A vintage 1971 Triumph TR6C motorcycle, ridden by an original Triumph T-shirt wearing Jeremy Allen White (who portrays Bruce Springsteen) is featured prominently in the "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" movie that was released recently. Released by 20th Century Studios, the film chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen's 1982 "Nebraska" album.
Suzuki GB has announced the launch of a new, industry-leading, Up-To-10-Year Warranty scheme for UK buyers - replacing the previous Up-To-Seven-Year Warranty. Following the expiration of the standard three-year warranty, owners of Suzuki models up to a decade old - or 70,000 miles can benefit from the cover, simply by ensuring their bike is serviced annually in line with the manufacturer service schedule at an authorised Suzuki dealership. Buyers of used models can also benefit from the warranty, even if their Suzuki has a gap in its service history. Following a health check and service at their nearest dealership, Suzuki GB will restart the bike's warranty cover.
Thailand has been confirmed on the MotoGP calendar until 2031 inclusive, returning to Buriram for five more Grands Prix from 2027 to 2031. "As MotoGP enjoys its trajectory of growth, Southeast Asia continues to prove its importance as both an established fanbase and one with scope for further expansion. The Thai Grand Prix has been an important presence within the market since its debut on the calendar in 2018 and will continue to play an important role as MotoGP continues to grow."
The Piaggio Group has boosted its presence in the Asia Pacific region with the establishment of a new direct sales subsidiary in the Philippines. With a market of 2.3 million scooters and motorcycles sold annually, the Philippines is the third-largest market in Southeast Asia (after Vietnam and Indonesia), and fifth largest worldwide (after India and China), with the strongest growth in the premium segment. Philippine per capita income has risen by 40% in the last ten years, with growing customer interest in the premium segments. The new subsidiary will import Group scooters (Vespa, Piaggio and Aprilia), Aprilia and Moto Guzzi motorcycles, and spares and accessories.
Fifth Avenue, Manhattan based Fuell Inc., the electric motorcycle venture based with Erik Buell on the leadership board, well and truly ran out of gas and smashed against the realities of the EV start-up segment. Having filed for bankruptcy a year ago, when its assets were finally auctioned off in August they sold for $170,000 - covering just 2% of the company's $7m of total debts.
Following successful expansions in Italy and Spain, Hero MotoCorp has partnered with established UK importer MotoGB Ltd. to bring its "premium motorcycles" to the British market. The world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, MotoGB will import Hero's Euro 5+ range, led by the new Hunk 440. This marks the company's 51st international market, strengthening its footprint across Europe. Hero claims a customer base of more than 125 million worldwide.
Brand goodwill, reputation and profile is a capital asset of almost unlimited value that is foundational to all sales targets - it is difficult, time consuming and expensive to build, in cash terms it can be lost cheaply, quickly and easily, but at even greater long-term real cost - Yeldarb Nibor, 2008.
Government debt across the world is on course to hit 100% of global gross domestic product (GDP) by 2029, according to analysis by the International Monetary Fund, the highest level since the aftermath of the second world war.
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