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Based at Remagen near Bonn , E- scooter manufacturer Kumpan ( owned by e-bility GmbH ) has filed for bankruptcy . Delivery bottlenecks for urgently needed components , high energy prices and seasonal reluctance to buy have led to losses . The start-up , founded in 2010 by the three German-Swedish Tykesson brothers , designs , develops and produces e-scooters in various performance levels and sells them under the brand name Kumpan electric . It is hoped that an investor can be found . ( B & B )
BDN reports that uncertainty has been hanging over road racing in northern and southern Ireland with the cancellations a real possibility unless funds can be raised to meet spiralling public liability insurance costs . The events affected could include the iconic North West 200 , Ulster GP , Tandragee , Armoy and the Sunflower event at the Bishopscourt circuit . Check the MCIU ( Northern Ireland ) and Motor Cycling Ireland ( Republic of Ireland ) websites for updates .
Honda Motor Co ., Ltd . has announced a basic agreement on a partnership for software development with KPIT Technologies Limited of India - one of the largest software integration partners for the automotive and mobility industry . The two companies will work together on software development in areas such as operating systems for the next generation of electrical / electronic ( EE ) architecture ; electrified powertrains ; advanced safety and automated driving ; IVI ( In Vehicle Infotainment ) and connected technologies .
British MX spoke wheel specialist Talon expanded its Yeovil , England factory last year , with all products designed and produced in-house . Well known for its partnership with HRC , the company followed up its production of extended swingarms for KTM Group brands with a new range of triple clamps . ( BDN )
With four victories and four further podium places , BMW Motorrad once again achieved a great result in the Motorrad magazine readers ' vote in Germany for 2023 .

BS Battery becomes an Official Aprilia Racing Team sponsor

French battery specialist BS Battery and Aprilia Racing Team have agreed a new partnership for the 2023 and 2024 race seasons . The French battery manufacturer is now an Official Sponsor of Aprilia Racing , supporting its RS-GP bikes and top riders on track with the attempt on the 2023 MotoGP World Championship spearheaded by Aleix Espargaró and Maverick Viñales .
Benjamin Sebban , General Manager BS Battery , said : " We are proud to extend our relationship with Aprilia into the racing world . Brand and bikes are extremely powerful - we share the same DNA when it comes to innovation , passion and sharing .
" We both fight to keep our sport accessible to all as their club # bearacer claims . Standing by Aprilia Racing ' s side is an honour , we are excited to start the season with the team and

Andreani USA opens its house

Italian suspension specialist Andreani marked the full opening of its Henderson , North Carolina , United States headquarters with an Open House event in March . The team at Andreani USA was very happy with the response they received to their first ever such gathering and welcomed over 100 attendees - motorcycle dealers , media and suspension specialists . Founder of Andreani Group Worldwide and former racer , Giuseppe Andreani ,
BS Battery General Manager Benjamin Sebban ( left ) with Aprilia Racing ' s Massimo Rivola
share exceptional moments with our clients too . " I thank Massimo Rivola and all the Aprilia Racing management team for the warm welcome received . The BS Battery team stands by your side ." Massimo Rivola , Aprilia Racing CEO , said : " We are proud to have a partner like BS Battery at our side . A collaboration that stems from our enthusiasm and common values of innovation , technology and competition . One which we hope will prove its worth on circuits all over the world . Seeing important brands deciding to support our commitment fills us with pride ." www . bs-battery . com
attended and made a toast to the new company with Prosecco , the traditional drink from its home Pesaro region of Italy . The tour of the Andreani distribution facility included a visit to the company ' s training facility , where Andreani experts demonstrated how they create individualised suspension set-ups for bicycle riders and motorcycle riders to help them maximise their comfort and control . There was a display of off-road and onroad motorcycles and bicycles featuring Andreani suspension products . " It ' s been our dream to bring our company to the U . S . market ," said company founder Giuseppe Andreani . " It ' s a difficult task , but it ' s in our DNA to take on these challenges ."
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