×
google news

Automotive

New Toyota Auris: new engines, videos and photos

11 April, 2020
In the wake of the first images of the new Toyota Auris and Auris HSD, here come the new official videos and more details about the new engine range of the model year 2013 line up. The hybrid Auris should…

Alfa Romeo: 159 plans, Duetto dreams

11 April, 2020
Alfa Romeo’s aim to reach 300,000 unit sales a year remains, despite delaying the US re-launch and the general global economic climate at the moment.To achieve this goal though, Alfa will have to undertake the roll-over from the current range,…

Tom Sykes grabs another Superpole at Misano

11 April, 2020
A thunderstorm and some rain at the Misano Adriatico Marco Simoncelli circuit, half an hour before the start of the Superpole forced the race direction to declare the session wet, so it was just two twenty minute splits that decided…

Motor bike expo Verona

11 April, 2020
Two motorcycle events in Italy are currently, being held, wtih the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, and the Bike Expo Show “next door” in Padua. In Verona you’ll find plenty of famous brands and bikes, including the Aprilia RSV4 R…

Tourist Trophy 2009 Promo Video

11 April, 2020
The greatest road race festival in the world, the Tourist Trophy will be roaring back into life from Saturday May 30th until Friday June 12th, and you can check out their 2009 promo video.MotoGP star Valentino Rossi will present at…

Carlos Checa to test Ducati 1199 Panigale

11 April, 2020
As everyone knows Ducati is not running the 1199 Panigale in World Superbike’s this year as they are using the World Superstock and several national championships in different countries to be used as a further development basis before its debut…

Valentino Rossi and Giacomo Agostini at 2009 TT

11 April, 2020
As Marc Potter from MCN, who rode alongside Valentino Rossi and Giacomo Agostini during the parade lap and was with the Italian duo while they were watching the Dainese Superbike race reported what Valentino Rossi said, or what I imagine…

Mini Rocketman videos: design explained

11 April, 2020
The new Mini Rocketman concept hasn’t exactly won our hearts for its beauty, but there are a couple of design features we like. The Rocketman doors and boot drawer are the least of our concerns when demanding an explanation for…

WSBK Assen – Rider Quotes and Spies Crash Video

11 April, 2020
More from the two races at Assen:Noriyuki Haga (2nd, 1st):“It’s been a great day for us and after nine years I have finally won again at Assen; I am very happy. In Race 1 I was a little disappointed to…

Aprilia desert rally pics

11 April, 2020
These pics show some great scenes of the Aprilia desert rally among the pyramids and dunes of Egypt. This year’s 450 cc class rally was won for the second time in a row by Paolo Ceci with his RXV 4.5…

MV Agusta three-cylinder F3 track testing in Spain

11 April, 2020
While Paolo Berlusconi bought the Moto Morini Italian motorcycle manufacturer, MV Agusta is still in dire straits after its owner, Harley Davidson, floated the sale of the company a while back. With no buyer to have yet emerged, MV Agusta…

Video: 2007 MotoGP Motegi

11 April, 2020
Have a look at the highlights from last year’s 2007 Motegi MotoGP race. It was a great race with the fight between Rossi, Melandri and Stoner; the bike change during the rain and Rossi going off the track. I’m sure…

Hell's Kitchen recycled parts bike accessories

11 April, 2020
This video shows the creations of Italy’s Hell’s Kitchen workshop, that creates motorcycle accessories from recycled tyre parts.The range includes helmets, backpacks and satchels, 50’s style glasses, bags and wallets, all for environmentally but fashion conscious riders.Hell’s Kitchen is describing…

Andrew Pitt hangs up his lid

11 April, 2020
Andrew Pitt has done it all. He’s a former two-time World Supersport Champion, competed in MotoGP, in World Superbikes, in British Superbikes and now the 35 year old rider has announced he’s retiring from motorcycle racing following a shoulder injury…

MotoGP Aragon: Dani Pedrosa dominates in FP1

10 April, 2020
Dani Pedrosa, with a new 2 year contract in his pocket, took a dominating lead in this morning’s 45 minute free practice at the Motorland Aragon circuit, already setting an impressive pace on the new track and stopping the clock…

Nike and MV Agusta in new ad campaign

10 April, 2020
If Puma can team up with Ducati, then Nike can do it with MV Agusta. Nike has chosen the iconic Italian marque for their latest ad compaign dedicated to NFL stars.Steve Breaston of the Arizona Cardinals, Calvin Johnson of the…

Burt Munro's Velocette Auctioned

10 April, 2020
A piece of motorcycle history was sold yesterday at Webb’s classic motorcycle auction in New Zealand. It was a 1936 Velocette Drag Bike modified by Burt Munro and his friend Duncan Meikle.Munro is usually identified with Indians, but before he…

Bmw M1: already set for production

10 April, 2020
The English over at CAR seem convinced that the BMW concept with central engine, the M1 Hommage will be produced. “We have the necessary know-how, the right engines and the appropriate infrastructure to manufacture a car of this type,” Herbert…

Ducati Christmas card: 'Wishing you a not so silent night'

10 April, 2020
Last month Ducati asked their on line comunity to design a Christmas card that the company could send as season greeting to their customers, suppliers and partners and launched a competition on the www.shicon.com website.The results are finally in, and…

Lambretta 125N live at EIMCA

10 April, 2020
Seeing an old Lambretta always has a certain effect, though this is the modern Lambretta 125N in old-style design produced by the Pato brand. It was seen at the EICMA show this week.Lambretta Pato 125N Eicma 2009