Warren Brown visits the National Technical Museum at Prague

Prague’s National Technical Museum Is a Playground for Curious Minds

Motoring fan and cartoonist, Warren Brown, is leading a Travelrite tour through Europe and stopped to visit this amazing museum in Prague.

Prague is famous for castles, cobbled streets and Gothic towers, but one of the city’s most entertaining attractions sits firmly in the world of engines, machines and ingenious design.

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.

Jaecoo Omoda 9: Look how far we've come

The Jaecoo/Omoda 9 SHS is the flagship electrified SUV from the Chery-owned Omoda & Jaecoo brands, designed to compete with mid-size premium plug-in hybrids from Europe and Korea. Positioned above the smaller Omoda 5 and Jaecoo 7, the model combines substantial performance, an unusually long electric range, and a high level of specification at a relatively accessible price point.

If ever I needed a reminder just how much automotive technology has evolved, I just get behind the wheel of one of the most advanced Chinese hi-tech vehicles like the Jaecoo Omoda 9 SHS.

Grappling the Grampians for AMCN

 

EDIT: We're in print. Go gettem!

The Motorweb team are in the Grampians for Australian Motorcycle News, producing another destination feature for the long-running, prestigious magazine. We'll update this post as the print and online stories are published.

We're riding a pair of CF Moto 800MTX adventure bikes supported by the all-new Omoda 9 hybrid SUV. Stay tuned for updates.

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Australian-Built Zeigler/Bailey Z/B 4.4 Revives Analogue Sports Car Ethos

A segment of the sports car market continues to seek vehicles that prioritise mechanical engagement and individual character, qualities that have become less common in modern showrooms. Features such as manual transmissions, analogue driving feel and distinctive design are increasingly rare, even among limited-production supercars.

The young woman who rode alone around the world on an old BMW motorcycle

In 1982, while most 23-year-old architecture students in London were worrying about their final portfolios, Elspeth Beard was busy packing a tent and a few tools onto a secondhand 1974 BMW R60/6. She wasn’t just going for a weekend blast through the Cotswolds; she was heading east with the intention of circling the entire globe.