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Erik Buell Racing Between Asia, Polaris and Death?
Erik Buell Racing Between Asia, Polaris and Death?

16 Dec 2015, 15:38 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The second auction that sought to sell Erik Buell Racing's active assets went down in flames; the questions as to the brand's future are now even more serious

 
The Future for 600cc Sport Bikes Is Still Gloomy
The Future for 600cc Sport Bikes Is Still Gloomy

27 Nov 2015, 15:42 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It's not the first time when I speak about this seemingly dying segment, but this year did not bring any solid news, so things are still going down

 
The Lost Art of Being a Friendly Carmaker
The Lost Art of Being a Friendly Carmaker

24 Nov 2015, 18:38 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / There is no easy way out of Volkswagen's current predicament, but even so, I'm not so sure that the road it is taking is the best one

 
EICMA 2015, a Critical View on the Best Bike Show of the Planet
EICMA 2015, a Critical View on the Best Bike Show of the Planet

19 Nov 2015, 20:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / This year's EICMA was a hectic adventure, but it has taught me more than a smooth experience would have, so I couldn't be any happier... or more tired

 
A Rant on Why the 2017 Ford GT Is Not a New GT40
A Rant on Why the 2017 Ford GT Is Not a New GT40

19 Nov 2015, 16:22 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / If you want a Ford GT40 these days, you’ll have to speak to a South African company. Ford doesn’t have the license, but they are fighting back with the GT

 
Dieselgate, Schmieselgate, What About Porsche?
Dieselgate, Schmieselgate, What About Porsche?

9 Nov 2015, 19:20 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / The first sign of Porsche's unhealthy connection with Volkswagen is a decrease in 2015 profits that comes as a direct consequence of Dieselgate

 
Why MotoGP Needs to Change
Why MotoGP Needs to Change

9 Nov 2015, 16:08 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / 2015 was one of the most exciting championships of the last decade or even more, but it's now obvious, more than ever, that something needs to change

 
Rossi at the Back of the Grid in Valencia, the Tension Mounts
Rossi at the Back of the Grid in Valencia, the Tension Mounts

5 Nov 2015, 15:58 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The final round of the 2015 MotoGP championship is a must-watch for any motorsport enthusiast, as Rossi starts last of the grid after CAS rejects his appeal

 
99 vs 46: Can Rossi Still Win the 2015 Title?
99 vs 46: Can Rossi Still Win the 2015 Title?

4 Nov 2015, 07:27 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / This is probably one of the questions that both those who love and those who hate Valentino Rossi are asking themselves. The answer will arrive this weekend.

 
Honda and Repsol Turn MotoGP into BullyGP
Honda and Repsol Turn MotoGP into BullyGP

28 Oct 2015, 16:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It's again "that time of the year" when we get the usual MotoGP bullying, but this time it comes from Honda's title sponsor, Repsol

 
Did Rossi or Didn't He Kick Marquez Out of the Race at Sepang?
Did Rossi or Didn't He Kick Marquez Out of the Race at Sepang?

26 Oct 2015, 16:26 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Dramatic moments at Sepang, with Rossi and Marquez making contact, the former receiving a 3-point penalty and the latter crashing out. Where is the truth?

 
Volkswagen's Crown Jewels Are in Danger
Volkswagen's Crown Jewels Are in Danger

25 Oct 2015, 13:38 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / There is a distinct possibility that Volkswagen Group may unload some of its money-wasting luxury brands to someone else

 
Here’s How I Think You Should Celebrate October 21, 2015
Here’s How I Think You Should Celebrate October 21, 2015

21 Oct 2015, 04:03 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / Some of us have waited for 30 years to see what October 21, 2015 will bring. I say there should be a proper way to celebrate the date either way

 
MotoGP Can Become One of the Best Motorsports
MotoGP Can Become One of the Best Motorsports

20 Oct 2015, 11:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If Grand Prix road racing evolves towards what we witnessed at Phillip Island, then MotoGP can become the most thrilling sport

 
The Lost Art of Making a Driver's Car
The Lost Art of Making a Driver's Car

13 Oct 2015, 18:23 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / There was a time when we didn't need fancy electronic stuff to drive our sports cars fast or make them enjoyable. Some of us need that time back

 
Maybe I Don't Want to Be THAT Safe
Maybe I Don't Want to Be THAT Safe

8 Oct 2015, 17:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / There is much talk about road and motorcycle safety these days, and how electronic systems may improve it, but some riders will think twice

 
Note to Auto Industry: Stop Showing Us Unfinished Cars!
Note to Auto Industry: Stop Showing Us Unfinished Cars!

8 Oct 2015, 15:51 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / There has been a recurring theme among most new car launches in recent years, and some of the details have been bugging me for a while

 
Why Turbo Engines for the Porsche 911 Targa Are Like Sofia Vergara Doing a Striptease
Why Turbo Engines for the Porsche 911 Targa Are Like Sofia Vergara Doing a Striptease

7 Oct 2015, 12:41 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The 911 Targa is going to sell like hotcakes. It also brings rear-wheel steering and a standard PASM system. SOfia Vergara on wheels?

 
Let's Save Formula One!
Let's Save Formula One!

5 Oct 2015, 21:56 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / It may not look like it needs much saving if we judge it only by Ecclestone's bank accounts, but many no longer see Formula 1 as the pinnacle of motorsport

 
Lane-Delimitating Lights Might Improve Nighttime Visibility for Motorcycles
Lane-Delimitating Lights Might Improve Nighttime Visibility for Motorcycles

2 Oct 2015, 16:43 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / LED strips could project a luminous lane perimeter in dim light, and it's still a mystery why manufacturers haven't thought about this before