Automotive

1961 Manurhin vintage scooter

18 April, 2020

This beautiful scooter is a version of the DKW Hobby scooter built under licence by Manurhin, a French gun manufacturer. The company started building the Hobby back in 1956 under the name of the Manurhin MR75, known as the Concord…

An Austin GP? Talks denied

18 April, 2020

Last season Dorna renewed an only one year extension with the Indianapolis Motors Speedway with rumors saying that Indy would remain on the calendar for another season while the new F1 circuit in Austin, Texas is being built.During every Vrooom…

WSBK – Davide Tardozzi has to defend himself

18 April, 2020

Ducati Xerox team manager Davide Tardozzi has been getting a lot of flak from Italian Ducatisti fans (we’ve personally read them) since Sunday afternoon, when Noriyuki Haga lost the WSBK championship to Ben Spies by only six points.Many were angrily…

Vespa GTV "Siena" version

18 April, 2020

Here you can check out some shots of the Vespa GTV in its new “Siena” colouring. Sending us the photos is Franco from his interesting piegando.wordpress.com blog.

Maverick Vinales takes second Moto3 pole position at Catalunya

18 April, 2020

Maverick Vinales took his second consecutive pole position of the season in today’s Moto3 qualifying session at the Catalunya circuit. The Blusens Avintia Moto3 rider posted in a stunning 1:52.160 lap and shaved off another three tenths from this morning’s…

Moto2: Mattia Pasini to wildcard at Misano

18 April, 2020

After his acrimonious separation from Gianluca Montiron’s Moto2 JiR Racing team (they’re now talking throught their lawyers), Mattia Pasini was left without a ride, but the talented Italian has been working with the Italtrans S.T.R. team and after the Motorland…

Mini Cooper S diesel to get 143 hp?

18 April, 2020

According to reports, the Mini Cooper S diesel could have up to 143 hp. The sports diesel Mini should be equipped with the 1.6-litre engine which appears on both the Mini One D and the Cooper D in powersteps of…

Vitto Guareschi: We don't have a plan B if Valentino leaves

18 April, 2020

Vittoriano Guareschi and his brother Gianfranco ‘Guaro’ have been long time friends with Valentino Rossi, even before the former World Champion arrived in Ducati in 2011, but speaking as Ducati’s team manager to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Guareschi seems to…

Rome sends 725 euro clean-up bill to the mother of dead scooter rider

18 April, 2020

Some stories are hard to believe in this day and age, while others like the one we are posting about today are so absurd that they would ridiculous if they weren’t so tragic, and after you’ve read it, you’ll want…

FB Corse FB01 Team Launch- First Pic

18 April, 2020

After the John Hopkins saga, the postponement of the official team launch, the last minute hiring of Garry McCoy, FB Corse have finally presented their 3 cylinder bike, livery and all, that will be debuting in MotoGP this year and…

Norton CS1: the oldest motorcycle still being raced in the UK

18 April, 2020

At a remarkable 84 years of age, the Norton CS1 you can see in these pictures is currently the oldest race bike still regularly involved in racing activities in the United Kingdom. This lively jewel does not only boast the…

Troy Bayliss at Mugello with Ducati test team

18 April, 2020

After Sunday’s MotoGP race at Le Mans where Valentino Rossi finished 2nd, Ducati packed up everything and headed to Mugello for a three-day private test that will start today, with Ducati test rider Franco Battaini giving a shakedown to the…

Moto2 and Moto3 riders testing at Albacete

18 April, 2020

While MotoGP testing was garnering all the attention of the media, several Moto3 and Moto2 teams were at Albacete, Spain for a two-day private test and just like Valencia and Aragon, Albacete was also wet hampering yesterday’s (Wednesday) first day…

John Hopkins and his M4 Suzuki

18 April, 2020

After FB Corse’s last press release who placed the blame on John Hopkins management and sponsor for loosing the American rider, Hopkins has now officially confirmed that he will race the 2010 AMA Pro season with Team Hammer.Here’s the American…

Max Biaggi and Eugene Laverty talk about Phillip Island round from Miami (w/videos)

18 April, 2020

Before the Aprilia World Superbike team went to Aragon for a two day private test, Max Biaggi and Eugene Laverty were in Miami as guests at the Piaggio Group Americas Dealer Convention where the Italian manufacturer announced their plans to…

Ralph Lauren vintage car collection exhibition in Paris

18 April, 2020

The Ralph Lauren car collection has some of the most gorgeous vintage cars we’ve seen in one place for a while, and if you’re in Europe you can admire the collection at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. The…

Dani Pedrosa Pumps Repsol Gas

18 April, 2020

Four days after putting in a great performance in the`Spanish GP at the circuit of Jerez Dani Pedrosa, the Repsol rider, went to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for a promotional event organised by the Spanish multinational oil company. The…

WSBK Nurburgring Grid Update: Toseland penalized will start in eighth

18 April, 2020

James Toseland lost his third his third place in Superpole qualifying session at Nurburgring after leaving the pitlane for Superpole 3 before the session had been officially started. The Yamaha Sterilgarda rider left the pitlane ten seconds before the green…