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nytimes.com: Germany ÔÇô Tire maker rejects suitorÔÇÖs bid
autobloggreen.com: Craig Vetter back at designing low consumption two wheeled vehicles
The dateline on the following piece is July 1. In the current fast moving world of oil that was a millennium ago. Even so it is interesting to see the issue from the dealers perspective.
dealernews.com: How will gas prices affect us?
Dealers in SA are scratching their heads over the July sales numbers. motoring.co.za has an article titled ÔÇô SA bike sales out of synch with fuel bills.
topgear.com has a bit of a jaundiced take on the Can-am Spyder, but then it was a yellow one they tested.
motorcycledaily.com: Brno showdown
fim.ch: FIM SuperMoto World Championship Entrants for Grand Prix of Austria. Husqvarnas are listed in several classes.
fim.ch: German Grand Prix ÔÇô Fuel controls. Changes to the 125cc results
formula1.com: Interview with Force IndiaÔÇÖs Giancarlo Fisichella
motorauthority.com: Carroll ShelbyÔÇÖs first race car [a MG TC] to hit the auction block
nextautos.com: BMW concepts circa 2015
autopsies.com: Volkswagen resurrects plans for mid-engine coupe and roadster to show case its design talents
freep.com: Chrysler sells assets to raise cash
Aerodynamics has been the lead with any article about the GM Volt today. The claim of more range for the electric car is the reason. motorauthority.com: New GM Volt teasers reveal more aerodynamic car
Statement on voluntary recall involving front passenger seat sensor mat on U.S.A. model BMWs
08/13/2008
Today, BMW announced a voluntary recall regarding the front passenger air bag seat sensor mat involving approximately 200,000 Model Year 2004-06 vehicles. Affected are certain Model Year 2006 3-Series, Model Year 2004-06 5-Series, and Model Year 2004-06 X3 vehicles, depending upon seat type. BMW has found that the sensor mat may become damaged during vehicle usage depending upon the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit.
BMW will begin sending customer letters in late September 2008. Affected owners may continue to drive their vehicles; however, customers should contact their BMW Center if the air bag warning lamp, and the passenger air bag ÔÇ£on-offÔÇØ lamp are illuminated simultaneously. In this situation, BMW recommends customers not to use the front passenger seat and have the vehicle serviced immediately. At the present time, we are unaware of any accidents or injuries as a result of this issue.
Contact: Thomas Plucinsky
Product and Technology Communications Manager
201-307-3783 / thomas.plucinsky@bmwna.com
Thomas Salkowsky
Manager, BMW Corporate Communications
201-307-4114 / thomas.salkowsky@bmwna.com
worldofbmw.com: Road trip for Spanish star
Stuff
business.timesonline.co.uk: Western oil demand set for biggest fall in 25 years
This is where product reviews and information goes. I know some of you are private pilots. At the risk of starting a variant on the ÔÇÿwhy would you trailer your bikeÔÇÖ thread, this one is for you. ÔÇô From thekneeslider.com: MotoPOD ÔÇô Motorcycle carrier for airplanes
The annals of sports psychology ÔÇôSpiegel.de: Winners wear red (except in Green Bay of course.)
timesonline.co.uk: Is renting the new buying?
I found the above article first the when I was putting together the CageWorld section I cam across this subject related piece from AutoWeek.com
REVS: Speed dating ÔÇô Tasting an exotic car without buying
Packers Blog ÔÇô jsonline.com
Packers.com ÔÇô News from the football shrine
Green Bay Post Gazette: Packer News, Commentary
Wonderings
During the brain storming session during the rally Vince announced that ON is looking to expand its racing coverage in the up coming year. With the expansion into various forms of racing by BWM Motorrad it makes all sorts of sense to do this. I am very excited about this and think there are all sorts of positives in this. The only downside I see is on the forum.
My concern is not for hot debates about the machinery, rules or riders but the grid/umbrella girls. Are we mature enough to deal with the photos that will be posted in the name of race coverage by some? Heck, are we mature enough to deal with BMW PressClub photos of grid/umbrella girls protecting Ruben Xaus and who whoever ends up being his teammate on the WSBK grids of the world? You know that no matter what level of judgment posters use there will be a picture showing some obscure bike detail perfectly that also includes a grid/umbrella girl and it will be posted.
I have been doing some research in preparation for next year; no, not about grid/umbrella girls, but about the race rules bikes and tracks. We are in for some serious fun. I am just wondering how much of that fun will be lost on the forum to grid/umbrella girl debates.
ItÔÇÖs about the bike.
Bike Candy
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