Automotive

Novitec Rosso Ferrari 458 Italia at Geneva

30 March, 2020

Let’s forget we’ll see the new Ferrari FF at the Geneva Motor Show, and concentrate on the previous model which Ferrari fans got all excited about: the 458 Italia. Considered Ferrari’s return to form, the Novitec Rosso 458 Italia tuning…

Honda: CBR1000RR 2009 model

30 March, 2020

Honda’s new CBR1000RR will be presented for 2009 with only one, but substantial, novelty - the introduction of the integrated sports braking system ABS-CBS, which will be available as an optional.The brake system has been introduced on the CBR600RR as…

Ducati concludes three days of testing at Misano

30 March, 2020

Ducati has concluded another three days of private testing at Misano - their second in less than a month - with some upgrades for the Desmosedici and to prepare for the Misano GP in September.Michele Pirro and Franco Battaini did…

Aprilia RSV Tuono V4?

30 March, 2020

We thank Motoblog.it reader zetabiker for the photo of this Aprilia RSV Tuono V4 rendering, as seen in the Motorcycle News Australia magazineA hypothetical new version of Aprilia’s naked has been talked about for some time, and here we can…

Yamaha presents new high wheel scooter Xenter 125/150

30 March, 2020

Yamaha presents Xenter, a new modern and stylish high-wheel scooter that completes its range of commuter motorcyles. Judging by these pictures, the bike seems to be very rational and easy to handle, perfect for a comfortble and sporty ride, with…

Honda EV-neo Electric Scooter to be Released in 2010

30 March, 2020

“Quiet and clean” are the key words that Honda is using to promote their new EV-neo, an electric scooter with zero CO2 emissions, specifically designed for business use by delivery companies.The Ev-neo was first seen as a concept at the…

Manga motorcycles: anime bike decorations from Moehaku 2010

30 March, 2020

If you love both Japanese anime cartoons and motorcycles, you’d best get to SankakuComplex for the both put together. At the 2010 Moehaku event - like an auto show meets manga - there’s plenty of work going on to get…

Toni Elias returns to MotoGP with LCR Honda

30 March, 2020

After spending a season in purgatory, because no MotoGP team would hire him, despite finishing 7th in last year’s standings, and then proving everyone wrong by winning the 2010 inaugural Moto2 Championship, Toni Elías will be returning to MotoGP in…

Ducati to open a factory in Thailand, Italian workers worried

30 March, 2020

The Ducati Motor Holding company is not immune to globalization and expanding to new and larger markets and after decades of working solely in Italy, has decided to open a new facility in Thailand (work will start in the next…

Volvo V40: more pictures and info

30 March, 2020

The new Volvo V40 that will be unveiled at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show is the first car from the Swedish manufacturer that is made accordingly to their new, human-centric “designed around you” strategy. This philosophy uses elements such as…

Let's Play Who Will Sub For Valentino Rossi

30 March, 2020

With Valentino Rossi out of action for at least four months after breaking his right leg during Saturday morning practice at the Mugello, the big question going around (even silly season has been put on hold) is who is going…

BMW Motorrad C evolution e-scooter: videos, images and info

30 March, 2020

BMW Motorrad is becoming increasingly sensitive to individual mobility issues in urban areas, and with CO2 emissions laws becoming more and more stringent basically everywhere, the electric option just seems the natural way to go. During the 2011 BMW Motorrad…

Loris Baz in talks with Kawasaki for contract renewal

30 March, 2020

Chalk it up to the fact that Loris Baz likes the Silverstone circuit. That he is particularly good riding in very tricky conditions. Add that his place in KRT may be at risk because of other riders linked to his…

Casey Stoner from 30th to 14th in Clipsal 500 race 2

30 March, 2020

After yesterday’s DNF in race 1 of the Clipsal 500 Dunlop series due to a punctured tire, in today’s race 2, Casey Stoner had to start thirtieth and the former two-time MotoGP World champion (38 victories and 69 podiums) drove…

Volkswagen introduces the Cross Coupe Concept

30 March, 2020

Volkswagen will introduce its new Cross Coupe Concept at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. The model is a four-seat SUV powered by a supercharged TSI engine with direct injection and two electric units. The ‘regular’ engine has an output of…

MotoGP 2012 provisional calendar released

30 March, 2020

MotoGPs 2012 provisional calendar was released today and starts with season night race opener in Qatar, and will have to wait to April 15th to see the first race as it’s scheduled three weeks later than this year.Looking over the…

MotoGP Malaysia: preview from the Fiat Yamaha Team

30 March, 2020

A second place in Australia for Valentino Rossi, who has already been crowned as new World Champion 2008 has almost concluded a glorious MotoGP season for the Fiat Yamaha Team, though the Malaysia round in MotoGP will be important for…

Adieu Superleggera: production stopped for the Lamborghini Gallardo SL

30 March, 2020

“Rest In Peace”, Gallardo Superleggera. We unite in the memory, marking the end (perhaps even premature) of a superior coupĂ©: Lamborghini has announced it will be closing down production of the Gallardo Superleggera, in preparation for the debut of the…

WSS: Sofuoglu takes breathtaking Silverstone win over Lowes

30 March, 2020

Reigning World Champion Kenan Sofuoglu (Kawasaki MAHI Racing Team India) took an impressive win at today’s WSS race in Silverstone after a spectacular battle with championship leader Sam Lowes (Yamaha Yakhnich Motorsport). The pair quickly got away from the rest of the…