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Skys the Limit

Cadillac recently unveiled its latest concept, the Ciel, fulfilling the divisions pledge that its glorious past will continue on to a promising future. Its a concept that shows why Cadillac truly is More »

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What a difference a day makes…

Can ownership of a Day Van really make a big difference to your life? Paul Guinness takes a look at what theyre about, whats involved – and what the real appeal is… More »

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Its Keeper

Matt Kirkleys 19701/2 Camaro is by no means his first American car, but second time around he reckons its a keeper! Production of the second generation Camaro had been underway for just More »

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Farewell old friend

Evans pays tribute to the last of the traditional American sedans, which has finally gone out of production after more than three decades. It has been a long time coming, but on More »



WHEELBASE WARS

WHEELBASE WARS

Whats better, Jeep or fullsize?

WHEELERS LOVE TO DEBATE ABOUT what works and what doesnt. Verbal punches thrown around a campfire or work bench often revolve around topics like lockers and tires as well as which vehicle brand is the King of the Hill. But another topic that really fires people up is Jeep versus fullsize.

Jeep

Ducati 999R

Ducati 999R

To put it mildly, Ducati caused a minor shitstorm with the launch of the Pierre Terblance – designed 999. The 916 and, in turn, the 996 and 998 instigated Ducatis prominent rise to the big time, but no amount of WSB success could absorb the hate in 2003. What, no single – sided swingarm? The aesthetics were, apparently, a lot more aerodynamic. Whatever, the Triple – Nine remains a Marmite job.

Theres

TEN MINUTES WITH

TEN MINUTES WITH

GIACOMO AGOSTINI

15 World titles, 122 GP wins, 159 podium finishes and 10 TT victories. One word – Legend.

I was 18 when I started racing.

In my time in Italy you could not race before this age, although I had ridden motorcycles. Small bikes, Moto Guzzis and things like that, but only

MICHELIN POWER CUP

MICHELIN POWER CUP

BEING THE UKS NUMERO UNO MAGAZINE, WE GET TOP JOBS – LIKE SAMPLING MICHELINS NEW RACE TYRE SIX MONTHS BEFORE THE RELEASE.

With the worlds elite championships getting a proper tyre monopolising, its been tricky for the likes of Michelin to gain coverage. The World Endurance Championship has been a decent source of exposure and R&D for the Frenchies, as has the medley of domestic series that havent suffered the single – tyre bullshittery.

Speaking

Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory

Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory

In the nicest possible way, the Aprilia Mille has always been the poor mans exotic bike, or an easy route into the Latin gentlemans club. Despite the puny price tag, youre still getting big bang for your buck with this entry – level exotica. Hidden in the shadows of the egotistical Ducati, its WSB arch nemesis, there are still blue

HARLEY – DAVIDSON FAT BOY SPECIAL

HARLEY - DAVIDSON FAT BOY SPECIAL

There are few things more divisive than a Harley – Davidson. Marmite doesnt even come close to mirroring the disparities between love and hate the iconic H – D badge can inspire. Were not particularly in the lovers camp here at FB, but there are a few bikes from the iron – pedlers that we do like.

This is one of them, the 2012 Fat Boy Special. OK, so it defines new lows in ground clearance, with even T – junctions

PARKINGO BE1 YAMAHA WORLD SUPERSPORT

BE1 YAMAHA

Hi everyone, can you possibly guess where Im writing to you from this month? The airport, of course! It seems like this is the only time I ever get to sit down these days and, now being a world champion, I suddenly have a lot more that people want me to do when all I want is to try and prepare for my debut season in WSB! Still, comes with the territory I guess, and it was nice to meet so many of you at the NEC – you humbled me with your praise, thank you.

I was actually