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2014 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Earn 5-Star NHTSA Safety Rating
2014 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Earn 5-Star NHTSA Safety Rating

9 Jan 2014, 16:00 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The regular and double cab versions of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks have been awarded with a five-star overall safety rating by the National Highway Traffi...

 
Rider in Shock or Simply a Hit and Run?
Rider in Shock or Simply a Hit and Run?

8 Jan 2014, 14:25 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Opinions tend to differ as far as what's happening in this video. The road worker was reportedly hit by the motorcycle while he was crossing the street on a pedestrian crossing. Even though ...

 
Bell Shows James Stewart Moto 9 Carbon Golf Helmet
Bell Shows James Stewart Moto 9 Carbon Golf Helmet

8 Jan 2014, 13:35 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Bell Helmets announces the prolonged partnership with AMA Motocross and Supercross legend James "Bubba" Stewart. Stewart will be wearing the Bell Moto-9 Carbon in 2014 and 2015 Motocross ...

 
Why Give Way When You Can Cause a Crash
Why Give Way When You Can Cause a Crash

7 Jan 2014, 14:08 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / All people make mistakes, it's true, but some of them look especially clumsy and stupid while at it, and the driver in this video is one of these fellows. As far as I'm concerned, this ...

 
Idiot Rider vs Volga
Idiot Rider vs Volga

6 Jan 2014, 16:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / I cannot even begin to tell you how lucky this mindless idiot is. First of all comes naturally, the lack of any protective gear, not even a braincap or somethting similar. Then comes speeding on ...

 
Innocent Rider Suffers because of an Idiot One
Innocent Rider Suffers because of an Idiot One

6 Jan 2014, 15:26 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Again, here we go with some mindless Asian riders causing crashes and suffering for innocent motorists. In fact, if I was to be a bit cynical, I'd say that this is the main downside of seein...

 
One More Bike vs Deer Crash
One More Bike vs Deer Crash

4 Jan 2014, 11:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Two lessons for this unlucky rider this day, one about gear and one about what to expect when riding on a forest road. First of all, one should always "expect the unexpected" when ridin...

 
Skully Debuts AR-1, Rear-View Camera HUD Helmet
Skully Debuts AR-1, Rear-View Camera HUD Helmet

4 Jan 2014, 10:46 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Skully Debuts AR-1, a HUD rear-view motorcycle helmet, and beta testers are welcome to apply. Due to the massive applications, terms and conditions also apply, so if you want to become one of the fi...

 
Honda CRB500R and Target Fixation at Its Worst
Honda CRB500R and Target Fixation at Its Worst

3 Jan 2014, 16:50 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here's a perfect example of how insufficient riding skills combined with target fixation can ruin the day. I used "ruin the day" because this rider was at least lucky enough to slow d...

 
Save Your Life, Wear a Helmet
Save Your Life, Wear a Helmet

3 Jan 2014, 16:04 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / This video may have very easily turned into a very gruesome display of splattered brains, should the scooter rider not have decided to wear a helmet that day. Luckily for him, the helmet saved hi...

 
3D Animation of Motorcycle Accidents Can Help Motorists Understand Traffic Better
3D Animation of Motorcycle Accidents Can Help Motorists Understand Traffic Better

3 Jan 2014, 13:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / I've stumbled upon a very cool 3D animation of one of the most common motorcycle accidents involving two vehicles, and thought to share Idea Werks Studios' piece of digital art. Such re...

 
Dainese Airbag Jackets Come with Insurance Discounts and Free Fuel
Dainese Airbag Jackets Come with Insurance Discounts and Free Fuel

31 Dec 2013, 13:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Dainese and Genertel, Grup Generali’s online insurance operator have renewed the terms of their collaboration. The customers who buy a Dainese motorcycle jacket with the D-Air airbag system ge...

 
Biker Runs the Red, Hit Full-On by Truck
Biker Runs the Red, Hit Full-On by Truck

30 Dec 2013, 08:58 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Now, I guess asking just how stupid must one be to run the red light and risk being hit full-on by a truck traveling at high speed is just equally silly, really. I believe these idiots will keep on ...

 
Rider Honks Instead of Braking, Crashes Silly for Nothing
Rider Honks Instead of Braking, Crashes Silly for Nothing

27 Dec 2013, 16:26 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yes, the Clio was definitely at fault in this crash, but the rider has both plenty of time and room to avoid that this accident happened. Sadly, the fellow preferred to honk and run his bike into th...

 
New Colors for the Givi X.01 Tourer Helmet, Price Announced
New Colors for the Givi X.01 Tourer Helmet, Price Announced

27 Dec 2013, 15:50 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Givi X.01 Tourer helmet receives two more color options for 2014 and a slightly smaller price than what we expected initially: not exactly enough to rave about it, but still a (more) affordable ...

 
Caberg Shows Tourmax, the First Flip-Up Enduro Helmet
Caberg Shows Tourmax, the First Flip-Up Enduro Helmet

27 Dec 2013, 13:25 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Enter Caberg Tourmax, the world's first flip-up enduro helmet. This helmet was designed to meet the requirements of the enduro and maxi enduro bike owners, providing traditional enduro protecti...

 
Honda CBR250R Stunt Ends Badly
Honda CBR250R Stunt Ends Badly

27 Dec 2013, 10:06 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Wonder how long will luck last with guys like the one in this video. Obviously not too concerned with personal health and more preoccupied with the faint shot at fame, this fellow was truly lucky to...

 
Speeding Scooter Can't Brake in the Rain
Speeding Scooter Can't Brake in the Rain

26 Dec 2013, 11:18 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / While some might argue that in this crash it was the car which bears the major fault, it will definitely be a fair split between the driver and the rider. And still, with all the rain, I'd stil...

 
Speed Like an Idiot, Crash Like a Fool
Speed Like an Idiot, Crash Like a Fool

23 Dec 2013, 17:05 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A motorcycle, way too much speed and running a red light: all the basic ingredients for a hard crash are in place. Here's one more proof that speeding and ignoring the common sense road regulat...

 
2014 Kia Soul Earns Five-Star Safety Rating from NHTSA
2014 Kia Soul Earns Five-Star Safety Rating from NHTSA

22 Dec 2013, 10:27 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The all-new 2014 Kia Soul has been awarded with a five-star overall safety rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Soul earned five stars in the frontal and side...