2010 Ninja King Kawasaki 1400GTR Review

For 2010 Kawasaki very sensibly left the engine and frame of their potent sports-tourer essentially untouched
and focussed on elevating safety, comfort and convenience features way above those of the earlier model that was in its own right very well equipped. After all, the first generation GTR collected a sizeable number of wins in sports-tourer shootouts, so why change anything you don’t need to?

MaxxForce 15 "Ready in October"

Navistar's biggest engine, the MaxxForce 15, is on schedule for launch in October, according to the company. Daniel Ustian, Navistar's chairman and chief operating officer, said the launch of the 15-litre, twin-turbo straight-six would allow all international trucks to be powered exclusively by Navistar badged engines.

Navistar is unique among America's truck-makers in refusing to adopt SCR and AdBlue to meet EPA10. The stance has led it to drop Cummins as a supplier.
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No MAN Bid For Scania

Man plans to write down its stake in Scania, dragging the German truck and engineering group to a net loss and ending speculation about a MAN-led deal with its Swedish rival - which, like MAN, is now effectively a VW Group subsidiary. The Financial Times reported sources close to the company saying the truck-maker planned to write down its minority stake in Scaina by £350m to just below  €1bn as Trucking closed for press.
The write-down by MAN's management is seen as a clear signal the firm now has no plans to take over Scania.

X-Lite X-802 Lorenzo

This is the top of the range X-lite helmet and it has a spec list that stands up to close scrutiny. For starters it has a five-year warranty, which speaks volumes fort he Italian made lid, allied to measured (size medium with visor) weight that is 20g out from the claimed weight. It really weighs only 1321 grammes which is about 200 grammes less than Brand ‘A’s top lid. There are three carbon-Kevlar-fibre outer shell sizes and six fitments. There are as six types of cheek pads for a perfect fit at your dealer too.

And, obviously, a replaceable, washable iner liner. In fact, X-Lite claims its fabric and foam iner aids the wicking away of sweat and the “elasticated microfiber” foam means a snug and stable fit.

Accossato PRS Master Cylinder

As the name clearly suggests, Accossato is an Italian brand, and such is the quality of this aluminium master cylinder/brake lever assembly that it wouldn't look at all out of place on a fancy Italian superbike. It's fully adjustable, so you can choose between 19 x 17, 18 or 19 ratios, while you can also alter the span.
Computer-controlled machining has ensured exacting build standards, and the surface is hard-anodised for a durable finish. A matching 'PRS' clutch lever is available. The sub-£200 price is a special offer that'll run for a limited period only.
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5 Things To Save Money On Your Car

1- Buy It Cheap:
Arm yourself for negotiations at TrueCar.com, which analyzes data from 43 percent of all new car sales nationwide, including factory and dealer costs, sticker price and average sale prices for most models and options. The site factors in local promotions too, and spits out a graph with what's a good price, a great price or overpriced.

2- Get Free Gear:
Head to Carsponsors.com , where anyone owning a car in good condition has an excellent shot to get sponsored by one of more than 30 companies, which will provide up to $6,000 in aftermarket goods, including wheels, sound systems and paint jobs. The quid pro quo for the freebies can be anything from putting a decal on your car to shilling for your sponsor at car shows.


3- Use Less Gas:
The TripAlyizer app ($6; surichtech.com) uses your iPhone's GPS and accelerometer to monitor your speed, distance, idle time and rate of acceleration to calculate  a driving - efficiency score. TripAlyizer's testing found that altering habits - like spending more time at your car's  mph "sweet spot" - can save 20 to 30 percent on fuel usage.


4- Save On Repairs:
Diagnose  that rattling noise at iCARumba.com . Answer a series of questions, and the site will help pinpoint the problem. Then check RepairPal.com for a free estimate on what fixing it should cost, so you don't get hosed. Both sites will also help you find a nearby shop to do the work.

5- Fix It Yourself:
Skip the shop and take repairs into your own hands. Vehiclefixer.com is full of step-by-step videos that walk you through changing your battery, replacing rear disc brakes, or almost any fix in between.

New Yamaha FZ8 Review

Engine:
The all-new 799cc liquid cooled inline four should be good for the claimed 104bhp. If the FZ8 delivers this in the same way as the outgoing FZ6 then expect to have to spank the life out of it to get a lick on. The key to the appeal should be the 60lb-ft of torque which Yamaha brains have made more accessible thanks to cloever use of variable inlet valves and two-stage throttle valves.

Suspension:
43mm USD forks are unadjustable, but have been designed with the weight and riding expectations of a European rider in mind. The linked monoshock rear has adjustable preload.

German Road Rocket: S1000RR

To attract younger buyers, BMW is heading into the sportbike category. Architecturally, the S1000RR is very similar to the Asian race replicas. A four-cylinder engine runs across the bow, a chain transfers power and an aluminum twin-spar frame forms the backbone. But BMW has added rider aids uncommon to the genre. A lean-angle sensor detects cornering maneuvers and automatically restricts engine power. Antilock brakes take the worry out of high-spped braking. There's even an ignition cutout for full-throttle  upshifts. It's potentially more ridable than any comparable machine for most of us, and as fast as anything out there in the hands of experienced riders. If the new superbike benchmark is accessible performance, then BMW got there first.

370Z Earns Best Resale Value

40th Anniversary Edition Released

Kelley Blue Book recently honored the '10 370Z as having the highest forecasted resale value of any in-class vehicle of the new year, based partly on the fact that it fares so well compared to European sports coupes with far higher MSRPs. "The Nissan 370Z can be considered a bargain to begin with, which can be an important part of the resale value equation," stated an excerpt from kbb.com,

Lexus FT-CH Prius Starts A Family

In a bid to capitalize on the success of their Prius, Toyota, with plans  to double hybrid output by 2011,  recently announced their gas/electric FT-CH hybrid, designed to appeal to a younger generation that's grown up "in a world filled with video games and email". While we're not sure what email has to do with the concept's "8-bit styling" admittedly inspired by NES hits Contra, Megaman and Super Mario Brothers-nor why it's  priced $8k less than the Prius, yet planned to debut as a Lexus-it's frosted glass roof, suspension fabric seating and see-through headlights were just too wacky for us to pass up.  www.lexus.com

Scion To Grow

Amidst speculation that Scion-whose 2009 sales figures dropped 49% from their 2008 levels-may be exiting the auto-making stage, Toyota's North American president, Yoshi Inaba, retorted by promising that Scion will actually grow its youth-marketing niche by offering two new models tailored to"American tastes", which the U.S.-designed and built tC was designed to satiate.

Honda CR-Z for Real This Time

After a million (or so) outlandish speculations, radical concept sketches, leaked pre-production spy shots and pre-debuts , production specs of the car hailed as "the new CRX" have finally been released. Said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda, "The CR-Z is a personal sport hybrid coupe for people with a spirit of adventure and an elevated sense of responsibility toward the environment... It's the first hybrid designed to maximize style and fun, in addition to efficiency and economy."

2011 JDM Mazda6 Direct-Injection 2.0L,AWD,Sleek Styling

Let's start by saying there are no plans for us to get it. Sure, the new USDM Mazda6 will most likely bear some exterior resemblance to what was "pre debuted" recently (full production specs to be revealed around the time you read this), and there's a good chance the front/rear torque-splitting AWD drivetrain will stay, but the re-worked direct-injection 2.0L MZR DISI engine

Aprilia Recall RSV4

Aprilia has announced a precautionary recall of a small number of RSV4 motorcycles for engine replacement. This action results from the discovery that a component used in a small group of engines assembled over a limited time period failed to completely meet the factory’s stringent quality standards.

There have been very few problems with the engines worldwide, but after extensive testing and analysis the factory felt that the risk of potential engine failure was unacceptable.

New Harley Davidson CVO Ultra rides to the dark side

The new 2010 Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) Ultra Classic Electra Glide trades the shine of chrome for a fade to black in its debut as the new, darker version of this truly exceptional Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle.

Yamaha unveils Super Ténéré

After much anticipation from a global adventure biking audience, Yamaha lifted the covers off its all new 1.200cc Super Ténéré at the Turkish Motoplus Motorcycle Show in Istanbul on the 25th of February 2010.

Yamaha began with a clean sheet and a clear vision to design the Super Ténéré – the intelligent adventure travel bike. They started with a big, powerful engine – using an inline two cylinder layout to keep the bike compact and narrow – and a 270 degree crank for superb feel at the throttle. They kept the mass low and central for light, agile handling from walking pace on a rocky trail to attack velocity in the twisties.

The zero emission wunderkind

Toyota and the Clean Energy Partnership last week announced that Toyota has become a new international auto partner for the organisation. The move will add further impetus to CEP’s programme of advancing sustainable mobility through the development of hydrogen filling stations and a fuel supply network in Germany.

Fiat 500’s price nosedives

The quirky little Fiat 500 made its debut in South Africa last year. And while this cheeky little car has a lot of attractive aspects its pricey nature seems to have gotten the better of the ever more cautious South African spender. But now Fiat SA has introduced measures to drastically reduce the pricing on the Fiat 500, while still producing a worthwhile car. So how did they do this? Well, a couple of factors have made this industry rarity possible.

Top Gear's Test-Hennessey Venom GT

The newly launched Venom GT was caught testing at Top Gear’s Test Track. The Venom GT is powered by a supercharged 6.2 liter LS9 V8 engine, same used in the Corvette ZR1, that delivers a total of 725 bhp. And if this is not enough for you the tuner will also offer 1000 bhp and 1200 bhp twin turbo V8 engine variants. With a curb weight of less than 2,400 lbs, the Venom GT will hit a top speed of 200 mph.

German Built Custom ROUSH Mustang

Check out this tricked out ROUSH Stage 3 powered convertible Mustang dubbed “The Beast” built by a German customizer for a resident of Monaco.
The custom Mustang features a ROUSH Stage 3 powertrain assembled with the short block upgrade along with addiontal

HPA Motorsports:Volkswagen Scirocco

How about a Scirocco that can make the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3,4 seconds and the quarter mile in 11, seconds? Yes we are talking about a hatchback here. Ad this amazing numbers have been revealed by HPA Motorsport when they announced the Scirocco FT565.

Car Insurance and Aftermarket Parts

If you already have car insurance, you must be aware about the term “aftermarket parts.” It’s very important for you to know all about it for two reasons: First, your insurance company might not have specified how they will be treating your car when you get in an accident with it or in cases of theft of car parts. Second, you might be interested in modifying your car and you might not be certain how your insurer views the usage of aftermarket parts as opposed to original equipment manufacturer ones.

Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts are car parts manufactured by the brand from whom you bought your car. Aftermarket parts, on the other hand, are manufactured by third-party vendors. Taking into account the first scenario previously mentioned, if you get into an accident with your car deeming repair necessary, you should know what your car insurance company will be replacing your car parts with, whether with OEM or aftermarket parts. Some insurers cheat by using aftermarket parts, posing them as OEM ones; they save cash in getting your car repaired, you still pay the same amount of premium and maybe some additional fees, but your car just got downgraded. You obviously don’t want that, especially if you’re that meticulous guy who wants only BMW parts in your BMW vehicle. When the time comes that you’d like to sell your car for another one, you don’t want the shock you’ll get upon finding out that your car isn’t as valuable as you thought it to be all because of the aftermarket parts installed.

There may be times you might be tempted to use aftermarket parts yourself, however, and that would be when you want your own modifications on your ride. Making your car appear bad-ass, lowered, with a new back fin, wing, or spoiler, would be expensive but with aftermarket parts you can achieve the desired look cheap. The problem this time would be how your insurer would react should you get into an accident with your car. A part that was not “declared” unto them whose theft or damage would require replacement or repair would likely not be shouldered by your insurer so it would be best to talk to them before actually getting your modifications.

Just like with any contract, you must be knowledgeable of all points in your insurance policy. It must not only be you who are sure if you prefer OEM or aftermarket parts, but also your insurer.

Classic Farm Motorcycle McDeep Clubman 500 Superlight

Just a quick update from the McDeeb motorcycle crew with a photo of their latest build, the McDeeb Clubman 500 Superlight.

I didn't get any details about this bike, I just received the photo, it isn't even on their web site yet, but judging by appearance, this is another very nice addition to the McDeeb lineup.

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