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BMW Motorrad Reveals HP4 RACE in Milan
At this year’s EICMA trade show in Milan, BMW Motorrad showed a peak at what it is calling “the most exclusive model in its history,” the BMW HP4 RACE. Continue reading
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Honda to Make Small Gas and Electric Scooters for Yamaha
Because of the diversification of the types of short-range transportation, including power-assisted bicycles and mini-vehicles, the market for scooters in Japan has been shrinking in recent years. Continue reading
UK Wedding Cars Getting Less Snobby. Maybe
The company says it has collection of cars representing motoring over the past nine decades, many more of these cars are now being rented out for bride and groom transport to and from the church. In recent months, the company has supplied a unique Aston Martin Lagonda “Wedge” and a Jensen Interceptor S Type for weddings. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, Rodger Dudding, Studio434, wedding cars
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Lithium Battery Fires – FAA Emergency Order to Braille
Despite FAA warnings, Braille Battery failed to ship lithium ion batteries in accordance with “appropriate regulations and continued to offer for air transport lithium ion batteries that were not properly tested, violating the HMR. Continue reading
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FAA Issues Guidance on Exploding Samsung Galaxy Devices
The move comes after a Consumer Product Safety Commission recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 because of explosions and fires. Continue reading
BYD has New Grid Linked Energy Generation/Storage Gear
BYD, of course, operates several high-tech sectors including high-efficiency automobiles, electrified public transportation, environmentally-friendly energy storage, affordable solar power and information technology and original design manufacturing services. Continue reading
David Yang to Head AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
Dr. Yang has published more than 40 journal articles, conference papers, and government reports on subjects related to transportation safety, operations, and Intelligent Transportation Systems. Continue reading
BMW R nineT Scrambler – Old Look, Modern Pricing
R nineT Scrambler has the legendary flat-twin boxer engine, which has characterized the design, and provided what riders called the unique sound of BMW motorcycles for more than nine decades. Continue reading
Ford Wants Fully Autonomous Ride-Sharing Car in 2021
The car will lack a steering wheel or gas and brake pedals. Continue reading
FAA Hiring Air Traffic Controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration announced today that it will be accepting applications from entry-level candidates for air traffic controller positions. Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Sponsors, Dominates Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Harley-Davidson will sponsor the 76th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as the official motorcycle during a week-long celebration of two- or three-wheel mobility. The South Dakota Black Hills region has activities planned from Aug. 6-13, with daily concerts, parties, free demo rides on new 2016 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and H.O.G. member special events. Harley-Davidson says the do not miss events at Sturgis are the Wall of Death and a new custom motorcycle show. Continue reading
Lyft and GM Express Drive Expands to Colorado, California
The expansion follows successful launches in Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Continue reading
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BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Naturally, there was a beer garden, a festival tent, live music in the evenings and parties galore. Guests drank some 17,000 liters of beer, 14,000 liters of soft drinks, 3,500 portions of chicken, 2,000 portions of curry sausage and 1,800 burgers. Continue reading
BMW Motorrad Smartphone Cradle Debuts
As if distracted driving wasn’t bad enough, the BMW Motorrad Smartphone Cradle is now available at all BMW Motorrad retailers. In Germany the Smartphone Cradle can be purchased for a price of €195 ($217) including 19% added value tax. The … Continue reading
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FAA Fines Amazon $78K for Shipping Hazardous Materials
Amazon has a history of violating the Hazardous Materials Regulations. From February 2013 to September 2015, Amazon was found to have violated the Hazardous Materials Regulations 24 other times. Continue reading
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