Jerez test concludes with CRT improvements

The private three-day test at the Circuito de Jerez concluded on Wednesday, with Randy De Puniet and Aleix Espargaró the fastest CRTs in the field on their Power Electronics Aspar bike. The Test also saw James Ellison and Danilo Petrucci wrapping up the first test on their respective machines.

Private testing in Jerez continues

Randy De Puniet continues to lead the MotoGP™ CRT field, while British rider James Ellison made his first laps on the ART prototype of the Paul Bird Racing team on the second day of the private test at Jerez.

Stoner thanks fans for the congratulations

"After what seemed like the longest wait in history, our little girl Alessandra Maria finally arrived on Thursday February 16. Thank you all for the good wishes," the rider wrote in his Repsol blog.

FIM confirms Estoril MotoGP round

MotoGP's ruling body FIM has confirmed Portugal has secured a contract to host a round of the championship in 2012.

Capirossi: Riders prefer '12 tyres

MotoGP safety advisor Loris Capirossi believes Bridgestone's 2012 tyres have addressed the issues that concerned riders in '11

Hayden expects to be fit for test

Nicky Hayden expects to be fit for the second MotoGP winter test at Sepang on 28 February to 1 March after successful surgery on his injured shoulder

Honda CR-V Final Verdict - Fifth Gear Web TV

Honda CR-V Final Verdict - Fifth Gear Web TV

Over the last 7 months, we've used a Honda CR-V as our main crew car. This is our final verdict on the trusty machine that we spent the last 7 months putting to hard use.
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BMW 640d M Sport Review - Fifth Gear Web TV

BMW 640d M Sport Review - Fifth Gear Web TV

BMW have just released a brand new coupé version of their glamorous 6 Series convertible. We test the 640d uber-diesel that promises to not only be the biggest selling 6 Series of all, but offer an incredible mixture of power, fuel economy, luxury and excitement.
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Fifth Gear Programme 10 Trailer

Fifth Gear Programme 10 Trailer

Here's a teaser of everything that's coming up in the very last show of the series - it's going to be a belter! Catch it on Friday 30th December, 19:30 on Channel 5.
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Rossi posts picture of his rod on Twitter

And allegedly it's green

2013 Triumph Street Triple spotted

Triumph's middleweight naked gets updated for 2013

Grab a Monster with 0% finance

And we're not talking about the last one on the dancefloor at 3am..

Honda elevates top U.S. exec to bolster North America

Honda is expanding the role of North America COO Tetsuo Iwamura -- making him the automaker's second-highest global executive and marking the first time such a position has been based in the United States.

Lithia's next CEO has big plans for growth

In 1988 Bryan DeBoer was fresh out of college with a degree in computer science and no plans to work in the auto industry. But his dad, Lithia Motors founder Sid DeBoer, needed someone who could work with spreadsheets to organize data at Lithia.

Ford to pump $3.8 billion into pension plan

Ford is pouring $3.8 billion into its global pension plan this year and will invest its plan assets more heavily in bonds, as the automaker moves more aggressively to minimize its pension risks in a shaky market.

Next BMW 7-series to use carbonfibre

The next-generation BMW 7-series will use carbonfibre in its construction, according to R&D chief Klaus Draeger.

Mercedes A-class – first interior pics

The interior of the new Mercedes-Benz A-class has been revealed for the first time.

All-new Volvo V40 leaked

These leaked but unofficial images are believed to show the final styling of the all-new Volvo V40.