Police tractor on the prowl

Police tractor on the prowl
UK authorities have taken a farmyard approach to fight crime in rural areas – meet the blue light tractor.

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This post was written by Shaun on September 30, 2010

Yes, it’s SA’s next Corsa Ute

Yes, it’s SA’s next Corsa Ute
This is Chev’s new Montana bakkie – and yes, this little stunner will reach South Africa as the next Corsa Ute. Find out when…

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This post was written by Shaun on September 30, 2010

Banning cellphones saves lives

Banning cellphones saves lives
A new study is has found that keeping drivers’ attention on the road not only saves lives, it also saves far more money than the cost of enforcing the ban.

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This post was written by Shaun on September 30, 2010

RMI welcomes govt decision

RMI welcomes govt decision
SA’s Retail Motor Industry has welcomed Government’s decision to delay implementation of the Consumer Protection Act.

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This post was written by Shaun on September 30, 2010

Ahhh, Life Is Tough!

Fishing on Motorcycle inTurkey

Isn’t life tough?

What more could you ask for….?


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This post was written by Shaun on September 23, 2010

Bajaj, Kawasaki and KTM: A (Un)Holy Threesome?

KTM Bajaj Kawasaki Love
Volkswagen Bajaj Logo Love

Bajaj, KTM and Kawasaki are in an ideal position to join forces to conquer the motorcycle world. They are all already tied up in some shape or another, and could complement each other in the global market place, making it a force to be reckoned with.

Add to that the fact that Volkswagen is on the motorcycle manufacturer trail, look at the Bajaj logo and the Volkswagen logo, and we might just end up with world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer: VolksKawaBajKTM (or whatever the name).

Here’s a short analysis.


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This post was written by Shaun on September 23, 2010

Video: SAP Likes Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

Video clip

A TV ad from SAP (software) showing the world that Harley-Davidson is their customer.

Yippie!


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This post was written by Shaun on September 23, 2010

National Survey: 74% of U.S. Voters Support 60 MPG Requirements by 2025

National Survey: 74% of U.S. Voters Support 60 MPG Requirements by 2025
60 mpg phone survey photo
Photo: Flickr, CC

We’ll Really Appreciate the Foresight in 15 Years
As we recently mentioned, a group of environmental organizations (the NRDC, the Sierra Club, and Environment America, etc) are pushing the Obama administration to increase the fuel economy targets for the US fleet to 60 miles per gal… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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This post was written by Shaun on September 23, 2010

Daimler May License Toyota’s Hybrid Technology

Daimler May License Toyota’s Hybrid Technology
daimler mercedes s400 hybrid photo
Photo: Daimler

One Size Fits All?
So far, Daimler has developed its own hybrid drivetrain technology. See, for example, the Mercedes S400 hybrid, which has the distinction of being the first mass-produced hybrid with a lithium-ion battery pack. But that might be about to change, according to the Nikkan Jidosha newspaper in Japan. It is claimed that Daimler and Toyota are currently negotiating a deal to license Toyota’s hybrid tech…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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This post was written by Shaun on September 23, 2010

Koue Bokkeveld 400 – preview

Koue Bokkeveld 400 – preview
The Koue Bokkeveld 400 over October 1/2 in the Western Cape will be the decider for quite a few championships.

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This post was written by Shaun on September 23, 2010