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5 stars for the new Kia Rio

The new Kia Rio was rated five stars by the European Road Safety Agency, EuroNCAP, during the recent crash tests it conducted.

Specifically, the new Kia Rio, which is already available in our country with two bodies (3door and 5 door) achieved a high score in the protection of adult passengers (92%), in the protection of minor passengers (84%) and safety assistance equipment (86%). Kia was also singled out by testers for its placement of the electronic stability control system (ESP) standard equipment in all European markets.

From the beginning of Rio's creation, Kia engineers wanted to build a car that would offer driving pleasure and top safety technology in the event of an accident.

All over Europe they are included in the standard equipment of the car 6 airbags (driver, passenger, side and curtain type), ESP (electronic stability control system), HAC (hill start assist system) and three-point seat belts for five passengers.

The distinction of 5 The Kia Rio's star rating adds to the accolades already received by the Venga, Soul, cee’d, Sportage and Sorento in EuroNCAP crash test results. Also all Kia models are covered with 7 years factory warranty.

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New Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

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With the CBR1000RR Fireblade, Honda is celebrating 20 years since the model first started production, like the CBR900RR the 1991.

The new motorcycle was revealed simultaneously at two speed races: at the 24 Hours of Le Mans of the World Endurance Championship held in France, and in the eleventh round of the World Superbike Championship held in Imola.

The first race was driven by John McGuinness and the second by Jonathan Rea, Castrol Honda rider in the World Superbike Championship.

By design, features a new muzzle, multilayer fairing, more aggressive tail section and cast aluminum wheels 12 inches.

also, regarding posts, for the first time on a production motorcycle, an advanced new rear shock absorber was introduced, which uses a dual tube design to ensure a smoother and more accurate response, better damping and improved grip. It still has, 43 mm inverted telescopic front fork with Big Piston Showa technology, offering improved front tire damping and grip and better braking stability.

Moreover, in the 4-cylinder in-line engine 999 ml, the changes lie in the new fuel injection settings that make it even smoother and easier to operate, especially at smaller throttle openings.

The new CBR1000RR Fireblade uses a multi-functional instrument panel with an LCD screen that has a timer, indicators, as well as a tachometer with 4 functions.

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Leb is determined to win

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The final round of the World Rally Championship is expected to decide the title, since Sebastian Lebb and Mikko Hirvonen are claiming the championship. The Alsatian driver of Citroen emphasized that he will start the race in England (10-13/11) with the sole purpose of winning.

“If Miko wins the rally, I have to finish second and get enough points in the super special, but I will definitely try to fight with him and not be behind him. We have to have a good game in England, we know how difficult things will be", were Leb's words, who then completed.

"I have no choice, I have to go out and win the Super Special and be crowned World Champion", he added.

Hirvonen is eight points behind leader Leb.

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One minute…marching for Simoncelli

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To commemorate the late Marco Simoncelli in a special way, his father asked. Paolo Simoncelli proposed in the next and final grand prix of the season (5-6/11) at the Valencia circuit, all riders to march for one minute, to cause chaos.

“Next Sunday, during the Valencia Grand Prix, instead of a minute of silence in memory of Marco, I'd rather have a minute of chaos with all the Moto GP bikes, of Moto 2 and of 125 Mr. from. to march together", were the words of Paolo Simoncelli, who then completed, that the world's love makes him feel better.

"People came from all over Italy, but also from abroad to say goodbye to Markos. Sometimes I think Marco was an angel, all this love makes me feel better and that helps us all. I think all that love comes from his smile.", he added.