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Indian firm Hero to buy Ducati?

Andy Downes, 05 March 2012 14:36

The boss of India’s biggest motorcycle firm Hero MotoCorp has confirmed his company has discussed the possibility of buying Ducati according to a report issued by business press Bloomberg. Hero managing director Pawan Kant Munjal is reported to have said: “Lots of people have been coming to us with Ducati: Not one banker but many bankers. We’re talking to a ...

Norton granted £625,000 government-backed loan

Andy Downes, 01 August 2011 17:45

British bike firm Norton has been granted the first of a new government-backed trade loan after a visit today by Business Secretary Vince Cable at the Donington Park HQ. The loan is the first of its kind and has been made under the Exports Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme (ExEFG). The funding will support the company’s plans to increase production to ...

MCN best wishes to California Superbike School boss Andy Ibbott

Andy Downes, 18 March 2011 15:39

MCN would like to extend our thoughts and best wishes to California Superbike School boss and ex-MCN road tester Andy Ibbott who is recovering after suffering a stroke last week. Ibbott is currently described as ‘critical but stable’ and it’s hoped he can be transferred from Oxford to Northampton as his condition improves so he can be closer to family. ...

Jennie Gow out of 2011 BBC MotoGP team

Andy Downes, 25 January 2011 11:40

BBC MotoGP presenter Jennie Gow has just announced she will not be covering the racing series this year after just one season with the BBC MotoGP team. Gow was announced as the replacement for fans’ favourite Suzi Perry at the start of the 2010 season but despite her best efforts to fill the huge hole left by Perry her lack ...

MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo opens Motorcycle Live

Andy Downes, 27 November 2010 11:00

Motorcycle Live at the NEC in Birmingham has been officially opened by 2010 MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo as he prepares to spend the day at the show. Lorenzo was on hand to open the show to the public as the radically overhauled show aims to address issues raised by show goers from previous years. As a result the show will ...

Donington Park race track re-opening plans

Andy Downes, 29 April 2010 17:41

Owners of Donington Park have just sent out this statement claiming the track will reopen for racing in August this year. The track has been closed after a disastrous effort to move the Formula One race at Silverstone ended in the company leasing the track Donington Park Ventures Limited folding with huge debts and the track partially dismantled. Track owner ...

Suzi Perry Quits MotoGP on BBC

Andy Downes, 17 February 2010 09:08

Fans’ favourite Suzi Perry has quit MotoGP on the BBC in what she told MCN was the ‘most agonising decision’ of her life. Have your say in our poll: Who should replace Suzi Perry? After 13 years as the face of motorcycle racing, the 39-year-old will not present the BBC’s MotoGP coverage this season and instead will concentrate on her ...

New finance offers on BMW S1000RR

Andy Downes, 10 February 2010 10:45

BMW has announced new finance deals on the new BMW S1000RR superbike. The BMW Select finance offer is a Personal Contract Plan (PCP) which means a smaller deposit, regular monthly payments over 22 months, an optional final payment and a Guananteed Minimum Value so you know how much the bike will be worth. BMW Select Finance examples with 10.7% APR. ...

MCN awards winners in full

Andy Downes, 08 February 2010 16:33

Here is the full list of winners of the prestigious MCN Awards announced at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show. Check out Wednesday’s Motorcycle News for the full story behind the winners. Award: Biking HeroWinner: Bob Brown – former Police motorcyclist who was instrumental in setting up the phenomenally successful Durham Bike Wise motorcycle event which attracts thousands of riders ...

Ducati introduces finance deal on Streetfighter range

Andy Downes, 20 January 2010 17:29

Ducati has launched a new 0% finance promotion for its Streetfighter range. A 0% APR typical finance campaign has been announced for the Streetfighter and Streetfighter S. The campaign is effective immediately and runs until the April 30. Ducati says: The Streetfighter and Streetfighter S are both available on deals over 36 months with 50% deposits and 0% APR typical. ...