Nurses strangled, doctors punched in the face - and it's getting worse Call for 'zero tolerance' approach after spike in assaults. The Canberra Times · Jul 21
Europe's Motorcycle Industry Went Into Overdrive This Year. Or Did It? ACEM data reveals strong Q1 2026 growth led by Germany, Spain, and Italy as pent-up demand is released. RideApart · Apr 25
Are Aftermarket Motorcycle Exhausts a Dying Breed? Let’s be honest, nearly every rider loves the sound of a great exhaust. Whether it’s the deep rumble of a V-twin, the high-pitched wail of an inline-four, or the burly growl of a parallel-twin, a motorcycle’s soundtrack is a huge part of its character. RideApart · Mar 28, 2025
European Motorcycle Industry Reports Impressive Double Digit Growth The global motorcycle industry is a fascinating study of contrast. In the US, motorcycles are largely seen as recreational vehicles—weekend toys for enthusiasts rather than daily transportation. In Asia, however, two-wheelers are an essential part of life, serving as a primary means of mobility for millions. RideApart · Feb 26, 2025
European Motorcycle Market Enjoys Solid Growth In 2023 A recent report by ACEM highlights considerable growth for the European market in the first nine months of 2023. RideApart · Nov 22, 2023
Michele Colaninno Appointed As Piaggio CEO Following the death of Roberto Colaninno, Michele Colaninno has been appointed CEO of Piaggio, while at the same time serving as president of the ACEM. RideApart · Sep 20, 2023
ACEM Report: European Motorcycle Sales Up 11 Percent In First Half Of 2023 A new report by the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers highlights the significant growth of the motorcycle industry in the first half of 2023. RideApart · Aug 1, 2023
Exhaust Manufacturers Agree On Anti-Tampering Guidelines To Reduce Noise The Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motocycles (ACEM) has set guidelines on aftermarket exhausts preventing tampering for increasing noise. RideApart · Jun 6, 2023
Decarbonization Is The Goal, But What's The Best Way To Get There? The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers hosted a panel discussion in December, 2022 to discuss the best ways to decarbonize itself going forward. RideApart · Dec 6, 2022
WA emergency department overcrowding costing lives every year, report finds Patients are dying after waiting too long in overcrowded emergency departments in Western Australia each year, according to a sobering new report on the state of hospitals. ABC News · Nov 8, 2022
Piaggio Group’s Michele Colaninno Assumes ACEM Presidency The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) appoints Piaggio Group Chief Executive Michele Colaninno as the organization’s new president. RideApart · Jun 16, 2022
Doctor training battle for Melbourne's RCH The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne has been stripped of its paediatric emergency medicine training accreditation after a dispute over the program. AAP · Apr 20, 2022
Royal Children's Hospital no longer allowed to train doctors in providing children's emergency care The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne is stripped of its accreditation to train doctors in paediatric emergency medicine, leaving just four Victorian hospitals that can provide the training. ABC News · Apr 19, 2022