Automotive

World Superbikes considering one bike rule in 2012

31 March, 2020

The latest rumors to come out of the World Superbike paddock is that to fight the continuing economic crisis, reduce costs and get more bikes on the grid, WSBK organizer Infront Motor Sports after meetings in Misano and Brno are…

Christophe Bruand performs back flip on electric trials bike (w/video)

31 March, 2020

During the Paris round of the FIM X-Trial championship earlier this month Christophe Bruand apparently executed the first ever backflip in front of a public audience on an electric motorcycle. We say apparently, because we’ve haven’t previous news that anyone…

Shark helmets among the best for safety after Sharp Test

31 March, 2020

Shark helmets are still some of the best on the market, gaining excellent results in the Sharp Test in the UK. Among the best Shark helmets in the test was the RSX, earning five stars, and the S650 with four…

Rossi in Red

31 March, 2020

The worst kept secret of MotoGP has been finally revealed, Valentino Rossi will be in Ducati for the next two years. During Italy’s post race show Fuori Giri the host Franco Bobbiese showed TV viewers a page from the Ducati…

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes visit the MotoGP at Laguna Seca

31 March, 2020

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have been seen doing a tour around Laguna Seca during the MotoGP from the weekend. In the first photo, you can see the couple talking with Adriana Tuchyna, Casey Stoner’s wife, and Andrea Bonomi, head…

Tom Sykes continues Donington domination in warm-up practice

31 March, 2020

This morning’s warm-up practice at Donington was sunny and dry even if the air and track temperatures were still a little cool and it was the last chance for the Superbike riders to make their final adjustments before the two…

WSBK: Spies Takes Third Superpole of the Season

31 March, 2020

Ben Spies took his third Superpole position at Valencia. Spies, who had to switch to his second bike in Superpole 2 after his first one developed a technical fault, set a record-breaking time of 1 minute 33.270 seconds, over half-a-second…

Paolo Simoncelli would like a minute of 'casino' at Valencia

31 March, 2020

‘Casino’ is an Italian slang word that can mean racket, mess or make some noise, and this is what Paolo Simoncelli would like instead of the de rigueur minute of silence for his son Marco, at the upcoming Valencia GP.Simoncelli…

Horrific Crash at the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans (w/video)

31 March, 2020

This horrific crash happened in the third hour of this year’s 24 Hour Le Mans endurance race between Victor Carrasco (Yamaha BK Maco Racing Team) and Guillaume Dietrich (Suzuki Endurance Racing Team).Dietrich, was leading but binned his Suzuki and had…

MotoGP Catalunya mega photo gallery

31 March, 2020

We’ve got a smashing mega gallery (304 pics) to add to this past MotoGP weekend at Catalunya including some great images from the race for you to enjoy.Just click on one of the thumbnails to feast your eyes on the…

WSBK – Parkes injured, Easton to take his place

31 March, 2020

Broc Parkes, Kawasaki WSBK team rider was hurt a 120mph accident at Snetterton in the UK during testing on Monday this week and suffering several painful but minor injuries to his face, arm, wrist, knee, and he also pushed his…

Vauxhall Mokka 1.4 Turbo: specs, details, information

31 March, 2020

The Vauxhall Mokka, which is sold by Opel in most European countries, is a smart, small SUV that’s more comfortable on road than off it, but is it a case of style over substance or is there more to the…

Audi A7 Sportback first video

31 March, 2020

Until such time as get to see the Audi A7 Sportback live, we will have to content ourselves with this static video. At ten minutes long the only way you’re going to get know this vehicle better is by actually…

Casey Stoner to be operated?

31 March, 2020

In the latest press release distributed by Ducati Corse today, Casey Stoner and Livio Suppo are talking about the coming Indianapolis race and Casey’s injury.In Stoner’s opinion: “Obviously I’m not happy with the results of the last few races. We…

New motorcycle safety commercial with Mick Doohan

31 March, 2020

South Australia’s motorcycle safety commercial featuring Mick Doohan in ‘No place to run’ was one of the best we’ve ever seen and this second one is just as good. The Motor Accident Commission (MAC) has now launched this new safety…

Ducati Multistrada 2010 design

31 March, 2020

MCN has created this interesting computer rendering as a hypothesis on the future style of the Ducati Multistrada for 2010. The bike should make an appearance at the Eicma show this year.The design reflects the approximate dimensions seen in the…

Robbie Maddison jumps over the Corinth Canal (w/video)

31 March, 2020

Robbie Maddison did another of his spectacular and breathtaking jumps and this time the Australian FMX star jumped over the Corinth Canal in Greece.Maddison cleared the 85 mt canal that separates the Peloponnesian peninsula from the Greek mainland using special…