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Funny and Stupid Scooter Crash
Funny and Stupid Scooter Crash

15 May 2013, 15:06 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / We know it's not nice to laugh at people crashing, but on some occasions we just can't hold it in. And by all means, watching this short video provided us with just the right occasion for ...

 
Knox Track Vest Enhances Upper Body Protection
Knox Track Vest Enhances Upper Body Protection

15 May 2013, 14:32 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / British motorcycle armor manufacturer Knox surfaces a new product, the Track Vest. You're looking at an upgraded version of their acclaimed Aegis back protector, not combined with a vest-type g...

 
Limited Edition Ruby Ill Studio Helmets
Limited Edition Ruby Ill Studio Helmets

14 May 2013, 15:20 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Les Ateliers Ruby has gotten us used to their periodical limited edition helmets and now its time for three new lids to be revamped by one of the major names in design: Paris-based Ill Studio, well...

 
Watch and Learn: High-Speed Bikes Chain Crash
Watch and Learn: High-Speed Bikes Chain Crash

14 May 2013, 14:50 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Common sense tells us that the higher the speed and the number of bikes in a group, the bigger should the distance between them be. That is, in case one is planning to make it home in one piece. ...

 
Dangerous Scooter Riding Ends with a Nasty Crash
Dangerous Scooter Riding Ends with a Nasty Crash

12 May 2013, 17:18 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / While some guys who ride scooters are quite reasonable and understand that they are a part of the traffic, therefore acting sensibly, we get too see a lot of crazy riders who seem not to give a flyi...

 
C6 Corvette Under Investigation Over Faulty Headlamps
C6 Corvette Under Investigation Over Faulty Headlamps

10 May 2013, 15:33 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation concerning 103,374 Chevrolet Corvette sportscars built from 2005 through 2007 over headlight issues. Accordi...

 
2013 Honda Civic Sedan Earns Top NHTSA, IIHS Safety Ratings
2013 Honda Civic Sedan Earns Top NHTSA, IIHS Safety Ratings

10 May 2013, 13:29 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The new 2013 Honda Civic Sedan has received the highest possible overall safety ratings from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway S...

 
Make-Up Artist Shows What No-Gear-Scars Are Like
Make-Up Artist Shows What No-Gear-Scars Are Like

10 May 2013, 09:56 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here's "Crashed", a very nifty PSA from the Colorado DoT. Even though some viewers may find this video a bit too graphic, they must know all the scarring and blood are the result of m...

 
Watch and Learn: Nasty Highway Crash Because of Dead Bird
Watch and Learn: Nasty Highway Crash Because of Dead Bird

9 May 2013, 14:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / This is yet one more crash which could have been avoided rather easily, so we believe it could go very well with the Watch and Learn tag. Older, more experienced riders will tell you that the bes...

 
Texting and Driving Fines May Increase in the UK
Texting and Driving Fines May Increase in the UK

10 May 2013, 06:39 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Using the smart phone without handsfree attachments may... well, everybody knows the dangerous consequences for both the driver and other road users. Also, if you live in UK, fines for such bad-habi...

 
Germany Could Lower Autobahn Speed Limit
Germany Could Lower Autobahn Speed Limit

8 May 2013, 16:34 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The German autobahns, famous for their no-speed-limit sections, will could get a 120 km/h speed limit, as a result of the opposing SPD political party that wants to impose the aforementioned limit o...

 
Watch and Learn: Bike vs Cow Is a Nasty Encounter
Watch and Learn: Bike vs Cow Is a Nasty Encounter

8 May 2013, 15:27 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / There are two things which are so wrong in this video. The first one, is bitterly obvious: a herd of cows roaming freely in the vicinity of a public road, with no trace of someone supervising the cr...

 
Don' Speed If You Can't Ride
Don' Speed If You Can't Ride

8 May 2013, 14:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The advice in the title is unfortunately largely overlooked by a lot of fresh riders, and failing to heed it sometimes leads to ill consequences. We are having a really hard time trying to imagin...

 
Stoned Rider Flashed at 253 KMH in a 90 Zone
Stoned Rider Flashed at 253 KMH in a 90 Zone

8 May 2013, 13:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If the title made you rise an eyebrow, just take a seat and a deep breath, as this is only the beginning of and unbelievable story. It's happening in France, a country which still, for a biz...

 
That's Why We Hate Those Who Don't Signal in Due Time
That's Why We Hate Those Who Don't Signal in Due Time

8 May 2013, 11:50 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A lot of abuse came into mind as we watched this video, but we'll refrain from reproducing such words here. However, this very video shows exactly why we hate the guts of those who don't u...

 
Nissan Leaf Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
Nissan Leaf Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick

8 May 2013, 09:55 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The new all-electric 2013 Nissan Leaf has earned the “Top Safety Pick” designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Assembled in the United States, the company...

 
Crash Test Dummies's Job Explained by IIHS
Crash Test Dummies's Job Explained by IIHS

7 May 2013, 17:20 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has recently released a video that showcases a day in the life of a crash test dummy. When talking about these creations, the designation itself is rather ...

 
Tracker Reports: UK Car Thieves Love Mercedes-Benz
Tracker Reports: UK Car Thieves Love Mercedes-Benz

3 May 2013, 08:46 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Vehicle monitoring devices maker Tracker recorded over £12.5 million (€14,8 million) worth of stolen cars last year, that were recovered using their systems. Mercedes-Benz vehicles repres...

 
Porsche 911 Invetigated by NHTSA over Coolant Leak
Porsche 911 Invetigated by NHTSA over Coolant Leak

2 May 2013, 09:32 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Porsche 911 is currently being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The probing involves cars belonging to the 996 and 997 generation, which are believed to show a...

 
Premier Helmets Go Vintage, Look Amazing
Premier Helmets Go Vintage, Look Amazing

1 May 2013, 15:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here's a very nifty tip from Onno Wieringa, dedicated to all those who fancy real vintage motorcycle helmets: the all new 2013 retro helmets from Premier. Two new models are available, and o...