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Norton collapse: Production stops at Castle Donington, cars taken away, concrete blocks placed in front of entrances
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It’s reported that production of motorcycles has now stopped at Norton Motorcycles in Castle Donington, but there have so far been no redundancies announced. Reporting in Leicestershire Live, Business Editor Tom Pegden, has filed that concrete blocks have been placed at the entrances to Norton Motorcycles at Castle Donington. The action has come as administrators…
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Bennetts insurance sold to company that owns Carole Nash and Swinton
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Mortorcycle insurance company Bennetts has been sold to Ardonagh’s Atlanta division which already owns Autonet, Carole Nash and Swinton. Ardonagh has exchanged contracts ahead of the purchase going through, the news means that Bennetts is now leaving the Saga Services group which has owned the brand since 2015. Back then, Saga Services paid £26.26m for…
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Voltu’s naked ELECTRIC motorcycle: the Rod 1. 250Nm. 150hp. 155mph.
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Voltu’s just revealed its newest electric motorcycle – and it’s based on its Moto X prototype from a few years ago. Presented at the International Motorcycle Exhibition in Munich, the Rod 1 naked has been created by Voltu and DB-Matik – and from the sounds of things, it’ll be a seriously capable bit of kit…
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CAUGHT! Here’s our SPY SHOTS of Triumph’s secret 1200 Tiger in secret tests
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So this bike IS going to continue in the Triumph range for 2021 then – as our exclusive spy shots prove. This is the new Triumph Tiger 1200 undergoing final tests today on a secret road route. And whilst our brilliant spy snapper managed to bag a few prime shots of the bike in action,…
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Norton collapse: Stuart Garner does not show up at pensions hearing
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Allegations made by the pension fund members whose money was tied up in Norton shares were heard yesterday (Thursday) by the pensions ombudsman – but Norton owner Stuart Garner failed to attend the meeting even though he was scheduled to do so. Garner was meant to show up to answer claims from 30 separate members…
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Decisions, decisions: Budgeting for a new bike
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Riding on two wheels is one of the most enjoyable experiences you can have. Chris Sykes, from finance company, Moneybarn, offers some useful advice to help you on your way.
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Moto2: Sam Lowes will miss Jerez test after crash fractures shoulder
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Following a crash earlier this week while testing the Team Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS bike at Jerez, Sam Lowes, 29, has been forced to the sidelines whilst his mashed right shoulder receives urgent treatment. Sam went to the Hospital University Dexeus in Barcelona for the shoulder to be checked out after the fall and Doctor Xavier…
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Video: Ducati’s Superleggera V4 motorcycle in action at Portimao
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Check out this promo video from Ducati of it’s incredible, 234hp, 152.2kg V4 Superleggera doing its thing around Portimao in Portugal. The fun stuff comes right at the end of the film, which is a bit waffley until it gets going. But live with that because this is a cracking look at the MotoGP-bike-on-the-road really…
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Norton collapse: Administrator’s report shines light on the numbers
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Norton’s Administrators, BDO have compiled a report into the state of Norton Motorcycles and the report makes for interesting reading. In light of the company going into Administration last month there have been calls by frustrated customers, suppliers and now MP Meg Hillier for more clarity to come out about what’s been going on at…
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Call for inquiry into Government cash ploughed into Norton Motorcycles
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An MP has called for an official investigation into the Government’s funds that were put into Norton Motorcycles. Meg Hillier MP will now write to both the Cabinet Office and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to request an official inquiry into what happened to Norton Motorcycles and how it led to…
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