AUDI AG is acquiring from Invest industrial Group the tradition-steeped Italian sports motorcycle manufacturer Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., which has its registered office in Bologna. The transaction will be completed as quickly as possible once authorised by the competition authorities. The Supervisory Boards of AUDI AG and Volkswagen AG approved the acquisition in Hamburg. Ducati [...]

Excitement and anticipation is building in the Northern Territory ahead of this weekend’s second round of the QBE Australian Superbike Championship at Hidden Valley Raceway. Now celebrating its third year running in the Top End, Chief Minster Paul Henderson wanted to ensure that there was something for all ages so this weekend will mark the [...]

New Zealander Josh Coppins has taken a vital victory in round two of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, at Coonabarabran in New South Wales on Sunday, 15 April. The CDR Yamaha rider took control of the championship lead just a fortnight after finishing second at the season opener, winning the round at [...]

The Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, will enjoy its second visit to Coonabarabran’s Goanna Tracks complex when the series continues this weekend, 14-15 April. After a spectacular start to the season a fortnight ago in the Sunshine State, the series travels south to New South Wales for what will be the second of [...]

It was a superb start to the new 1000cc era in MotoGP at the Losail International Circuit, as three of the best riders in the World batteled it out for the number one spot. Starting from pole for the first time since the US Grand Prix last July, Lorenzo held the lead until the third [...]

New Zealand’s former world champion Ben Townley took a clean sweep in the opening round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, at Conondale in Queensland last weekend. The Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing rider was relentless in his Australian motocross debut, winning all three races contested during the opener in what may [...]

The first round of the Australian Sidecar Championship was held as part of the Barry Sheene Festival of Speed over the weekend of the 23 – 25 March at Eastern Creek Raceway.   The meeting also included the Trans Tasman Sidecar Challenge, the Australian Formula 2 Sidecar Cup and a number of support events for [...]

A new name, a new rider and fresh looking bikes has the factory supported GYTR Yamaha Under 19 motocross team excited about the 2012 MX Nationals starting in less than a weeks’ time at Conondale on the Sunshine Coast. Victorian hard charger, Sam Martin joins Shaun Redhead for 2012 and both riders are primed and [...]

Triumph Motorcycles is kicking off its 110th anniversary celebration with the launch of a special edition Bonneville T100. Inspired by the classic 1902 No.1 model, the limited edition bike sports a unique anniversary crest, directly inspired by the early Triumph tank badges. The nostalgic appeal of this series of T100s is further enhanced by a [...]

The MotoGP class was blessed with close to ideal conditions at Jerez on Sunday, where the third and final day of the Official Test took place. With the first practice session of the season’s opening race – the Commercialbank Grand Prix of Qatar – less than two weeks away, all 21 riders who will make [...]