Audi R8 spy shots
The Audi R8 spider will be presented the Frankfurt motor show in September and these shots show what we can expect, with the spider displayed in its final version. This is the 5.2-litre V10 model with 525 hp and 530…
JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation is Yamaha's new sponsor
Following the rumors that Yamaha would be finally picking up a new official sponsor to back their MotoGP effort (after losing Fiat in 2010 and Petronas at the end of 2011 ) the Japanese manufacturer has confirmed an agreement with…
Modern Italian villa for sale in Tuscany
Not far from Siena and Arezzo, there’s a luxury villa up for sale; located in the small town of Foiano della Chiana, this grand house which was built only a few years ago can be yours for only 5 million…
Ducati Sport Classic 1000 by Flying Hermans – Images and info
Flying Hermans is the name of a Belgian Café Racer Club that was founded a couple of years ago. One of its members had a bad accident last summer riding his Ducati Sport Classic 1000 that got his bike almost…
Video: Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden at Mugello for Ducati test
Fortunately for Ducati, today’s weather at Mugello is sunny and warm and Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden will be back on track in a few minutes to complete their second and final day of testing.Ducati’s test team has been at…
Milan' s Cathedral unveiled after a 20 million restoration
Marble monuments are frail things; smog and pollution are their true enemy, but thank heaven Milan’s Cathedral, one of the pearls of the city, has just been restored to its original beauty. The 20 million restoration work took five years,…
Church for sale in Milan
Italy is full of churches but it’s quite rare to see one up for sale. But the guys at 02blog.it have managed to snap this pic of a church for sale in Milan’s Udine district, near Lambrate. We’ve got no…
Honda Fury Viral Commercials
Check out these two viral commercials that promote the new Honda Fury that will be unveiled or unleashed as the Honda Fury teaser website calls it, January 16th at the New York Motorcycle Show. A 1312cc VTX1300 water-cooled V-twin engine,…
US: petrol prices raise motorcycle opportunities
The Americans, like us here in Europe, are feeling the pinch over the international oil crisis, and are trying to find saving solutions at gas stations.According to Autoblog.com and news from ConsumerReports, over the Atlantic the public is starting to…
Geri Halliwell smokes cigar with Italian boyfriend Fabrizio Politi
Geri Halliwell is going out with luxury entrepreneur Fabrizio Politi, which should allow Geri some indulgences in life, including cigars in this case. The couple seems to be ever in the pursuit of entertainment, with weekends spent at Capannina, Forte…
MotoGP Sepang Test – Day 2
On the second day of MotoGP testing at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, Casey Stoner still struggling with pain in his left wrist posted the fastest time 2.01.483. Managing to complete only 29 laps because of the pain and even…
MotoGP Valencia photo gallery part 2
Here’s our second big gallery from the Valencia MotoGP weekend.
Mika Kallio Takes out Marco Melandri
From yesterday’s MotoGP race at Brno, Mika Kallio who is substituting for Casey Stoner on the factory Ducati took out Marco Melandri on the penultimate lap. Livio Suppo called it a normal racing incident, but the Finn exaggerated his reaction…
Aprilia RSV4: photo gallery
After showing the official video of the Aprilia RSV4 yesterday, we give you the film together with an extensive gallery. The superbike version has 200hp, and is a four cylinder V engine - it’s already conquered the imagination of motorcyclists…
Beatrice Borromeo & Pierre Casiraghi: summer lovin'
Beatrice Borromeo seems to have forgotten how to behave ! Nowadays good manners have gone down the drain I’m afraid! Her poor mum must be in tears! To see a princess kneel down to kiss the hand of her Prince…
Josh Hayden gets testing gift – will ride Yamaha Tech3 M1 at Valencia
Two time AMA Superbike Champion Josh Hayes will be getting a gift from Yamaha America and Monster Energy as he will be allowed to test ride Yamaha’s Tech3 MotoGP bike during the first MotoGP post season test that takes place…
Marco Melandri recovering after shoulder surgery
Marco Melandri underwent shoulder surgery yesterday afternoon (Wednesday) to find a solution to the nagging problems that have been afflicting him since his crash last season during race 1 at Portimao, and that have worried him throughout the pre-season.The BMW…
Italian wine: discover Brunello di Montalcino by train with WineStation
We’ve previously seen wine tasting in Italy with the wine train to Montalcino, but now the Brunello di Montalcino brand is taking another step with a collaboration between WineStation, the Treno del Vino di Montalcino and Tuscany Tourism to bring…
Italian actress Caterina Murino poses sexy for Playboy Italia
Caterina Murino will grace the cover of the first issue of Playboy Italia ( December 2008/ January 2009). The famous Italian beauty was photographed by singer Bryan Adams! Take a look at the gallery and get ready to be dazzled!Caterina…
Ducati temporarily shuts down after Italy is hit by another series of earthquakes
Following another series of earthquakes that have hit Italy this morning - after the May 20th one - Ducati has decided to temporarily close down their factory in Bologna for safety reasons.The company announced it via Twitter, “Ducati today is…
New Suzuki GSR750
The new Suzuki GSR 750 streetfighting naked has been released at the 2010 Intermot show. It replaces the old GSR 600 and should continue the European success of the Z750. While hardly a shocking bike on the design front, the…
Ducati 998S trailer
Do you have a Ducati 998S? Looking for an all-in-one storage option that’s an eye-catching addition to your bike? Try this one-wheel trailer! It comes complete with chassis, shock absorber and rear light. For all your storage needs.The pic comes…
Caravaggio's masterpieces on display in Rome
In order to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Caravaggio’s death, an extraordinary exhibition will take place at the Scuderie del Quirinale from 19th February to 13th June. Something that, if you love art, you can‘t afford to miss; the show…
Genesio Bevilacqua responds to fraud allegations
With the breaking news that has involved Althea Ceramics and by consequence World Superbike and Superstock team Althea Racing has provoked a response by team owner Genesio Bevilacqua who is insisting that the company is innocent of any wrongdoings and…
Buckin' Bronco Ghost Bike
Take a look what havoc can happen when a throttle gets jammed. Source: oliepeil