2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R – Sportbike Motorcycle Review

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Zipping past an unexpected Border Patrol checkpoint near Tecate, California, we lean into a banked turn pinned in fourth-gear with the tach hovering near redline on Kawasaki’s best-selling sportbike. But it’s not what you think. No border agents or any other government officials are scrambling to run us down with flashing lights blazing because, lucky for us, Kawasaki’s best-selling sportbike is the Ninja 250R. Watch the video and then read the full review on the Kawasaki Ninja 250R at www.motorcycle-usa.com

2008 Yamaha R6 Motorcycle Review - First Ride - Part 1

2008 Yamaha R6 Motorcycle Review – First Ride – Part 1 Read the full motorcycle review at Motorcycle.com. www.motorcycle.com Yamaha’s YZF-R6 has been a major player in the middleweight sportbike wars ever since it debuted in 1999. In this mid-cycle revision for 2008, the tweaked R6 has a bolstered midrange punch and even better handling dynamics in the face of new-for-2007 challengers from Honda and Kawasaki, plus a revised GSX-R600 from Suzuki for ’08.

Mercedes-Benz.tv: The new SL – Highlight film

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The new SL sticks to its tradition as a technological trendsetter. See the first impressions here. As a world premiere the new front bass system transforms the car into a concert hall — top down as well as closed. Also the new wipe-wash-system MAGIC VISION CONTROL applies the cleaning liquid right from the wiper in front of the wiper slat. Fuel consumption combined: 9,2-6,8 l/100 km; CO2-Emissions combined: 214-159 g/km.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

BMW Motorrad. The North. Part 2.

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BMW Motorrad. The North. Part 2.

This video shows a tour by Joe Lloyd and his team through the beautiful canadian countryside.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

New BMW M5 vs BMW S1000RR superbike

Which is quicker around Cadwell Park, car or bike? We pit the new M5 against BMW’s hottest superbike to find out Full story here: www.autoexpress.co.uk A car as special as the new BMW M5 requires a test drive with a difference. So with that in mind we took it along to Cadwell Park’s wet track to see how it compares to BMW’s fastest super bike to see which is fastest. The new M5 is powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8, producing 552bhp and a 0-60mph time of 4.4 seconds. And we’ve already decided it’s a five-star car. But with a starting price of £12250, the BMW S1000RR is a fraction of the M5′s £73k price tag. It has a dry weight of just 178kg and produces 193bhp from its 999cc engine – that’s a terrifying 925bhp per tonne — can go from 0-60mph in just 2.9 seconds and has a top speed of 190mph. In other words, it’s very, very fast. Watch the video to find out which one wins. Read our first drive of the BMW M5: www.autoexpress.co.uk
Video Rating: 3 / 5

Bradley David Automotive Animation

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Automotive Animation Nitrous Performance Driving Turbocharger Automatic Transmission Engines Wheels Gauges Carburetors ****************************************** Bradley David Productions is now MadStache. Same great company, cooler name. Please subscribe to our new channel: www.youtube.com ******************************************
Video Rating: 4 / 5

UK Drivers Unaware They Could Be Invalidating Their Car Insurance

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Manchester, UK (PRWEB) November 11, 2008

There are many things that can affect an insurance policy and in not disclosing to the insurer all of the relevant details policyholders could be breaking the terms of a policy meaning that a driver isn’t covered if they try to make a claim.

A survey by YouGov* found that one in ten motorists could have invalid car insurance. Six percent of people admitted to intentionally lying about basic details such as their age and address, while 3% admitted to withholding information from their car insurance company by not telling them about past driving convictions.

Swinton is advising UK drivers to be fully aware of what the policy does and does not cover and more importantly know what could invalidate it.

Steve Chelton, Insurer Development Manager, for Swinton said “It is very important that UK drivers are aware of the terms and conditions of their policy so they are not unconsciously invalidating it. The last thing a motorist wants to do is pay annual premiums only to find their policy is void when the time comes to make a claim.”

Swinton has put together a list of common mistakes and offences that could potentially invalidate a car insurance policy.

????Not being truthful on your application form can invalidate your policy. An insurance company will give a quote based on the information submitted. Failure to mention past driving convictions or accidents could mean a claim isn’t paid out.
????Likewise not informing your insurance company of a change of job or increased annual mileage promptly and when the policy is up for renewal may also affect a claim.
????Poor vision may invalidate the driver’s policy. The legal requirement to read a number plate is 20.5 meters in good conditions. Motorist should have their eyes checked if in doubt to avoid costly claims.
????Modifying your car, as encouraged by programmes like Pimp My Ride UK, can also invalidate an insurance policy if the insurance company is not informed.
????Omitting information from your application such as where you car is parked at night could also invalidate a car insurance policy.

*YouGov survey questioned 2,413 people in May 2007

For further information please contact Lucy Oates, Anoushka Foster or Michael Travers at Spinoza Kennedy Vesey PR on Tel: 0161 838 7770 or email: lucy.oates @ skvpr.co.uk

Notes to Editors

About Swinton

????With 470 branches nationwide Swinton is the UK’s largest high street insurance retailer
????Unlike many other companies in the financial services industry, Swinton is committed to keeping its branches open for business, and part of the community
????Swinton provides a one-stop-shop for the insurance and related needs of its clients, offering home, car, caravan, business, holiday, motorbike and even classic car insurance
????With a dedicated team of advisors on hand at every branch to search a panel of insurers to offer quality cover at competitive rates.

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Car Insurance News: ‘Family Fleet’ Makes Cars A Family Affair

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(Vocus) December 12, 2008

Even in these credit crunch days, families often run several vehicles – it’s not unusual for a four-person household to have more than four cars. As well as each member having their own motor, the family may own weekend runabouts, such as a classic or a 4×4, and maybe some fun vehicles like a quad bike or kit car. If they own a holiday home they may keep a vehicle there, too.

Insuring all these vehicles separately can be an expensive and time-consuming pain, especially if several (or all) family members need to drive several (or all) of the vehicles. Now Adrian Flux Insurance Services has launched a ‘family fleet’ scheme that allows families to have all their vehicles under one policy, with all family members allowed to drive them.

The Family Fleet scheme is part of the new Flux Private Clients division, a VIP insurance service for people of high net worth. It’s also for those who don’t have time to organise their various personal insurance policies – or who prefer to let someone else look after all the hassle.

“The key factors with the Family Fleet scheme are its simplicity and flexibility,” explains Julie Carter of Flux Private Clients. “From the family’s point of view it makes life very simple, with one premium and one point of contact for all the vehicles.

“It’s flexible because of Flux’s motoring expertise – along with standard cars we can insure just about any driver and any vehicle, from high value supercars to classics, kits, modified motors, motorhomes and commercial vehicles. The Family Fleet scheme can also cover all sorts of motorbikes, trikes and quad bikes.”

Flux Private Clients is part of the Adrian Flux Insurance Services Group. The service is designed to manage all an individual’s or family’s insurance needs, including vehicle and home insurance, offering an ‘umbrella’ policy that can be tailored to each person’s circumstances. For information freephone 0800 0895550

Family Fleet – Flux Private Clients.doc Dec-08

Press Enquiries:

TONI TURNER OR ALISON HAYNES AT THE PUBLICITY WORKS: (01263) 761000

JULIE CARTER AT THE ADRIAN FLUX INSURANCE SERVICES GROUP: (08700) 772266

SEPARATIONS CHARGES: Offers are only be dealt with by fax (01263 761009). We will contact you if the answer is Yes. Otherwise the answer is, regrettably, No.

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Caparo T1 car review – Top Gear – BBC

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Jeremy gets behind the wheel of the insanely fast Caparo T1. With its advanced carbon fibre construction, the Caparo has twice the power-to-weight ratio of the Bugatti Veyron. Can it dislodge the Koenigsegg’s off the top of the power lap board? Jeremy wisely lets the Stig find out! Go to www.youtube.com tosee a full list of all high quality videos available on the Top Gear YouTube channel and don’t forget to visit www.topgear.com for all the latest news and car reviews.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Jeremy Clarkson reviews the new Audi R8 supercar and claims it to be one of the best supercars in the world – only to be interrupted by a competitive Richard Hammond in a Porsche 911. Which one is better – the Porsche 911 or the Audi R8? The only way to settle this argument is through a Top Gear special drag race! Who will win? Watch this clip in full to find out. Don’t forget to hit “view in high quality” at the bottom right of the video to see the car review in full at it’s best! Visit www.topgear.com for all the latest news and reviews.