People who witnessed a motorcyclist speeding down the Trans-Canada Highway at 299 kilometres an hour in early April (video)Â have come forward to Saanich police, Sgt.
Dean Jantzen said Wednesday.
“We’re in a good place,” Jantzen said. “About half a dozen people have actually witnessed the driving behaviour, which is what we wanted, because we have to …Â More
“scoobinater” commented on this Youtube video:
“idiot… it’s because of morons like you that all motorcyclists pay high insurance rates, get hassled by the cops, and get shit on by cagers. You make us all look bad. Too bad a tractor trailer didn’t make a sudden lane change.”
After weeks of rumor, VW announced moments ago that it has agreed to purchase Ducati for something in the neighborhood of $1.12 billion through its Audi brand. But why does a gigantic auto conglomerate want a tiny bike manufacturer? What will VW do with Ducati? And, what does the deal mean for that most evocative of bike brands?  … More
Volkswagen AG (VOW)’s Audi is poised to purchase Italian motorcycle maker Ducati Motor Holding SpA from owner Investindustrial SpA for about 860 million euros ($1.1 billion) including debt, a person familiar with the matter said.
Audi has reached an agreement with Investindustrial to buy the Bologna, Italy-based maker of luxury motorbikes, with VW’s supervisory board set to approve the deal tomorrow, said the person, who declined to be identified  … More