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Gordon Murray Wants iStream Technology to Revolutionize Vehicle Manufacturing

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A couple years ago, Gordon Murray introduced his T25, a tiny little car that takes up no more space than a motorcycle sidecar rig, gets really high mileage and looks like fun. What I didn't notice when I wrote about it back then, perhaps it wasn't refined yet, was his iStream production process, a method of producing cars that deserves some attention. The iStream process … [Read more...]

Boxx – Electric Motorcycle Meets Trendy Vision

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This particular appliance is called the Boxx, ... can't imagine why. It has electric power and 2 wheel drive, an integrated kickstand and internal storage compartments. It weighs 120 pounds. It will go either 40 or 80 miles, depending on the core you choose, which I imagine means what battery configuration is chosen at a speed limited to 35 miles per hour. Price is … [Read more...]

Cleveland CycleWerks Announces US Headquarters and Assembly Plant in Ohio

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Back in January, while attending the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Cleveland, I spoke to Scott Colisimo about his company who told me he had just closed on the purchase of a building that would serve as their headquarters and parts distribution center and also allow Cleveland CycleWerks to begin assembly in the USA. The building, a 60,000-square-foot factory … [Read more...]

Ducati Becomes $1.1 Billion Audi Accessory

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It looks like it's all over except for the formal announcement, which is expected shortly, but it appears the Audi branch of the Volkswagen family will purchase Ducati from Investindustrial for 860 million euros ($1.1 billion). VW Chairman Ferdinand Piech indicated a few years ago he wanted the Italian motorcycle manufacturer, and though there has recently been speculation … [Read more...]

2013 Motus MST and MST-R Specifications, Pricing and Dealer Network

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It's been almost 3 years since The Kneeslider was the very first to break the story of Motus, a brand new American motorcycle company. It's been a long haul with a lot of work for Lee Conn and Brian Case, working with Pratt and Miller Engineering, where the Motus MST and MST-R were first revealed to the public. Motus has finally announced production plans, specifications, … [Read more...]

Is Hero MotoCorp Eyeing Ducati? – Updated

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Just a couple of weeks ago, word got out that Ducati is looking for a buyer, possibly considering Volkswagen and BMW as potential suitors. Then a week ago, up pops Hero MotoCorp in a relationship with Erik Buell Racing, showing they have intentions beyond the small displacement motorcycles they're currently known for. Now, in what has to be one of the more surprising … [Read more...]