WorldSBK Australian Round to Move to The Bend in South Australia From 2028

 

South Australia has secured a multi-year deal to host the Australian round of the FIM Superbike World Championship at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, with the first event scheduled for February 2028.

The Australian round of the FIM Superbike World Championship will relocate to Shell V-Power Motorsport Park at The Bend in South Australia from 2028 under a new multi-year agreement.

Stan Yoshida: the man who never really came home from the road

Six decades after setting off from Japan on a 246cc Yamaha, Shigeru “Stan” Yoshida is back on the road at 84, proving that some journeys are less about distance than a lifetime spent refusing to stop.

BMW R 12 G/S Enduro Review: Heritage Spirit Meets Modern Compliance

Story: Terry McCarthy

The latest addition to BMW Motorrad’s heritage-inspired line-up, the R 12 G/S Enduro, strikes a careful balance between nostalgic design cues and contemporary engineering requirements. Following earlier seat time on the R 12 S, this more dirt-focused variant reveals a broader versatility within the platform, while retaining the character that defines BMW’s air/oil-cooled boxer lineage. 

Chery receives 20,000 entries for ute naming competition

Chery Australia says it has received more than 20,000 submissions in a nationwide competition to name its upcoming plug-in hybrid diesel ute, scheduled for release in late 2026.

Chinese EV carmakers dominate Bangkok motor show, signalling shift in ASEAN auto market

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers took centre stage at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show, underscoring their growing influence in Southeast Asia’s passenger car market and signalling intensifying global competition in electric mobility.

Brands including BYD, Great Wall Motor and Changan Automobile unveiled or promoted a range of electric and plug-in hybrid SUVs and sedans, targeting Thailand’s rapidly expanding EV segment.