The Tax Foundation, a non-partisan US policy group that supports simple tax regimes, says the latest round of tariffs imposed on China could lose more than 94,000 jobs in the USA. However, the organisation warns that the risk is higher if all of President Trump’s existing and still threatened tariffs against China and other countries are enacted, and it could result in the loss of almost 460,000 jobs and cost the US about 0.6% in economic growth.
Omnia Racing (Naples) durable ‘Magma’ Cordura high-abrasion and tear resistant tyre warmers feature a large lateral extension for quick and efficient heating of the shoulder of the tyre and rim, with fire-retardant Nomex and Kevlar on the interior. The high-strength, precision made 2.5 mm thick chrome-nickel heating element is silicone coated for durability.
Australian off-road tyre specialist MOTOZ has the new Tractionator RALLZ, based on the popular Tractionator Adventure tyre. Offering 80/20 off-road dirt and street performance, it offers a more aggressive self-cleaning off-road tread pattern for excellent predictability, power delivery and performance in all weather conditions without the need to alter the tyre pressure.
Parts Europe is now distributing the Milan based Italian OJ luggage and accessory brand. Founded in 2001, OJ started with leg covers and other weather protection products for scooter riders; the range now includes bike covers, tank bags and saddlebags for most popular makes and models of scooters.
Ferodo has a new range of Goetze cylinder and piston kits for 125 and 150 cc applications for Honda, Yamaha, Piaggio and other models.
Some 100 plus custom bikes from more than 65 ‘builders’ from over 30 countries are slated to have taken part at the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building at INTERMOT Customized in Hall 10, Koelnmesse, October 3 - 7. The average value of the custom bikes on show is said to be more than 100,000 euro, with some valued at between 250,000 and 500,000 euro, most of them making their global public debut at INTERMOT.
Updates in noted South African neck brace manufacturer LEATT’s 2019 product line-up include a comprehensive ‘Junior Collection’ and updated carbon and composite helmet designs that have a redesigned mouthpiece and visor and incorporate their 360 degree ‘Turbine Technology’ - a concept that is said to reduce the rotational acceleration to the head and brain during impact by up to 40 percent.
Sources: AMD, IDN, FT, Reuters, PSB, MPN, B&B, BDN, MCN, AP, Bloomberg, MNW
