faster with more feel. RSD brake calipers coupled with RSD Radial master cylinders are the ultimate
27 Roland Sands Design Motor... /


Brough Superior SS100 Nears Productionhttp://www.ridermagazine.com/latest-news/brough-superior-nears-production.htm/
The first Brough Superior SS100 motorcycles are being readied for testing. First Test Bikes Expected in May Reborn Brough Superior will soon start testing its all-new SS100 with the first deliveries to customers expected later this year, we can reveal. The all-new machine, developed in partnership between Brough owner Mark Upham and Toulouse-based Boxer Design, has been significantly redesigned si
500+ Rider Magazine /


New Mexico riders protest helmet billshttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/new-mexico-riders-protest-helmet-bills
SANTA FE, N.M. - Hundreds of motorcyclists poured into the Roundhouse parking lots in Santa Fe on Feb. 22 to protest a pair of helmet bills, including one that would make helmets mandatory for all riders. The state’s current law requires helmets only for riders under age 18. Senate Bill 327 would mandate helmets for all motorcyclists, and failure to wear a helmet would result in a $300 fine for a
1 Dealernews / by hwagner /


TECH ANALYSIS: Motorcycle Stability Control, Explained A quick look at Bosch's Motorcycle Stability Control, a multitalented system that's got your back...even at full lean angle.http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/02/2...ll-in-one-motorcycle-safety-system-explained/
Bosch, at the end of 2014, released what it calls the first all-in-one motorcycle safety system: MSC. This Motorcycle Stability Control is based upon the basic capabilities of ABS and traction control but expanded it by the addition of lean-angle data to situations such as acceleration or braking in midcorner. “Our mission is injury-free riding,” Bosch engineer Frank Sgambati said. Behind the dev
1K Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron /


J. Wood May Auction – Who’s Who of Motorcycle Historyhttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/02/26/j-wood-may-auction-whos-who-of-motorcycle-history/
The list of motorcycle marques that will be coming up for auction May 7 and 8 by J. Wood and Co. in Cuba, Mo., reads like a Who’s Who of motorcycle history: Harley-Davidson, Indian, Excelsior, Reading Standard, Cushman, Simplex, Panther, Pope, Deluxe, Yankee, BSA, Triumph, Norton, Velocette, Greeves, Rickman, Matchless, AJS, Dot, NSU, Adler, CZ, Moto Morini, Ducati, Benelli, Moto Guzzi, Ossa, Bult
1 Ultimate MotorCycling Magazine / by Gary Ilminen /


REV’IT spring collection features Dominator GTX serieshttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/rev’it-spring-collection-features-dominator-gtx-series
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – REV’IT’s spring and summer collection includes new adventure gear such as the Dominator GTX series as well as updates on classic pieces. The company says that the new gear comprises “some of the most rugged, versatile, long-haul gear” they have produced to date. The Dominator GTX ($1249) jacket has a 3L Gore-Tex shell and a patented VCS venting system that is designed to let air i
Dealernews / by bdolgner /


Review: 2015 Piaggio MP3 500 ABS ASR - The Ultimate Evolution?http://blogs.motorbiker.org/blogs.n...-mp3-500-abs-asr---the-ultimate-evolution.htm
#Review #Piaggio #MP3 - A detailed review from a top French web site of the 2015 Piaggio MP3 500 ABS ASR - The Ultimate Evolution? ...
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New range of Irishbuilt electric bikeshttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...ange-of-irish-built-electric-bikes/26342.html
A RANGE of new Irish-built electric bikes is due to be unveiled at a motorcycle show in Dublin today, including a sports bike with a claimed range of up to 136 miles.The ‘racing sport inspired’ Volt 220 – presumably taking its name from its maximum range of 220km - is good for 60mph according to the Wexford-based manufacturer.It’s due to be unveiled alongside three scooters: the Volt 90,
96 Visordown / by Visordown News /


Tour of the Week: Florida Panhandle Tourhttp://www.roadrunner.travel/magazine/read/may-june-2005/page/20/
Each week RoadRUNNER Magazine is releasing a “Tour of the Week” from our extensive archives. The tour article, along with downloadable maps and GPS files, will be available for free, but only for a week! This week’s Florida Panhandle Tour comes from the May/June 2005 issue.
1 RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine /


What is the future for the HOG Rally? [AU]http://motorbikewriter.com/what-is-the-future-for-the-hog-rally/
The Australian HOG Rally is set for a new era with an, as yet, unknown future format. Cowboy fun The 24th annual National HOG Rally in Tamworth could be the last one of its kind as Harley-Davidson enters a new era. Faced with a changing demographic from the introduction of the new Street 500, the coming LiveWire electric and a new corporate mantra of “inclusion rather than exclusion”, future HOG r
12 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /
FWIW What is the future of any brand rally?


Video: Behind The Scenes at Indian Motorcycle's Spirit Lake Factoryhttp://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles...otorcycle-s-spirit-lake-factory-ar167960.html
Polaris Industries is making a lot of waves these days for seemingly scooping up one motorcycle brand after another. As far as getting its name across media outlets are concerned, Polaris is doing one heck of a job.But the company is still a motorcycle manufacturer at heart and its lineup of brands - Indian Motorcycles and Victory Motorcycles being the most prominent - showcases just how much cach
1 Top Speed / by Kirby Garlitos@to... /


John Flores to Teach Motorcycle Photography Class at the Touring Weekendhttp://www.roadrunner.travel/2015/02/27/motorcycle-photography-workshop/
If you are the kind of person that always has a camera on their packing list, you may want to consider this hands-on introduction to the world of motorcycle photography exclusive to the 2015 Touring Weekend. The class will be lead by longtime RoadRUNNER photojournalist and author of the eBook Ten Tips: Motorcycle Travel Photos, […]
4 RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine /


Royal Enfield Tailgunner Interceptor is Sheer Awesomeness Personified | RideAparthttps://rideapart.com/articles/royal-enfield-tailgunner-interceptor
As of late, Royal Enfield has been in the news for all the good reasons. The Indian owned British-marque is grabbing the limelight and chewing into newsprint for their massive expansion plans, and of course, for their exciting launches up ahead. However, now we have got a hold of a piece of news that speaks of an all-original 1A Interceptor bike from the 1960’s. To the uninitiated, t
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Royal Enfield to launch 3 new motorcycles in 2016, confirms parallel twin enginehttp://www.topix.net/motorcycles/2015/02/150226SGRN8G
Royal Enfield inching towards the league of Harley Davidson is no more a news, but with what as the key is the latest scoop. Royal Enfield is planning to launch at the minimum of three all-new motorcycles next year.
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Harley-Davidson Plans Direct Distribution To Independent Dealers In Canadahttps://motorsportsnewswire.wordpre...ion-to-independent-dealers-in-canada-0227152/
MILWAUKEE, WI and VANCOUVER, BC - February 27, 2015 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) will transition to a model of direct distribution to independently owned dealers in Canada by July 31, 2017, when the company’s current agreement ends with Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada, the exclusive distributor of Harley-Davidson products in Canada since 1973. The two companies are also in
1 motorsportsnewswire / by Motor Sports News... /


12 Motorcycles That Trace the Evolution of the All-American Chopperhttp://www.wired.com/2015/02/12-motorcycles-trace-evolution-american-chopper/
The distinctively-styled Chopper, epitomized by Easy Rider's Captain America, is the culmination of decades of motorcycle culture. The post 12 Motorcycles That Trace the Evolution of the All-American Chopper appeared first on WIRED.
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A million times sheer driving pleasure: One-millionth BMW 3 Series Sedan produced at BMW South Africa’s Rosslyn Plant.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...Id=21&id=T0206063EN&left_menu_item=node__4088
Plant Rosslyn was the BMW Group’s first foreign plant in 1973 and has grown to become a key link in its global production network. In 2014, about 2,900 workers at the site built 68,771 BMW 3 Series Sedans for local and export sales.
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Rolls-Royce Ghost Series Ii Named ‘Best Luxury Car’ By Uk Car Of The Year Juryhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...lId=4&id=T0206102EN&left_menu_item=node__5488
A jury of some of the UK’s most respected and revered automotive journalists has awarded the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II ‘Luxury Car of the Year’ in the UK Car of the Year Awards.
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On The Track

Marussia named on 2015 F1 entry listhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31664065
Manor Marussia are named on a 10-team entry list for the start of the 2015 Formula 1 season.
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Energy boss leading Marussia rescuehttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31653066
The main investor behind the revival of the Manor Marussia F1 team is energy firm boss Stephen Fitzpatrick.
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Rosberg goes fastest at Barcelonahttp://www.f1technical.net/news/19939
Day 2 of this test week has started with Sebastian Vettel the first man out on track for Ferrari, followed by Nico Rosberg, Pastor Maldonado and Max Verstappen.
2 F1Technical.net . Motorsport news / by Steven /


Massa fastest for Williams as McLaren toil on day onehttp://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/2/16840.html
Felipe Massa laid down an impressive marker for Williams on the opening day of the final pre-season test of 2015 in Spain, as McLaren were once again restricted by technical problems. Massa hit the front early on Thursday afternoon, bolting on Pirelli's soft-compound tyre and scything down to a 1m 23.500s - the fastest time seen so far this year in Barcelona
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McLaren's testing troubles continuehttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31650959
Jenson Button manages just seven laps as car problems dog McLaren on the first day of the final pre-season test.
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US investor considering a larger stake in Williams F1 teamhttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/02/us-investor-considering-a-larger-stake-in-williams-f1-team/
Brad Hollinger, who has become a 10% shareholder in the Williams F1 team after acquiring shares from Toto Wolff, has said that he may consider buying up more shares in the team that finished third in last year’s F1 championship. The American, who runs the Vibra Healthcare business in the US, a network of private […]
12 James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen website on F1 / by James


Dennis confirms Alonso knocked unconscious in testing accidenthttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...onso-knocked-unconscious-in-testing-accident/
With speculation surrounding Fernando Alonso’s testing accident at last week’s Barcelona test continuing to swirl, McLaren CEO Ron Dennis has moved to further clarify the team’s explanation of the incident. At a press briefing in Barcelona today Dennis revealed that Alonso was knocked unconscious in the accident that ruled him out of this week’s final pre-season […]
53 James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen website on F1 / by


McLaren have to wait for doctors orders over Fernando Alonso while car suffers yet another failure in testinghttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...r-suffers-yet-another-failure-in-testing.html
Questions remain both about nature of Fernando Alonso's condition and the competitiveness of this year's car
5 F1, Formula 1 / by Daniel Johnson /


Motor racing-Alonso says he is fine after crashhttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150227?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
BARCELONA, Feb 27 (Reuters) - McLaren's Fernando Alonso assured his fans that he was fine on Friday in his first public comments since crashing heavily in Formula One testing last weekend.
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Alonso 'completely fine' after crashhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31661625
McLaren driver Fernando Alonso says he is "completely fine" following the testing accident that left him with concussion.
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Formula 1's greatest fairytalehttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31588540
How a penniless privateer took on the world's most expensive sport in the middle of the credit crunch - and won.
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Falb Ready To Build On Title Season For More Successhttp://www.imsa.com/articles/falb-ready-build-title-season-more-success
Subtitle: Lites 1 Masters Champion Returns With ONE Motorsports AVONDALE, La. (Feb. 25, 2015) – John Falb entered his first Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Powered by Mazda season in 2014 brimming with confidence. He was a veteran, race-winning driver in regional series on the West Coast and looked to extend that success quickly with ONE Motorsports in the International Motor Sports Assoc
3 International Motor Sports Association / by pkelly /


Get Up Close at The Prologue: Just Four Weeks To Gohttp://www.fiawec.com/en/news/get-up-close-at-the-prologue-just-four-weeks-to-go_2906.html
The Prologue, the official preseason test for the World Endurance Championship, will take place in just four week's time at the Circuit Paul Ricard in the south of France. Two days of intense testing will start on Friday 27 March. On Saturday 28 March the WEC will welcome the public, who will...
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On the Street

The Rumored BMW i5 Could Be The Start of The Futurehttp://www.bmwblog.com/2015/02/27/the-rumored-bmw-i5-could-be-the-start-of-the-future/
Recently, fellow BMWBLOG writer, Hugo Becker, wrote about the six most important cars he’s ever driven. One of these cars was the BMW i3 and I couldn’t agree more. I too, was speechless when I first drove the i3. Its performance, range and unparalleled innovation blew me away. There’s no doubt in my mind that the i3, thanks largely to BMW’s innovative use of CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic),
14 Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia /


Rolls-Royce 4x4 codenamed Cullinanhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/rolls-royce-4x4-codenamed-cullinan
Rolls-Royce 4x4 has been confirmed for production; this is an artist's rendering of how it could look Rolls-Royce 4x4 confirmed; production mooted for 2017 A Rolls-Royce SUV will be built, the company has officially confirmed.It will be built under the codename Cullinan, in reference to the largest gem-quality diamond ever found, but is not expected to be called this when it reaches production in
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Ferrari California T versus 911 Turbo S and V12 Vantage S - Comparisonhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...-t-vs-porsche-911-turbo-s-aston-v12-vantage-s
Is the Ferrari California T a match for is drop-top rivals? The California gains a new turbo V8 but has it retained its Ferrari soul? we pit it against its rivals to find out Of all the colourful phrases tossed around our office like wedding confetti, none is treated with greater reverence than ‘fitness for purpose’.It is the bedrock on which any Autocar verdict is built, the reason we can gush c
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Bad News For Tesla: Toyota Starts Production Of Mirai, Its Affordable Fuel Cell Vehiclehttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...of-mirai-its-affordable-fuel-cell-vehicle.htm
The Toyota Mirai will run on hydrogen and emit water, and will sell for only $60,000. The name of the vehicle means "future" in Japanese.
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FWIW Did Tesla just become cheaper for Apple to acquire?


This is a million-dollar 911 GT2http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/...er=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ongoing
Stop what you’re doing, because there’s a £800,000 Porsche coming up for auction. You want it
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Magna Steyr MILA Plus Hybrid Concepthttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/others/2015-magna-steyr-mila-plus-hybrid-concept-ar167953.html
Based in Graz, Austria, Magna Steyr is an automobile manufacturer primarily known for assembling vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, the Mini Countryman/Paceman, the first-generation BMW X3, the Aston Martin Rapide and the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, among many others. The Austrians also developed Mercedes’ 4MATIC AWD system and Opel’s TwinTop convertible roof assembly for the Astra. But despit
1 Top Speed / by Ciprian Florea@to... /


Who would win in a fight? Dr. Feri Porsche or Enzo?http://gearheadsandmonkeywrenches.t...9/who-would-win-in-a-fight-dr-feri-porsche-or
Well, let’s see. They both made cars for their fascist governments, But Feri was a member of the SS and took an active role in designing weapon systems for the Nazis. So **** him. Enzo curb-stops his ass, in accordance with profecy.
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How do you prepare for a bike like the Kawasaki H2?http://www.superbike.co.uk/blogs/how-do-you-prepare-for-a-bike-like-the-kawasaki-h2/
Next week I’ll be packing my bags and heading off to ride what I believe will be one of the defining super bikes of my generation. Without even cocking a leg, us moto scribers are already mentioning it in the same sentence as NR750, HP4, Desmo’ and all of the other super cool **** that you hardly ever see. It could turn out to be a monumental pup, it could have terrible brakes and suspension that
1K Superbike Magazine / by john /


2015 Chinese Motorcycle Industry Report | ‘Encouraging but Frustrating’https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/20...-industry-report-encouraging-but-frustrating/
It is universally known that the Chinese motorcycle industry had experienced rapid progress since China’s “reform and opening up” in the 1980s, but that development had begun to slow down after the global recession hit in 2008. The decline became ever more obvious after the implementation of National III emission standards in China in 2011. Other problems still compound the progress of the industr
1 Ultimate MotorCycling Magazine / by Dave McMullan /



Apple Announces March 9 Event As Apple Watch Release Loomshttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...arch-9-event-as-apple-watch-release-looms.htm
Apple has announced an event to take place on March 9, which is largely expected to be the event that Apple will use to release the Apple Watch. It is also likely that we will see a number of other products from the company, including a new MacBook Air and an iPad Pro.
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Sunday, 1 March 2015




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Bar Hopper Challengehttp://www.barhopperchallenge.com/


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Supercharged MG ND Magnette Racerhttp://silodrome.com/mg-nd-magnette/

Only 24 MG ND Magnettes were built, all were made in 1934 and all were characterised by their MG K2 bodies installed on the then new N-Type chassis.The N-Type chassis was a significant step up for MG, it was a brand new design that had a wider rear and brought the centre of gravity down slightly over previous ladder-type chassis. Bodies were now installed on Silentbloc rubber bushes, this had an i

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The Lady Racing Drivers of Brooklandshttp://silodrome.com/lady-racing-drivers-brooklands/

The significant influence had by women on motor racing, especially in the formative years of the sport, has been largely forgotten and even swept under the rug in some instances. It seems like a shame to let this history disappear into the ether, especially when you consider the enormous odds that these ladies had to overcome to even be allowed into a car in the first place – let alone permitted t

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BMW 2002 Turbohttp://silodrome.com/bmw-turbo-2002/

The BMW 2002 Turbo was the first European production car to be fitted with a turbo, paving the way for cars like the Porsche 930 in the years shortly thereafter. The 2002 model series is one of BMW’s most famous, the story of how it came to be is too good not to share – and it gives important insight into the formative years of the newly revived BMW.At some point in 1967 both Helmut Werner Bönsch

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Gearheads and Monkey Wrencheshttp://gearheadsandmonkeywrenches.tumblr.com/post/112325158738


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Jaguar D-Type

Revered by Steve McQueen, who drove the road-going XKSS version, and three-time overall winner of the Le Mans 24 hours race, the D-Type is one of the most famous Jaguars ever. Since with fame usually comes fortune, the few remaining D-Types out there command outrageous prices at auctions, and the following example is likely to provide more proof of that when it goes on sale on March 14, 2015. In f

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Speedstarhttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2015/02/sag.html

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Meccano treasure trovehttp://sideburnmag.blogspot.com/2015/01/meccano-treasure-trove.html

Meccano Magazine was started in 1916 by Frank Hornby, inventor of the Meccano hobby engineering sets (and later Hornby model railways and Dinky toys, some hat-trick) that did a brilliant job of keeping the minds of millions of teenage boys off their own nuts, for a while at least.A bunch of insanely dedicate people have scanned and made available pretty much every copy of the magazine, which ran u

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Le Containerhttp://lecontainer.blogspot.com/2015/02/yesss-dav.html


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Le Containerhttp://lecontainer.blogspot.com/2015/02/ulf_62.html

Side by side seating means it isn’t a motorcycle in Texas so it fits in here.
 
Tuesday, 3 March 2015

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SBK team JR: no (good) news. Badovini and Elias walk?http://translate.google.com/transla...o-61266&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
The team led by Troy Corser and belongs to the World Cup in 2015 with the BMW S 1000 RR, after declaring that the financial difficulties that prevented it from running in Australia were purely bureaucratic, has vanished into thin air ... Toni Elias and Ayrton Badovini fear for their debut in Thailand

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JR Racing BMW: Book now tells stories of Aragon Homehttp://translate.google.com/transla...rt.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
During World Superbike season opener in Australia declared Troy Corser, sports director of JR Racing BMW, the team at the European launch in early April will be there. Everything that speaks against it.
1 Speed Week Superbike News overview / by Ivo Schützbach /


Weekly Racing News Digest #3http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/weekly-racing-news-digest-3/
It has been a busy week for racing, with the World Superbike season opener at Phillip Island followed by the MotoGP test at Sepang, including the extra day of testing on Michelins.There has been a lot of news, but there have been one or two things we may have missed, so again here’s our weekly round-up of racing news.Scratching the itch: Young Gun vs. Old MasterThere were a lot of happy faces at t
12 Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by David Emmett /


Nicky Hayden on who could be the next US MotoGP™ starhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Nicky+Hayden+on+who+could+be+the+next+US+MotoGP+star
Drive M7 Aspar Racings Nicky Hayden, the 2006 MotoGP™ Champion, recently caught up with motoamerica.com for a quick chat.
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Shock: Bayliss Willing to Racehttp://www.superbikeplanet.com/2015/Mar/150302bayliss.htm
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Ducati Island To Return To Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca For World Superbike Weekendhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...eway-laguna-seca-for-world-superbike-weekend/
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and Ducati Partner to Offer Special Fan Experience and Ticket Package<...
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NEW DELHI: Bajaj AutoBSE -4.03 % today reported a 21 per cent decline in motorcycle sales at 2,16,077 units in February 2015. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...per-cent-in-february/articleshow/46427465.cms

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A Photographic Look At The BMW C-Evolution Factoryhttp://blogs.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/a-photographic-look-at-the-bmw-c-evolution-factory.htm
#BMW #Electric #Scooter - A detailed photographic visit of the BMW motorcycle factory in Berlin where they make the electric scooter, the BMW C-Evolution. ...
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Supertrapp BMW SuperLight Stainless Series Slip-On Exhausthttp://www.cycleworld.com/2015/02/27/supertrapp-bmw-superlight-stainless-series-slip-on-exhaust/
SuperTrapp Press Release: SuperTrapp SuperLight Stainless Series Slip-Ons for BMW was inspired by adventure touring riders seeking a direct fitment, tunable, internal disc-based slip-on. It Features a 100% 304-grade stainless steel construction and a polished finish providing high-end looks and quality without the high-end price tag. The SuperTrapp SuperLight Stainless Series for BMW features a d
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Skully Computerized Helmet Raises $11 Millionhttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/skully-computerized-helmet-raises-11-million
Congratulations to Skully for raising $11 million in venture capital. The company makes computerized full-face helmets that have been compared to Google Glass. Hopefully,…
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Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 Tireshttp://www.roadrunner.travel/2015/03/01/bridgestone-battlax-sport-touring-t30-tires/
Bridgestone’s press release on the BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 tire includes multiple references to the tire’s MotoGP development. No doubt there is some crossbreeding with race tires in the T30’s family tree, but make no mistake; this radial, tubeless tire belongs on the road and nowhere else. The tire strikes a wonderful middle ground between […]
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South Dakota lifts ape hanger banhttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/south-dakota-lifts-ape-hanger-ban
PIERRE, S.D. – Riders headed to Sturgis this year can enjoy something that South Dakota hasn’t allowed for a long time: ape hangers. South Dakota had a ban on the handlebars until Gov. Dennis Daugaard signed SB 85, a bill repealing the ban Feb 24. The bill takes effect July 1. Until then, riders with ape hangers are still subject to a $20 citation.
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ON THE RECORD: Keanu Reeves The ARCH Motorcycle Company co-founder talks about his life on two wheels.http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/03/0...rch-motorcycle-company-cycle-world-interview/
Keanu Reeves needs no introduction. You know him from movies like The Matrix series, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Speed and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. (Okay, you can be forgiven for forgetting that last one.) What you might not know is the 50-year-old actor is a diehard motorcyclist with a cool collection of Nortons and some telltale battle scars. But his story, while typical in some
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AFX Hero helmet is a Halo homagehttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/afx-hero-helmet-halo-homage
CERRITOS, Calif. – AFX is now accepting orders for the limited-edition FX-39DS Hero graphic, which is a homage to the popular first-person shooter game series Halo. Selling points: Gamers will appreciate this graphics option on the FX-39DS dual-sport helmet. It is based on the body armor worn by Halo’s central character, Master Chief John-117. The Hero graphic is a limited-edition piece that comes
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REV’IT spring collection features Dominator GTX serieshttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/rev-it-spring-collection-features-dominator-gtx-series
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – REV’IT’s spring and summer collection includes new adventure gear such as the Dominator GTX series as well as updates on classic pieces. The company says that the new gear comprises “some of the most rugged, versatile, long-haul gear” they have produced to date. The Dominator GTX ($1249) jacket has a 3L Gore-Tex shell and a patented VCS venting system that is designed to let air i
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How Victory Can Save Itself From Defeathttps://rideapart.com/articles/victory-can-save-defeat
It’s a generally accepted principle that brands succeed based on two broad assumptions: they have the ability to evolve as the nature of their business and their consumer evolves (think Apple) or they produce a product that is so beloved and even culturally
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Readers' Choice MOTORCYCLE of 2015http://translate.google.com/transla...omepage&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
These are the GewinnerBei the readers' choice MOTORCYCLE of 2015 there were mostly new models that could land in their respective categories on the podium. Even if some of them on the retro wave surfing really look nice old. ...> More
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Held aims for classic style with Café Collectionhttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/held-aims-classic-style-café-collection
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. – Held has joined the popular café style movement by introducing the Café Collection, which includes jackets, pants, boots and riding jeans designed to evoke classic style. The Harvey 76 leather jacket ($550) is one of the flagship pieces in the collection. It has D3O armor, color options in black or burgundy and a zipper for pant attachment. Sizing is from 48 to 64. The Hoover
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The BMW R1200GS that talkshttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-videos/the-bmw-r1200gs-that-talks/26335.html
FOR some, part of the appeal of motorcycling is the solitude – just you and the road, with no one to interrupt your thoughts or hear your mutterings. Well, now there is something to butt in and answer you back. Two Intel engineers have developed a system for the BMW R1200GS that allows the bike to talk to the rider, and vice versa.‘What’s my bike status?’ a riders asks, in a demo video on YouT
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BMW Motorrad Italy Superbike Team. There are photoshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/ital...d=10&id=T0206442IT&left_menu_item=node__4500#
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BMW presents “Vehicular Small Cell” at Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona. World’s first mobile femtocell for optimised in-car connectivity.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...lId=6&id=T0206183EN&left_menu_item=node__5238
Munich. At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from 2 - 5 March 2015, the BMW Group, peiker acustic GmbH & Co. KG and Nash Technologies GmbH will present the “Vehicular Small Cell” research project, which aims to improve mobile reception in vehicles.
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Short portrait Sebastian Mackensen, Senior Vice President MINI.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...lId=6&id=T0206243EN&left_menu_item=node__5249
From March 1st, 2015 Sebastian Mackensen will take over as Senior Vice President MINI within the BMW Group. The 43-year-old with a master's degree in business administration and economics joined the BMW Group in October 2013 and brings with him many years of international sales experience in the automotive premium segment.
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Win a two-day course at The Race Academyhttp://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=3786
The Race Academy is the official race school for BMW Motorrad, with a complete teaching programme developed in partnership with two-times Superbike World Champion Troy Corser. Now riders have a chance to enter a competition to win a free, two-day course simply by sharing a picture on the Facebook page of The Race Academy, capturing their ‘Make Life a Ride’ motorcycle feeling. ...
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Alonso 'will win title' at McLarenhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31664232
Former McLaren driver Gerhard Berger believes Fernando Alonso will win the world title again at the team.
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BUT without a Australian GP win if he takes the 2015 F1 title

UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Alonso ruled out of Australian Grand Prixhttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150303?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
* Denmark's Magnussen to stand in alongside Button (Adds details)
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Barcelona Final Test Day Three: Hamilton in Command as Ferrari and Williams battlehttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/02/barcelona-final-test-day-three-hamilton-in-command/
Having shown their pace yesterday, Mercedes again lorded it over their rivals with another dominant performance on the penultimate day of winter testing in Barcelona. But the signs are that the battle for second between Ferrari and Williams is going to be exciting when the season kicks off in two weeks’ time. Lewis Hamilton produced a […]
19 James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen website on F1 / by Declan


Sebastian Vettel Q&A: Ferrari should be a perfect fithttp://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2015/2/16846.html
Fourth in the Barcelona test times on Friday, with almost 150 laps on the board - it looks like the combination of Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari is starting to gel. But how does the four-time world champion feel he is settling into his new home? Here's what he had to say after his latest session in the SF15-T
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Hamilton ends third test day on top at Barcelonahttp://www.f1technical.net/news/19942
The third and penultimate day of testing at Barcelona has started under sunny skies, with Felipe Massa taking the honours to be the first man out on track today.
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Rosberg and Mercedes fire ominous warning on day twohttp://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/2/16845.html
Mercedes finally hit the front in 2015 pre-season testing on Friday, as Nico Rosberg set an imperious new benchmark on day two in Barcelona. Elsewhere there was encouragement for McLaren, as Jenson Button completed more than 100 laps on the team's most successful day to date, and Force India, who rolled out their new car for the first time
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Motor racing-Rivals welcome Marussia returnhttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150301?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
BARCELONA, March 1 (Reuters) - Formula One needs teams like Marussia to survive and thrive, rivals said after the tail-enders moved closer to a return to racing.
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Motor racing-Ferrari boss takes a provocative stancehttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150301?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
BARCELONA, March 1 (Reuters) - Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene has taken a provocative stance, before the Formula One season has even started, in response to rumours about a clampdown on access passes for teams.
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Bottas puts Williams on top on final day of pre-season testinghttp://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/3/16848.html
Valtteri Bottas signed off the 2015 pre-season in style by going fastest for Williams on the final day of testing at Barcelona on Sunday. The Finn hit the front early and was never deposed, as a qualifying simulation on Pirelli's supersoft tyre yielded a 1m 23.063s - which left him almost half a second clear of the chasing pack
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Barcelona Final Test, Day Four: Bottas fastest, next stop Melbournehttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...-day-four-bottas-fastest-next-stop-melbourne/
Valtteri Bottas set the fastest time of the day as winter testing draw to a close in Barcelona today, the Williams driver finishing four tenths of a second clear of Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel as testing pacesetters Mercedes spent the day running on medium and hard tyres. Bottas’ best time came two and three quarter hours into […]
18 James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen website on F1 /


FIA clarifies new helmet design ruleshttp://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/3/16851.html
Formula One racing's governing body the FIA has published new helmet livery rules intended to make the drivers more recognisable while they are out on track. Drivers will now be restricted in the number of changes they can make to their helmet design during each season, meaning fans both at the track and those watching on television will be able to recognise them more easily
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Pre-season testing in numbers - who went fastest, and furthesthttp://www.formula1.com/news/features/2015/3/16849.html
On the basis of 12 days of pre-season testing, it is reigning champions Mercedes who enter the season on a high, having set the quickest times and completed the most laps. But who came closest to matching the Silver Arrows - and who might be struggling in Melbourne? We crunch the numbers for both the final test and the pre-season as a whole in order to shed some light on what the competitive order
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So who’s hot and who’s not after winter testing as Australian GP draws near?http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...r-winter-testing-as-australian-gp-draws-near/
After 12 days of pre-season testing there is now a mad dash for the F1 teams to get their equipment back from Barcelona and to finish the build of the second chassis ready to be air freighted out to Australia later this week. So what have we learned from the winter tests? And what can […]
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Pirelli Barcelona test 2 reviewhttp://www.f1technical.net/news/19949
Pirelli once again saw teams at Barcelona use all of its 2015 tyres apart from the full wets, with the tyre supplier once again confirmed in its belief that the cars are considerably faster than in 2014.
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Schumacher's son gets Formula 4 dealhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31694581
Mick Schumacher, son of seven-times Formula 1 champion Michael, has signed a contract to race in Formula 4 next season.
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WEC: Rivals commend "brave" and "risky" Nissanhttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/113964-nissan-brave-and-risky-rivals
Nissan's radical GT-R LM NISMO has been described as both "exciting" and "brave" by its opposition in this year's World Endurance Championship. The technical bosses of the Audi, Porsche and Toyota LM...
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Road and race versions of Glickenhaus SCG003 revealedhttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/113873-road-and-race-versions-of-glickenhaus-scg003-revealed
As RACER's Marshall Pruett revealed earlier this month, Jim Glickenhaus is working to put together a race program in 2016 for his new SCG03, but the appearance on track at Spain's Motorland Aragon th...
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Car Customization and Tuning – Should you do it?http://www.bmwblog.com/2015/02/26/car-customization-and-tuning-should-you-do-it/
American car enthusiasts are known, world-wide, for enjoying car customization more so than many other countries. We like to put different wheels, lowered suspension, bigger brakes and as many performance mods the engine block can handle. We like our cars to be expressions of ourselves. Which can be a very good, very cool thing. However, it can also be a repulsive, atrocious thing. Modern car show
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Touring Superleggera Berlinetta Lusso set for Geneva debuthttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...ggera-berlinetta-lusso-concept-first-pictures
Touring Superleggera has kept its latest Berlinetta Lusso creation under wraps in the lead-up to Geneva Milan-based custom car maker to reveal classic Ferrari-inspired production model Italian coachbuilder Touring Superleggera has released a brief teaser video showing its Berlinetta Lusso, which set to be unveiled at next week’s Geneva motor show.The video strongly hints at a deep Ferrari connect
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...It’s a BMW news online magazine dedicated to all the bimmer fans out there, but also geared towards all the automobile lovers. Our publication brings you the latest news, reviews, photos and every other little bit of interesting information from the BMW world. Our ultimate goal is to bring all the BMW enthusiasts together and create a unique “bimmer” community....



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Tools for Taking Notes (No Matter Where You Are) - Core77http://www.core77.com/Consumer-Product
Consumer Product Posted by Jeri Dansky | 5 Feb 2015 Remembering all the important thoughts we have during the day is next to impossible, so organizers will advise using some sort of note-taking tool. That
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Sons of Anarchy' Charlie Hunnam On Becoming Jax Tellerhttp://www.topix.net/motorcycles
After playing the role as Jax Teller in FX biker drama series "Sons of Anarchy," Charlie Hunnam recently revealed the effect of his role for seven years had on him. The actor revealed that he started dressing and driving his Harley like the SAMCRO president even after he wrapped up his role in December.
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Stop Thinking About What You'll Say Next to Become a Better Listenerhttp://lifehacker.com/stop-thinking-about-what-youll-say-next-to-become-a-bet-1686818381
We all do it: when we're in the middle of a conversation with someone, we spend the bulk of that time thinking about what we're going to say as a reply. Fast Company points out that this really screws with your listening ability. When you're listening, you tend to put yourself in a thinking mindset, when you shift your focus to your contribution to the conversation, you enter a doing mindset, whic
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Minnesota bill would combat rider profilinghttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/minnesota-bill-would-combat-rider-profiling
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Minnesota legislator has introduced an ABATE-backed bill that would require law enforcement agencies to create policies for stopping motorcyclists. As introduced, HF 59 would require that “By November 1, 2016, the chief lawenforcement officer of each state and local law enforcement agency must establish and enforce a written antimotorcycle profiling policy governing the conduct
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Lunchtime debate what does Honda CEO change mean for the RC213VS concepthttp://www.visordown.com/features/l...honda-ceo-change-mean-for-rc213v-s/26332.html
SINCE taking the reins at Honda in 2009, Takanobu Ito has gained a reputation for making bold moves. Now he’s being replaced by a low-key executive with a less illustrious background – but is that bad news for the firm’s motorcycle arm, and particularly the RC213V-S concept?Neither Ito nor his replacement, Takahiro Hachigo, who will take over in June, have a background in motorcycles (un
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France: Now They Want To Make Mandatory Dorsal Armor and Gloveshttp://blogs.motorbiker.org/blogs.n...to-make-mandatory-dorsal-armor-and-gloves.htm
Now another group of politicians in France, the opposition party (UMP), want the spot light, and to hell with the consequences. They have proposed a new law that will make it mandatory for all motorcycle riders and their pillions to wear gloves and have dorsal protection. ...
17 Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Moto... / by Mike Werner /


It’s true: Americans like to drink bad coffeehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs.../its-true-americans-like-to-drink-bad-coffee/
Keurig on display at a Florida food festival this week. (Photo by Sergi Alexander/Getty Images For SBWFF) With upscale artisanal coffee brewers dotting city streets across the country, America might fancy itself a nation of high-end coffee drinkers. But just the opposite is true: People in this country, on the whole, are actually drinking worse coffee today than they have in the past. And the rea
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KFC Will Soon Sell Coffee Cups You Can Eathttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/35473/20150225/kfc-will-soon-sell-coffee-cups-you-can-eat.htm
If you thought KFC's Double Down Dog was crazy, you haven't seen anything yet.
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Amazon Files Patents For Mobile Manufacturing Hubs: This Could Spell 3D Printing Boomhttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...ubs-and-this-could-spell-3d-printing-boom.htm
Since new aviation rules are preventing Amazon from testing delivery drones, it looks to mobile manufacturing units to improve delivery.
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8 things millennials want—and don’t want—show how different they are from their parentshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...want-basically-anything-their-parents-wanted/
Goldman Sachs released a fascinating series of charts this week about Millennials, the generation born between 1980 and 2000. A group totaling 92 million Americans, Millennials differ from Generation Xers and Baby Boomers in many ways — including when they plan to get married, their financial situation and how they consume media. It's worth reading through the entire series of graphics — it's long
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BMW R 65 Porn Attitude by Plasma Custom .Avete letto bene questa una volta era un BMW R 65 , ora Achille Vianello ha un mezzo unico e incredibile ispirato alle moto tedesche degli anni 50 grazie alle abile mani di Alessandro Rorato.Alessandro con la sua azienda è specilaizzato in bici Kustom , ma basta che abbia 2 ruote sembra che sapia dove mettere le mani . Ogni componete è stato costruito appo
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MotoAmerica Looking For Volunteers To Help Run Raceshttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/motoamerica-looking-for-volunteers-to-help-run-races/
MotoAmerica Looking For VolunteersTrack Marshals, Tire Marshals, Technical Control, Registration Staff...COSTA MESA, CA, MAR. 3 - MotoAmerica, the new home of AMA Superbike racing, is seeking volunteers who are dedicated to the safet...
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FWIW This is a great opportunity for some fun. Races are a great riding destination. Volunteering at the race increases the fun factor. For the BMW MOA or chartered club this represents an opportunity to meet, greet and talk with riders a.k.a potential BMW owners and members. I first became aware of the BMW MOA by attending/volunteering AMA Superbike races and in the process meeting and talking with BMW MOA members.

FIM Sidecar World Championship Teams Test In Croatiahttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/fim-sidecar-world-championship-teams-test-in-croatia/
The three days of testing went well for some world championship sidecar teams. The test was held in Croatia, where the weather was dry and sunny, but the second day was very windy, and these conditions did affect the handling of the sidecars on th...
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Work begins on new track surface at Misanohttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Work+begins+on+new+track+surface+at+Misano
Work has begun on the resurfacing of the Misano International circuit, as part of the ongoing modernisation of the tracks facilities.
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On the Street

TVS posts sales growthhttp://bikeindia.in/tvs-posts-sales-growth/
TVS has been chipping at the sales block actively and their efforts have paid off. The company registered a 15% year-on-year growth in the two wheeler segment. The Indian auto-manufacturer sold 204,565 units in February this year, which is a substantial hike over the 177,662 units sold last year. Adding to this, the overall exports have also gone up by 35% with two wheeler segment registering a g
29 Bike India / by Team Bike India /


Intercomp Racing Tire Pyrometer | MC TESTEDhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/new-product-test-intercomp-racing-tire-pyrometer-mc-tested
PRODUCT TEST: How to get the most from your race tires by monitoring their temperature.
13 Motorcyclist / by Ari Henning /


Moto Guzzi V7 II Series Gets CARB Approval for 2016 Model Yearhttp://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/03/...ii-series-gets-carb-approval-2016-model-year/
After Piaggio revealed the latest generation of its Moto Guzzi V7 series at Intermot, we were disappointed to hear the new V7 II models (the Racer, Special and Stone) would not be offered in the U.S. for 2015. Disappointed, but not entirely surprised, as Piaggio typically doesn’t import new models revealed at the big fall shows to the U.S. until the next model year. True to form, the updated V7 II
14 Motorcycle.com News / by Dennis Chung /


Spidi: Warrior Wind Pro Suit Jacket and Warrior Prohttp://translate.google.com/transla...ro.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
Spidi introduced the first protector Warrior in 2002, with a patented technology that represented a new standard in the protection of the driver: It is proposed as the most lightweight and comfortable between the protectors
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Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally reviewhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring...49001/Aprilia-Caponord-1200-Rally-review.html
Does the stylish Aprilia Rally have the substance to take on big-name rivals?
3 Cars and motorcycle reviews; latest motoring news / by Roland Brown /


Airbag Motorcycle Helmet - No Helmet, Just When Crashinghttp://blogs.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/airbag-motorcycle-helmet---no-helmet-just-when-crashing.htm
#AirbagHelmet #Patent - A Swedish company patented a scarf that inflates itself to form a protective bubble around your head in case of a crash. Interesting, but would you use such a product instead of a standard helmet when riding a motorcycle? ...
11 Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Moto... / by Mike Werner /


A Tale of Two Helmets | COOK'S CORNERhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/tale-two-helmets-cooks-corner
When I realized that my Shoei GT-Air did not fit well, it seemed the situation was hopeless. Well, not so much! READ ON…
Motorcyclist / by Marc Cook /


Michelin Pilot Road 4 Tire | SR Tested Product Reviewhttp://www.sportrider.com/michelin-pilot-road-4-tire-sr-tested-product-review
Product review of the Michelin Pilot Road 4 sport-touring tire, which is heavily updated from the Pilot Road 3 and claimed to provide added longevity in addition to enhanced…
3K Sport Rider RSS Feed /


Top 10 Wankel engined bikeshttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-top-10s/top-10-wankel-engined-bikes/26353.html
APART from providing endless schoolboy s******s the Wankel rotary engine is one of the greatest near-misses of 20th century engineering. It promised to revolutionise the bikes we rode and cars we drove, but despite decades of work never quite overcame the problems that prevented it from becoming a mainstream hit.We won’t go into detail about how Wankels work, since it’s a slightly mind-bendin
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance | Retro Reviewhttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/03/03/zen-and-the-art-of-motorcycle-maintenance-retro-review/
First, a disclaimer. Robert M . Pirsig’s book, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is not really about motorcycle maintenance. To be sure, the subject does come up, but not in the way you might think. Indeed, the book covers a lot of ground both literally and figuratively as Pirsig relates a trip west from Minnesota to the west coast on a motorcycle with his son, Chris. Within that trip, the
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The MotherShip

BMW Motorrad wins in four of seven categories and celebrates a total of ten podiums in the "Motorcycle of the Year 2015" Readers' Choice Award by MOTORRAD.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...lId=6&id=T0205986EN&left_menu_item=node__6629
BMW Motorrad achieved outstanding results in the 17th "Motorcycle of the Year" Reader's Choice of the MOTORRAD magazine with victories in the categories "Tourers/Sports Tourers", "Sportsbikes", "Enduros/Supermotos" and "Modern Classics" as well as three 2nd and three 3rd places for 2015.
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BMW Group U.S. Reports February 2015 Saleshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...d=9&id=T0206644EN_US&left_menu_item=node__804
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 3, 2015… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 14.5 percent in February for a total of 25,201 compared to 22,017 vehicles sold in February, 2014.
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BMW Group Canada records second consecutive month of record sales.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...Id=21&id=T0206743EN&left_menu_item=node__8457
Best-ever February for both BMW and MINI in Canada.
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FWIW The first quarter of last year was driven by wethead sales. The five new models in the BMW lineup are not being pushed in the same manner and will not impact sales, if at all, until the summer season.


Mini Heads To Vail Once Again For The Burton Us Openhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...=9&id=T0206762EN_US&left_menu_item=node__5127
Snowboarding’s elite will descend upon Vail to compete in the 33rd Annual Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships presented by MINI
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Brings Serenity To The 2015 Geneva International Motor Show
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has brought Serenity to this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, unveiling the new standard in authentic, bespoke luxury motoring to the world’s media.
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MINI at the 85th Geneva International Motor Show 2015.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...=9&id=T0206443EN_US&left_menu_item=node__4098
The British premium brand MINI is presented at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show with new diversity in its model program and fresh accents for individual style and extreme driving fun. The new models on show further extend the breadth of the MINI experience, characterised by strikingly expressive design, agile handling and premium quality.
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La BMW R 1200 RS in vendita dal 16 maggio 2015. Il prezzo chiavi in mano è di 14.650 Eurohttp://translate.google.com/transla...e__9644&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
La nuova BMW R 1200 RS sarà nei concessionari ufficiali BMW Motorrad a partire dal 16 maggio 2015
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Board Member Speeches at the at the 85th International Geneva Auto Show 2015https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/ital...lId=10&id=T0206564IT&left_menu_item=node__807
Speeches by Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Klaus Fröhlich, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development and Dr. Ian Robertson (HonDSc), Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Marketing BMW, Sales Channels BMW Group at the 85th International Geneva Auto Show, 03.03.2015.
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On The Track


Alonso to miss Australian race on medical advicehttp://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/3/16854.html
Fernando Alonso will miss the season-opening Grand Prix in Australia following his testing crash in Barcelona, McLaren confirmed on Tuesday. Although the team say Alonso is “entirely healthy from neurological and cardiac perspectives”, doctors have advised the Spaniard, who sustained a concussion on February 22, not to compete in the race. Kevin Magnussen will take Alonso's place
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Wolff to drive for Williams in FP1 in Britain and Spainhttp://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/3/16853.html
Susie Wolff will take part in two Grand Prix sessions in 2015, after Williams confirmed her participation in FP1 at both Spain and Great Britain. Wolff will also drive on the opening day of the post-race tests in Spain and Austria, as well as completing an "extensive programme of work" in the Williams simulator
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F1: Williams expects 'scrap' with Ferrarihttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117903
Williams believes it will be "scrapping" with Ferrari early in the 2015 Formula 1 season and suspects the Italian team is closer than final testing results suggest
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F1: Perez: Force India two steps behindhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117904
Sergio Perez believes Force India is "a couple of steps" behind its Formula 1 rivals after the team completed just two-and-a-half days of pre-season testing
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Toro Rosso: Rookies ready for Melbourne race bowhttp://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/3/16855.html
Toro Rosso say there is no doubt that rookies Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz Junior are ready to make their Formula One racing debuts in the season-opener in Australia. At 17 and 20 years-old respectively, the duo will be the youngest driver pairing in F1 history when they compete in Melbourne - but team principal Franz Tost believes they have already proved they can handle the occasion
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Pirelli Announces Tyre Nominations For First Four Grands Prix Of 2015 Seasonhttp://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/n...ns-for-first-four-grands-prix-of-2015-season/
Pirelli has nominated the tyres that will be used in the grands prix of Australia, Malaysia, China and Bahrain: the first four races of the 2015 season. In Australia, Pirelli will bring the P Zero White medium and P Zero Yellow soft compounds: well-suited to the varied demands and wide range of potential weather conditions experienced at the semi-permanent Albert Park facility in Melbourne. The S
News .. / by by Pirelli /


Payments Help Keep the F1 Show on the Roadhttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/03/payments-help-keep-the-f1-show-on-the-road/
The problems that beset the smaller teams in F1 have not gone away and the cashflow situation ahead of the first race of the season in Melbourne next week remains tight. Bernie Ecclestone this week responded to requests from one or two of them to bring forward the FOM payments due to teams later this […]
11 James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen website on F1 /


29 Cars and Lots to See at The Prologuehttp://www.fiawec.com/en/news/29-cars-and-lots-to-see-at-the-prologue_2909.html
With 29 of the 35 full season entries for the 2015 World Endurance Championship attending The Prologue at the Circuit Paul Ricard there will be plenty for the media to see over the two days starting on the Friday 27 March and also for the fans who attend the public day on Saturday 28 March during the...
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WEC: Front-engine Mustang GTP foreshadowed Nissan GT-R LM NISMOhttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/it...mustang-gtp-foreshadowed-nissan-gt-r-lm-nismo
Nissan's brand-new front-engine GT-R LM NISMO LMP1 design reminded many sports car fans of the front-engine Panoz "Batmobiles" that first appeared in the late 1990s, but if you're looking for the fir...
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Le Mans track modifications updatehttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/113999-le-mans-track-modifications-update
After much public confusion on the location and scope of works at the entry to the Porsche Curves, work is now underway to extend the gravel trap on the outside of the tricky right hander that funnel...
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WEC: Sarrazin carries out first ORECA testhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117895
The new ORECA LMP2 coupe was given the seal of approval by Toyota factory driver Stephane Sarrazin after its maiden run yesterday
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On the Street

BMW M1 Design Concept – Renderingshttp://www.bmwblog.com/2015/03/03/bmw-m1-design-concept-renderings/
One of the most heated conversations in the BMW world revolves around a BMW supercar. The unicorn has yet to be found and speculations on what the BMW car of the future should be are abundant. With the reveal of the new Audi R8, more and more BMW fans are craving the wheels of a proper supercar that could finally tune out the voices coming from the Audi and Mercedes communities. Long-time reader a
3K Bmw Blog / by Horatiu Boeriu /


Pagani will build a hardcore Huayrahttp://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/...er=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ongoing
Confirmation that even-faster V12-engined coupe is coming. Plus more info on 2016 Huayra roadster
7K Top Gear Car News /


2015 Honda NSX - full spec, details, pictureshttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...how/2015-honda-nsx-full-spec-details-pictures
Honda NSX supercar reborn as a 550bhp hybrid with a twin-turbo V6 and three electric motors; on sale in late 2015 The European version of the Honda NSX has been revealed for the first time at the Geneva motor show.It was previously revealed at the Detroit motor show in January, some 25 years after the launch of its iconic predecessor. The new, second-generation car has been developed in the US an
200+ Autocar RSS Feed /


Volvo to unleash self-driving cars on Swedish roadshttp://www.autonews.com/article/201...to-unleash-self-driving-cars-on-swedish-roads
Volvo Cars' Drive Me pilot program announced last week will push autonomous driving a step closer to reality by putting 100 self-driving XC90 crossovers on Swedish streets by 2017.
3 Automotive News Breaking News Feed /


New Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 concept previews two-seat sports carhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...p-10-speed-6-concept-previews-two-seat-sports
Bold Geneva motor show unveiling signals the Crewe-based manufacturer's intent to take on the likes of Ferrari, Aston Martin and McLaren Bentley has signalled its intention to make a more focused two-seat sports car — and go head to head with the likes of Aston Martin, Ferrari and McLaren — with the unveiling of this two-seat concept at the Geneva motor show.Called the EXP 10 Speed 6, the concept
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Koenigsegg Regera is 1800bhp of madhttp://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/...er=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ongoing
Petrol-electric, single-speed hypercar hits Geneva. 93-155mph? 3.2 secs. Jeez
8K Top Gear Car News /


Tally ho! Morgan's 367bhp Aero 8 is herehttp://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/...er=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ongoing
Retro sports car maker enters 21st century with V8-engined slice of Britannia. Paging Mr Hammond
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Apple seen emerging as serious competitor by auto executiveshttp://www.autonews.com/article/201...ging-as-serious-competitor-by-auto-executives
Auto executives are taking seriously the prospect that Apple and Google will emerge as competitors even as they consider partnering with the two.
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Motorcycle Squid on the Rise – Join the Anti-Squid Movementhttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/20...uid-on-the-rise-join-the-anti-squid-movement/
Lieback’s Lounge – Motorcycle Commentary The Motorcycle Squid. Everybody knows one, but their presence was much less known – and less tolerated – before the social media craze of the past decade. The Squid in traditional motorcycle jargon was simple to define. A few quick examples: the one who had a sportbike with an extended swingarm (95-percent of the time a Hayabusa); the cruiser one donning a
500+ Ultimate MotorCycling Magazine / by Ron Lieback /


How to Manage Your Tolerance for Physical Painhttp://lifehacker.com/how-to-manage-your-tolerance-for-physical-pain-1689263947
Physical pain can be intimidating. Whether it's a soreness after waking up, a sports injury, or an unexpected twinge, pain can be scary if you aren't mentally prepared to deal with it. We spoke to a few experts to learn how you can deal with—and prepare for—physical pain without feeling overwhelmed or freaked out. Laugh to Keep From CryingSometimes distracting yourself from pain is the best way to
52 Lifehacker / by Herbert Lui /


Ice Runways Aren’t as Crazy as They Soundhttp://www.wired.com/2015/03/landing-ice-runway-less-crazy-sounds/
As long as the waters of Alton Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire stay frozen, pilots can use the only FAA-certified, plowed ice runway in the continental US. The post Ice Runways Aren’t as Crazy as They Sound appeared first on WIRED.
500+ WIRED / by Alex Davies /


Hip to be Squarehttp://www.yankodesign.com/2015/03/03/hip-to-be-square/
The square-shaped smartphone never caught on, but a look at the BlackBerry L and we might consider it! This BlackBerry beauty captures the brand’s bold styling and core features with both a capacitive touch screen and, of course, an iconic QWERTY keyboard that’s only revealed by use of a rotary slider. Use the volume rocker to scroll the 3.5″ display with 1:1 aspect ratio or touch your way around
5 Yanko Design / by Troy Turner /
FWIW I would buy this.




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On The Track


JR Racing BMW: Have Elias and Badovini cheated?http://translate.google.com/transla...en.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
For Toni Elias and Ayrton Badovini it currently looks not rosy. The two BMW drivers are available on call, but wait, especially on her bike and team for the World Superbike Championship 2015th

Harley-Davidson Announces Daytona Bike Week 2015 Activities[/urll]
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ADDS NEW CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES TO 74TH ANNUAL DAYTONA BIKE WEEK ACTIVITIES· 2015 motorcycles on site - Road Glide®, Ultra Limited Low, Freewheeler™, CVO™ Street Glide®· Project LiveWire™ makes firs...
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[url=http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2015/Mar/150306c.htm]AMA Corrects "Misleading" Statements By DMG

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MotoA Releases Austin Schedulehttp://www.superbikeplanet.com/2015/Mar/150306b.htm
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Aprilia makes return to MotoGP™ with Factory team launchhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Aprilia+Racing+Gresini+2015+Launch
Aprilia, who have won over 38 titles in the 125cc & 250cc GP classes, held the official launch of their factory racing team in Milan today.
4K news RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Website /


2015 all about development - Apriliahttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117917
Aprilia emphasised that 2015 must be regarded as purely a development season as it launched its factory return to MotoGP on Thursday
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One rider team excites Reddinghttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Estrella+Galicia+Marc+VDS+team+launch
Scott Redding, talking at the launch of Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS Racing Team today, says he is excited about the 2015 MotoGP™ season.
3 news RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Website /


Tickets on sale for Indy Mile AMA Pro Flat Trackhttp://www.cyclenews.com/1/31627/Ra...on-sale-for-Indy-Mile-AMA-Pro-Flat-Track.aspx
The race will be on July 11 from 2 to 10 p.m. on the historic one-mile dirt track.
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ASK KEVIN: Why Does It Take So Long to Build a MotoGP Crankshaft?http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/03/0...it-take-so-long-to-build-a-motogp-crankshaft/
QUESTION: In your Ignition section in the March issue, you mention that it takes 12 to 15 weeks to produce a finished crankshaft for the Yamaha M1 MotoGP engine. It would be fascinating to have Kevin Cameron explain why it takes so long. Scott Saunders Binghamton, New York ANSWER: At first it seems strange that it would take so long to build the one-piece plain-bearing crankshaft of a MotoGP mach
1K Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron /


Tyco BMW presents teamhttp://www.cyclecanadaweb.com/articles/28476/
The Tyco BMW International Road Racing team recently presented its 2015 pairing of riders, Guy Martin and William Dunlop. The duo will be competing at the Isle of Man TT, among other races, on the latest iteration of the BMW S1000RR. “I love the look of the new bike,� Dunlop …
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On the Street

How to hold the throttle correctlyhttp://motorbikewriter.com/how-to-hold-the-throttle-correctly/
Surely how you hold the motorcycle throttle should be simple and straightforward, but it’s not. Everyone agrees you should have a relaxed grip and never use the throttle to hold on to the bike. “Throttling” the throttle will lead to jerky acceleration over bumps and after some time it will cramp your hand. However, there is a deep divide between those who say you should wrap your four fingers and
25 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /


2015 Ducati 1299 Panigale full testhttp://www.superbike.co.uk/bike-tests/first-ride-ducati-1299-panigale/
5K Superbike Magazine / by john /


2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 full testhttp://www.superbike.co.uk/bike-tests/first-ride-2015-yamaha-yzf-r1/
5K Superbike Magazine /


Joe Rocket’s Alter Ego 3.0 All-Weather Riding Suit Reviewhttp://www.ridermagazine.com/gear/joe-rockets-alter-ego-3-0-all-weather-riding-suit-review.htm/
Two weeks on tour in Italy and 8,000 miles away from home, one hopes to have made the right gear choices. Big temperature variations and the occasional rain shower are best addressed with a bit of layering. Rather than taking a rainsuit, I chose to wear Joe Rocket’s Alter Ego 3.0 multi-layer all-weather system. Two layers in the jacket, one of a water-and-windproof textile with a removable fleece
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Royal Enfield Continental GT now in black
ROYAL Enfield is adding a black edition of its café racer model, the Continental GT, to its UK line-up.It means the 535cc Continental GT now comes in a choice of three colours, the other two being red or yellow.The new edition also gets a tan coloured seat with contrasting stitching, instead of the usual black seat.The back Continental GT will be available from April, priced at £4,999 on
200+ Visordown / by Visordown News /
FWIW Visordown reader comment by princec has a very good point about the engine needing a balance shaft and others questions of quality no doubt have merit. Feeling rattled or broken down? Chill out, sit back and stare at the bike. Even in stock form it is drop dead gorgeous.


Pierre Terblanche and the Royal Enfield Himalayanhttp://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/royal-enfield/royal-enfield-himalayan.html
The rendering above comes courtesy of www.IndianCarsBikes.in which illustrates its ideas for what the upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan might look like. We think it probably overestimates the amount of suspension travel and windscreen height. The exhaust design also seems unlikely, with low routing that would be damaged in off-road riding and a muffler that is way too small to adequately quiet a bi
74 Motorcycle.Com Latest Articles Feed / by Tom Roderick /


Electric Motorcycles: Nuts and Volts | Drawing the Linehttp://www.topix.net/motorcycles/2015/03/150304VM8L2B
The dyno doesn't care if a bike is internal combustion or electric powered, like this Brammo is. Other tests are different.
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Free courses allow motorcyclists to start riding season safelyhttp://www.topix.net/motorcycles/2015/02/150227595FHL
Although winter weather still has an icy grip on the commonwealth, through the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program , PennDOT has begun offering all riders - from novice to experienced - a chance to take advantage of valuable safety training before hitting the road for the riding season. Registration is now open for all PAMSP courses, which are free to Pennsylvania residents who have a motorcycl
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Skidmarks – Qualityhttp://www.motorcycle.com/features/skidmarks-quality.html
Quality means doing it right when no one is looking. – Henry Ford* The worst crime is faking it. – Kurt Cobain I spent much of February car shopping, a process rational people hate, but I enjoy. I enjoy it for a couple of reasons. First, I worked in car and motorcycle sales until Maximum MOron Sean rescued me by hiring me away from a Cadillac/Volkswagen dealer (an odd combination which actually ma
Motorcycle.Com Latest Articles Feed / by Gabe Ets-Hokin /


Lunchtime debate Are we sleepingwalking into a technology traphttp://www.visordown.com/features/l...ing-walking-into-a-technology-trap/26370.html
PERHAPS it’s a side effect of getting older, but I have recently been struck by how technology has turned the world on its head in just a handful of years.It doesn’t seem long ago that I was looking at a friend’s new first-generation iPhone and thinking I couldn’t possibly have a use for something like that. That was only 2007. Now I can’t imagine being without a smartphone in my pocket.
1 Visordown / by Visordown industr... /


Stand BMW Motorrad - Motodays 2015 - Fair of Romehttp://translate.google.com/transla...di-roma&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
Inevitable involvement of BMW Motorrad to Motodays 2015 - Fiera di Roma, the Hall Moto Central and Southern Italy that has collected, during the first day, a large number of participants despite the heavy rain that has fallen on the Capital. In Hall 4 of the Fair of Rome, the House Ethics has exposed the news in 2015 that have been highly successful since their p
2 Motoblog.it / by Emanuele Macaluso /


Harley-Davidson LiveWire Prominently Featured in Avengers: Age of Ultronhttp://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles...tured-in-avengers-age-of-ultron-ar168073.html
Hollywood has always been a tremendous platform for car and bike companies to show off their new creations to a huge audience. More often than not, the association with some of these blockbuster movies tend to last longer in consumer’s heads, making it a great avenue by which brands can promote their products. We saw it with the Chevrolet Camaro in the Transformers franchise and now, it looks like
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Top 10 Lies Riders Tell Themselveshttp://www.motorcycle.com/top10/top-10-lies-riders-tell.html
In one of my favorite lines from the movie The Big Chill, Jeff Goldblum’s character uttered what summed up something I’ve always suspected about myself – and all other humans: Michael: I don’t know anyone who could get through the day without two or three juicy rationalizations. They’re more important than sex. Sam: Ah, come on. Nothing’s more important than sex. Michael: Oh yeah? Ever gone a wee
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Pirelli Introduces Scorpion Trail II Tirehttp://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/231...irelli-Introduces-Scorpion-Trail-II-Tire.aspx
Pirelli introduces its latest tire, the Scorpion Trail II, which is the standard equipment on Ducati's new Multistrada 1200.
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When the Scrambler logic already existed but Ducati ignoredhttp://translate.google.com/transla...zo-caso&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
While checking our files to recover the designs he had made Oberdan Bezzi of scooter Ducati, Audi and now Mercedes-AMG, I realized that the concept of Ducati Scrambler had already explored it at least more than four years but with much closer to the comments of our readers approach. Of course, with nearly 15,000 entries in Motorpasi
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Two reasons to celebrate: BMW 1 Series production hits the two-million mark – New edition writes a fresh chapter in the compact model’s success story.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...lId=6&id=T0206783EN&left_menu_item=node__4102
Production of the new BMW 1 Series begins with another milestone in the international bestseller’s career path – Landmark car rolls off the assembly line at BMW Plant Regensburg on its way to a customer in Japan.
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BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe to make North American debut at New York International Auto Show.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...=9&id=T0206803EN_US&left_menu_item=node__7069
BMW celebrates 40th anniversary of BMW of North America as well as the company’s first major motorsports victory in the US at the 12 Hours of Sebring with the1975 BMW 3.0 CSL. The 50th anniversary of ALPINA will be celebrated by showcasing a 1970 BMW 2002ti ALPINA race car, in addition to the new BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe.
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BMW M4 DTM completes opening test of the year – First encounter with the opposition in Portimão.https://www.press.bmwgroup-sport.co...d=52&id=T0206842EN&left_menu_item=node__10146
The crucial phase of preparations for the 2015 DTM season is underway. Two BMW M4 DTMs got their first test kilometres of the year under their belts in ideal conditions and beautiful spring weather in Portimão (PT). The two cars in action completed a total of more than 3,000 kilometres between Monday and Wednesday.
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BMW of North America Announces Best Dealership Awardshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...d=9&id=T0206983EN_US&left_menu_item=node__817
32 BMW dealers honored as Centers of Excellence
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Ready for the next step: last year’s Junior winner Jesse Krohn joins BMW Motorsport’s GT programme.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...Id=6&id=T0207085EN&left_menu_item=node__10077
The BMW Motorsport Junior programme enters the next round for Jesse Krohn (FI) in 2015. The winner of the first class to come through BMW’s new programme for promoting young GT and touring car drivers, which was launched in 2014, will undertake a full programme of racing in the BMW Z4 GTE and BMW Z4 GT3 in his second year.
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BMW S 1000 RR rider wheelies to new Guinness World Record – on icehttp://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=3829
With some help from the BMW S 1000 RR, 24-year-old Swedish rider Robert Gull has become the first guy to wheelie a motorcycle over 200 km/h on a frozen lake, and in doing so has set a new Guinness World Record for the "Fastest motorcycle wheelie on ice". ...
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Marussia set to compete in Australiahttp://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/3/16857.html
Marussia are set to return to the Formula One racing grid for the 2015 season-opener after confirming their car will be ready in time for Australia. The team say they will begin the season with an interim machine, built to comply fully with 2015 regulations, before introducing a new car later in the campaign, based on designs initiated last year
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Australia preview quotes - Red Bull & Lotus on Melbournehttp://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/3/16862.html
Testing is complete and the wait is almost over. Next weekend the new Formula One season finally kicks off in Melbourne with the 2015 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix. Those involved look ahead to the eagerly-anticipated Albert Park event
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2015 FIA F1 World Championship - Updated Entry Listhttp://www.fia.com/2015-fia-f1-world-championship-updated-entry-list
Driver's N° Driver’s Name Company Name Team Name Name of the Chassis Name of the Engine 44 Lewis HAMILTON (GBR) MERCEDES-BENZ GRAND PRIX LIMITED (DEU) Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team Mercedes Mercedes 6 Nico ROSBERG (DEU) MERCEDES-BENZ GRAND PRIX LIMITED (DEU) Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team Mercedes Mercedes 3 Daniel RICCIARDO (AUS) RED BU
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Motor racing-Formula One calendar and circuit detailshttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150306?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - The Formula One season starts in Australia on March 15. The calendar includes Mexico for the first time since 1992 and will feature 20 races, one more than last year, if Germany is confirmed.
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Motor racing-McLaren braced for troubled start to new Honda erahttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150306?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - McLaren start the Formula One season in Australia with star signing Fernando Alonso absent and recovering from concussion, a Honda engine that has yet to run sweetly and a car that has spent more time in the garage than testing on track.
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FEATURE-Motor racing-Smaller F1 teams face another hard roadhttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150306?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - Formula One stands accused, ahead of a new season set to generate even more revenues for the billionaire sport, of burying its head in the sand about a looming cost crisis.
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Everything to play for - 2015 Season Previewhttp://www.formula1.com/news/features/2015/3/16859.html
If it was the cars that attracted all the attention this time last year, this time it's most definitely the drivers, with wholesale change across the grid. Though he will miss the opening round, Fernando Alonso's return to McLaren, and Sebastian Vettel's move from Red Bull to Ferrari, provide two of the most intriguing storylines ahead of what promises to be another fascinating season of racing
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Mercedes unveils new 2015 safety and medical carshttp://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/3/16861.html
Mercedes AMG have unveiled the two new models that will serve as Formula One racing's official safety and medical cars for the 2015 season
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Fernando Alonso 'thought he was in 1995' after pre-season crashhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...ht-he-was-in-1995-after-pre-season-crash.html
Spanish driver reportedly lost the memory of the last 20 years of his life following pre-season crash
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Drivers' union presses McLaren and FIA over details of Fernando Alonso crash to reassure its membershttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...ndo-Alonso-crash-to-reassure-its-members.html
Exclusive: Leaked memo from Grand Prix Drivers' Association reveals growing anxiety over the accident but rumours of a boycott are wide of the mark
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Alonso crash puzzling to Coulthardhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31759693
"Something does not add up" about Fernando Alonso's crash in Barcelona, says former McLaren driver David Coulthard.
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WEC: Nissan's Sebring LMP1 test curtailedhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117911
Nissan was forced to call an early end to this week's test at Sebring with its new GT-R LM NISMO World Endurance Championship contender
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Morgan Aero 8 revived at Geneva showhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/morgan-aero-8-revived-geneva-show
Production of the new Morgan Aero 8 will start in October The Morgan Aero 8 is back — with a new chassis, different suspension, fresh styling and a retuned BMW V8 engine The Morgan Aero 8 sports car has made a comeback at the Geneva motor show. Complete with an updated chassis and suspension system and a new look inside and out, it has become the famous British sport car firm’s most high-tech mod
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Why isn’t BMW’s i3 selling?http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/...er=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ongoing
Paul Horrell asks BMW's sales chief why its revolutionary eco-car has suffered a slow start to life
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Fiat 124 Spider Name Confirmed For Mazda MX-5 Miata-Based Roadsterhttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/...confirmed-for-mazda-mx-5-miata-based-roadster
Upon confirmation that Fiat-Abarth had taken over Alfa Romeo's place in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' [NYSE:FCAU] deal with Mazda to share the Japanese automaker’s platform and production line for the latest MX-5 Miata, speculation abruptly turned toward what the planned "specialty" car would be badged. FCA boss Sergio Marchionne has now...
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Yamaha Motiv: A micro car built in Europe in 2019http://translate.google.com/transla...ml&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=ISO-8859-1
On the occasion of the Geneva Motor Show 2015, Yamaha has again mention the Motiv, unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013. This two-seater city car should be assembled and sold in Europe in 2019. The engine will heat (gasoline) ...
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The Best Grand Tourings at 2015 Geneva Motor Showhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2015/03/06/the-best-grand-tourings-at-2015-geneva-motor-show/
The Geneva Auto Show brought a number of interesting Grand Touring concepts to light, and while we wait the eventual reveal of a rumored BMW Z5, it may be worth a little time to look at what BMW’s competitors are bringing to the forefront. Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Borrowing a name from its racing history, Bentley unveiled the EXP 10 Speed 6, a lovely two-place GT coupe. Swoopy styling featuring min
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Ferrari 488 GTB Storms Into Geneva :Videohttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/ferrari-488-gtb-storms-into-geneva-video-ar168060.html
Although it is not the first time that Ferrari introduced a twin-turbocharged V-8, probably none before it created so many waves as the engine in the 488 GTB. With 0.6 liter less displacement than the screaming 4.5-liter V-8 in its predecessor, the new twin-turbo V-8 in the 488 GTB is a downright monster from just about every angle. Yours truly is not very fond of the more muffled exhaust sound co
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS Configurator Goes Livehttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/porsche-911-gt3-rs-configurator-goes-live-ar168074.html
It’s been only a couple of days since Porsche unleashed the mighty 911 GT3 RS at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, and the 500-horsepower sports car is already at our disposal through the company’s online configurator. So whether you have at least $175,900 to spare or you’re just curious about the options this track beast can be equipped with, now it’s a great time to start building your very own GT3 RS
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NHTSA could tap unexercised authority to speed Takata recallshttp://www.autonews.com/article/201...unexercised-authority-to-speed-takata-recalls
Federal auto safety regulators are considering unprecedented steps to speed up the replacement of potentially deadly Takata airbags in millions of cars that remain on American roads despite massive recalls initiated by automakers.
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Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6http://www.topspeed.com/cars/bentley/2015-bentley-exp-10-speed-6-ar168021.html
With sales increasing tenfold since the Volkswagen Group took over the British carmaker after a fierce battle with BMW, Bentley has been on a roll this year, despite a somewhat aging lineup. After announcing that the company’s first SUV will launch toward the end of the year, Bentley introduced a second mid-cycle refresh for the top-selling Continental GT line and has now unveiled a near-productio
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Hmmm...when will BMW of North America do a Motorrad Best Dealerships Award? Better yet why doesn’t the BMW MOA have a COE program to promote good relations with good dealers?...Just purposefully wondering...never mind.

Several years ago The Morning Reads took two excursions to the Spanish shop of this incredible model builder. His work continues to amaze.

The Amazing Motorcycle Models of Pere Tarragóhttp://www.bikeexif.com/motorcycle-models [/b][/url]
In the small Spanish town of Molins de Rei lives Pere Tarragó, a motorcycle builder of quite extraordinary skill. His bikes are completely unrideable—but that’s only because they’re 1:5 and 1:6 scale models. These motorcycle models are nothing like the Revell or Tamiya kits you played with back in the 70s. In photographs, Tarragó’s creations are virtually impossible to separate from the real thi
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6 Sure Signs Of A Truly Trusted Brandhttp://www.brandingstrategyinsider....ns-of-a-truly-trusted-brand.html#.VPntEUfIadw
It’s the thing that every brand craves – to be an unquestioned part of its customers’ lives. But how do you know you’ve become a truly trusted brand? Here are six ways to evaluate whether your brand is winning over today’s highly aware and cynical consumers
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White House Outs Draft Of Consumer Privacy Bill Of Rights: Here's Why Not Everyone Is Satisfiedhttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...ights-heres-why-not-everyone-is-satisfied.htm
A discussion draft of a bill that aims to provide consumers with more control on the data being collected about them is met with widespread criticism.
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Invert the 80/20 Rule to Identify the Causes of Your Biggest Problemshttp://lifehacker.com/invert-the-80-20-rule-to-identify-the-causes-of-your-bi-1688411799
We've all heard of the 80/20 rule (or Pareto Principle) that says 80% of your success will come from 20% of your effort. The inverse, however, is often true as well:
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Georg "Schorsch" Meier was a BMW works rider famous for being the first foreign winner of the prestigious Senior TT the "Blue Riband" race of the Isle of Man TT Races in 1939 riding for the factory BMW team and the first motorcycle racer to lap a Grand Prix course at over 100 mph. During the 1938 racing season Meier rode a BMW RS 255 Kompressor to both European and German Championships. In 1938, Georg won the 500cc Belgium Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, the 500cc Dutch TT, the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring course and the Italian Grand Prix at Monza and became the 1938 500cc European Motorcycle Champion. Georg became a driver for Auto Union team in 1939 racing the V12 type D race car. After a crash at the Swedish Grand Prix in August 1939, Meier spent two months recovering from a serious back-injury. This led to Georg being declared unfit for military service and he spend the war as a motorcycle instructor for the German Military Police and as a driver to Wilhelm Canaris head of the German military intelligence service, from 1935 to 1944.

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How to Get Your Hour Back from Daylight Savingshttp://lifehacker.com/how-to-get-your-hour-back-from-daylight-savings-1689782614
We've all been late to something thanks to Daylight Savings Time, and the spring forward can also mess with your sleep. This year, prepare yourself now to make up for that lost hour.Business Insider explains why the effects of Daylight Savings are worse in the spring:The problems with DST are the worst in the spring, when we've all just lost one hour of sleep. The sun rises later, making it more d
Lifehacker / by Heather Yamada-Ho... /


Avian-inspired Architecturehttp://www.yankodesign.com/2015/02/27/avian-inspired-architecture/
At the entrance of the landmark city of Mashhad, Iran, this “living architecture” is inspired by the birds inhabiting the city’s Imam Reza shrine, where tourists flock to take in the architecture & avian dwellers. Driving visitors are greeted by a 28 meter high pillar with moving wings powered when incoming vehicles drive over a subtle bump connected to system of cables & gears. Nestled am
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This Insane Roller Coaster Test Video Will Make You Screamhttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...r-coaster-test-video-will-make-you-scream.htm
When the Fury 325 opens at the Carowinds amusement park on March 28, it will be the tallest giga coaster in the world. But you can actually ride it right now.
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Production Methods: How to Turn a Flat Metal Disc into a Bottle-Necked Scuba Tankhttp://www.core77.com/posts/31676/P...at-Metal-Disc-into-a-Bottle-Necked-Scuba-Tank
Plastic bottles are made by blow-molding, a beautiful, elegant process that can create a full-bodied shape with a narrow little neck. But how the heck do they make scuba tanks, fire extinguishers and gas canisters, which have similarly narrow necks, but are of course made of non-blow-moldable metal?My first thought was that they make them in two halves via metal drawing, then weld them together—bu
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The mysterious force behind rising death rates for white womenhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...ce-behind-rising-death-rates-for-white-women/
Painkillers appear to be driving up death rates among white women. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File) Over the past 15 years, death rates among white women in the United States have mysteriously surged. New research pins blame on an insidious culprit: prescription painkillers. Demographers recently uncovered a startling trend: In 42.8 percent of U.S. counties, mortality rates for women rose between 1992
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Jumping Ship from Photoshop to Pixelmator: A Switcher's Guidehttp://lifehacker.com/jumping-ship-from-photoshop-to-pixelmator-a-switchers-1689515606
Pixelmator is now our favorite image editing app for Mac because it's incredibly cheap ($29.99) and almost as powerful as the far more expensive Adobe Photoshop. But if you're coming over from Photoshop, you'll notice that things work a bit differently. Let's take a look at how to do some of the most common Photoshop stuff in Pixelmator so you can get to using it right away.As you'd expect, Pixelm
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Iowa Organizations Band Together To Save Monarch Butterflyhttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...s-band-together-to-save-monarch-butterfly.htm
Iowa State University and other organizations form a consortium to conserve the monarch butterflies. The population of monarchs is believed to have reduced by 90 percent.
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Drones Are About to Change How Directors Make Movieshttp://www.wired.com/2015/03/drone-filmmaking/
What's the best new tool for both amateur and pro cinematographers? Drones. The post Drones Are About to Change How Directors Make Movies appeared first on WIRED.
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BMW's Radical W-3 Cruiser | UP TO SPEEDhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/bmws-radical-triple-concept-and-w-3-cruiser-to-speed
Could this patented W-Triple engine be the next new platform for BMW?
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FWIW When BMW dropped the R1200C we were told those that bought them loved them but that the cruiser market was not in boxers and wanted VTwins in their rides. The W looks intriguing but how will it play with a more Sturgis oriented crowd?



On The Track

Tyco BMW BSB Team Moves From Cartagena To Almeria To Continue Testinghttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...rom-cartagena-to-almeria-to-continue-testing/
Following on from a productive four-day test at Cartagena, the Tyco BMW team will now take in the official BMW Motorrad test camp at Almeria in Spain for the next three days [today through to Wednesday].The team’s road racers William Dunlop...
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JR Racing WSBK Team Manager: "No One Has Received A Single Cent From The Team Owners"https://motomatters.com/news/2015/03/09/jr_racing_wsbk_team_manager_no_one_has_r.html
The JR Racing Team appears to be on the verge of collapse. The team, set up with financial backing from the Dominican Republic, ostensibly to promote a circuit to be built on the Caribbean island, was set to run BMW S1000RR bikes in the World Superbike championship, with Ayrton Badovini and Toni Elias as riders. The team had enlisted the support of Troy Corser, and had strong backing from Alpha Ra
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Yamaha officially announces full seamless gearbox for 2015http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Yamaha+officially+announces+full+seamless+gearbox+for+2015
Yamaha officially announce that they will be using a full seamless shift gearbox for the 2015 season, at a press conference in Japan.
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Ten Kate: "Honda 2015 is better positioned»http://translate.google.com/transla...lt.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
Together with the Suzuki GSX-R is the Honda CBR 1000 RR is the oldest bike in the World Superbike Championship field. The new regulations both flushed closer to the top.
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Paolo Ciabatti: SBK wanted to be an alternative to MotoGPhttp://translate.google.com/transla...in.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
2007 to 2012 was Paolo Ciabatti Managing Director of the World Superbike Championship. As of today's sports director of Ducati judged that MotoGP and Superbike for two and a half years, the same promoter.
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AMA: 2015 Supermoto National Championship Schedule Announcedhttp://www.cycleworld.com/2015/03/09/ama-2015-supermoto-national-championship-schedule-announced/
American Motorcyclist Association Press Release: The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the complete schedule for the 2015 AMA Supermoto National Championship Series. Two new venues join the series this year: New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H., and Muscle Man Honda Circuit in Tucson, Ariz. "We're excited to see the AMA Supermoto National Championship Series continue to
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"Melandri MotoGP will flop, but better to see him there in SBK"http://www.motociclismo.it/melandri-in-motogp-fara-flop-ma-meglio-vederlo-li-che-in-sbk--moto-61322
Marco is a great rider and SBK would still be a winner. Telling people, but not forgive a return to the derived series for ethical issues
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On the Street

BMW Motorrad plans local assembly in India by 2016, at Chennai planthttp://www.topix.net/motorcycles/2015/03/15030986L7E0
According to Autocar India, BMW Motorrad is planning to start CKD operations in India. Importing motorcycles in Completely Knocked Down state, price of those models could be brought down to an extent enough to improve its competition.
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Reader’s Choice Best Sport-Touring Motorcycle Of 2015: BMW R1200RThttp://www.motorcycle.com/readers-c...port-touring-motorcycle-2015-bmw-r1200rt.html
On this we can agree, BMW’s R1200RT is the best sport-touring motorcycle available today. The newly designed Beemer won our 2014 Sport-Touring Final SmackDown + Video, and was chosen by both MO editors and MO readers as the class winner, making it a unanimous decision. As one of the lighter sport-touring bikes available, (604 pounds with its 6.6-gallon tank full), the RT navigates long sweepers an
1 Motorcycle.Com Latest Articles Feed / by Tom Roderick /




New Date For 50th Running Of The Sacramento Mile AMA Pro Grand Nationalhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...f-the-sacramento-mile-ama-pro-grand-national/
2015 Marks the 50th Running of the Sacramento Mile AMA Pro Grand NationalNew Race Date of May 30, 2015 for Historic EventSACRAMENTO, Calif. (March 6, 2...
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Polaris Unveils Limited Edition Slingshot At Daytona Bike Weekhttps://motorsportsnewswire.wordpre...ition-slingshot-at-daytona-bike-week-0309151/
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – March 9, 2015 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – After unleashing the much buzzed about Slingshot®, Polaris® debuts the most exclusive Slingshot® yet at Daytona Bike Week today. Delivering on the same high-octane experience, the limited edition Slingshot® SL LE is packed with head-turning features including striking Nuclear Sunset Orange coloring throughout. This sharp 3-wheel roadste
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Energica Tabs UBS To Help With Its Funding Issueshttp://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles...to-help-with-its-funding-issues-ar168117.html
I’ve always been a huge proponent of motorcycle companies thriving in the industry. That extends from the biggest brands like Yamaha and Kawasaki to niche manufacturers like Brammo and Energica. So it’s pretty nice to see a company like Energica finding some heavyweight help as it continues its search for funding.After some negotiations, Energica has finally enlisted the help of UBS to become its
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Joe Rocket Ballistic 7.0 Textile Pants Review | Versatile Overpanthttps://docs.google.com/document/d/10UFxbyYDVHzLAv8TIpwh8AGYM5XSM4-eOwdRnqS4HIs/edit
Versatility is key when choosing any type of motorcycle gear, whether you’re a long-distance tourer or commuter. Many seek gear that can quickly adapt to changing temperatures, provide waterproofing, and offer comfort both on and off the bike. This type of versatility is widespread among motorcycle jackets, but tough to find in a motorcycle pant. But Joe Rocket has the answer with its Ballistic 7.
Ultimate MotorCycling Magazine / by Ron Lieback /
FWIW I had a pair of Joe Rocket 5.0 pants. I found them great in wet weather but not perfect. The fly would leak in extended rain rides. They were warm. This was wonderful fall to spring or in the mountains; however they were too warm for my taste in the summer.

AMA Member Tested: SHOEI GT-Air helmethttp://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/NewsView/15-03-09/AMA_Member_Tested_SHOEI_GT-Air_helmet.aspx
Light, comfortable, balanced MSRP: $670.99 www.shoei-helmets.com By Chris Majewski Shoei’s GT-Air helmet lives up to its name. It is fairly light and is both comfortable and balanced. The aerodynamic design stands out at higher speeds because it provides a stable ride that cuts through the air well. I appreciated this on long rides, which resulted in almost no strain on my neck or back. Shoei
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Adventure motorcycling enters the mainstream…http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=3845
There’s a saying among riders that goes something like this: “Travelling by car is like watching a movie – but travelling by motorcycle is like being in one”. For a selected group of riders, this actually came true because a film has been made of their incredible journey and it’s going to be doing the rounds in Cannes next month. ...
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BMW Motorsport News – Issue 08/15.https://www.press.bmwgroup-sport.co...d=52&id=T0207222EN&left_menu_item=node__10077
BMW Motorsport Junior Jesse Krohn looking forward to new challenge – Marco Wittmann travels back in time, and the design of the BMW M6 GT3 on video.
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Successful premiere as title partner: 20,000 spectators visit the BMW FIBT Bob & Skeleton World Championships.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...Id=6&id=T0207242EN&left_menu_item=node__10142
German Bobsleigh, Luge, and Skeleton Federation by far the most successful nation with technology partner BMW.
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On The Track


Force India head to Australia on the back foot - Mallyahttp://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/3/16863.html
Vijay Mallya admits Force India are starting the 2015 season on the back foot following their disrupted pre-season. Various delays meant the team were only able to complete two and a half days of running in their 2015 car, the VJM08 - and while it proved reliable from the outset, team principal Mallya says there is no hiding the fact Force India are playing catch up with their rivals
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Australian GP - all you need to knowhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31801400
BBC Sport picks out some of the key statistics in the build-up to Sunday's Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.
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BBC Sport's beginner's guide to F1http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31779202
The new Formula 1 season begins in Australia this weekend. Here's our beginner's guide for newcomers to the sport.
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Does it make sense for Renault to take over an F1 team?http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/03/does-it-make-sense-for-renault-to-take-over-an-f1-team/
Since the end of last year, Renault has been evaluating its options in F1 with three possibilities: stay as they are as a supplier, withdraw from F1 or take over a team and run as Renault again. A board meeting took place in December and further meetings are planned as they move towards a decision. […]
14 James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen website on F1 / by James


Coulthard: "Life isn’t fair. Neither is F1”http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/...er=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ongoing
TG chats to BBC pundit DC about F1 safety, Lewis’s demons… and his surprise tip for the 2015 title
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MINI Returning to ST with Two-Car LAP Motorsports Entryhttp://www.imsa.com/articles/mini-returning-st-two-car-lap-motorsports-entry
A new Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge team will debut at Sebring International Raceway, when LAP Motorsports LLC fields the No. 37 MINI John Cooper Works Team. The Indianapolis-based team, headed by Luis Perocarpi, is looking to field two MINI JCWs in the event. While making his debut as a team owner, Perocarpi has been active in the Continental Tire Challenge and TUDOR United SportsC
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WEC: Porsche tests new LMP1 aero spechttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/114121-porsche-tests-new-lmp1-aero-spec
Related Stories Porsche has tested the aerodynamic specification it will run on its latest 919 Hybrid at the start of the 2015 World Endurance Championship. The German manufacturer tested the aero pa...
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Ducati Motor Holding obtained the ISO 14001 environmental certificationhttp://translate.google.com/transla...-14001/&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
Ducati - During a ceremony held at the factory in Borgo Panigale, the CEO of TÜV Italian Ettore Favia delivered to Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System for activities the factory in Bologna, from design to production, through to testing on track
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WEC: Substantial changes for 2015 Audihttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/114186-substantial-changes-for-2015-audi
The only carbon components of Audi's 2015 World Endurance Championship LMP1 challenger retained from its predecessor are the monocoque and the gearbox casing. The latest car to carry the R18 e-tron q...
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WEC: Contract confirmed for Nurburgring 6 Hourshttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/114206-wec-contract-confirmed-for-nurburgring-6-hours
The World Endurance Championship has finalized details for its scheduled 6-hour race at Germany's Nurburgring Aug. 30, the series has announced. A corresponding contract has been signed by the WEC an...
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BMW aims to replace Z4 Roadster before 2020http://www.bmwblog.com/2015/03/09/bmw-aims-to-replace-z4-roadster-before-2020/
Klaus Frohlich, BMW’s new head of R&D, says the company hopes to replace the BMW Z4 Roadster before 2020. At the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, Frohlich told the press that not only a Z4 replacement is in works, but also confirmed that it will be developed together with Toyota. BMW and Toyota currently collaborate on a common sports car architecture, hybrid drivetrains and lightweight technologies. T
1K Bmw Blog / by Horatiu Boeriu /


Koenigsegg Regera's Non-Transmissionhttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/koenigsegg-regera-s-non-transmission-ar168126.html
"Something’s happening here, and what it is ain’t exactly clear." So then, what about this new driveline that Christian K. has come up with? Let’s take a look.First, don’t call the Koenigsegg Regera’s drive system a “gearless transmission.” Not because there’s no such thing as a “gearless transmission,” but simply because the Koenigsegg Direct Drive isn’t a transmission. A transmission,
31 Top Speed / by Richard Rowe@tops... /


First drive: Porsche Cayman GT4http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/...er=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ongoing
The Cayman is finally allowed to cut loose. Is this the most satisfying car Porsche makes? Ollie Marriage reports
9K Top Gear Car News /


Self-Driving Cars Can Generate Billions In Internet Revenue, Save Billions In Damages And Health Costshttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...save-billions-in-damages-and-health-costs.htm
A study shows that self-driving cars could generate global digital media revenue in billions of dollars a year from each additional minute that people spend on mobile Internet while in the car.
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Is the Auto Industry and Car Culture Dying?http://www.bimmerfile.com/2015/03/07/auto-industry-car-culture-die/
That’s the opinion of more than a few these days. With millennials and younger generations more interested in technology than transportation, the future of the industry and the very shape of cars is ripe for reinvention. Throw autonomous driving cars into the mix and you have either a utopian or nightmare scenario depending on your view point. That scenario has been described a lot lately, but no
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Wow, Geneva gives the industry a jolthttp://www.autonews.com/article/20150307/OEM04/303099937/wow-geneva-gives-the-industry-a-jolt
This year's Geneva auto show was a display case of wild contradictions -- an industry barreling headlong into a future of extreme performance capabilities, pressing environmental concerns, serious international tensions and heavyweight outsiders...
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Top 10 Favorite Cars From Geneva Auto Showhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2015/03/07/top-10-favorite-cars-from-geneva-auto-show/
Switzerland, home to so many wonderful things; cheese, watches and the Geneva Motor Show. Geneva is one of the better auto shows, as it always seems to be where all of the most prestigious cars are first displayed. Makes sense, as Geneva is one of the more prestigious cities in the world. This year’s motor show was no exception. Many jaw-dropping cars debuted at Geneva this year, some which were e
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DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals: 25 Teams Will Compete For $3.5 Million Cash Prizeshttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...-will-compete-for-3-5-million-cash-prizes.htm
Robots will face tests of their ability to provide assistance following natural or man-made disasters. Teams from around the world will bring their robots to California in June.
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BMW recalls a lot of bikeshttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/bmw-recalls-a-lot-of-bikes/26384.html
A 2010 BMW R1200GS heading back to the dealer today. BMW HAS issued a recall - or 'technical campaign' as bike makers prefer to call them - of R and K series models produced during a period spanning almost eight years. The rear wheel flange may crack as result of brake disc bolts or wheel nuts being over-tightened, BMW says.While BMW says the fault will only occur due to incorrect maint
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BMW recalls 300000 bikeshttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/bmw-recalls-300000-bikes/26384.html
A 2010 BMW R1200GS heading back to the dealer today. BMW HAS issued a recall - or 'technical campaign' as bike makers prefer to call them - of R and K series models produced during a period spanning almost eight years. The rear wheel flange may crack as result of brake disc bolts or wheel nuts being over-tightened, BMW says.While BMW says the fault will only occur due to incorrect maint
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FWIW this is the first I have seen on this. The Visor Down is calling it a “technical campaign” at this point not a recall. Of late motorcycle manufacturers have been more open and aggressive with technical campaigns (or what ever a given manufacturer wants to call them) beginning before the traditional formal recall process kicks in.

The recall process requires an action plan to be in place. This is roughly equivalent to the technical plan which defines the problem and what is required to be done to fix it. What is missing is all the information and communications pieces that are included with the normal recall. It may take four to six weeks for a recall to be issued once a technical campaign is filled with NHTSA, Transport Canada, VOSA (UK) or other governmental bodies. In the past this lag time was the period manufacturers worked to inform dealer networks, fill the parts supply chain with any replacement parts required and prepare call centers and others to answer questions they anticipate owners will ask.

The trend in the motorcycle industry seems to be akin to RAD development in the technical world. In simplistic terms RAD - rapid application development - changes the flow. Instead of a linear development of an application the process is chunked into parts that take place at the same time and are assembled at the end and launched as a beta product with minimal testing. Unlike the tech world where the end user does not see the parts until the product until it is put together the motorcycle industry version makes the end user aware right from the start.

The new process has been mess and has received very mixed reviews from owners. I for one like it mess, confusion and all. I want to know as soon as possible my motorcycle may have a problem. This allows me time to access my individual motorcycle, assess risks and make decisions. Is it an elegant solution? Absolutely not. The Turdmobile has multiple airbags, crush zones, specialized passenger compartment beam protection and cup holders. I am more accepting of a system that gives me a more elegant recall process with less confusion. My Roadster has none of this and in the event of a recall related failure my safety is dependent on my ATGATT handling any initial contact with pavement and then the potential of crashing into, or under, a DOT approved safety barrier.

In the perfect world “technical campaigns” and recalls should not exist. In the flawed world I enjoy living in the evolving attitude in the motorcycle industry with these campaigns is something I may not like, but am very willing to live with.

Stay tuned.


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SBK 2015 Badovini without motionhttp://www.insella.it/news/sbk-2015-badovini-senza-moto
SBK news - Problems continue for Ayrton Badovini, after having closed the 2014 season with the case Bimota, had signed for 2015 with the team JR Racing BMW, proved virtually nonexistent. After missing the pre-season and the first round, there is no longer even a shadow of the team and those responsible have evaporated leaving pilots Badovini and Toni Elias walk
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JR Racing: Badovini signed for Troy Corser!http://translate.google.com/transla...er.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
Whether Ayrton Badovini will still be used this season, is in the stars. The Italian divulges details about his deal with the nebulous "JR Racing".
1 Speed Week Superbike News overview / by Kay Hettich /


The elusive JR Racing Teamhttp://translate.google.com/transla...am.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
The JR Racing Team seems to have vanished. The team manager Gemma Voces breaks the silence and accuses the owners of the elusive team. Badovini and Elias looking for a motorcycle.
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CMRA Planning Extra Activities For March 21-22 Event At Texas World Speedwayhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...or-march-21-22-event-at-texas-world-speedway/
CMRA Welcomes Red Bull Mini Moto to Texas World SpeedwayMark your calendars, March 21 - 22, 2015, the Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (CMRA) will be back at Texas World Speedway in College Station, Texas for the final time eve...
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William Dunlop, Guy Martin Join Tyco BMW Squad At Almeria Testhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/william-dunlop-guy-martin-join-tyco-bmw-squad-at-almeria-test/
Martin & Dunlop ‘spellbound’ with BMW S 1000 RR on Day OneAfter just four days of testing with BMW’s S 1000 RR, the Tyco BMW team was able to give road racing stars Guy Martin and William Dunlop a great opening day base set...
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WERA National, Sportsman And Vintage Series Racing This Coming Weekend At Roebling Road Racewayhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...this-coming-weekend-at-roebling-road-raceway/
PIRELLI/WERA SPORTSMAN PRESENTED BY MOTORSPORTS, WERA VINTAGE SERIES AND WERA NATIONAL SERIES ROUND #1 THIS WEEKEND AT ROEBLING ROAD RACEWAY IN
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MotoGP™ paddock heads to Losail for final testhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/11/motogp-paddock-heads-to-losail-for-final-test/171583
The final MotoGP™ preseason test gets under way this week under the floodlights of the Losail International Circuit in Qatar.
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Circuit of Wales inquiry beginshttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117982
A public inquiry into the planned UKP325million Circuit of Wales development, which will determine the future of the proposed British MotoGP venue, has begun
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Nicky Hayden predicts the next US MotoGP™ starhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/10/nicky-hayden-predicts-the-next-us-motogp-star/171468
Drive M7 Aspar Nicky Hayden, the 2006 MotoGP™ Champion, recently caught up with motoamerica.com for a quick chat.
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Lorenzo: "We have a chance to win the championship"http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/11/lorenzo-we-have-a-chance-to-win-the-championship/171598
The double MotoGP™ Champion talks about his chances for 2015 ahead of the final pre-season test in Qatar.
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Aprilia choose the bike they will use for 2015http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/11/aprilia-choose-the-bike-they-will-use-for-2015/171604
Aprilia have settled upon the bike they will use for the 2015 MotoGP™ season, after deciding between two variants at the second Sepang test.
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Aprilia Boss Romano Albesiano Interview: "We Know It Takes Three Years To Be Competitive In MotoGP"https://motomatters.com/interview/2015/03/11/aprilia_boss_romano_albesiano_interview_.html
Aprilia Racing boss Romano Albesiano has big shoes to fill. Taking over from Gigi Dall'Igna, Albesiano must continue the legacy of success which his predecessor left for him. He got off to a good start, Sylvain Guintoli lifting the World Superbike title in Albesiano's first year at the helm. Now comes the hard part, following up on that success and expanding into MotoGP. A small group of journalis
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On the Street

2014 Ural cT Reviewhttp://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/23171/Motorcycle-Article/2014-Ural-cT-Review.aspx
MotoUSA contributor Gabe Ets-Hokin hops aboard the 2014 Ural cT for a memorable sidecar experience in Northern Washington.
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Watch This Biker Sink into a Huge Pothole-Puddle of Doomhttps://rideapart.com/articles/biker-sinks-into-huge-pothole-puddle
Water, potholes and bikes never go well together. If a rider comes across a huge (but avoidable) puddle in the street, what should be done next? The smart and sensible rider would probably go around the murky waters of the unknown. But not everyone is smart
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New Metzeler 888 MARATHON™ ULTRA 120/55R26 Triple 8 Custom Bagger Tire Available In April In The USAhttp://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2015/03/11...om-bagger-tire-available-in-april-in-the-usa/
METZELER celebrates 20 years of Custom V-Twin tire manufacturing with the launch of a new 26 inch front tire size added to its ME 888 MARATHON™ ULTRA line. It will be available in April in the USA. This new front tire size has been designed specifically for baggers and... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
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Video: The crash that could have happenedhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2015/03/11/video-the-crash-that-could-have-happened/
Riders narrowly avoid crash with car parked in middle of lane.
CMG News / by Zac Kurylyk /


Zero Motorcycles Expands North American Networkhttps://motorsportsnewswire.wordpre...ycles-expands-north-american-network-0311153/
Strong Demand Fuels Double-Digit Dealer Growth and Additions to Sales Team SANTA CRUZ, CA – March 11, 2015 – (Motor Sports Newswire) - Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, announced today that three new regional sales directors have been added to the company’s roster in the first quarter of 2015. The expansion of the sales team comes in response to rapid growth
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Kawasakis electric Ninja planshttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/kawasakis-electric-ninja-plans/26382.html
KAWASAKI has filed patents for a number of electric sports bike designs, revealing the direction of plans for future Ninja models.The firm has filed at least 10 electric motorcycle patents in the last three months, showing machines with a trellis frame and sports bike geometry.The sketches show different possible positions within the chassis for a huge battery pack. One de
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Ducati CEO Opens The Door For Possible Scooter Modelhttp://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles...door-for-possible-scooter-model-ar168164.html
To those of you who scoffed at the idea of Harley-Davidson venturing into the world of electric motorcycles with the LiveWire Concept, well, prepare yourselves for another bombshell. Ducati, builders of wicked Italian sports bikes, isn’t shutting the door on the possibility of building…a scooter. You guys ok? Did anybody faint?This is no April’s fool joke, either. Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali sai
1 Top Speed / by Kirby Garlitos@to...


Why Are Chadian Youth Rioting Over a Motorcycle Helmet Law?http://foreignpolicy.com/2015/03/11/why-are-chadian-youth-rioting-over-a-motorcycle-helmet-law/
Angry young Chadians took to the streets of the capital of N’Djamena in masses this week, blocking roads and targeting police officers, prompting the police to launch tear gas into the crowds. The violence killed at least three and forced authorities to shut down all schools and universities in the city. But the riots weren’t over religion, corruption, social welfare cutbacks, or the other issues
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FWIW I have not seen any notices in the PressClub feeds I follow in relation to the technical campaign. I will continue to seek information to post.

Official VIP shuttle service by BMW at TEFAF. BMW Group as partner of the international art and antiques fair.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...Id=21&id=T0207682EN&left_menu_item=node__4095
Maastricht. The 28th edition of TEFAF Maastricht, the most important fair for art and antiques worldwide, will take place March 13-22, 2015. As in previous years, BMW Group, as partner, will be involved in a number of ways throughout the fair.
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Design as lever for business success: Partnership between writing instruments manufacturer senator® and BMW Group subsidiary DesignworksUSA.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...lId=21&id=T0207683EN&left_menu_item=node__803
BMW Group subsidiary DesignworksUSA and German writing instruments manufacturer senator® are commencing a long-term design partnership.
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BMW Group sales achieve new record in Februaryhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...lId=21&id=T0207482EN&left_menu_item=node__804
Deliveries total 151,952 vehicles, increase of 7.6% +++ Year-to-date sales rise 7.3% to 294,112 +++ Sales in Europe increase 7.7% in first two months +++
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BMW Celebrates 40th Anniversary of First US Race Win at 2015 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegancehttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...=9&id=T0207526EN_US&left_menu_item=node__4536
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – March 10, 2015 … BMW of North America will mark the 40th anniversary of two key milestones in the company’s history in the United States at the 20th-annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, March 12-15, 2015. Forty years ago, BMW of North America began operating as a subsidiary of BMW AG, and only days later, BMW Motorsport scored its first
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On The Track

Australia preview - do Mercedes hold the ace cards?http://www.formula1.com/news/features/2015/3/16868.html
Everyone has been dealt a new hand of cards for 2015, but all of Mercedes' rivals arrive in Melbourne for the season opener convinced that the Silver Arrows will still be holding all the aces. Winter testing indicated that the new F1 W06 Hybrid has the speed to carry on where the W05 left off last year, but of course no one will really know if that's true until Saturday's qualifying session
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Looking Ahead to Melbourne – the Key Rule Changes for 2015http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/03/looking-ahead-to-melbourne-key-rule-changes-for-2015/
Team personnel are busy putting the final touches on their preparations for the opening round of the season in Melbourne this weekend and there are new regulation boundaries that they must come to terms with. Stability in the rules means that Mercedes have retained much of their advantage and Manor/Marussia are set to run substantially the […]
9 James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen website on F1 / by Declan


Test your F1 knowledge with our quizhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31806209
How does your knowledge compare to the BBC Formula 1 team? With the season about to start, take our quiz to find out.
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FWIW Don’t ask, I am still in pre season mode.


Sir Frank Williams: The sport still takes my breath away. It's great to be a part of ithttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...reath-away.-Its-great-to-be-a-part-of-it.html
Exclusive interview: Sir Frank Williams' passion for F1 is undimmed but his plan to hand control to daughter Claire is taking shape, as the pair tell Daniel Johnson
14 F1, Formula 1 / by Daniel Johnson


2015 FIA F1 World Championship - Updated Entry Listhttp://www.fia.com/2015-fia-f1-world-championship-updated-entry-list-0
Driver's N° Driver’s Name Company Name Team Name Name of the Chassis Name of the Engine 44 Lewis HAMILTON (GBR) MERCEDES-BENZ GRAND PRIX LIMITED (DEU) Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team Mercedes Mercedes 6 Nico ROSBERG (DEU) MERCEDES-BENZ GRAND PRIX LIMITED (DEU) Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team Mercedes Mercedes 3 Daniel RICCIARDO (AUS) RED BU
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F1: Haas secures more tech personnelhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117987
The new Haas Formula 1 team has secured more key signings - with Ben Agathangelou becoming its new chief aerodynamicist and Dave O'Neill its team manager
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Haas F1 on schedule for 2016 debuthttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31823683
Haas F1 team is confident of making its debut in 2016 after hiring key staff and acquiring Marussia's ex-headquarters.
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F1: Fernando Alonso 'giving everything' to be behind wheel in Malaysiahttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...-to-be-behind-wheel-in-malaysia-10099417.html
Fernando Alonso has his sights firmly set on returning to the grid at the Malaysian Grand Prix later this month.
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F1: Horner suggests F1 windtunnel banhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117998
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner believes Formula 1 should consider a ban on windtunnel use as a radical cost-cutting measure
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Test driver wins case against Sauberhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31828900
Test driver Giedo van der Garde wins his court case against Sauber and could race for them in the Australian Grand Prix.
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Fears for Sauber future in Formula One as Giedo van der Garde court victory puts team on verge of collapsehttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...t-victory-puts-team-on-verge-of-collapse.html
Dutchman successfully argued the team reneged on his contract to race this year in an extraordinary legal row
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Mazda Continues Making Strides With SKYACTIV Prototypehttp://www.imsa.com/articles/mazda-continues-making-strides-skyactiv-prototype
Subtitle: By Steven Cole Smith, IMSA.com No manufacturer has more cars in current road racing series than Mazda, so usually John Doonan, the director of Mazda Motorsports in North America, can’t wait to get to the track, can’t wait to see the green flag fall. But in 2014, even Doonan, one of the most positive people in any paddock, found that enthusiasm threatened. It had been a comple
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WEC: Major changes planned for HPD, Tequila Patron ESMhttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/114157-wec-major-changes-planned-for-hpd-tequila-patron-esm
RACER has learned Honda is finalizing a complex plan that would see its brand-new ARX-04b LMP2 coupe taken offline until later in the year. The move would be made to further develop the chassis, whic...
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WEC: TVR eyes Le Mans return with GT carhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117966
The new owner of TVR is aiming to take the marque back to the Le Mans 24 Hours
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Meet the Jaguar F-Type GT3 racerhttp://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/...er=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ongoing
Sadly, this dribble-inducing render isn't official. Yet. Time to petition Jag...
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NAT: Newey to partner Schumacher in F4http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117995
Harrison Newey, the son of Red Bull Formula 1 technical supremo Adrian Newey, is to team up with Michael Schumacher's son Mick in ADAC Formula 4 this season
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Alfa Romeo 4C Rally Car?http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/alfa-romeo-4c-rally-car-ar168156.html
Back in the day, the Lancia Stratos was absolutely dominant in the international rally scene, winning three consecutive World Rally Championships in 1974, 1975, and 1976. It was one of the last successful RWD rally cars before the Audi Quattro introduced all-wheel grip to the scene in the early 80s, and it’s often lauded as one of the prettiest rally cars ever made. Nowadays, Lancia hasn’t exited
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Why Aston Martin is firmly back in the racehttp://www.autocar.co.uk/blogs/new-cars/why-aston-martin-firmly-back-race
The Aston Martin DBX concept was created to 'defy conventional thinking' The DBX concept shows how Aston Martin has been reinvigorated, thanks to the bold thinking of its new boss Andy Palmer The contrast between this year’s Aston Martin stand at the Geneva motor show and last year’s couldn’t have been starker – and not just because of the surprise unveiling of the DBX crossover concept to sit al
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GM directors should face ignition switch claims, judge is toldhttp://www.autonews.com/article/201...uld-face-ignition-switch-claims-judge-is-told
GM investors urged a judge to let their lawsuit proceed against the automaker's board that they say was asleep at the switch while the company produced cars with faulty ignition systems that led to fatal accidents.
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BAC Mono Stops By Jay Leno’s Garage: Videohttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1097173_bac-mono-stops-by-jay-lenos-garage-video
If you’re a fan of formula cars, or just want a minimalist, utterly pure driving experience, then you might want to check out the BAC Mono. DON'T MISS: Watch A BAC Mono Chase A McLaren P1 At Silverstone: Video There are no DVD players or Burmester audio systems here. It’s a pure, simple, functional performance car. Join Jay Leno and...
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FCA Design Contest: Winners Design A Dodge For 2025http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1097176_fca-design-contest-winners-design-a-dodge-for-2025
Dodge celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2014, and to celebrate Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) made designing a future car for the hallowed brand the theme of its nationwide high school design competition. MUST SEE: Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson Suspended By BBC, No Show This Week Intending to foster interest in automotive design as a career...
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Lister 'Knobbly' Roars Back To Life In Continuation Formhttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1097190_lister-knobbly-roars-back-to-life-in-continuation-form
Fans of British sports and racing cars will no doubt know of the name Lister. It's a company that came to life back in 1954 and brought shapely machines into the world. Because of the cars' rounded fenders and flowing bodywork, they earned the nickname "Knobbly," which we guess is a British way of saying Jaguar on Steroids. Well, it's time to once...
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BMW says its new fwd models are too small for the U.S.http://www.autonews.com/article/201...-its-new-fwd-models-are-too-small-for-the-u-s
BMW has decided not to bring either of its new 2-series front-wheel-drive models to the United States. The 2-series Gran Tourer, which debuted here last week, and the 2-series Active Tourer are too small for the U.S. market, a spokesman said.
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First drive: Morgan Plus 8 Speedsterhttp://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/...er=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ongoing
Morgan's latest Plus 8 prioritises noise and histrionics above luxury and comfort. Good
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Tesla Cutting Jobs in Chinahttp://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2015...s-china-redundancies.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
The high-end electric vehicle maker said Monday it was reducing staff in China after missing a sales target in the world’s biggest car market.
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Ford Reportedly Considers Chevrolet Bolt Competitorhttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-ne...iders-chevrolet-bolt-competitor-ar168055.html
At the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, Chevrolet revealed the Bolt EV Concept as a "vision for an affordable, long-range all-electric vehicle" that could offer more than 200 miles of range. Chevy claimed that the compact, which showcased a number of high-tech features, could cost from around $30,000 if put into production. Now, Ford is reportedly working on a similar product, with a concept car
7 Top Speed / by Ciprian Florea@to... /


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The first-generation Smart Fortwo was launched back in 1998 It's bigger and bolder than before, but is this new city car any better? Mercedes-Benz’s 21st century vision for urban mobility, the Smart Fortwo, has now reached its difficult teenage years.Entering its third model generation and closing in on its third decade on general sale, the car is approaching a crucial stage in its history. It’s
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[url=http://www.bimmerfile.com/2015/03/09/rumorbmw-apple-watch-launch-partner/]Rumor: BMW to be Apple Watch Launch Partner

Several sources have confirmed to us that BMW is on track to be a launch partner for the Apple Watch. BMW’s development team has been working on an app that can control various aspects of a BMW – likely just the i3 at launch. While the app was previewed last year at Apple’s watch event, the mock-ups were based purely on previous work done on the Samsung watch app released last year. However we’re
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Is BMW planning a W-3 cruiser?http://motorbikewriter.com/is-bmw-planning-a-w-3-cruiser/
Artist’s impression of a BMW W-3 cruiser Patented designs have surfaced for a BMW W-3 engine that looks like a V-twin with an extra head and would suit a Bavarian return to cruisers. BMW last made the ill-fated R 1200 C cruiser from 1997 to 2004 and the R 850 C only until 2000. BMW R 1200 C Despite launching the R 1200 C in the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies with a radical Vietnamese chase sc
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Top Gear fans have been following the unfolding news of Jeremy Clarkson’s suspension and the stopping of this coming Sunday’s show from airing. The story continues to evolve with the possible suspension of the remaining episodes of this season. This leaves questions about what will happen next season and with the other supporting items the show has generated.

Clarkson, the shows frontman presenter, is the guy you love to hate while thinking, so often, ‘I wish I had said something clever like that.’ He has never been a fan of two wheeled conveyances. In a review of the BMW C scooter for the Sunday Times in London he prattled on about the roof implying (probably the deft hand of an editor) BMW designers were idiots. “Don’t they know rain comes down at an angle in England?”

Fans of the show liked the silly challenges the trio of Clarkson, Hammond and May would go through. This may be the last of the silly challenges they will face together. This one may not make the list of fan favorites; however.

Jeremy Clarkson suspended: James May confirms Top Gear host was in 'a dust-up' with producer over dinnerhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/cel...g-Top-Gear-producer-in-row-over-catering.html
Jeremy Clarkson's suspension followed a "fracas" with Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon over catering arrangements during location filming
1K Cars and motorcycle reviews; latest motoring news / by Gordon Rayner /


Jeremy Clarkson shrugs off suspension saying 'I'm just having a nice cold pint and waiting for this to blow over'
Top Gear host appears unfazed by BBC decision to suspend him and cancel Sunday's episode as he jokes on Twitter
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Jeremy Clarkson Suspended, Sunday Top Gear canceledhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2015/03/10/jeremy-clarkson-suspended-sunday-top-gear-canceled/
This latest Series of Top Gear, Series 22, has been a good one so far. We’ve seen great reviews of cars like the new Corvette Stingray and both BMW i8 and M3, along with riveting adventures through the Australian Outback and the frozen Canadian tundra. The boys are at the top of their game this series. However, this Sunday, everywhere but the US which airs Mondays, will not be occupied by Clarkson
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It's about time the BBC stood up to Jeremy Clarksonhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring...time-the-BBC-stood-up-to-Jeremy-Clarkson.html
The Top Gear presenter has finally been suspended by the BBC after years of offending, says Michael Hogan
100+ Cars and motorcycle reviews; latest motoring news / by Michael Hogan /


Jeremy Clarkson: Petition calls for BBC to bring back suspended Top Gear hosthttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/bbc...BC-to-bring-back-suspended-Top-Gear-host.html
More than 100,000 sign online petition calling for BBC to reinstate Jeremy Clarkson after row with producer as fans use #BringBackClarkson hashtag to express support
8K Cars and motorcycle reviews; latest motoring news / by Danny Boyle /


TO BE CONTINUED...


Forget The Apple Watch: Shelby Teams With Baume & Mercier For Cobra Watch Collectionhttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/...with-baume-mercier-for-cobra-watch-collection
What does Carroll Shelby have to do with Swiss watches? We’re really not sure—but we’re sure it has to result in a better product than the compromised and overpriced Apple Watch. MUST WATCH: Here's A ‘Furious 7’ Extended Look Video Baume & Mercier, a Swiss watchmaker (and part of the Richemont Group) will partner...
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The Best Spring Break Destinations May Be Found On This Road Trip Across The U.S.http://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...be-found-on-this-road-trip-across-the-u-s.htm
What are the best spring break destinations? Sitting on the beach might be fun, but taking this 'optimal road trip' may just be the coolest thing you could do.
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RELATED

A data genius computes the ultimate American road triphttp://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...ius-computes-the-ultimate-american-road-trip/
This post comes via Know More, Wonkblog's social media site. Who needs an atlas when you have an algorithm? Data tinkerer Randy Olson, who previously developed the optimal search path for finding the bespectacled main character of the "Where’s Waldo?" books, has used this same algorithm to compute the ultimate American road trip. At the urging of Tracy Staedter from Discovery News, Olson
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Wikimedia Foundation Sues NSA Over Mass Internet Surveillancehttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...-sues-nsa-over-mass-internet-surveillance.htm
The Wikimedia Foundation is taking legal action against the National Security Agency, suggesting that the agency violates the First and Fourth Amendments of the Constitution.
Tech Times : Top News /


How to Maximize Your Free Storage Space on Every Cloud Servicehttp://lifehacker.com/how-to-maximize-your-free-storage-space-on-every-cloud-1690775421
Between Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and a half dozen other services, the sky's the limit on how much cloud storage you can get. Here are some of the best ways to get extra free space on each service.Every cloud storage provider has a variety of changing promos that can give you extra storage space, so it's always worthwhile to keep an ear to the ground. Some of the promotions we mention here m
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On The Track with Formula 1: 2015 Australian Grand Prix - UPDATE

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Circuit Maphttp://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/championship/documents/20150312/MEDIA_0.pdf

2015 Australian Grand Prix - Thursday Press Conferencehttp://www.fia.com/news/2015-australian-grand-prix-thursday-press-conference
Transcript of the Thursday press conference organised by the FIA for the 2015.


Tax Authority Gave Red Light To Return Of Marussia F1 Teamhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/2...gave-red-light-to-return-of-marussia-f1-team/
Britain’s tax authority attempted to block the Marussia Formula One team from racing at Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix according to recently released documents. In October last year the team went into administration, the British equivalent of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with total debts of $95.7 million but emerged from this with [...]
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Formula One 2015: Forget the 'good old days' - the sport has never been betterhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...old-days-the-sport-has-never-been-better.html
Daniel Johnson: Tighter races, more overtaking, a more competitive field of drivers - Formula One is in rude health ahead of the new season
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Court confirms Van Der Garde ruling, Sauber line-up uncertainhttp://www.f1technical.net/news/19958
Following a ruling by the Victorian Supreme court on Wednesday, an appeal from Sauber that attempted to block Van Der Garde from claiming a Sauber race seat in 2015 has been rejected.
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Australian Grand Prix 2015: Gloves are off as Nico Rosberg says hard yards will see him overtake Lewis Hamilton this yearhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...ertake-lewis-hamilton-this-year-10105213.html
If you find yourself inclined to the widely held view here in the Albert Park paddock that Mercedes are going to race away with another world championship, here is the good news: Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg will again be allowed to indulge in open warfare.
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Jenson Button reveals anguish over safety of 2015 McLarenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...eals-anguish-over-safety-of-2015-McLaren.html
British driver reveals he pored over data after Fernando Alonso's crash to learn if McLaren's 2015 Formula One car was dangerously flawed
7 F1, Formula 1 / by Daniel Johnson /


Raikkonen: Three races until we know pecking orderhttp://en.espnf1.com/ferrari/motorsport/story/194115.html
Kimi Raikkonen does not think the true pecking order of 2015 will be clear until the third race of the year in China next month
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Williams 120% better prepared in 2015 - Massahttp://en.espnf1.com/williams/motorsport/story/194125.html
Felipe Massa says Williams has come on leaps and bounds since the start of 2014 and is convinced the team has the tools to win a race this season
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FRIDAY FREE PRACTICE

Rosberg beats Hamilton in practicehttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31866009
Nico Rosberg pips team-mate Lewis Hamilton to set the pace in Friday practice as Mercedes dominate in Australia.
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Mercedes dominates first practice at Melbournehttp://www.f1technical.net/news/19959
As what somewhat expected from pre-season testing, Mercedes AMG F1 have become the clear pace setters in the first practice session at Melbourne with both its cars more than a second ahead of the competition.
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Australian Grand Prix Friday Practice: Rosberg on Top as Mercedes Dominatehttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...practice-rosberg-on-top-as-mercedes-dominate/
Nico Rosberg pipped world champion Lewis Hamilton to top spot on the first day of practice for the Australian Grand Prix as Mercedes continued to enjoy a significant advantage over their rivals. Hamilton’s response to Rosberg’s earlier soft tyre run in second practice was exactly a tenth of a second shy of his team-mate who had also […]
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Rosberg leads another Mercedes one-two In Melbournehttp://www.fia.com/news/rosberg-leads-another-mercedes-one-two-melbourne
Rosberg leads another Mercedes one-two In Melbourne Mercedes duo fastest ahead of Ferarri’s Sebastian Vettel as trouble hits rivals. Fri 13.03.15, 8:08AM Nico Rosberg continued to set the pace in Melbourne as he set the fastest time of second practice ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton. Rosberg’s best time of 1:27.697, set on the soft tyre, was a tenth quicker than Hamilton’
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Mercedes ahead in FP2 as Ferrari edges closerhttp://www.f1technical.net/news/19960
Nico Rosberg topped the times in the second practice session at Melbourne, just like he did in FP1, ahead of team mate Lewis Hamilton. The Mercedes duo however saw Ferrari edge closer, reducing their advantage to 7 tenths.
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Ricciardo sure engine can be savedhttp://en.espnf1.com/australia/motorsport/story/194299.html
Daniel Ricciardo does not think the engine change which saw him sit out of FP2 in Australia will have affect him in the long term
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Motor racing-Vettel back smiling after strong start with Ferrarihttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150313?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
MELBOURNE, March 13 (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel could hardly hide his delight after completing his first practice session for his new team Ferrari on Friday.
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Rosberg beats Hamilton in practicehttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31866009
Nico Rosberg pips team-mate Lewis Hamilton to set the pace in Friday practice as Mercedes dominate in Australia.
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On The Track with Formula 1:

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2015 Australian Grand Prix - Friday Press Conferencehttp://www.fia.com/news/2015-australian-grand-prix-friday-press-conference
F1: Transcript of the Friday press conference organised by the FIA for the 2015 Australian Grand Prix


2015 Australian Grand Prix - Session Classificationshttp://www.fia.com/championship/fia...nship/2015/2015-australian-grand-prix-session


2015 Australian Grand Prix - Media Kithttp://www.fia.com/sites/default/fi.../20150313/2015 AUSGP - Official Media Kit.pdf

Williams satisfied despite water leak on Massa's car
The Williams F1 team proved satisfied with today's running. The team claimed to have gathered enough data to progress towards qualifying, even though a water leak on Felipe Massa's car prevented the Brazilian to run in FP2.
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[url=http://www.f1technical.net/news/19962]McLaren solving problems "as we go"

McLaren didn't have the strongest of days as the Formula One season kicked off today at Australia. The team struggled to get mileage in, but only due to a 'few niggly problems', rather than structural issues.
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Friday analysis - fast starters or slow burners?http://www.formula1.com/content/fom...nalysis---fast-starters-or-slow-burners-.html


In quotes - Friday in Melbournehttp://www.formula1.com/content/fom...nes/2015/in-quotes---friday-at-melbourne.html

Bernie Ecclestone refuses to fret over Formula One's cash crisishttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...t-over-formula-ones-cash-crisis-10107870.html
On the eve of this year’s Formula One season the talk in the paddock at the Australian Grand Prix is not all about the racing but also about the very future of the sport... and one man – as he has been since 1978 – is in the middle of it all.
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Ferrari business 'only successful if F1 team wins'http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...rari-business-only-successful-if-f1-team-wins
Boss Sergio Marchionne says the success of Ferrari should be judged on the fortunes of the race team, regardless of how strong the road cars are The importance of Ferrari winning Formula 1 races and championships cannot be underestimated, boss Sergio Marchionne has declared, claiming the company is only defined by its ability to race.Marchionne took the reins at Ferrari from Luca di Montezemolo l
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A collection of articles related to the BMW Technical Campaign. As yet no formal statement by BMW on the press feeds I follow or formal recall notifications.

BMW recall K- and R models from November 2003 to April 2011http://www.motorradonline.de/motorr...is-april-2011/647996?mrdkampagne=rss_homepage
Wheel can break because the wheel can break the single-sided swingarm, BMW calls worldwide about 300,000 models of the K and R series for exchange of the component back to the workshop. ...> More
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BMW Recalls 367,000 K- and R-Series modelshttp://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/03/13/manufacturers/bmw/bmw-recalls-367000-k-r-series-models/
BMW is recalling 367,000 motorcycles, including 43,425 units in the U.S. alone, because of a problem with their rear wheel carrier flanges. The recall affects K and R models produced from November 2003 to April 2011. According to BMW, the rear wheel brake disc bolts or wheel nuts may have received excessive torque during incorrectly-executed maintenance. Tightening the bolts too much could result
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BMW Motorrad Gets Its Own Taste Of a Recall, Calls Back K and R Series Modelshttp://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles...alls-back-k-and-r-series-models-ar168191.html
I’m not particularly sure what’s wrong with today, but even with the frequency of recalls these days, it’s still rare that you get two in one day. Lo and behold, that’s exactly what we have right now after we received word that BMW has issued its own recall involving R and K series models produced during a period of time spanning eight years. Wow. Eight years?So why did it take BMW this long to id
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BMW recall for K-bikes, R-bikeshttp://canadamotoguide.com/2015/03/13/bmw-recall-for-k-bikes-r-bikes-2/
Approximately 5,000 Canadian bikes under BMW recall.
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Recall BMW Motorrad: 52,000 motorcycles in Italyhttp://www.motoblog.it/post/378526/richiamo-bmw-motorrad-52-000-moto-in-italia
BMW Motorrad will launch a campaign to lure technique aimed at updating the R and K series models produced between November 2003 and April 2011. Analyzing the data quality from all world markets, the German manufacturer has found that the flange of the bevel , which supports the rear wheel and brake disc, it may be subject to cracking and consequent damage if d
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BMW recall 33,000 of its bikes ... only for Francehttp://translate.google.com/transla...&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=windows-1252
After the R1200 RT last year it was the R and K series from 2003 to 2011 that are recalled in BMW dealerships. BMW Motorrad has launched a major recall campaign ?? d on R and K series produced between November 2003 and April 2011. The problem? The flange of the rear wheel, which will be replaced free of charge. To explain such a time the responsiveness BMW exp ??
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On The Track

The JR Racing continues working to track their bikes ahead of the 2015 SBK seasonhttp://translate.google.com/transla...-de-sbk&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
Looks like it will still bring cola uncertain future JR Racing Team in the World Superbike Championship in which militate both Toni Elias and Ayrton Badovini. And is that despite what was said a few weeks ago after the statements of Gemma Voces Pons, the truth is that the team is still struggling to align the two BMW in the next race in Thailand. And to clear c
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World Superbike: JR Racing vaporizeshttp://www.sportrider.com/world-superbike-jr-racing-vaporizes
Dominican Republic-based JR Racing never completes a lap, leaving many—including riders Ayrton Badovini and Toni Elias—out in the cold…
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BMW Motorrad Hosts Joint Test For Customer Teams At Almeriahttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/bmw-motorrad-hosts-joint-test-for-customer-teams-at-almeria/
BMW Motorrad customer teams in joint testing at BMW Motorrad Race Camp in Almeria.EWC, BSB, IDM and Road Racing: BMW Motorrad privateer teams prepare for the new seaso...
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Video: Team Hero EBR Reviews The World Superbike Event At Phillip Islandhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...-the-world-superbike-event-at-phillip-island/
The Team Hero EBR World Superbike team reviews its weekend at Phillip Island, in Australia.
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Pirelli and the two-wheel competition for the 2015 racing seasonhttp://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/n...wheel-competition-for-the-2015-racing-season/
World Superbike, Endurance and Motocross Championships, AMA Supercross and British Superbike among the major series in which the Italian tyre company participates In Superbike the record of the longest running control tyre in motorsport history at international level with the supply of all classes, running continuously for 12 years The racing activity as a technological platform for innovation
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Geoff May On Provisional Pole Position For 74th Daytona 200http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/geoff-may-on-provisional-pole-position-for-74th-daytona-200/
74th Daytona 200 Sanctioned by ASRADaytona International SpeedwayDaytona Beach, FloridaMarch 13, 2015<...
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AMA Releases Technical Rules For 2015 MotoAmerica KTM RC390 Cuphttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/ama-releases-technical-rules-for-2015-motoamerica-ktm-rc390-cup/
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association has published the technical rules for the 2015 KTM RC 390 Cup class for MotoAmerica, the new home of the AMA Superbike Series. The technical rules cover motorcycle modific...
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Mopar Extends Sponsorship Of Canadian Superbike Championshiphttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/mopar-extends-sponsorship-of-canadian-superbike-championship/
TORONTO, Ont. (March 13, 2015) – Mopar has extended its title sponsorship of the Canadian Superbike Championship for an additional two years, carrying its support of Canada’s premier motorcycle road racing series through the end of the 2016 season...
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2015 MotoGP Qatar Test Preview Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2015/03/13/2015_motogp_qatar_test_preview_press_rel.html
Press releases from Suzuki Ecstar and Estrella Galicia Marc VDS ahead of this weekend's MotoGP test at Qatar: Year: 2015 read more
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2015 MotoGP Qatar Test Preview - Last Chance To Prepare For 2015 For The MotoGP Teamshttps://motomatters.com/analysis/2015/03/13/2015_motogp_qatar_test_preview_last_chan.html
Who starts the 2015 MotoGP season as favorite for the championship? The final test at Qatar will give us a much clearer picture of where the factories and riders stand than the last two tests in Sepang. That is in part due to the fact that the factories have had time between the Sepang tests and now to work on further refining their bikes ready for the start of 2015. But the Qatar test is also a l
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On the Street

Long Beach BMW Motorcycles, MotoQuest host Death Valley Campouthttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernew...torcycles-motoquest-host-death-valley-campout
LONG BEACH, Calif. - MotoQuest is partnering with Long Beach BMW Motorcycles for the second annual Death Valley Campout April 17-19. The weekend event will bring riders together to enjoy paved and dirt riding in the California desert. "Participants will be treated to unforgettable riding, hearty meals, and nightly activities around the campfire," MotoQuest announced. Riders will meet up
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AboutBMW, on newsstands the number 5http://translate.google.com/transla...-5.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
The magazine for fans of the House of Monaco comes with three interesting comparative history of the G / S Paris Dakar and ... a nice service on "our" NINET
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Harley-Davidson will lay off 169 Kansas City workers this summerhttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/harley-davidson-will-lay-169-kansas-city-workers-summer
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Harley-Davidson Inc. will lay off 169 people at the company's Kansas City, Mo., plant starting in May. In a notice filed with the Missouri Department of Workforce Development, Harley said the layoffs are effective May 11. The company told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel the layoffs are anticipated to continue through Sept. 30 and reflect production needs and the outsourcing of wor
7 Dealernews / by hwagner /


Tool Time | GEARhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/new-products-tool-time-gear
NEW PRODUCTS: Some new toys to bring out the DIYer in you.
1 Motorcyclist / by Ari Henning /


Tech Time Warp of the Week: The Electric Tricycle That Was the Tesla of the 1980shttp://www.wired.com/2015/03/tech-time-warp-week-electric-tricycle-tesla-1980s/
Before Elon Musk, there was Sir Clive Sinclair. The post Tech Time Warp of the Week: The Electric Tricycle That Was the Tesla of the 1980s appeared first on WIRED.
40 WIRED / by Klint Finley /


Armored Motorcycle Shirt by Speed & Strengthhttp://silodrome.com/armored-motorcycle-shirt/
The new Rust And Redemption Armored Moto Shirt by Speed & Strength is designed to look almost indistinguishable from a regular flannel shirt, whilst packing CE approved elbow, shoulder and back armor under the surface.In order to keep the shirt firmly attached it has a hidden YKK zipper under the buttons and belt loops to allow riders to attach the shirt to their pants – a vital feature if you
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Video Kawasaki Ninja H2 and H2R reviewhttp://www.visordown.com/road-tests-first-rides/video-kawasaki-ninja-h2-and-h2r-review/26397.html
INTERESTED in the full review? Read it here.Sign up for Visordown's weekly newsletter, Bugsplat, to get the best motorcycle news, road tests and features plus exclusive competitions and offers direct to your inbox. Register as a Visordown member here and tick the box for Bugsplat in your newsletter settings here. Related Content First ride: Kawasaki Ninja H2 and H2R review Kawasaki Ninja H2
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The Retro Electric Moped That’s Taking Over Europehttp://www.wired.com/2015/03/meijs-motorman/
Dutch designer Ronald Meijs has created the Motorman, an electric "moped" that's become the fashionable green machine for daily commuters throughout Europe. The post The Retro Electric Moped That’s Taking Over Europe appeared first on WIRED.
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Vintage Motorcycle Festival 'The MEET' slated for August in Tacomahttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/vintage-motorcycle-festival-meet-slated-august-tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. - Vintage motorcycles will roar back onto the Haub Family Field for the fourth annual Vintage Motorcycle Festival: The MEET at America’s Car Museum (ACM) on Aug. 22. The Vintage Motorcycle Festival is one of five annual ACM signature events and features motorcycles from Indian, Harley-Davidson, BMW, Ducati, Triumph, Honda, Norton, Kawasaki, BSA and marques from bygone eras. “The MEET
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The MotherShip

Proud to ride ‘like a girl’http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=3885
With her blond hair, piercing green eyes and smart business attire, Maria Costello gives the impression that she could hold her own in any executive boardroom, but put her in a set of racing leathers and there’s no doubting the steely determination of the 41-year-old motorcycle racing fanatic who regularly takes on – and beats – the boys in international championships across the globe. BMW ...
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On The Track


2015 Australian Grand Prix – Practice Sessionshttp://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/news/2015/03/13/2015-australian-grand-prix-practice-sessions/
2015 Australian Grand Prix – Practice Sessions CAR AND TYRE PERFORMANCES IN LINE WITH EXPECTATIONS FOLLOWING PRE-SEASON TESTING FASTEST PRACTICE TIMES TWO SECONDS FASTER THAN EQUIVALENT TIMES LAST YEAR PERFORMANCE GAP OF APPROXIMATELY 1.4 SECONDS BETWEEN MEDIUM AND SOFT P ZERO COMPOUNDS SO FAR Melbourne, March 13, 2015 – The opening two practice sessions of the Australian Grand Prix began to answ
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Formula One teams ranked for 2015 - by David Coulthardhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...teams-ranked-for-2015-by-David-Coulthard.html
In pics: David Coulthard runs the rule over the top 10 teams ahead of the new Formula One season
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McLaren could be at back - Buttonhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31869469
Jenson Button says McLaren are at risk of being last on the grid at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
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McLaren needs a 'bucket load' of pace - Buttonhttp://en.espnf1.com/australia/motorsport/story/194341.html
Jenson Button says McLaren needs a "bucket load" of both pace and reliability to get anywhere close to being competitive at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend
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Manor unsure if it will make qualifyinghttp://en.espnf1.com/manor/motorsport/story/194367.html
Manor is still not sure whether it will be in a position to qualify for the Australian Grand Prix this weekend after suffering a series of problems with its new car and missing Friday practice
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Sauber principal could face prisonhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31866549
Sauber's team principal could face prison as a bitter driver row continues to overshadow the season-opening race in Australia.
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F1: Lotus drivers suffer same problemhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/118036
Lotus Formula 1 duo Romain Grosjean and Pastor Maldonado were both hampered by pipe problems on the opening day of running at the Australian Grand Prix
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F1: Ricciardo already onto second enginehttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/118028
Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo is already onto the second of his four Renault engines for the 2015 Formula 1 season after a problem in Australian Grand Prix practice
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QUALIFYING: AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2015

Hamilton claims Melbourne pole
Defending champion dominates qualifying
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2015 Australian Grand Prix - Qualifying Press Conferencehttp://www.fia.com/2015-australian-grand-prix-saturday-press-conference
Transcript of the qualifying press...


2015 Australian Grand Prix Session Classificationshttp://www.fia.com/championship/fia...nship/2015/2015-australian-grand-prix-session
note: The FIA had not fully update the grid at the time of posting but will update during the day.

2015 Australian Grand Prix – Qualifyinghttp://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/news/2015/03/14/2015-australian-grand-prix-–-qualifying/
LEWIS HAMILTON CLAIMS POLE ON P ZERO SOFT TYRES WILLIAMS DRIVER VALTTERI BOTTAS THE ONLY NON-MERCEDES DRIVER TO GET THROUGH Q1 WITH P ZERO MEDIUM TYRE TWO PIT STOPS EXPECTED FOR THE MAJORITY OF RUNNERS TOMORROW Lewis Hamilton has claimed pole position for the Australian Grand Prix from his Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg on the P Zero Yellow soft tyre, which is up to 1.4 seconds faster than the P
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Hamilton on pole in Melbournehttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31885105
Lewis Hamilton claims pole position for Mercedes at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, as McLaren qualify last.
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Rosberg not worried by qualifying gap to Hamiltonhttp://en.espnf1.com/australia/motorsport/story/194491.html
Nico Rosberg says he is undaunted by Lewis Hamilton beating him to pole by 0.6s in Australia because he failed to hook together a perfect lap
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Massa expects 'big fight' with Ferrarihttp://en.espnf1.com/australia/motorsport/story/194501.html
Felipe Massa expects a tough fight from Ferrari in Melbourne for the final spot on the podium and says it would be foolish to write off Red Bull after one tricky weekend
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Sebastian Vettel Q&A: Race pace could give Ferrari upper handhttp://www.formula1.com/content/fom...-race-pace-could-give-ferrari-upper-hand.html


Motor racing-Ricciardo relieved after qualifying seventhhttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150314?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
MELBOURNE, March 14 (Reuters) - Daniel Ricciardo unleashed a blistering final lap on Saturday to end a frustrating 24 hours with a glimmer of hope and seventh place on the starting grid for his home Australian Grand Prix.
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Motor racing-Mercedes widen gap to Formula One packhttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150314?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
MELBOURNE, March 14 (Reuters) - Early season dominance was expected for Mercedes after their seamless winter testing but Formula One fans had hoped at least to see the chasing pack close the gap to the champions.
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Lotus expects to fight Red Bull and Toro Rossohttp://www.f1technical.net/news/19967
Romain Grosjean and Pastor Maldonado will start tomorrow’s Australian Grand Prix from top ten grid positions after today’s qualifying for the first race of the season at Albert Park.
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Button: Back of the grid is no surprise for McLarenhttp://en.espnf1.com/australia/motorsport/story/194507.html
Jenson Button says McLaren was braced for a spot on the back of the grid in Australia and does not think the race will be much easier
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Ferrari are racing in Melbourne with the new front wing introduced at the final pre-season Barcelona test. We take a look at its changes.http://www.formula1.com/content/fom.../2015/ferrari-sf15-t---latest-front-wing.html

Motor racing-Manor Marussia team to miss Australian GPhttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150314?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
MELBOURNE, March 14 (Reuters) - The struggling Manor Marussia Formula One team will watch the season-opening Australian Grand Prix from their garages after failing to make it onto the Melbourne track for qualifying.
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Under pressure Renault has most tokens to use in season for developmenthttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...most-tokens-to-use-in-season-for-development/
The FIA has issued a statement this morning in Australia, indicating the number of “tokens” each manufacturer has remaining to develop their engines during the season. And it reveals that Mercedes has already used up 78% of its available development, while Renault has used only 62%. This leaves them with some quite big development steps […]
2 James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen website on F1 / by James


Pre-season engine token spend revealedhttp://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/194433.html
The FIA has published each power unit manufacturers token spend over the winter and the remaining tokens available to each for the rest of the year
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Australian Grand Prix 2015: The prize for Lewis Hamilton this season - legendary status as he eyes third world titlehttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...dary-status-as-he-eyes-third-world-title.html
Daniel Johnson: Joining Ayrton Senna and Jackie Stewart on three world titles would ensure Briton goes down in history as one of THE greats
3 F1, Formula 1 / by Daniel Johnson /


Alonso return unknown - McLarenhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31866157
McLaren admit they do not know the cause of Fernando Alonso's crash in pre-season testing nor when he will return.
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Van der Garde withdraws legal action against Sauberhttp://www.f1technical.net/news/19965
Dutchman Giedo van der Garde who is persuing his Sauber race seat through court has retracted legal action against the team after the two have come to a temporary agreement on Saturday morning.
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Qualifying in Albert Park threw up plenty of surprises - even if the front row wasn't one of them. Here's what the teams and drivers had to say on their Saturday form...http://www.formula1.com/content/fom...s/2015/in-quotes---saturday-in-melbourne.html




Meet the 4C and Stratos lovechildhttp://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/...er=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ongoing
What happens when you cross Alfa and Lancia sports cars together? Alitalia-liveried joy, that’s what
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2015 Radical RXC500 reviewhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/radical/rxc/first-drives/2015-radical-rxc500-review
In terms of lap times, potentially the quickest road-legal car in the world When we first drove the Radical RXC it wasn’t difficult to spot its weakness. So superb was its chassis balance and so eye-popping the level of downforce available from that Le Mans-style bodywork, it was clear before the tyres were warm that the car could handle more than its current 350bhp. A lot more. This, the new Rad
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Petrolicious Takes a Closer Look At The Nardi-Danese 6C 2500: Videohttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-ne...-the-nardi-danese-6c-2500-video-ar168197.html
If you’re a classic car enthusiast than you’re probably already familiar with the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500, built between 1938 and 1952. However, some of you might not be aware of the fact that Alfa Romeo isn’t the only automaker to slap a "6C 2500" badge on an automobile. Enrico Nardi did it as well on three race cars he built in the late 1940s. Although he is mostly known for his beautiful w
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Bloodhound SSC Panel Gets Shot With A 2,000 MPH Projectile: Videohttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-ne...th-a-2-000-mph-projectile-video-ar168184.html
Driven by a former fighter pilot and currently in the final stages of development, the Bloodhound SSC’s goal is to match or exceed 1,000 mph on the way to breaking the world land speed record. Faster by a whooping 33 percent than its predecessor, which was coincidentally also driven by Andy Green, the supersonic vehicle will need to pass a number of rigorous tests before given the go-ahead to atte
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On the Street

BMW To Unveil Special 40th Anniversary Z4 GTLM at Amelia Island Concours d'Elegancehttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-ne...elia-island-concours-d-elegance-ar168213.html
2015 is a special year for BMW of North America, which celebrates 40 years since it began operating in the U.S. Additionally, March 2015 marks four decades since BMW Motorsport scored its first victory on U.S. soil, at the 1975 12 Hours of Sebring. To celebrate these key milestones in the company’s history in the U.S., BMW announced it will join this weekend’s Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance wit
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McLaren 650S Spyder VAYU RPR By Fab Designhttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/mclaren/2015-mclaren-650s-spyder-vayu-rpr-by-fab-design-ar168015.html
Introduced for the 2015 model year as a replacement for the aging MP4-12C, the 650S is already available in five flavors. There’s the regular Coupe and Spider for those looking for a fast and good-looking entry-level supercar, the Sprint for amateur racers, and the more extreme GT3 for enthusiasts wealthy enough to afford a profession motorsport team. The newly launched 675LT brings more horsepowe
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BMW i8 Joins Dubai Police Fleethttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/bmw-i8-joins-dubai-police-fleet-ar168173.html
If it rides on four wheels and costs a lot of money, you can probably find it rolling around somewhere in Dubai. And while it’s true that the general populace usually sees their transportation needs met by some form of exotic machinery, the local police force is equally keen on being whisked to and fro in something lavish, excessive, and very fast.We’ve seen Bugatti Veyron cruisers and Lotus Evora
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BMW i8 Photos from South Africahttp://www.bmwblog.com/2015/03/13/bmw-i8-photos-from-south-africa/
The new BMW i8 makes its debut this month on the South African market. The new hybrid sportscar went on sale in Germany and the U.S. last year, and it’s slowly starting to roll out in other countries as well. BMW i8 uses a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a turbocharged three-cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol engine and BMW eDrive technology in the form of an electric drive system. The 1.5-li
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Takata more forthcoming on airbag probe, NHTSA chief sayshttp://www.autonews.com/article/201...-forthcoming-on-airbag-probe-nhtsa-chief-says
Takata, subject to a $14,000 daily fine from U.S. regulators, has started to become more cooperative about documents involving a deadly defect in its airbag inflators, NHTSA chief said Mark Rosekind said.
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Keeping The Jaguar XJ220 Alive And Fast: Videohttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/keeping-the-jaguar-xj220-alive-and-fast-video-ar168182.html
When talking about Jaguar, sports cars and motorsports success are the first two things that come to mind. The Brits became highly competitive on the track in the 1940s and went on to win seven 24 Hours of Le Mans races between 1951 and 1990. From the XK-120C, C-Type, and D-Type of the 1950s to the XJR racers of the late 1980s, Jaguar showed the world it has what it takes to build fast, innovative
1 Top Speed / by Ciprian Florea@to... /


Ford Mustang Rocket by Henrik Fisker and Galpin Auto Sportshttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/fisker...k-fisker-and-galpin-auto-sports-ar166233.html
While Ford was busy making a huge splash with the 2016 Mustang GT350, Henrik Fisker and Galpin Auto Sports pulled the covers off their super-Mustang creation, the Rocket. But this isn’t a one-off SEMA late-comer, it’s the first in a series of low-volume Mustangs set for production by GAS.Fisker and GAS president Beau Boeckmann first started working on the idea after the Pebble Beach Concours d’Ele
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Apple's Shareholders Want A Piece Of Teslahttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/apple-s-shareholders-want-a-piece-of-tesla-ar168183.html
Instead of focusing on matters such as why the new Apple Watch is triggering trypophobia (fear of objects with irregular patterns of holes) in some people, Apple’s shareholders are apparently more interested in buying Tesla Motors. The issue came up at Apple’s annual shareholder’s meeting earlier this week, when a number of company investors tried getting information about a rumored Tesla Motors b
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What’s The Future Of The Automotive Industryhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2015/03/13/whats-the-future-of-the-automotive-industry/
Entrepreneur and writer, Zack Kanter, recently wrote an article for CBS San Francisco about how autonomous cars being the mainstream form of transportation isn’t as far away as many think. He is right on many fronts, as the technology for autonomous vehicles has been exploding far more rapidly than anyone had previously thought. Kanter seems to believe that autonomous cars will be a regular thing
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Porsche 912http://silodrome.com/porsche-912/
The Porsche 912 is a car that’s lived in the shadow of its larger brother, the 911, since before it was even available for sale. Development of the 912 was started due to concerns within Porsche that their new 911 flagship model was going to be too expensive, and would subsequently shrink their available market share.A modified version of the Porsche 356 Type 616 engine was created, it was a flat
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Delphi’s Self-Driving Car Is Taking a Cross-Country Road Triphttp://www.wired.com/2015/03/delphis-self-driving-car-taking-cross-country-road-trip/
Automotive supplier Delphi is taking its autonomous car across the country. The post Delphi’s Self-Driving Car Is Taking a Cross-Country Road Trip appeared first on WIRED.
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FWIW

'Star Wars Battlefront' To Be Revealed At Star Wars Celebration?http://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...t-to-be-revealed-at-star-wars-celebration.htm
EA will be in attendance at this year's official Star Wars convention in Anaheim, California. Might they have brought a look at the upcoming 'Star Wars Battlefront'?
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'Star Wars: Episode VIII' Release Date Revealed, First Spin-Off Confirmedhttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...se-date-revealed-first-spin-off-confirmed.htm
While everyone's been waiting for the new 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' trailer, Disney went and dropped a bombshell: not only is Episode VIII scheduled for 2017, but a new spin-off will hit in 2016!
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Google Art Project Puts an Art Masterpiece on Every New Chrome Tabhttp://lifehacker.com/google-art-project-puts-an-art-masterpiece-on-every-new-1691052441
Just as your browser's homepage can be a source of inspiration, so can the new tab page, since you probably open it quite often. How about some fine art throughout your day?Google's new Chrome extension delivers artwork from the likes of Van Gogh, Monet, and Degas from museum collections around the world. Along with the title of the art piece, you can click through to more information about it at
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No Snowmobile? No Problem: Get a Boat, a Motor and a Buzzsaw Bladehttp://www.core77.com/posts/32338/No-Snowmobile-No-Problem-Get-a-Boat-a-Motor-and-a-Buzzsaw-Blade
Thought NYC was finally warming up, and I was wrong. This morning it was in the 20s. I have to keep reminding myself that there are a lot of folks dealing with cold a lot worse than this.Like this man, Clayton Will, for instance. Will is a veteran ice fisher who runs WillCFish, a YouTube channel dedicated to giving tips to fellow ice fishers. You'd think maybe he gets around the ice on a snowmobil
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NASA To Launch Rockets For Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission: How To Watchhttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...tospheric-multiscale-mission-how-to-watch.htm
Interested in what’s happening in the Earth’s magnetosphere? Watch NASA’s Magnetospheric Multiscale mission launch and see four stacked observatories fly into the sky to gather data on magnetic collisions.
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Facebook’s Drones Will Make the Internet Better for Us Allhttp://www.wired.com/2015/03/facebooks-drones-will-make-internet-better-us/
Telecoms are going to change in ways that improve internet access for everyone. But it's Facebook that's going to make them. The post Facebook’s Drones Will Make the Internet Better for Us All appeared first on WIRED.
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Apple’s Hugest Reveal This Week: Those Crazy New Batterieshttp://www.wired.com/2015/03/apples-new-battery-tech/
The new battery technology in the MacBook good have broad implications on the rest of Apple's mobile product lines. The post Apple’s Hugest Reveal This Week: Those Crazy New Batteries appeared first on WIRED.
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Jeremy Clarkson: Presenter said to be 'relaxed' about inquiryhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/bbc/11469052/Bring-back-Clarkson-petition.html
Top Gear host is said to be "intensely relaxed" about the investigation into his row with his colleague Oisin Tymon
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Race Results From The 74th Daytona 200 (Updated)http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/race-results-from-the-74th-daytona-200/
By David SwartsDanny Eslick used a last-lap pass on Josh Herrin to take a narrow victory in the 74th running of the American Sportbike Racing Associati...
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Suzuki Mounted Eslick Wins 2015 Daytona 200http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2015/Mar/150314mnbsc.htm
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2015 MotoGP Qatar Test Day 1 Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2015/03/14/2015_motogp_qatar_test_day_1_press_relea.html
Press releases from the teams after the first day of testing at Qatar: Year: 2015 read more
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2015 MotoGP Qatar Test Day 1 Round Up - Did Ducati Really Use The Softer Tire to Dominate?https://motomatters.com/analysis/2015/03/15/2015_motogp_qatar_test_day_1_round_up_di.html
Did they or didn't they? That was the question after Ducati dominated the first day of the test at Sepang. Andrea Iannone and Andrea Dovizioso spent all day swapping places at the top of the timesheets, Iannone coming out on top at the end. It was an impressive showing, but MotoGP watchers and Ducati's rivals were quick to pass judgment: of course the Ducatis were fast, after all, they were allowe
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Valentino Rossi is the World Superbike a baskethttp://translate.google.com/transla...rb.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
The nine-time world champion commented in the past on several occasions about a possible involvement in the Superbike World Championship. He has now been shelved such plans.
Speed Week Superbike News overview / by Kay Hettich /
FWIW At least until the day after tomorrow. Stay tuned for the ever evolving Rossi Circus Saga


2015 MotoGP Qatar Test Day 2 Times 9:30pm - Dovizioso Leads A Very Close Fieldhttps://motomatters.com/results/2015/03/15/2015_motogp_qatar_test_day_2_times_930pm.html
Times at 9:30pm: Race Details 2015 read more
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Dovizioso continues Ducati’s dominance in Qatarhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/dovizioso-continues-ducati-s-dominance-in-qatar/171841
Andrea Dovizioso set the fastest time on day 2 of the MotoGP™ test in Qatar with less than 1 second separating the top 14 riders.
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Competition for the top ten in Qatar intensifieshttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/competition-for-the-top-ten-in-qatar-intensifies/171806
Teams were greeted by cloudy conditions as they arrived at the Losail International Circuit for day two of the final preseason MotoGP™ test.
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Pedrosa: “In Qatar the first day is always difficult”http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/pedrosa-in-qatar-the-first-day-is-always-difficult/171763
Repsol Honda finished the first day of testing in Qatar in 3rd and 5th place, after not taking any risks with dusty track conditions.
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Team Suzuki Ecstar positive after day 1 in Qatarhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/team-suzuki-ecstar-positive-after-day-1-in-qatar/171792
Team Suzuki Ecstar ended the first day of testing at the final official MotoGP test with a positive result.
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The Dorna looking for a new Bayliss, Biaggi and Hagahttp://translate.google.com/transla...ga.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
The Superbike World Championship is no B-series, clarifies Dorna manager Javier Alonso. What is missing are drivers who polarize and attract attention.
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Indianapolis 450 Supercross Results 2015http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/232...Indianapolis-450-Supercross-Results-2015.aspx
It's getting to be a difficult proposition for any rider to challenge Ryan Dungey's place atop the 450 Supercross leaderboard after the KTM rider's performance in Indianapolis.
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Harley Drag Team Primed to Defend NHRA Titlehttp://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/232...ey-Drag-Team-Primed-to-Defend-NHRA-Title.aspx
The Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines team is primed to protect their NHRA title in the opener in Gainesville.
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Indian Motorcycle Recalls Some 2015 Model Year Scout For Rear Brake Issuehttp://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2015/03/15...e-2015-model-year-scout-for-rear-brake-issue/
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015 Scout motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to February 13, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of rear brake power.... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
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Review: Arai Corsair-V—
Made for the Track, Great on the Streethttp://www.roadrunner.travel/2015/03/15/review-arai-corsair-v-
made-track-great-street/
Arai’s top-of-the-line helmet was designed with professional and amateur racers as well as track day enthusiasts in mind; many of the features that make the helmet suitable on the track also make it street worthy. Before we move on to what makes the Corsair-V a respectable helmet, let’s talk about two of its less-than-flattering characteristics. […]
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Polaris Slingshot special unleashedhttp://motorbikewriter.com/polaris-slingshot-sl-le/
Polaris Slingshot SL LE Chances of the three-wheeler Polaris Slingshot coming to Australia are fairly slim, despite the company shifting up a gear with a limited-edition model. While Polaris unleashed the Slingshot SL LE model at Daytona Bike Week at the weekend, the machine is no closer to resolution of licensing hiccups in several American states where it is registered as a car, not a motorcycle
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Boon for business Many visiting motorcyclists include foray into Flagler Countyhttp://www.topix.net/motorcycles/2015/03/150313GGHQFU
Flagler County may be on the fringes when it comes to Bike Week events but roaring bikes are helping to provide an economic boost for some local merchants. Motorcycles could be seen lined up at various venues along State Road A1A in Flagler Beach nearly every day this week, such as at High Tides at Snack Jack where business has been good, said co-owner Gail Holt.
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Crash Tested: How Gear Fared in Recent Wreckhttp://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/232...h-Tested--How-Gear-Fared-in-Recent-Wreck.aspx
We don't want to make a habit of crash testing gear, but since we did recently suffer a spill, we thought it important to report on how the gear we were wearing stood up to the crash.
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Dr. Frazier's Adventure Junkie Confessionshttp://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/232...r--Fraziers-Adventure-Junkie-Confessions.aspx
Dr. Gregory Frazier imagines what he'd confess to a Motorcycle Adventure Anonymous group about his decades-long love of motorcycle travel and exploration.
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RoadRUNNER’s Bucket Roads: California SR-49http://www.roadrunner.travel/2015/03/14/roadrunners-bucket-roads-california-sr-49/
The numerical naming of California State Route 49 is no accident. This north-south scenic road pases through many of the historic mining communities of the 1849 California gold rush. A portion of the route is also known as the Gold Country Highway. This route is saturated with history, scenery, and curves. Roadway: Well maintained two-lane […]
2 RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine / by Jim Parks /


2015 Readers Choice Motorcycles of the Yearhttp://www.motorcycle.com/readers-choice-awards/2014-readers-choice-motorcycles-year.html
Our editors had their say, now it’s our readers’ turn. Thousands of you voted, selecting winners in 12 different categories for our first annual Reader’s Choice awards. Editors’ Picks for 2014 Motorcycles of the Year Some categories were won in a landslide, while others were decided by ultra-slim margins. Editors and readers agreed on several class winners, while a few categories showed a signific
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Top 10 Feel-Good Motorcycle Eventshttp://www.motorcycle.com/top10/top-10-feel-good-motorcycle-events.html
and John Burns Riding a motorcycle is always a feel-good event. But when you combine your riding pleasure with a cause for the greater good of society, benefiting those less fortunate, the experience and personal satisfaction is elevated beyond the common Sunday morning ride. As a group, motorcyclists are some of the most charitable people in the world – riding millions of miles each year while g
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Exhaust headershttp://bubblevisor.blogspot.com/2015/03/exhaust-headers.html
Yesterday was the first time that I went to Eindhoven to start working on the GR650 with Martin.We're gonna use the GR as a test case and the things we'll learn on the GR will help us to do make a killer XS650. Well that's the plan, hahaI always wanted to learn how to make my own exhaust. My plan with the GR is to turn it into a vintage flat tracker. I figured it needed a 2 into1 exhaust on the ri
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40 years after the first win in Sebring: BMW presents anniversary design of the BMW Z4 GTLM for the 12-hour race.https://www.press.bmwgroup-sport.co...d=52&id=T0208222EN&left_menu_item=node__10137
On 21st March, BMW Team RLL will contest the 63rd staging of the legendary 12-hour race of Sebring (US) in the US state of Florida. The endurance classic is also the second race of the 2015 United SportsCar Championship (USCC). BMW Motorsport and BMW of North America celebrate a special anniversary on their return to Sebring this season: 40 years ago, BMW Motorsport got its first Sebring victory,
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Memories of Brian Redman and the historic win at Sebring in the BMW 3.0 CSL – 2015 DTM season: more details of the new race format.
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Motor racing-Australian Grand Prix reduced to 14 carshttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150315?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
MELBOURNE, March 15 (Reuters) - Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix got under way on Sunday on a farcical note with only 14 cars left in the race after the opening lap.
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Hamilton the terminator in Melbourne as defeated Rosberg vows “I’ll be back”http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/03/australian-grand-prix/
Lewis Hamilton began his title defence in perfect style in Melbourne as he led team-mate Nico Rosberg home for a comfortable one-two finish for Mercedes, while Sebastian Vettel scored a podium on his Ferrari debut. Hamilton was untroubled throughout the 58 laps, the Englishman taking his 34th career win and his in Australia since 2008 without ever […]
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015 Australian Grand Prix - Race Press conferencehttp://www.fia.com/news/2015-australian-grand-prix-race-press-conference
2015 Australian Grand Prix - Race Press conference Transcript of the post race press conference organised by the FIA for the 2015 Australian Grand Prix Sun 15.03.15, 10:10AM DRIVERS 1 – Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes) 2 – Nico ROSBERG (Mercedes) 3 – Sebastian VETTEL (Ferrari) PODIUM INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Arnold Schwarzenegger) Congratulations. Lewis HAMILTON: How do you d
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Motor racing-Formula One driver and constructor standingshttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150315?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
March 15 (Infostrada Sports) - Driver and constructor standings after the Formula One Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park on Sunday Drivers Points 1. Lewis Hamilton (Britain) Mercedes 25 2. Nico Rosberg (Germany) Mercedes 18 3. Sebastian Vettel (Germany) Ferrari 15 4. Felipe Massa (Brazil) Williams 12 5. Felipe Nasr (Brazil) Sauber 10 6. Daniel Ricciardo (Australia) Red Bull 8 7. Nico
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2015 Australian Grand Prix – Race – Infographicshttp://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/news/2015/03/15/2015-australian-grand-prix-–-race-infographics/
2015 Australian Grand Prix – Race – Infographics
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Ferrari and Raikkonen escape unsafe release penaltyhttp://en.espnf1.com/australia/motorsport/story/194701.html
Kimi Raikkonen will not receive a penalty for the unsafe release which immediately preceded his retirement from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix
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Vettel mocks Rosberg over post-race commentshttp://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/194731.html
Sebastian Vettel poked fun at Nico Rosberg's suggestion he wants to see the field close up after Mercedes' dominant one-two at the Australian Grand Prix.
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Nasr emotional after debut fifthhttp://en.espnf1.com/australia/motorsport/story/194747.html
Felipe Nasr admits he was slightly overwhelmed when he crossed the line in fifth at the end of his F1 debut in Australia
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Massa suspects Williams is not getting equal engineshttp://en.espnf1.com/australia/motorsport/story/194771.html
Felipe Massa suspects the Mercedes works team has an engine advantage over his Williams, claiming it is only serving to help Ferrari
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Motor racing-Team by team analysis of Australian Grand Prixhttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150315?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
March 15 (Reuters) - Team by team analysis of Sunday's season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne (listed in current championship order):
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Untouchable Hamilton hides crackshttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31895609
Lewis Hamilton's natural ability and success is rivalled only by F1's natural ability to shoot itself in the foot, writes Andrew Benson.
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Red Bull hits out at Renaulthttp://www.f1technical.net/news/19970
Red Bull's senior figures, Christian Horner and Adrian Newey heavily criticised the team's engine partner, Renault which seems to have made a step back after promising serious improvements for 2015 over the winter.
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Raikkönen hails his new working toolhttp://www.f1technical.net/news/19971
2007 champion Kimi Raikkönen could not finish the race because of problems at the pit stops, but he is upbeat by Ferrari's new contender, the SF15-T which proved to be a huge step forward compared to last year's machinery.
3 F1Technical.net . Motorsport news / by BalazsSzaboF1 /


F1: Red Bull makes new threat to quit F1http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/118081
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has warned that the Austrian firm could pull out of Formula 1, claiming that the current regulations "will kill the sport"
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Motor racing-Immobile Manor Marussia escape sanction in Melbournehttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150315?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
MELBOURNE, March 15 (Reuters) - Manor Marussia have escaped sanction after being probed by Formula One's governing body for failing to put their cars on the track at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend.
Reuters: Motor Sports News


Sauber and Schwarzenegger steal showhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31895135
'I need you clothes, yours boots and you motor-racing': how F1 2015's season opener was pure box office.
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Moaning rivals should work harder - Wolffhttp://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/194743.html
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has hit back at Red Bull's suggestion the FIA should step in to close the gap between the Silver Arrows and the rest of the field
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Bottas ruled out of Australian GPhttp://en.espnf1.com/australia/motorsport/story/194611.html
Valtteri Bottas remains a doubt for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix after spending the night in hospital with soft tissue damage to his back
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Wolff not in line to replace Bottashttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31893787
Williams's test driver Susie Wolff is not in line to replace Valtteri Bottas in Malaysia if the Finn is still injured.
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Injury rules Bottas out of Australian Grand Prixhttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/03/bottas-ruled-out-of-australian-grand-prix/
Valtteri Bottas will not take part in the Australian Grand Prix after being ruled out with a back injury sustained in qualifying. Williams will field just one car in the race as Bottas qualified his car and a change of driver is not now permitted. Bottas spent last night in a Melbourne hospital after suffering a “soft […]
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F1: FIA issues new fuel pressure directivehttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/118066
The FIA has issued a technical directive to allow it to measure fuel pressure throughout each car's fuel system, AUTOSPORT can reveal.
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Tyrrell P34 – 6 Wheels at Workhttp://automobiliart.blogspot.com/2015/03/tyrrell-p34-6-wheels-at-work.html
Tyrrell Racing was founded by Englishman Ken Tyrrell, who started in racing during the 1950’s. As he moved up the ranks with his racing management up to 1969, when he was in charge of racing for the French company Matra, and gave them their sot after World Championship with Jackie Stewart as his driver. For 1970, Tyrrell moved into creating their own Grand Prix cars, working with designer Derek
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Sir Jackie Stewart: Formula One's good old days were actually the bad dayshttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...with-Formula-One-Champion-Lewis-Hamilton.html
Interview: Former champion reveals much has changed from his days as a racer, but his love for F1 remains strong, despite row with Max Mosley
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Bloodhound Supersonic Car Aims To Hit 1,000 mph: Here's What It's Made Ofhttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...ms-to-hit-1-000mph-heres-what-its-made-of.htm
The engineering of a vehicle that can withstand traveling at the speed of sound is complex and challenging, but development of the Bloodhound SSC is on track. The panels have been made to withstand the impact of bullets as a mere pebble could cause major damage at such speed.
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On the Street

Porsche Confirms Adding Seventh Model To Its Lineuphttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-ne...ing-seventh-model-to-its-lineup-ar168221.html
Porsche chief Matthias Muller today confirmed the brand is working on plans for a seventh model series. Speaking at the Porsche’s annual meeting in Stuttgart, Germany, Muller said a new model will be added to the Porsche lineup "in the near future," adding that "there are already promising plans, but no board decision yet."Muller didn’t go into details about what kind of model
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Furious 7 - Featurette "C-130 Drop": Videohttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/furious-7featurette-c-130-drop-video-ar168217.html
At this point, I’m fairly certain that anyone reading TopSpeed has already seen the trailers and extended clips of the upcoming Furious 7 movie, which includes the pivotal scene where Dom & Co. drive their cars out the back of a C-130 cargo plane. A new featurette from the Fast & Furious creators shows some of the live action that went into creating the scene.In the official movie trailers
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Top 10 Car Interiors Under $35,000http://www.bmwblog.com/2015/03/15/top-10-car-interiors-under-35000/
We seem to be on a roll with Top Ten lists as of late. You kind folk seem to like them and I like writing them, so we’ll keep makin ‘em. This time though, we’ll be looking at the Top Ten Best Car Interiors for under $35,000. The interior of a car means much more than the exterior, at least in my eyes. Ninety percent of the time you interact with your car, it’s while inside of it. So the interior i
5 Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia /


A Closer Look At The Lamborghini Aventador SV: Videohttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-ne...-lamborghini-aventador-sv-video-ar168159.html
Lamborghini may have debuted only one model at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, but it was enough to draw huge crowds of gearheads to its stand. That’s because the supercar in question was the Aventador SuperVeloce, a lighter, more powerful and more track-focused version. With its 6.2-liter V-12 engine tweaked to generate 740 horsepower and 509 pound-feet of twist, 39 horses more than the base Avend
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Toyota ad hits bad guitar notehttp://www.autonews.com/article/20150314/RETAIL03/303169964/toyota-ad-hits-bad-guitar-note
Toyota is in trouble with an author who reunited blues legend B.B. King with one of his favorite Gibson "Lucille" guitars. In a lawsuit, the author says the automaker used his story in a TV commercial without his permission.
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Henrik Fisker unveils Aston Martin Vanquish-based Thunderbolthttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...veils-aston-martin-vanquish-based-thunderbolt
The Thunderbolt is based on the Aston Martin Vanquish Former Aston Martin design boss redesigns the Vanquish to feature carbonfibre bodywork and a world-first curved infotainment screen Former Aston Martin design boss Henrik Fisker has revealed his ‘Thunderbolt’ design study at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in Florida.The concept, which is based on the Aston Martin Vanquish, features new
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Third BMW i car to arrive post-2020http://www.bmwblog.com/2015/03/15/third-bmw-i-car-to-arrive-post-2020/
BMW R&D chief Klaus Froehlich says the company will launch a third BMW i car but it won’t arrive until at least 2020. “We are still in the strategic research phase where we brainstorm,” Froehlich told Automotive News Europe. “Teams that start with a white sheet of paper. They talk with customers, hold workshops, then present their ideas and we decide.” Froehlich denies that the third model wou
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Jeremy Clarkson prepares to give evidence to Top Gear inquiry, due to be completed 'within days'http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring...-inquiry-due-to-be-completed-within-days.html
Friends claim presenter has support of BBC director general Lord Hall
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That Top Gear 'fracas' - what REALLY happened....http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/...Top-Gear-fracas-what-REALLY-happened.....html
Nick Curtis imagines what was behind the now notorious confrontation between Jeremy Clarkson and his producer
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Is Clarkson - a 'dinosaur' - nearly extinct?http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/top-gear/11471560/Is-Clarkson-a-dinosaur-nearly-extinct.html
Profile of the BBC's star presenter Jeremy Clarkson whom fans fear faces the sack
12 Cars and motorcycle reviews; latest motoring news / by William Langley /


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What Does The Ides Of March Mean? It's Not All About The Assassination Of Julius Caesarhttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...-about-the-assassination-of-julius-caesar.htm
Today is March 15, and that means you'll probably be warned to 'Beware the Ides of March.' What are the Ides of March, and should you really be worried about them?
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The History Of St. Patrick's Day: 9 Facts You Need To Know About The Holiday's Originshttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...t-patricks-day-is-not-as-fun-as-you-think.htm
These days, St. Patrick's Day is one big party. However, the holiday has much more religious origins that aren't as fun to think about as downing a pint of Guinness.
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How Scientists Used Auroras To Confirm Ganymede's 60-Mile Deep Oceanhttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...s-to-confirm-ganymedes-60-mile-deep-ocean.htm
Scientists have always believed in the possibility of life outside Earth. The recent discovery of an ocean beneath Ganymede, made possible by the moon's auroras, might just support this.
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How To Fill Out A Winning March Madness Brackethttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/38994/20150315/how-to-fill-out-a-winning-march-madness-bracket.htm
March Madness is upon us, which means you probably have to cobble together a bracket for the tournament. Here's how to make sure it's a winner.
Tech Times : Top News /


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Pablo says that depending on size, creating his intricate motorcycle sketches takes anywhere from two days to two weeksBeing able to make big, beautiful, lifelike sketches of the motorcycles we love is something we've always wanted to do, but honestly, we simply do not have the talent. Which is perhaps why we have great admiration for those who do have the talent and those who can draw motorcycl
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AC Cobra 289http://silodrome.com/ac-cobra-289/
Carroll Shelby’s AC Cobra is the car that put him on the map as a builder of custom racing machines, he was already a famous racing driver of course – but the Cobra is the car that launched his legacy.The story of how the AC Cobra came to be has been told more times than I can count, in essence it’s a British car that was known as the AC Ace before American racing driver and larger than life perso
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Tuesday, 17 March 2015

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BMW Italia: "We expected more»http://translate.google.com/transla...et.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
For BMW, the first season meeting at Phillip Iceland was a disaster. Causal research will go in Thailand in the next round. There are doubts about the Barrier theory.
Speed Week Superbike News overview / by Kay Hettich /


eni FIM Superbike World Championship Heading To Thailand's New Chang International Circuit This Coming Weekendhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...ng-international-circuit-this-coming-weekend/
WorldSBK ready for Thai debutThe Chang International Circuit hosts the second round of the seasonAfter the thrilling season opener at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Australia, the eni FIM Superbike World Championship return...
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Pirelli Bringing Entire Range Of Tires To Unknown Chang International Circuithttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...tires-to-unknown-chang-international-circuit/
Pirelli and the eni FIM Superbike World Championship to debut in ThailandNext weekend the Chang International Circuit of Buriram will host a round for the first time in history, with Pirelli bringing the full range of DIABLO™ Superbike and ...
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How Aprilia Thailand prepareshttp://translate.google.com/transla...et.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
About the new circuit in Thailand is uncharted territory for all manufacturers and pilots. The specialists of Aprilia have yet been calculated by computer simulations.
10 Speed Week Superbike News overview / by Kay Hettich /


Troy Bayliss (Ducati): "Thailand is the same for everyone»http://translate.google.com/transla...ch.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
Is the meeting in Thailand on a brand new track for Troy Bayliss a chance or more of a risk. The Ducati rider is at least much better prepared for his second fire brigade.
Speed Week Superbike News overview / by Kay Hettich /


Rain Stops Qatar MotoGP Test - Last Day Could Be Lost To Rainhttps://motomatters.com/news/2015/03/16/rain_stops_qatar_motogp_test_last_day_co.html
The weather has called an early halt to proceedings at the MotoGP test in Qatar. A weather front is passing the peninsula nation, bringing light rain on and off since early afternoon. Though the rain is not heavy, enough water is falling to completely soak the track, and continuing showers have prevented the track from drying out. The wet track has caused the start of the test to be red flagged. A
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Marquez sees Yamaha team as rivals not Ducatihttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...s-yamaha-not-ducati-as-main-rivals/26403.html
REIGNING MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez does not the factory Ducati team as a threat this year regardless of their fast Qatar test times.The pace of the two factory Ducati’s has been a talking point during the first two days of the final pre-season test at the Losail International Circuit. The new Ducati GP15’s have proved to be a force to be reckoned so far at Qatar with after finis
1 Visordown / by Samantha Wanless /


Another difficult day for Lorenzo and Rossihttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...ifficult-day-for-lorenzo-and-rossi/26404.html
BOTH Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi have described the second day of testing in Qatar as 'difficult'.Lorenzo and Rossi finished day two fourth and fifth respectively. Nine-time former world champion Rossi continued to work on the technical set-up of his YZR-M1 and set a time of 1:55.983s. He managed to improve his time throughout the day, but said there w
21 Visordown / by Samantha Wanless /


Marquez discusses Ducati performancehttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/16/marquez-discusses-ducati-performance/171880
The reigning MotoGP™ World Champion Marc Marquez comments on the blistering pace of the Ducati GP15 in Qatar.
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Dovizioso: "We only used the hard tyre"http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/dovizioso-we-only-used-the-hard-tyre/171869
Andrea Dovizioso and Andrea Iannone once again were prominent at the top of the timesheet’s on the 2nd day of testing in Qatar.
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2015 MotoGP Qatar Test Day 2 Round Up: The GP15 Is For Real, The Rest Of The Field is Closehttps://motomatters.com/analysis/2015/03/16/2015_motogp_qatar_test_day_2_round_up_th.html
There are some worried faces in the MotoGP paddock after the second day of the Qatar test. That the Ducati GP15s are fast should come as no surprise, after all, they were fastest on the first day as well. The trouble is that everyone assumed that the speed of Andrea Dovizioso and Andrea Iannone was down to the fact that they can use the soft tire, which is not available to Honda and Yamaha. Despit
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Smith: "I believe my bike is 95% there"http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/smith-i-believe-my-bike-is-95-there/171863
Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team rider Bradley Smith finished in 8th position on the second day of testing at the final preseason outing.
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MRA Hosting Intro To Road Racing & Track Riding Clinic March 21 In Denver, COhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...ng-track-riding-clinic-march-21-in-denver-co/
MRA Road Race Clinic – Sat 3/21/15 @ The Walnut Room, Denver COHave you wanted to become involved in motorcycle road racing or track day riding, but don’t know ...
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Indian Motorcycle Company is Recalling certain 2015 Scout motorcycleshttps://motorsportsnewswire.wordpre...-is-recalling-certain-2015-scout-motorcycles/
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 16, 2015 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – RECALL Subject: Loss of Rear Brakes Report Receipt Date: MAR 11, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V142000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 806 All Products Associated with this Recall Vehicle Make INDIAN Model SCOUT Model Year(s) 2015 Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company SUMMARY: Indian M
1 motorsportsnewswire / by Motor Sports News... /


If Ducati Were To Make A Sidecar, This Would Be Ithttp://blogs.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/if-ducati-were-to-make-a-sidecar-this-would-be-it.htm
#Ducati #Sidecar #SportClassic - If ever Ducati would decide to start making sidecars instead if just motorcycles, this should be their first one. Based on the SportClassic Sport 1000, it's a jewel. ...
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Connecting Multiple Wires With Posi-Taps and Posi-Lockshttp://www.webbikeworld.com/Reviewed-motorcycle-products/posi-lock/posi-taps.htm
You asked for it! Connecting multiple wires is simple and easy to do. Includes video.
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Aussie women host world motorcycle rallyhttp://motorbikewriter.com/aussie-women-world-motorcycle-rally/
Moira flies the flag in Poland last year The Australian division of the Women’s International Motorcycle Association (WIMA) has the honour this year of hosting the 2015 International Motorcycle Rally straight after the MotoGP. WIMA Australia president Moira Stewart says the rally will attract hundreds of women from more than 12 countries. Moira says the rally is usually held in a European country
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The Ultimate Naked Bike Comparisonhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/ultimate-naked-bike-comparison-mc-comparo
MC readers joined us for the European Tour to test 8 roadsters. Here’s what they say……
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Call for lane filtering ad campaign (Australia)http://motorbikewriter.com/lane-filtering-ad-campaign/
Riders and their representatives have called for an education campaign for all motorists to alert them to the new rules about lane filtering. The call comes after some isolated incidents of road rage by drivers who did not realise lane filtering is now legal in NSW, Queensland and the ACT where it is under a two-year trial. READ THE QLD RULES HERE ACT TRIAL RULES ARE HERE NSW FILTERING RULES Lane
200+ Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /


2015 Ebr 1190rx | Road Testhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2015-ebr-1190rx-road-test-motorcycle-review
The USA is producing world-class high-performance supercars but where is the two-wheeled equivalent, the American superbike? READ MORE…
5 Motorcyclist / by Ari Henning /


31 Motorcycles As House/Home Decorations - Why Not?http://blogs.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/motorcycles-as-househome-decorations---why-not.htm
Classic or modern sculptures can be pretty and probably are art, but in my eyes, motorcycles are more art than Rodin's Thinker. So instead of buying a sculpture to decorate your house, why not put a motorcycle inside? I would love to, SWMBO permitting. Here are 31 examples of motorcycles used as decoration. ...
9 Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Moto... / by Mike Werner /


Touratech New products 2015http://translate.google.com/transla...omepage&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
Crossover helmet, ESA strut, GabelcartridgeTouratech presented to the motorcycle 2015 season new products around the enduro segment. When editors visit Tilo Jentzsch and Lars Würdemann showed, among other things the first Touratech helmet at all, a strut for BMW F 800 / R 1200 GS Adventure and their sisters and fork cartridges for various models. ...> More
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BMW Motorrad achieves 13.5% sales increase in February. Highest-ever February sales with 9,195 vehicles sold.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/ital...Id=10&id=T0208452IT&left_menu_item=node__4099
Munich. In February BMW Motorrad sales increased by 13.5% thereby achieving the fifth all-time high for this month in succession. 9,195 motorcycles and maxi scooters (previous year: 8,098 units) were supplied to customers worldwide last month. As per February sales increased by 14.2% to 15.458 vehicles (previous year: 13,536 units).
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BMW Motorrad delivers first fleet of the electric scooter BMW C evolution to local police in Barcelona.The City of Barcelona receives the first ever fleet of the electrically powered scooter to be delivered to an official authority.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/ital...Id=10&id=T0208462IT&left_menu_item=node__4099
Barcelona/Munich. A fleet of maxi scooters comprising 30 of the innovative BMW C evolution was delivered to the Barcelona City Hall for use by the local police. The first completely electrically powered scooter manufactured by BMW Motorrad will allow the police to move with maximum efficiency and zero emissions.
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The “Green Hell” is calling: BMW teams with a strong driver-line up for the first appearances of the season on the Nordschleife.https://www.press.bmwgroup-sport.co...d=52&id=T0208446EN&left_menu_item=node__10147
BMW will be taking on the “Green Hell” once again in 2015: On 28th March, the first race in the VLN Endurance Championship opens the racing season on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife (DE). As in previous years, BMW Sports Trophy Team Schubert and BMW Sports Trophy Team Marc VDS, each with two works-supported BMW Z4 GT3s, will compete on the most difficult track in the world.
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First artist shortlist for the BMW Art Journey announced during Art Basel in Hong Kong. BMW and Art Basel send artists on journeys of creative discovery.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...lId=6&id=T0208383EN&left_menu_item=node__5126
Hong Kong. During this year’s edition of Art Basel in Hong Kong, BMW and Art Basel presented the first iteration of their joint initiative to recognize and support emerging artists worldwide – the BMW Art Journey. Like a mobile studio, the BMW Art Journey can take artists almost anywhere in the world to develop new ideas and envision new creative projects.
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BMW’s Ultimate Driving Experience, Offering Dynamic Behind-the-Wheel Driving Programs with over 90 BMW Vehicles, Launches March 21 in Atlanta, GA.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...=9&id=T0208449EN_US&left_menu_item=node__4100
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 16, 2015… BMW is launching the Ultimate Driving Experience, a nationwide tour that will offer dynamic behind-the-wheel driving programs through 10 events in nine markets for a total of 90 event days. A popular component of The Ultimate Driving Experience will be the Teen Driving School, which is an extension of the BMW Teen Driving School curriculum taught at the BMW Per
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Employees Go The Extra Mile For Local Charityhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...lId=4&id=T0208461EN&left_menu_item=node__5183
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars employees raised over £20,000 for their chosen House Charity in 2014. The Parents and Carers Support Organisation (PACSO) currently supports 150 families in the Chichester and Arun districts who have a child with a disability.
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F1: Bernie Ecclestone backs Red Bull call to rein in Mercedes after Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg dominate Australian Grand Prixhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...-dominate-australian-grand-prix-10111846.html
Bernie Ecclestone has backed Red Bull’s call for action to rein in Mercedes’ engine advantage and make races more competitive after a one-sided start to the Formula One season.
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Renault admits to backwards stephttp://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/194847.html
Renault has admitted to making a backwards step with its 2015 engine and its managing director Cyril Abiteboul says his outfit needs to get back to some "basic common sense" to solve its issues
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Australian GP fallout: Does Red Bull stand by threat to pull out of F1?http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...s-red-bull-stand-by-threat-to-pull-out-of-f1/
When the new F1 season starts with a disaster, like it did for Red Bull and Renault in Melbourne, it’s understandable that there would be a lot of frustration. But Helmut Marko’s threat that Red Bull may soon decide to withdraw from Formula 1, if the rules are not changed, is worth deeper consideration. Red […]
27 James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen website on F1 / by James


Renault engine issues 'not an easy fix'http://www.f1technical.net/news/19974
Renault Sport, engine supplier for both Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso has acknowledged that the 'litany of issues' experienced at Melbourne were unexpected, and that the driveability issues are certainly not an easy fix.
1 F1Technical.net . Motorsport news / by Steven /


ANALYSIS-Motor racing-F1 looks for silver linings in dark cloudshttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150316?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) - Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix showed that Formula One has lost none of its ability to shoot itself in the foot -- and to detect silver linings in the darkest of clouds.
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Motor racing-Manor to pay for failure, says Ecclestonehttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150316?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) - Manor Marussia had no intention of competing in Formula One's Australian season-opener and will pay a price for their failure to race, the sport's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone indicated on Monday.
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Stricken F1 team Marussia to pay creditors just 1.3p in poundhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/...ssia-to-pay-creditors-just-1.3p-in-pound.html
Having crashed into administration with total debts of £63.6m, Formula 1 team Marussia will pay back unsecured creditors only a fraction of what they are owed
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Motor racing-German GP still uncertain after season starthttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150316?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) - Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is keeping the door ajar for German Grand Prix organisers even if this year's race looks doomed.
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Fifty Plus Racing Sebring Pre-Race Reporthttp://www.imsa.com/articles/fifty-plus-racing-sebring-pre-race-report
LEBANON, Ohio, March 13 — After a stellar eighth-place finish in the Rolex 24 at Daytona in January, Fifty Plus Racing is hoping for another top-10 run with its Riley BMW Prototype prepared by Doran Racing in the 63rd annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by Fresh from Florida Saturday, March 21 at Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Fla. It is the second race of the year in
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Dempsey/Wright Motorsports Sebring Pre-Race Reporthttp://www.imsa.com/articles/dempseywright-motorsports-sebring-pre-race-report
BATAVIA, Ohio, March 13 — Dempsey/Wright Motorsports hopes to add a brand new chapter to Brumos Racing's winning tradition on Saturday, March 21 in the 63rd annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by Fresh from Florida at Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Fla. It will be the 21st time that a car in Brumos Racing livery has competed in the iconic race, and the second time t
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Michael Shank Racing with Curb/Agajanian Sebring Pre-Race Reporthttp://www.imsa.com/articles/michael-shank-racing-curbagajanian-sebring-pre-race-report
Pataskala, Ohio (16 March 2015) – As the IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship stages Round 2 of the championship at Sebring International Raceway this weekend with the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by “Fresh from Florida”, Michael Shank Racing with Curb/Agajanian is eager to take on the iconic circuit with its new Honda-powered Ligier JS P2. Michael Shank Racing’s No. 60 Tire
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Corvette Racing Sebring Pre-Race Reporthttp://www.imsa.com/articles/corvette-racing-sebring-pre-race-report
DETROIT (March 16, 2015) – Corvette Racing already has one victory in Florida to its credit in 2015. The focus now turns to the second race for the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship: the 63rd Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by Fresh from Florida at Sebring International Raceway. Both of the team’s Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs are entered in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) class at a race Corvet
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Doran Racing Sebring Pre-Race Reporthttp://www.imsa.com/articles/doran-racing-sebring-pre-race-report
LEBANON, Ohio, March 12 — Remembering its rousing third-place finish in the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge race at Sebring International Raceway last year, Doran Racing has high hopes as it prepares to travel to Sebring, Fla., for this year's race there on Friday, March 20. Both of the Lebanon, Ohio-based team's cars finished in the top 10 in this event last year, as its #14 Nissan 3
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Jaguar D-Type Auctionedhttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/jaguar/1955-jaguar-d-type-auctioned-ar167796.html
Revered by Steve McQueen, who drove the road-going XKSS version, and three-time overall winner of the Le Mans 24 hours race, the D-Type is one of the most famous Jaguars ever. Since with fame usually comes fortune, the few remaining D-Types out there command outrageous prices at auctions, and the following example is likely to provide more proof of that when it goes on sale on March 14, 2015. In f
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Maserati boss rules out Porsche Macan rivalhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/maserati-boss-rules-out-porsche-macan-rival
The Levante SUV has been spotted testing using modified Maserati Ghibli bodywork Maserati won't build an SUV smaller than the upcoming Levante, boss Harald Wester confirms, because it doesn't want to clash with other Fiat-Chrysler brands Maserati boss Harald Wester has ruled out building a Porsche Macan rival to sit below its upcoming Levante large SUV.The Levante will be launched at the 2016 Det
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Nissan cool on production BladeGlider sports carhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows/three-seat-nissan-bladeglider-shown
The BladeGlider's DeltaWing-inspired looks were set to be toned down for the production version Carbonfibre, three-seater, sub-370Z electric sports car isn't high on Nissan's list of priorities, confirms new chief planning officer Philippe Klein Nissan’s radical electric BladeGlider is still classed as “an exploratory concept” 18 months after being revealed at the 2013 Tokyo motor show, with the
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Leases grease pickup saleshttps://home.autonews.com/clickshar...RETAIL01/303169962/leases-grease-pickup-sales
Pickups are beginning to emulate luxury vehicles, with their exclusive-sounding model names, fancy features such as vented seats, and $50,000 price tags. Here's another similarity: More customers are leasing them.
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Justices paved way for suit against TrueCarhttps://home.autonews.com/clickshar...0/justices-paved-way-for-suit-against-truecar
The dealer lawsuit accusing vehicle-shopping site TrueCar Inc. of false advertising was made possible by a unanimous Supreme Court decision last March, which opened the door for dealers representing 117 new-car franchises to file the suit last week.
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Death toll from defective GM ignition switches rises by 3 to 67http://www.autonews.com/article/201...fective-gm-ignition-switches-rises-by-3-to-67
The death toll from General Motors' defective ignition switch has risen by three fatalities from a week earlier to 67, the administrator of GM's compensation fund said today.
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Where America met the Beetleshttp://www.autonews.com/article/20150315/RETAIL07/303169986/where-america-met-the-beetles
New Milford Volkswagen, one of America's earliest VW dealerships, is closing its doors in April, after nearly 65 years of operation at the site of a former Amoco station in rural western Connecticut.
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Forza Horizon 2 Offering 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata As DLChttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...n-2-offering-2016-mazda-mx-5-miata-as-dlc.htm
"Forza Horizon 2" drivers can test out the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata as downloadable content before the real car hits the road.
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Caught In Traffic? Take Flight With AeroMobil Self-Flying Carshttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...ke-flight-with-aeromobil-self-flying-cars.htm
AeroMobil announces its intent to launch its first flying car in 2017. Flying cars may seem the stuff of science fiction, but there's a plan in place that could see them take flight.
Tech Times : Top News /


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Vincent Cochetel: I was held hostage for 317 days. Here's what I thought about…http://www.ted.com/talks/vincent_co...tage_for_317_days_here_s_what_i_thought_about
Vincent Cochetel was held hostage for 317 days in 1998, while working for the UN High Commissioner on Refugees in Chechnya. For the first time, he recounts the experience — from what it was like to live in a dark, underground chamber, chained to his bed, to the unexpected conversations he had with his captors. With lyricism and power, he explains why he continues his work today. Since 2000, attack
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Windows 10 Updates Might Come Via P2Phttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/39960/20150316/windows-10-updates-might-come-via-p2p.htm
A screenshot taken by Win Beta reveals that updates to the Windows 10 operating system and applications may be rolled out through peer-to-peer protocol.
Tech Times : Top News /


A Vision of Better Mobilityhttp://www.yankodesign.com/2015/03/16/a-vision-of-better-mobility/
This combination automobile/wheelchair affords those with disabilities an enhanced, seamless system of mobility that simplifies life. The electric wheelchair features 3 variable positions that the user can control while seated- upright horizontal for reaching tall items or being eye level with those standing, a normal seated position, and a vertical position for reaching objects on the ground or s
3 Yanko Design / by Troy Turner /


Safety Agency Defends Guardrail Testhttp://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/16/b...-guardrail-test.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=1
The federal agency charged with investigating a potentially dangerous guardrail defended its methods of analysis after facing criticism on Friday.
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Jeremy Clarkson has backing of Director General as he fights for career at Top Gear inquiryhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring...-inquiry-due-to-be-completed-within-days.html
Friends claim presenter has support of BBC director general Lord Hall
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Wednesday, 18 March 2017

2014 BMW Annual Report Release


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BMW released the 2014 annual report today, along with statements by Chairman of the Board of Management Dr. Norbert Reithofer and Dr. Fredrich Eichner Finance. A very cursory look at them appears to show a strong year for BMW.

I suggest you read Dr. Reithofer’s statement first. Pay attention to the importance he continues to place on Strategy Number ONE. This strategy is key to BMW’s financial success and growth under Reithofer’s management. I would argue that the failure of dealers and owners to understand how it is structured, its purpose and how that plays out in the real world is the basis of the love hate relationship between owners and the company. I will be digging a bit deeper and will waste some of you time and mine when I have had a chance to read them. Along with those comments I will include a link to the 2007 presentation of Strategy Number ONE.



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Statement and presentation by Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Annual Accounts Press Conference in Munich on 18 March 2015https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...elId=6&id=T0208743EN&left_menu_item=node__807
Statement and Charts Dr. Reithofer, AAPC 2015
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Statement and presentation by Dr. Friedrich Eichiner, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, Annual Accounts Press Conference in Munich on 18th March 2015https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/ital...lId=10&id=T0208769IT&left_menu_item=node__807
Statement and Charts Dr. Eichiner AAPC 2015
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BMW Group Annual Report 2014 - Download https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/ital...lId=10&id=T0208771IT&left_menu_item=node__804
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BMW Group targets continuing success in 2015https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/ital...lId=10&id=T0208768IT&left_menu_item=node__804
New record sales volume and revenue figures targeted +++ Solid increase expected in sales volume and profit before tax +++ EBIT margin target of 8 - 10% for Automotive segment +++
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On The Track

Official MotoAmerica Test Underway At Circuit Of The Americashttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/official-motoamerica-test-underway-at-circuit-of-the-americas/
An official MotoAmerica test got underway today at Circuit of The Americas, in Austin, Texas, the site of the MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing season-opener April 10-12.The day started with rain showers and a wet track that pr...
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Honda Named Official Manufacturer Of MotoAmerica Serieshttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/honda-named-official-manufacturer-of-motoamerica-series/
COSTA MESA, CA - MotoAmerica has announced that American Honda Motor Company has been named an Official Manufacturer of the 2015 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship. In addition, Honda will be the title sponsor of the secon...
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​Elena Myers Chooses Suzuki For Her MotoAmerica Superbike Debut, Talks About Stressful Off-Seasonhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...rbike-debut-talks-about-stressful-off-season/
Elena Myers, the first female to win an AMA Pro Supersport race and the first female to win a Pro motorsports event of any kind at Daytona International Speedway, has chosen the Suzuki GSX-R1000 as the bike she will use to make her Superbike racin...
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Roger Hayden Quickest In MotoAmerica Superbike/Superstock Test Session 3 At COTAhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...a-superbikesuperstock-test-session-3-at-cota/
MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing SeriesCircuit of The AmericasAustin, TexasMarch 18, 2015Unofficial Superbike/Superstock 1000cc T...
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Qatar MotoGP Test Night Images # 2http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2015/motogp/qatar-test-15/2/
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Yamaha and Honda react to Ducati pace in Qatarhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/17/yamaha-and-honda-react-to-ducati-pace-in-qatar/171989
Massimo Meregalli and Livio Suppo discuss the competitiveness of the Ducati GP15, ahead of the start of the 2015 MotoGP™ Championship.
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Michelin continues 2016 preparation in Qatarhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/18/michelin-continues-2016-preparation-in-qatar/171995
French tyre manufacturer Michelin continued its testing season today at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar in a one-day test.
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Lowes fastest overall in Jerez after day two of Moto2™ testhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/...l-in-jerez-after-day-two-of-moto2-test/172038
Sam Lowes took advantage of a drying track in Jerez to finish over a second quicker than the rest of the field on day two.
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2015 Moto2/Moto3 Test: Rain Plagues First Two Days Of Testing At Jerezhttps://motomatters.com/results/2015/03/18/2015_moto2moto3_test_rain_plagues_first_.html
The weather has not been kind to the Moto2 and Moto3 classes at their last preseason test of 2015. Intermittent rain, some of it very heavy, has severely limited action on the first two days of the test. Even when there have been dry spells, the track has only been completely dry for relatively short periods of time. Miss those dry windows of opportunity, and you miss out on dry practice. Speed U
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Guest Blog: Mat Oxley - Motorcycle racing’s dwindling classicshttps://motomatters.com/blog/2015/03/18/guest_blog_mat_oxley_motorcycle_racing_s.html
MotoMatters.com is delighted to feature the work of iconic MotoGP writer Mat Oxley. Oxley is a former racer, TT winner and highly respected author of biographies of world champions Mick Doohan and Valentino Rossi, and currently writes for Motor Sport Magazine, where he is MotoGP correspondent. We are featuring sections from Oxley's blogs, which are posted in full on the Motor Sport Magazine websit
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On the Street

Endurance test statement carrying BMW C 600 Sporthttp://translate.google.com/transla...omepage&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
Termination after 30,000 km No disassembly, no assessment of the wear image - the endurance test of the BMW C 600 Sport had to be stopped after 30,000 of the planned 50,000 km. The reason: For "in-house reasons," urged the United scooter BMW C 600 Sport returns prematurely. MOTORCYCLE still takes stock. ...> More
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BMW: F700 and F800 Soon Indian GS?
If one believes Autocar India, BMW Motorrad is preparing to assemble bikes in India. The reason for this strategic choice is simple: it is to circumvent taxes very high import by bringing parts of motorcycles and ...
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[url=http://www.roadrunner.travel/2015/03/18/insight-into-preloading/]Insight Into Preloading

As those of us who ride know, motorcycles and cars are completely different animals. Each can be tamed, but the bikes tend to bite harder. We, the operators, have the final say on the safety of our machines prior to a ride. Without all the steel, belts, and bags of a car, motorcyclists are more […]
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2015 BMW S1000RR Review | Forgiveness at COTAhttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/03/17/2015-bmw-s1000rr-review-forgiveness-at-cota/
One look at the Circuit of the Americas’ track map, and my left knee begins to twitch. Back in October 2013, I suffered a street crash, and the doc scrapped 40+ “foreign objects” – aka pebbles – from beneath my left kneecap. The outcome was 93 stitches and pain after every track day since – especially on circuits that cater to left-handers. COTA’s layout is not necessarily left-hand centric (11 of
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Top 5 Dealership Myths Busted | RETAIL CONFIDENTIALhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/top-5-dealership-myths-busted-retail-confidential
Have you heard what they're saying about your local dealership? READ MORE…
18 Motorcyclist / by Jeff Maddox /


Harrison Jacket Pelle Tan my hide.http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/03/17/harrison-jacket-pelle-motorcycle-leather-jacket-cw-new-ideas/
From Dainese’s new 36060 The Heritage Collection is the Harrison Jacket Pelle ($799). This stylish three-quarter-length waxy cowhide jacket is dyed in a choice of Testa Di Moro or tan. Features include armor and back protection and reflective inserts on the perforated leather. Cuffs, pockets, and neck use button closures. Inside is a smartphone pocket. Dainese (949) 645-9500 www.dainese.com
7 Cycle World / by Blake Conner /


Honda CRF250 Rally Concept Revealedhttp://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/03/17/manufacturers/honda/honda-crf250-rally-concept-revealed/
Honda revealed a new adventure-styled concept that combines elements of the CRF250L dual sport and the company’s CRF450 Rally racer. The concept is powered by the CRF250L’s engine, which itself was derived from the CBR250R‘s 249.6cc Single. Visually, the concept is a mini-rally racer, including the tall windscreen and sponsor labels, though oddly with Michelin rubbers instead of the works machine’
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Celebrating 20 Years Of T-Rex + Videohttp://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/03/17/motorcycle-news/celebrating-20-years-t-rex-video/
Some might not consider three-wheelers as motorcycles, but they are classified as such under the eyes of the law. It’s with this premise that we celebrate 20 years of a three-wheeler that was a pioneer in its field. It’s hard to believe the Campagna T-Rex has been around for 20 years, but the Canadian-built roadster has soldiered on, carving its own niche despite doubters wondering how it could po
2 Motorcycle.Com Latest Articles Feed / by Troy Siahaan /


New in 2015: Furygan Powerhttp://translate.google.com/transla...&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=windows-1252
The register of novelties, Furygan displays its Power leather, jacket to cut close to the body still in the same spirit ?? The range 2015 Nîmes came with it the power jacket. Furygan (find here our factory to visit ??) put on a racing mind succeeded, in line with the closest section of the body low to French. ...
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Alpinestars jacket Eloise Airhttp://translate.google.com/transla...ir.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
Designed to fit the female body, the jacket Eloise Air Jacket integrates mesh panels in strategic locations to provide ventilation. Costa 139,95 Euro
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TCX: Boot X-On Road Gore-Tex
The line of this boot is modern with sophisticated technical solutions, such as the combination of full-grain leather and suede, and the presence of Gore-Tex Extended Comfort Footwear version, which gives it more breathability
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[url=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.motorpasionmoto.com%2Fzona-de-pruebas%2Fbolsa-impermeable-shad-sw25-prueba&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8]SW25 Waterproof bag Shad try

Boots Monday skipped today SHAD a waterproof bag. Specifically, among the total of 12 products that make up the SHAD Waterproof range between backpacks and bags tank bag, the bag SHAD we tested SW25 stands as one of the most usable options thanks to its conventional dimensions "backpack" and its ability to adjust its size. Why,
7 Motorpasion Moto / by Jesus Martin /


Ducati Scrambler: all clothing and accessorieshttp://translate.google.com/transla...ri.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
Available at dealerships Ducati lifestyle Scrambler, proposed with clothing and accessories. And on March 21 and 22 the chance to try the version Icon
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Belstaff Classic Trophy: Now for the ladieshttp://translate.google.com/transla...&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=windows-1252
For the 2015 season, Belstaff launched a women's version of the famous Classic Trophy. For the occasion, this cotton jacket coat classic look and stylish saw its really feminized cut more fitted waist, shapely changed in the torso and ...
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Honda SFA Streetfighter Concepthttp://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/03/17/manufacturers/honda/honda-sfa-streetfighter-concept/
Honda will display a 150cc streetfighter concept called the SFA at this weekend’s Osaka Motorcycle Show. The SFA isn’t a new concept; it originally debuted at the Indonesia Motorcycle Show last October. It’s powered by a liquid-cooled Single, likely based on the engine mounted on the CB150R offered in Indonesia. The chassis is new, with a steel trellis frame, upside-down fork and single-sided swin
1 Motorcycle.com News / by Dennis Chung /


Kawasaki Trademarks J500 and J125http://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/03/17/manufacturers/kawasaki/kawasaki-trademarks-j500-j125/
For the longest time, Kawasaki stood out among the Big 4 Japanese motorcycle makers as being the only one that did not produce scooters for western markets. That changed in 2013 with the introduction of the J300 scooter for the Europe. The J300 may not be Kawasaki’s only scooter for much longer however, as the company has filed trademarks for J500 and J125. Discuss this at our Kawasaki J300 Forum.
5 Motorcycle.com News / by Dennis Chung /


2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 DVT / S | First Ride Reviewhttp://www.ridermagazine.com/top-stories/2015-ducati-multistrada-1200-dvt-s-first-ride-review.htm/
Funny how things come full circle if you just wait long enough, isn’t it? In the 1950s and ’60s, a British or American twin or single was often used for all kinds of riding, even if it wasn’t necessarily cut out for it. Then in the ’80s we marveled as specialization crept in and the street motorcycle ranks were gradually divided into more and more vertical sportbike, cruiser, touring and dual-spo
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2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 DVT Video Reviewhttp://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ducati/2015-ducati-multistrada-1200-dvt-video-review.html
Video courtesy Ducati / Video Editing by Sean Matic Last week you read the book, now see the Feature Film shot on location in exotic Lanzarote in glorious digital color! Okay, it’s more of a 5-minute video. Some of it is me blathering, but most of it is actual Ducati engineers who built this thing talking about it in their own words: Marco Sairu, Paolo Quatrino and Federico Sabbioni. Also some nic
32 Motorcycle.Com Latest Articles Feed / by John Burns /


Watch Ducati Assemble the New Multistrada 1200http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2015-ducati-multistrada-1200-factory-video/
When you think about the assembly process involved in making a motorcycle, it is pretty staggering. Not only do Ducati engineers have the task of making the best motorcycle possible, but they also need to design the machine to be easily built by the factory workers at Borgo Panigale.Which parts should go on before the next? where a cable should be routed through the frame and bodywork? The plannin
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Dunlop To Sell Specialty D756 EX EnduroCross Tireshttp://www.cyclenews.com/1/31629/Ra...Sell-Specialty-D756-EX-EnduroCross-Tires.aspx
Factory Dunlop tire to be available to racers at opening EnduroCross round in Daytona
5 Article Headlines Headlines Cycle News / by Jean Turner /


Victory Magnum is bolder and louderhttp://motorbikewriter.com/victory-magnum-is-bolder-and-louder/
Victory Magnum X-1 The Victory Magnum isn’t a shy motorcycle, but it certainly has become a lot bolder and louder with the limited-edition X-1 to be launched this weekend at Daytona Bike Week. It comes with bold new custom paint schemes such as “plasma lime” and silver, plus black and silver with red squiggles as featured in these photos. The X-1 also has double the output of the Magnum’s audio sy
35 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /


MSF Spanish Motorcycle Operator Manual Releasedhttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/03/05/msf-spanish-motorcycle-operator-manual-released/
With Hispanic motorcyclists on the rise, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has released its Motorcycle Operator Manual – rightly known as “MOM” – in a Spanish-language version. The MSF reports that seven percent of all American motorcyclists are now Hispanic, and the Hispanic population makes up 11 percent of the younger riders from Generations X and Y. Currently, 41 states use MOM as a study guide
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The MotherShip

Life’s no drag for speedy grandfather and his RRhttp://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=3906
For veteran drag racer, Peter de la Rey, age is but a number. The 59-year-old recently won his third South African National Drag Racing Championship in four years as part of the Bavarian Motorcycles team, making him the oldest championship winner is SA Motorsport history. Now, with his new 2015 BMW S 1000 RR, things are set to get even better. ...
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40th anniversary of the first major BMW victory in North America: BMW Team RLL ready to tackle a special edition of the 12 Hours of Sebring.https://www.press.bmwgroup-sport.co...d=52&id=T0208573EN&left_menu_item=node__10147
BMW Team RLL and BMW Motorsport are ready for the second round of the 2015 United SportsCar Championship (USCC): They return to Florida for the renowned “12 Hours of Sebring” (US) which will be held this Saturday (21st March). This year sees the 63rd edition of the endurance classic, and for BMW Motorsport it is a very special one. BMW celebrates the 40th anniversary of its first major sports car
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BMW Motorrad customer teams in joint testing at BMW Motorrad Race Camp in Almeria.http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=3905
As part of their preparations for the 2015 season, some of the BMW Motorrad customer teams recently took to the track together. At the BMW Motorrad Race Camp, teams from various championships completed three days of intensive testing in Almeria, Spain. Alongside the BMW Motorrad Motorsport engineers, they worked on tailoring the new BMW S 1000 RR to suit their individual requirements and on ...
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The BMW X5 xDrive40e Launches the Next Chapter of EfficientDynamics with its First Ever Plug-in Hybrid Sports Activity Vehiclehttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...=9&id=T0208453EN_US&left_menu_item=node__4249
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – March 17, 2015 … The BMW X5 xDrive40e, the company’s first plug-in hybrid Sports Activity Vehicle, charts the next chapter of BMW’s ongoing EfficientDynamics initiative. Benefitting from the groundbreaking work by BMW i on electromobility, the X5 xDrive40e combines the company’s award-winning 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine with an electric motor, powered by a
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Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2015 nello stile dei Furiosi anni Settantahttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/ital...Id=10&id=T0208668IT&left_menu_item=node__5254
Dal 22 al 24 maggio 2015 BMW Group Classic e il Grand Hotel Villa d’Este riuniscono i proprietari ed appassionati di automobili d‘epoca sotto il motto “Seventies Style - The Jetset is back“ +++ Per la quinta volta il Concorso di Motociclette è parte integrale del tradizionale appuntamento sulle sponde del Lago di Como +++ Retrospettiva “90 anni Rolls-Royce Phantom“ +++ Esposizione speciale BMW Art
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BMW Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of 1975 Sebring Victory With Original Team And Drivershttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...=9&id=T0208621EN_US&left_menu_item=node__4536
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – March 17, 2015… BMW Team RLL will entertain very special guests and race with a commemorative livery on both BMW Z4 GTLM machines at the 63rd Annual 12 Hours of Sebring on Saturday, March 21st. The race marks the 40th anniversary of BMW’s first major sports car race victory in the US. Introduced last Friday evening by Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America,
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BMW Motorrad presents models in shopping and Sao Paulo airporthttp://translate.google.com/transla...e__6629&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
• During the months of March and April, Congonhas Airport and Shopping Cidade Jardim will receive brand spaces, with the presentation of the desired line-up models
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A new challenge: BMW works driver Alessandro Zanardi to compete in the classic 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...elId=6&id=T0208042EN&left_menu_item=node__803
In 2015, Alessandro Zanardi (IT) and BMW Motorsport will tackle a new exciting adventure together: The BMW works driver will compete in the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, the classic endurance race in the Ardennes mountains.
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PIXELS: The latest sci-fi comedy by Sony Pictures sees the MINI Cooper S come to the rescue of the world.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...Id=21&id=T0208904EN&left_menu_item=node__5172
Munich. Madcap chases, snappy dialogue, spectacular action scenes, old favourites from video games past, hope, heroes and, at the centre of the action, saviours in the guise of four MINI Cooper S 3 door models: that’s what lies in store in the new Sony Pictures film PIXELS, set for release in US cinemas on 24 July. MINI plays a very special role in the fight against the bad guys.
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On The Track


How Ferrari beat Williams and other tales from Australian Grand Prixhttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...s-and-other-tales-from-australian-grand-prix/
The opening round of the 2015 season produced a dominant win for the Mercedes team, with Nico Rosberg unable to do anything through strategy to dent the superiority of his team-mate Lewis Hamilton. But strategy certainly played a crucial part in the outcome of the race for the final podium position between Williams’ Felipe Massa […]
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'Hamilton played good game of poker'http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31923283
If Lewis Hamilton looked worried in the winter, he has "played us all", says David Coulthard - but behind him there are genuine problems.
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McLaren preparing Alonso returnhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31923004
Fernando Alonso is to drive the McLaren simulator this week as part of a plan for his return to action.
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Jenson Button remains optimistic despite serious McLaren engine issueshttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...ic-despite-serious-McLaren-engine-issues.html
Jenson Button says he is sure McLaren can turn things around after he finished last at the Australian Grand Prix
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Lewis Hamilton pours derision on Red Bull and Bernie Ecclestone's Formula One fearshttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...and-Bernie-Ecclestones-Formula-One-fears.html
Bernie Ecclestone says he agrees with Red Bull's calls to rewrite F1's rules to claw back Lewis Hamilton
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Stuck, Redman Reunited With 1975-Winning BMW CSL at Sebringhttp://www.imsa.com/articles/stuck-redman-reunited-1975-winning-bmw-csl-sebring
Subtitle: BMW Team RLL Unveils Special ‘Throwback’ Paint Scheme to Celebrate 40th Anniversary BMW Motorsport will proudly glance at the rear-view mirror while embracing the present this weekend at Sebring International Raceway. To mark the 40th anniversary of BMW Motorsports’ first victory, the two BMW Team RLL BMW Z4 GTLMs will carry the classic paint scheme from 1975 in Saturday’s 63
6 International Motor Sports Association - United SportsCar / by jjomalley


'No German Grand Prix this season'http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31930827
The boss of German Formula 1 circuit Hockenheim has reportedly said there will be no German Grand Prix this year.
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Hockenheim rules out hosting German GPhttp://en.espnf1.com/germany/motorsport/story/194967.html
Hockenheim boss Georg Seiler says the circuit cannot host this year's German Grand Prix due to the short turnaround to sell tickets
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F1: Manor confident of normal Malaysian GPhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/118101
The Manor team is confident of being able to participate fully in the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend after failing to run in Australia
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Motor racing-Van der Garde settles with Sauber
LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - Dutch driver Giedo Van der Garde recognised his hopes of racing in Formula One were over on Wednesday after accepting "significant compensation" from the Swiss Sauber team to end a contract dispute.
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[url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31951642]Alonso has 'great day' in simulator

McLaren are encouraged by Fernando Alonso's session in the simulator as part of a plan for his return to the track.
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Koch Rules Opening Day Of Practice At Sebringhttp://www.imsa.com/articles/koch-rules-opening-day-practice-sebring
Subtitle: JDC, Performance Tech Drivers Sweep Top Five Overall SEBRING, Fla. (March 18, 2015) – Kenton Koch wasted little time showing he is no ordinary rookie in the Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Powered by Mazda, leading both practice sessions Wednesday for the season-opening rounds at Sebring International Raceway. Koch, from Glendora, California, turned the quickest lap of the day,
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WEC: LMP2 industry reeling as 2017 proposals progresshttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/it...ustry-reeling-as-2017-lmp2-proposals-progress
It would be difficult to underestimate the level of bewilderment, shock and anger among a large number of manufacturers, suppliers and teams over the scope of the 2017 LMP2 proposals tabled by the AC...
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New Stars Ready To Emerge At Sebringhttp://www.imsa.com/articles/new-stars-ready-emerge-sebring
Subtitle: Infusion Of Young Talent To Challenge For Victory DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 16, 2015) – The Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama enters its 11th season with two certainties – great racing and a new champion to be crowned in the premier Platinum Cup class. Competition in one of the largest and most competitive of Porsche’s 20 single-make Cup Challenge series in the world
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Multimatic Motorsports / Miller Racing Sebring Pre-Race Reporthttp://www.imsa.com/articles/multimatic-motorsports-miller-racing-sebring-pre-race-report
Markham, Ontario, Canada (March 17, 2015) – The Multimatic Motorsports / Miller Racing team, based in Markham, Ontario, Canada, is preparing for the second race of the 2015 season in the IMSA Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge this Friday, March 20, at Florida’s historic Sebring International Raceway. There are few more daunting challenges for both man and machine than the legendary 3
International Motor Sports Association / by mlovecchio /


Al Carter Sebring Pre-Race Reporthttp://www.imsa.com/articles/al-carter-sebring-pre-race-report
A month and a half following his GTD class victory in the 2015 Rolex 24 At Daytona, Al Carter is still trying to grasp the fact that he won North America’s biggest endurance race. Winning the Rolex 24 At Daytona was a dream come true for Carter. Seven years after he started his motorsports career racing Skip Barber Series, the racer from Wilmington, Delaware became a local celebrity overni
International Motor Sports Association / by mlovecchio /


Team Seattle-The Heart of Racing Sebring Pre-Race Reporthttp://www.imsa.com/articles/team-seattle-heart-racing-sebring-pre-race-report
TAVARES, Fla. (Mar. 17, 2015) - Team Seattle -The Heart of Racing team is ready for the 63rd running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring this weekend, Saturday, March 21. The team took the opportunity to test last month and came away with a lot of confidence and some valuable miles under their belt. Drivers Ian James (Phoenix, Ariz), Mario Farnbacher (Ansbach, Germany), Alex Riberas (Ba
2 International Motor Sports Association / by mlovecchio


WeatherTech Racing Sebring Pre-Race Reporthttp://www.imsa.com/articles/weathertech-racing-sebring-pre-race-report
TAVARES, Fla. (Mar. 17, 2015) - WeatherTech Racing is ready to take on the 63rd running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring this weekend, March 21. The team is coming off a second place finish at the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. The team also took the opportunity to test at the 3.24-mile, 17-turn historic Sebring circuit two weeks ago. Cooper MacNeil (Hinsdale, Ill.), Leh Keen (Charle
1 International Motor Sports Association / by mlovecchio /


Krohn Racing Sebring Pre-Race Reporthttp://www.imsa.com/articles/krohn-racing-sebring-pre-race-report
Houston, Texas (March 17, 2015)... Krohn Racing returns to the historic Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida this week for the 63rd Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida race, March 19-21. The race will be Round 2 of the 2015 IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship Series. Piloting the new No. 57 Krohn Racing Ligier JSP2 Judd prototype is te
3 International Motor Sports Association / by mlovecchio /


Performance Tech Sebring Pre-Race Reporthttp://www.imsa.com/articles/performance-tech-sebring-pre-race-report
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (March 17, 2015) - The No. 38 Prototype Challenge entry of Performance Tech Motorsports again will take on the rough terrain of Sebring International Raceway for the 63rd Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by Fresh from Florida on March 21 with a new face added to the team. Performance Tech and Team Principal Brent O'Neill will bring back endurance driver
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DeltaWing Sebring Pre-Race Reporthttp://www.imsa.com/articles/deltawing-sebring-pre-race-report
BRASELTON, Ga. (March 17, 2015) – With weeks of hard work behind them, the Claro/TracFone DeltaWing Racing Cars team hopes their gearbox issues are in the past as they focus on race two of the 2015 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship, Saturday’s legendary Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by Fresh from Florida. Drivers Katherine Legge, Memo Rojas and Andy Meyrick will contest the g
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Nissan GT-R LM won’t race at Silverstonehttp://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/...er=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ongoing
Bonkers LMP1 racer fails crash test, will now make competitive debut at Le Mans 24 Hour
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Bmw Z4 Gtlmhttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/bmw/2015-bmw-z4-gtlm-ar168236.html
Introduced for the 2013 American Le Mans Series (ALMS), the Z4 GTE replaced the successful M3 GT, which brought BMW the team and manufacturers’ championships in 2010 and 2011. Compared to the Z4 GT3 it is based on, the GTE sports a less sophisticated aerodynamic kit, with simpler rear wing and diffuser, although it is significantly wider. The modifications were to make the Z4 suitable for the ALMS
3 Top Speed / by Ciprian Florea@to...


50 Years After Stunning Victory, Iconic Chaparral 2 Returns to Sebringhttp://www.imsa.com/articles/50-years-after-stunning-victory-iconic-chaparral-2-returns-sebring
Subtitle: Jim Hall II To Drive His Father’s Revolutionary Chevrolet-Powered Racer Fans at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by Fresh From Florida will take a trip down memory lane when the famed Chaparral 2 turns exhibition laps around the historic Sebring International Raceway on the 50th anniversary of its 1965 victory, prior to the 63rd running of the classic on Saturday,
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Bloodhound Supersonic Car Is So Ridiculously Fast That It Will Need A Ridiculously Strong Cockpithttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...t-will-need-a-ridiculously-strong-cockpit.htm
As it shoots for the land speed record the Bloodhound SSC goes bullet proof. At the speeds the supersonic car will be moving, even pebbles will be lethal.
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Tickets go on sale for Lone Star Le Manshttp://www.fiawec.com/en/news/tickets-go-on-sale-for-lone-star-le-mans_2934.html
Austin's Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is bringing the 'Spirit of Le Mans” back to the Lone Star State from September 17-19 for an exciting festival weekend of sports car racing into the night, with the return of the Lone Star Le Mans racing event.The Lone Star...
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Michelin's Non-Pneumatic Tires are Coming Out This Spring—But Not on BMWshttp://www.core77.com/posts/32558/M...s-are-Coming-Out-This-Spring—But-Not-on-BMWs=
Remember those cool non-pneumatic tires that we saw first on Humvees, then ATVs? We'd wondered if the unique tires, which are not prone to punctures and accidental deflation, had any commercial potential beyond military and recreational vehicles. I figured it'd just be a matter of time before I saw some yahoo driving around with them on his Tahoe, especially after Michelin released photos of their
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Self-driving cars will prove safer than humans, Musk sayshttp://www.autonews.com/article/201...g-cars-will-prove-safer-than-humans-musk-says
It may become illegal for humans to take the wheel once self-driving cars have proven themselves, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk said.
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MINI Superleggera to arrive in 2018http://www.bmwblog.com/2015/03/17/mini-superleggera-to-arrive-in-2018/
Considered by many the concept car of 2014, the MINI Superleggera will finally transition from a design exercise to a production series car. According to CAR magazine, BMW board approve the Superleggera production for 2018. MINI will reduce the lineup to five models, down from eight. The British brand plans to focus on the three-door and five-door version of its classic hatchback, as well as on th
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AC Schnitzer ACZ4 5.0d produces 430 horsepowerhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2015/03/17/ac-schnitzer-acz4-5-0d-produces-430-horsepower/
German tuning shop AC Schnitzer unveils the ACZ4 5.0d project based on the E89 Z4 Roadster. The base model sDrive23i went through the tuning shop for a complete makeover and a heart transplant. The four-cylinder 2.0 liter turbocharged unit was replaced with BMW’s only tri-turbo diesel engine, the N57S 3.0 liter which in standard form produces 381 hp and 740 Nm of torque (546 lb-ft). But with an EC
1K Bmw Blog / by Horatiu Boeriu /


Bentley Continental GT - W12 vs V12: Videohttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/bentley-continental-gtw12-vs-v12-video-ar168250.html
There are plenty of interesting engine configurations floating through the collective car enthusiast consciousness. A few standouts would include the inline-six, the V-8, and maybe even the straight-five, if, you know, you get weird like that. The V-12 is another highly celebrated tradition, with the names Lamborghini and Ferrari immediately springing to mind.But what about the W-12? It’s not exac
14 Top Speed / by Jonathan Lopez@to... /


Ford taps Microsoft to handle wireless software updateshttp://www.autonews.com/article/201...microsoft-to-handle-wireless-software-updates
Ford, seeking to beam down wireless software updates to its next generation of cars, has assigned the task to an old, familiar friend: Microsoft.
39 Automotive News Breaking News Feed


Chevy Bolt Concept Confirmed For Production, Ford Rival Mootedhttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/...pt-confirmed-for-production-ford-rival-mooted
General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] has reiterated plans to put its battery-powered Chevrolet Bolt concept car into production. More importantly, the automaker has also reiterated CEO Mary Barra’s promise made at the Bolt’s 2015 Detroit Auto Show reveal that any production version will offer a range of 200 miles or more and be priced from...
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The 'Sherlock' Christmas Special Is Set In Victorian Londonhttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/40420/20150317/sherlock-christmas-special-set-victorian-london.htm
Here's a juicy morsel for fans of 'Sherlock.' The show's upcoming Christmas special takes place outside of continuity since it's set in Victorian London!
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What It Will Really Cost to Ditch Cable for à la Carte TVhttp://gizmodo.com/what-it-will-really-cost-to-ditch-cable-for-a-la-carte-1691936269
That final unwavering bastion of old media—cable TV—is crumbling. And, surprise, tech giants are the ones putting the last nail in its coffin. But what will their alternative cost us? Let's take a look.Last night, the Wall Street Journal gave unprecedented credence to a years-long list of rumors about Apple's TV subscription service, a 25-channel "skinny" bundle with major broadcasters l
1K Lifehacker / by Darren Orf /


How Many Different Songs Can There Be?http://www.wired.com/2015/03/many-different-songs-can/
If three notes repeated four times defines a song, how many different songs can there be? Could I make one song that plays all possible combinations? Let's find out. The post How Many Different Songs Can There Be? appeared first on WIRED.
200+ WIRED / by Rhett Allain /


Adobe Launches Document Cloud For More Efficient PDF Managementhttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/4...t-cloud-for-more-efficient-pdf-management.htm
Adobe Document Cloud will offer users a modern means of managing important documents across multiple devices, in the comfort of their home, at work or on-the-go. The Acrobat DC feature will pack in the capability to take e-signatures for free.
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Trust Us, These 10 Bands at SXSW Are About to Blow Uphttp://www.wired.com/2015/03/sxsw-10-bands/
We pulled together the 10 as-yet-unknown bands and performers playing at SXSW that you’ll want to keep an ear out for—and if you’re in Austin, be sure to seek them out. The post Trust Us, These 10 Bands at SXSW Are About to Blow Up appeared first on WIRED.
1K WIRED / by K.M. McFarland /


6 Signs Your Brand Is In A Complacency Loophttp://www.brandingstrategyinsider.com/2015/03/signs-brand-complacency.html
Every business has loops. Some are driven by fear, some by tradition, some by distraction, some by lack of awareness or industry convention. Everyone says they’re looking for “competitive difference” – but then, in the race to get it right, they copy each others ideas, they mimic each others thinking, they catch up with each others formulas, they pile onto Facebook alongside everyone else. Someti
37 Branding Strategy Insider / by Mark Di Somma


Jeremy Clarkson 'instructs lawyers' over Jimmy Savile smearhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring...nstructs-lawyers-over-Jimmy-Savile-smear.html
Friends claim Top Gear host is furious over comparison and is determined to identify the source
1K Cars and motorcycle reviews; latest motoring news / by Victoria Ward /



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