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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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, […]
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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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The MotherShip
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.
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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
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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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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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.
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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, […]
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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
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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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The MotherShip
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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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.
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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
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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
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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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