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Motorcycle makers revved for rebound

Bikes are back. After being hit a lot harder by the recession than carmakers, the motorcycle industry, more susceptible to the whims of discretionary spending, is on its way back. “Unit sales are growing for the first time in several years,” said Danny Phillips, executive vice president of Advanstar, the parent company of Progressive International, which put on last weekend's motorcycle show at the Long Beach Convention Center.

More Lamborghini Aventador video goodness: Roman holiday

Hot on the heels of its apocalyptic drive video, the brand-new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 once again graces us with its presence in two new videos highlighting the sights of Rome and the Italian countryside. Not to be shown up by world-famous architecture and history, the new 700-hp $379,700 supercar casts a striking contrast against storied Italian landmarks as it shows its prowess in both city and country settings. The first video shows a spirited jaunt through Rome, where two Aventadors look perfectly at home.

Toyota to get BMW Diesel Engines, BMW to get Toyota Hybrid Technology

BMW & Toyota in talks to share technology Toyota and BMW are reportedly in talks to share technology, with BMW getting access to Toyota’s hybrid expertise, and Toyota getting BMW diesel engines. A profitable future for car makers relies to a great extent on yielding the best return they can from their own products, and using the products of other car makers to augment their own range at sensible money. That imperative explains the report today that BMW and Toyota are in talks to exchange technology at which they excel; Toyota with hybrid technology and BMW with diesel engines.