Kenna has no plans for retirementWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:22PMAT an age when most men are thinking about buying new slippers for winter, taking up bowls or spending time with the grandkids Warrnambool's Rob Kenna is gearing up for his next motorsport venture
Honda to build second cycle plant in IndiaTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:16PMHonda Motor Co. said Tuesday it will boost its motorcycle production in India to meet robust local demand by building a second plant there. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned local unit of the company, aims to operate the planned facility in an industrial area in Rajasthan, about 90 km from central Delhi, from the second half of next year, with annual output capacity ...
British Enduro champ trains bikers at campTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:13PMDoha: British Enduro champ, Carl Tiley’s Off-Road Training event at Sealine was a great success which brought local biking enthusiasts together recently for a gruelling training camp.
NEWS BRIEFSTuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 12:25AMTwenty-six greater Sacramento area museums will be offering free admission all day long during the 12th annual Sacramento Museum Day Saturday, Feb. 6. Participating museums will open at 10 a.m. with last visitors admitted at 4 p.m. Museums close at 5 p.m.
Motorbikes stolen from garden in SandbachTuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 11:31PMTWO motorbikes were stolen from a communal garden at the back of a block of flats in London Road, Sandbach, between 9pm on Sunday and noon on Monday. Police say the thief stole the two Honda Mtex off-road motorcycles which were kept chained together and under a plastic cover.
Allert Jacobs Mods Honda ANF125i To Double Its Mileage, But…Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 10:31AMEveryone knows motorbikes use up much less fossil fuel than any four-wheeled vehicle, but for some people, getting 100 miles per gallon isn’t fuel-efficient enough. Allert Jacobs is one of those people, and came up with a modification that doubles his Honda ANF125i Innova’s mileage. But, and that’s a big BUT, I think there’s a [...]
India’s Manufacturing Output Rises Most in 17 Months (Update1)Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 11:51PMFeb. 1 (Bloomberg) -- India’s manufacturing output accelerated at the fastest pace in 17 months in January, underscoring the central bank’s decision last week to start tightening monetary policy.
Loans, choice, spin the wheelMonday, January 25, 2010 @ 11:29PM26 January, 2010 - If Bhutanese roads can accommodate more cars and the financial institutions can relieve their excess liquidity by offering special loans, there are enough dealers in and around the country to fuel the rush.
Honda organises desert rideFriday, January 22, 2010 @ 4:13PMMany nationalities took advantage of the cool and sunny January weather to enjoy the full range of Honda off-road motorbikes at a desert fun ride organised recently by Domasco, Honda’s distributors in Qatar.
Fund Manager Seeks His Risks in Desert in Deadly Dakar RallyFriday, January 15, 2010 @ 11:16AMJan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Claritas Investimentos fund manager Carlos Ambrosio is poised to grab his best finish in the Dakar Rally, one of motor sport’s most treacherous events that claimed more than 20 competitors’ lives since 1978.
Honda's good deedFriday, January 15, 2010 @ 12:18AMHonda is starting the year right with some good deeds. First of all, the Honda Safety Driving Center chose to begin New Year by moving its free weekly seminar for motorcycle riders and car drivers to Saturdays.
Small cars take centre stage at Delhi auto showTuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 8:34PMNEW DELHI - A host of new small cars were Tuesday set to jostle for attention at the start of the Indian auto show, a showpiece event for compact vehicles in one of the world's fastest growing markets.
Small cars are big draw at auto showTuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 2:55PMGlobal car manufacturers eyeing the explosive growth of the Indian market unveiled new compact models at the Delhi auto show yesterday as they seek to break the dominance of entrenched local producers.
Compact cars star in Indian auto showTuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 2:17PMA host of new small cars have been showcased at the start of the Indian auto show.
Compact cars star in Indian auto showTuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 2:06PMA host of new small cars jostled for attention on Tuesday at the start of the Indian auto show, a showpiece event for compact vehicles in one of the world's fastest growing markets.
Car makers think small to crack Indian marketTuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 9:24AMNEW DELHI (AFP) - Global car manufacturers eyeing the explosive growth of the Indian market unveiled new compact models at the Delhi auto show Tuesday as they seek to break the dominance of entrenched local producers.
Small cars take centre stage at Delhi auto showTuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 2:38AMGlobal car manufacturers eyeing the explosive growth of the Indian market unveiled new compact models at the Delhi auto show Tuesday in a bid to break the dominance of entrenched local producers.
Small cars take centre stage at Delhi auto showMonday, January 4, 2010 @ 11:03PMNEW DELHI -A host of new small cars were Tuesday set to jostle for attention at the start of the Indian auto show, a showpiece event for compact vehicles in one of the world's fastest growing markets. Read more...
Compact cars in focus at India showSunday, January 3, 2010 @ 10:44AMNEW DELHI: Small will be big at an Indian auto show when the world's leading manufacturers unveil a slew of compact cars designed for one of the world's fastest growing markets. AutoExpo 2010, which begins tomorrow and runs until January 11, is expected to be the biggest ever, featuring global releases of new models from the most famous names in the industry. Recent months have seen foreign ...
Eastern promiseMonday, December 28, 2009 @ 6:27PMThe Premier League looks to cash in on Asia
Schumacher becomes a contender againThursday, December 24, 2009 @ 5:50AMFormula One has moved on since Michael Schumacher retired in 2006, even if the German will be eager to roll back the years when he makes his comeback with Mercedes next season
Schumacher 's Christmas present to world's F1 fansThursday, December 24, 2009 @ 1:02AMFormula 1 has moved on since Michael Schumacher retired in 2006, even if the German will be eager to roll back the years. ALAN BALDWIN analyses the prospects...
Schumacher wants record eighth F1 titleWednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 11:15PMMichael Schumacher targeted an unprecedented eighth Formula One title on Wednesday after Mercedes announced he was coming out of retirement to race for them at the age of 41.
Schumacher becomes a contender againWednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 10:12PMFormula One has moved on since Michael Schumacher retired in 2006, even if the German will be eager to roll back the years when he makes his comeback with Mercedes next season. Despite turning 41 next month, the seven times world champion can be expected to show the same passion for racing, the same hunger for winning and the same ruthless determination.
Schu eyes record eighth F1 titleWednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 2:43PMMichael Schumacher has targeted an unprecedented eighth Formula One title after Mercedes announced he was coming out of retirement to race for the team at the age of 41.
Honda campaign to launch with AvatarTuesday, December 15, 2009 @ 12:48PMEffects-heavy Honda ad to be shown in cinemas before James Cameron blockbuster Honda is to use James Cameron's sci-fi epic Avatar as the launchpad for a new national advertising campaign with more than a few impressive special effects of its own. The ad uses 972 edits and 17 "video layers" to create a shifting montage of all the areas in which the Honda corporation operates. Images of cars ...
Nigeria : Grappling With Security Nightmare in AnambraThursday, December 10, 2009 @ 5:36AMLagos — Anambra State in recent times has been under siege as armed robbers and kidnappers are on the rampage. Concerned by this development, the state government, police and private security agency recently organised a training programme for the police.
Response teams told to use deadly forceWednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 4:01AMKwaZulu-Natal's elite police tactical response teams will be deployed in crime hot-spots and will be 'at every corner' during the festive season.
State looks at dropping emissions test on cyclesMonday, November 30, 2009 @ 3:44PMPHOENIX (AP) - Chopper, Honda, Harley riders, the state wants to give you and all motorcycle owners a pass on emissions tests. The state argues that testing motorcycles is more trouble than it's worth.
ADEQ: Motorcycle Emissions Tests Too PriceyMonday, November 30, 2009 @ 12:20PMChopper, Honda, Harley riders, the state wants to give you and all motorcycle owners a pass on emissions tests.
Speed linked to bikers’ deathsFriday, November 27, 2009 @ 2:03AMA BOLTON biker could have hit speeds of 138mph on the day he died in a crash, an inquest heard.
Dirt Bike passion brings youth group to HARTFriday, November 27, 2009 @ 1:23AMNo one knows that boys love their motorbikes better than Year 8 Alex Stimec and Jack Eden of Laverton P-12 College who recently organised a group of their mates to participate in a workshop at Honda Australia Rider Training (HART) in Melbournes north. The two 14 year olds who serve on the Youth Foundations Victoria Committee in Laverton are so passionate about learning more about their ...
Police open throttleThursday, November 19, 2009 @ 10:30AMWHEN Brodie Bourke discovered his pride and joy - a Honda CRS 250 trail bike - had been stolen he couldn't believe it.
US firm pioneers ethanol projectThursday, November 19, 2009 @ 1:34AMThe US-based Golden State BioFuels plans to open dozens of factories in Viet Nam to manufacture ethanol from rice straw and husks. They also hope to use ethanol as a fuel for 20 million motorbikes.
HMC Emergency to use motorbikes in desertsWednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 6:45PMDoha: The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), received two Honda utility motor bikes as donation from Health Care Inc, a part of Al Kharj Group, Qatar. The EMS department would utilise the bikes for reaching out to emergency medical cases in the desert.
Toyota sorry for 'betrayal' after quitting F1Wednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 6:17PMTOYOTA Motor Corp president Akio Toyoda believes he has betrayed the team's fans after making the painful decision to axe the Formula 1 operation.
Motorbikes for medical emergenciesWednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 4:59PMThe Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at Hamad Medical Corporation has received two Honda utility motorbikes as donation from Health Care Incorporation - a subsidiary of Al Kharj Group, Qatar.
Toyoda sorrow over F1 withdrawalWednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 11:17AMToyota Motor Corp president Akio Toyoda believes he has betrayed the team's fans after making the painful decision to axe the Formula One operation.
Cash-strapped Toyota announce their withdrawal from Formula OneWednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 6:40AMToyota today confirmed they are pulling out of Formula One with immediate effect for financial reasons. The announcement was made at a media conference in Tokyo by a tearful Toyota Motor Corporation president Akio Toyoda.
Motorsport: Toyota pulls out of F1Wednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 5:34AMToyota has confirmed it is pulling out of Formula One with immediate effect for financial reasons.
Toyota confirm F1 withdrawalWednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 5:06AMJAPANESE giants have become third big gun to pull out of Formula One in 11 months
Toyota confirm F1 pull-outWednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 4:06AMJAPANESE giants have become third big gun to withdraw from F1 in 11 months
5°C - Cloudy with rain, moderate in intensity at timesWednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 3:44AMTOYOTA today confirmed they are pulling out of Formula One with immediate effect for financial reasons. The announcement was made at a media conference in Tokyo by Toyota Motor Corporation president Akio Toyoda.
Honda and Canon Say Earnings Are Slowly ImprovingTuesday, October 27, 2009 @ 7:23AMHONG KONG — Two of Japan’s export heavyweights, Honda and Canon, on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings that indicated business is rebounding from the depressed levels of earlier this year...