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Volkswagen Buys Large Stake in Suzuki

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Volkswagen is purchasing a 19.9% ownership stake in Suzuki giving it an expanded presence in vehicle markets in both China and India while Suzuki gains access to markets in Europe. Volkswagen will now have access to Suzuki's small car technology while Suzuki gains from Volkswagen's engineering used in hybrids and electrics. The 2 companies together are almost as large as … [Read more...]

Brimstone Quadracycle – a Hot Rod Quad from Brimstone Cycles

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We've had quite a few quads here on The Kneeslider, usually several steps out of the ordinary for one reason or another, but I think the Brimstone Quadracycle, a hot rod quad from Brimstone Cycles, takes it to the next level. You still straddle the seat and steer with handlebars, just like any other ATV, but after that, comparisons pretty much stop. Joe Skonecki, CEO of … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson XR1200 Backflip – Kain Saul of Australia Does it First

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By now you may have heard that Kain Saul of Australia backflipped a Harley Davidson XR1200. There was a bit of a race going on, he wanted to beat American Chuck Carothers who was scheduled to do the same thing the next day. Carothers did a flip the next day though it looks like he fell off shortly after landing. Saul had a practice backflip the day before into a foam filled … [Read more...]

Erik Buell Racing Lists Services to be Offered

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The website at Erik Buell Racing is beginning to come together and as the pages are going up, we can get a general outline of what will be offered. I noticed engine and chassis prep will be available, beginning January 1st, 2010, for the 1125 in 135 RWHP and 175 RWHP versions, plus there is a listing for an 1190 Euro spec, 185 RWHP version. An 1190 Euro Spec? That's … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Workers in York Approve Contract – Almost Half of the Jobs Lost

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The vote is over and the employees in York, PA accepted the contract. Almost half of the jobs at the plant will be lost. Wednesday, the union employees at Harley's plant in York, Pa., approved a seven-year contract that will likely keep the motorcycle assembly operations in York but will result in the loss of nearly half of the 1,900 jobs. It looks like the plant will … [Read more...]