Phillip Island WSBK Test Photos

There may only have been four riders at the Phillip Island World Superbike test - Max Biaggi and Leon Camier of the Aprilia team, and Eugene Laverty and Marco Melandri of Yamaha - but that was reason enough for our good friend Andrew Gosling of TBG Sport to go shoot a few snaps. As always, it was well worth the effort. Enjoy!

It's summer in Australia. This is what summer looks like in Phillip Island

Max Biaggi will be running the #1 plate on the bike and #3 on his helmet. Hope he's not overly superstitious

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MotorAuthority's Top 5 Photo Galleries Of 2010

With just hours left in 2010, we're all gearing up for holiday parties, dinners, or dates. But if you have some time to kill this evening, we've got the perfect distraction: our top five photo galleries of the year. These are the galleries our readers visited most, and--with one exception--it's easy to see why. Click the link to see the full...

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GP Commission: FP3 Reinstated, GPS Banned in MotoGP, Traction Control Allowed In Moto3

There's good news and bad news for the opponents of electronics in motorcycle racing from today's meeting of the Grand Prix Commission, held in Madrid in Spain. MotoGP's rule-making body met to discuss changes to the regulations for the 2011 and 2012 seasons, and electronics was one of the subjects under discussion.

But the first order of business was to rearrange practice. The changes made in the cost-cutting frenzy between the 2008 and 2009 seasons have finally been scrapped once again, and the four-practice schedule used by MotoGP for so many years before makes a welcome return. The schedule had been partially reinstated at the end of the 2010 season, with four sessions of 45 minutes replacing the three one-hour sessions which had been used for the past two seasons. Though the reception was overwhelmingly positive, the one complaint that riders had being that the 45 minute sessions left little time to make changes during the session. 

That problem has now been solved, as the GP Commission has agreed to return to four one-hour sessions for the MotoGP class from 2011. The Moto2 class will see four sessions of 45 minutes on each race weekend, while the 125cc class will have two sessions of 45 minutes on Friday and Saturday morning, and two sessions of half an hour in the afternoons.

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Suzuki Jimny Could Be Introduced in India

The launch of the mini SUV Rio by Premier Automobiles Ltd, an Indian carmaker, has sparked an unforeseen interest towards this segment in the country. Other manufacturers are trying to capture a piece of the action, starting with Mahindra's Xylo, which is scheduled for launch sometime next year. Now Maruti Suzuki is considering Suzuki Jimny, a two-door SUV sold in Japan and some European countries, for the Indian market.

We're looking at how to strengthen our portfolio and are identifying new...

Source: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/suzuki-jimny-could-be-introduced-in-india-29104.html

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China caps boom year for autos

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/12/20/872505/china-caps-boom-year-for-autos.html

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Champion Racing Association to Debut New Late Model Tour in 2011

JEGS Salem, IN (Dec 29, 2010) Crate Engines to be utilized in the ?JEGS/CRA All-Star Tour presented by GM Performance Parts? Champion Racing Association (CRA) officials announced recently the formation of a new Late Model Tour that will utilize crate...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2010/12/champion_racing_associati.php

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Jonathan Rea To Test Honda MotoGP Bike In Malaysia

During the winter test ban, MotoGP's equivalent of the dog days of summer, the social media website Twitter has turned into a goldmine for journalists, from both the traditional and the new media alike. With so many high-profile riders, managers, mechanics and other members of the paddock active on Twitter, nuggets useful for filling empty column inches keep popping up almost by magic.

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Phillip Island WSBK Test Day 2: Biaggi Fastest Again

The weather finally turned halfway decent for a test, with the sun out and temperatures rising for the World Superbike test at Phillip Island in Australia. The improved conditions saw Max Biaggi once again top the - admittedly very limited - timesheets with a lap of 1'32.3, but 2010 World Superbike champion - out on an Aprilia bearing the #1 plate - was only a couple of tenths faster than both Yamaha's Eugene Laverty and Biaggi's Aprilia teammate Leon Camier. Slowest man of the day was Laverty's teammate Marco Melandri, but even Melandri was just three tenths off Biaggi's fastest .

Biaggi and Camier spent the day testing the 2011 Ohlins forks once again, as well as a new swingarm, fuel tank and engine update, aimed at smoothing power delivery. The pair also tested new Pirellis, though whether those tires will be ready for the season opener on February 27th remains to be seen.

The day was spoiled by a couple of crashes, both happily ending without serious injury. Marco Melandri crashed and hurt a finger, though that did not slow him down, while Leon Camier came away from his crash unhurt, only to suffer a bird strike, the Englishman hitting one of Phillip Island's ubiquitous seagulls at high speed. That incident was painful enough for Camier to call an early halt to the test, after Camier suffered swelling in his arm

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Hyundai will debut Sonata Hybrid ads at Sun Bowl

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The Hyundai Sonata is already popular with automotive diehards, making the 2011 Car of the Year short list and taking the top spot in the informal Autoblog poll. Now, the question arises as to how Hyundai will introduce the slightly delayed, $25,795* hybrid version to the world? The answer is through ads that will be broadcast first during the upcoming Sun Bowl on December 31. The eco-friendly hybrid, which gets 35/40 miles per gallon, city/highway, will go on sale this January and is Hyundai's first hybrid vehicle.

The first ad, called "Anachronistic City," tries to make the best of Hyundai's late-on-the-scene hybrid entry, suggesting that it's quite common to improve from the first generation of an innovative product. Take that, Prius and Insight. Hyundai Motor America's president and CEO, John Krafcik, said in a statement that: "The spot makes a point about how all technology evolves. Hybrid Sonata capitalizes on the learnings of hybrid models that have come before it, and advances the technology so that it's practical and affordable for a broader consumer audience - not just early adopters." The campaign of eight ads was created by Innocean Worldwide Americas.



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NavFree Launched in the US

The gazillion iPhone and iPad GPS navigation applications have been joined this week by a new system, developed by Navmii. The company announced the launch of the NavFree USA app intended for the two aforementioned platforms, which will provide user instant access to maps and directions.

The system has already been successfully tested in the UK and Ireland, where some 70,000 users have downloaded the app and are currently using it. The app allows iPhone and iPad owners access to addresses, po...

Source: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/navfree-launched-in-the-us-28877.html

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Intro to Jumping from Snowboard Addiction

Snowboard Addiction (www.snowboardaddiction.com brings you; 180s: An easy 6 step progression to learning 180s Frontside, backside, cab (switch frontside), and switch backside Spotting your landings blind on back 1s Shiftie 180s 360s: Everything you need to know about backside and frontside 360s Dryland 360s, side hits, line of entry, spotting your landing Bonus video included: [...]

Source: http://www.extremesportsblog.com/intro-to-jumping-from-snowboard-addiction/

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Aussome: Electric Motorcyle GP Goes to Oz

The TTXGP electric motorcycle grand prix is becoming a truly global race series, with Australia becoming the latest country to hop on the e-bike bandwagon.
The Australian FX-Superbike Championship has announced it will host TTXGP races at six events next year, creating the inaugural Australian national e-championship series with promoter ARTRP. Electric motorcycle grand prix founder [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/12/aussome-electric-motorcyle-gp-goes-to-oz/

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NASCAR hall brings benefits despite struggles

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/12/25/881717/nascar-hall-brings-benefits-despite.html

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Video: BMW G450X plays chicken with a bobsled

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BMW G450X plays chicken with a bobsled - Click above to watch the video after the break

Chicken - it may be the single most mindless game involving high-octane motor vehicles and low-IQ human beings. But the video you are about to see isn't exactly a game of chicken in the classic sense. You see, one one hand there is a bobsled, which is indeed piloted by humans but is actually powered by gravity.

On the other end of the icy, winding chute is BMW-mounted stuntman Chris Pfeiffer, who's riding one of the German marque's G450X off-road motorcycles. At a predetermined point of the track, Pfeiffer and the bobsled team will cross paths, one going high and the other going low. Dangerous? You betcha.

But it's also just about as cool as a staged game of chicken between a motorcycle and a bobsled can be. We suggest you see for yourself after the break. And don't try this at home.

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Nissan: "Everyone in their Leaf" by end of summer

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Buried within an article found in the San Jose Mercury News is a tidbit of information that might help clarify Nissan's delivery plans for its all-electric Leaf. The news story mostly talks about Olivier Chalouhi, the first non-celebrity to take delivery of the automaker's electric hatch, but Nissan spokesman Tim Gallagher also reveals that the Leaf's widespread roll out will kick off soon, telling the Mercury News: "By the end of summer, our goal is to have everyone in their car."

Gallagher's word implies that Nissan intends to fill all 20,000 U.S. orders placed for its electric hatch by the end of summer 2011. If this is true, then we expect Nissan to shift into high gear and start delivering, oh, a thousand or so Leafs per week before too long. As we've reported before, there can sometimes be a discrepancy between the words of the automaker and those of customers awaiting delivery of their Leaf, but Gallagher's words make us think those times might be over.

Gallery: 2010 Nissan LEAF

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Future Supercross and Motocross stars will battle for points and purse at 2011 AMA Racing Pro/Am events

American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) PICKERINGTON, Ohio Dec. 22, 2010 The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the 2010 AMA Racing Pro/Am motocross schedule. These events are where dreams begin for amateur racers, and where they earn the credentials...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2010/12/future_supercross_and_mot_1.php

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Hakkinen, Schumacher Star in Mercedes Sunday Driver Commercial

When you have two world champions starring in a commercial just before Christmas, along with a sexy model and three very special cars, one can only assume that success is part of the whole equation. Just to make things clear enough, the aforementioned ingredients are Michael Schumacher, Mika Hakkinen and one good-looking female driver.

The German carmaker chose to promote its 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive system in a funny way through a commercial called Sunday driver. And it all begins w...

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BMW Leaves the America�s Cup

Too much of a good thing is a bad thing, as some us have learned over the years... BMW, one of the main partners of the America's Cup, the sailing regatta which is one of the oldest active trophy in international sport, decided this week that enough is enough, after winning the 33rd edition of the event.

BMW was participating in the competition as a partner for the Oracle team. The two have partnered back in 2002 and, according to BMW, have shared much, especially at an engineering level, sin...

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Proton Lekir Two-Seater Sportscar Coming Within Two Years

Malaysian carmaker Proton will deliver a new two-seater Lotus-like sportscar within two years. The model will be significantly cheaper than the Europa it is based on, and will complement the sporty Satria Neo three-door hatchback already in Proton's model range.

The announcement was made by Dr Badrulhisham Mohd Ghazali, Corporate Planning General Manager of Proton, who revealed to Malaysian TheStar newspaper, at the ongoing Proton Carnival, that the sports car is in its planning stages. Accor...

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HRC Press Release After Johnny Rea's Sepang MotoGP Test

Below is the press release issued by HRC after the private test of the Honda test team, where Ten Kate Honda World Superbike rider Johnny Rea was allowed to test Honda's RC212V MotoGP bike. No times were released:

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HRC MOTOGP TEST AT SEPANG ENDS 2010 ON TRACK DEVELOPMENT WORK

The HRC MotoGP test team brought curtain down on the 2010 season on-track when they wrapped up the three-day test at Sepang Malaysia today. The test session was scheduled to end yesterday but was extended to include a three-hour session this morning due to time last to heavy rain yesterday afternoon.

The test team and HRC test rider Kousuke Akiyoshi were happy with the data gleaned while verifying information and technical data gathered at the last team test session, held at Valencia in early November.

The HRC test was also a happy experience for Ten Kate Honda World Superbike team rider Jonathan Rea. The Ulsterman was given the opportunity to test the RC212V as a reward for his WSB performances in 2010. Race completed the test alongside Akiyoshi running for 40 laps in fine sunny weather with temperatures close on 30 degrees for the morning session.

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