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Articles written by Bogdan Popa
Bogdan Popa
Bogdan believes the automotive industry is one of the most interesting things nowadays, so working as an autoevolution editor is like a dream come true. Although he obtained a driving license when he was 19, he had a particular interest in cars ever since he was a child. His other hobbies include driving (as expected), computers and operating systems, gadgets, sports and music.Favorite quote: "Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow" - Jeff Valdez, Stand-up Comedian.
Volkswagen's new plant in Chattanooga is surely causing some buzz in the United States as the company claims it has received around 65,000 applications for jobs at the factory. The Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that approximately 35,000 people were interested ...
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The paint hasn't dried yet on the facelifted Volvo C30 and tuning packages are already available. Heico Sportiv recently presented an aftermarket package for the new C30 1.6D DRIVe that brings both styling and mechanical modifications.
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Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault-Nissan, said in a statement that a potential transcontinental alliance with General Motors would have saved the US-based manufacturer. The three companies were close to sign an agreement in 2006 but negotiations were canceled in October ...
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Although some people would definitely refuse to drive a stick shift in today's crowded cities, Buick is going to offer the 2011 Regal with a 6-speed manual transmission. At least as far as the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine is concerned...
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Mazda2 will be launched in Australia in mid-2010, the company confirmed through the voice of its local managing director, while the hatchback version will be sourced from a new plant in Thailand. But one of the most important attributes of the upcoming model might ...
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The Nigerian division of French manufacturer Peugeot established a new production line to assemble the 307 model and replace the 406 range. Peugeot Automobile Nigeria, often referred to as PAN, underwent several financial problems and some voices even claimed that ...
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More and more companies are directing their efforts towards less-polluting and more fuel efficient models and every major auto even is an occasion to reveal their latest contraptions in this sector. The upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show will witness the unveiling of a ...
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Honda today revealed pricing for the 2010 CR-V model that will go on sale in the UK in January and comes with several improvements at both the exterior and the interior. Although the car is featuring a new bumper and grille, as well as new audio system, the most ...
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The German tuning house MTM is surely one of the most known names in the aftermarket sector, with each of the models tweaked by its engineers boasting a wide array of styling and engineering upgrades. The company's latest contraption is the Audi TT RS, a model which is ...
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Toyota recently signed a deal with Exide Technologies to provide around 105,000 batteries that are to be installed on the Highlander at the Princeton, Ind. plant. The battery manufacturer is already collaborating with Toyota in the supplying business, as several ...
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General Motors will present its restructuring plan for Opel in December, Nick Reilly, interim boss for GM Europe, said in a statement revealing that the reorganization will be similar to the one proposed by Magna. The US-based manufacturer intends to cut around ...
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Ratan Tata, the 71-year old chairman of the Indian group Tata, started the search for a successor, with candidates coming from both the domestic and overseas countries. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Tata said that the future chairman might very well ...
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Senator John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential candidate, continues to talk about the US auto sector in a pessimistic manner and thinks that Chrysler, who received around $15 billion in state aid, will still bite the dust. McCain was against state funds from the ...
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Spanish carmaker SEAT might start production of cars in China, in a move meant to help the parent company Volkswagen to take advantage of the local growing market. Volkswagen Group is planning to establish a new plant in China and launch several new models in the ...
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Citroen finally launched the C5 model in China, a model whose production will be handled by Dongfeng - Citroen, the joint venture belonging to the French carmaker. As a result, Peugeot is also considering launching the 408 in China as well, with some voices ...
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German brand Audi has just announced that it will debut the company's new flagship model on November 30 in Miami in the Audi Pavilion, a temporary museum. Unfortunately, Audi hasn't released details of the car but, if we trust the rumors, the new model is projected ...
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General Motors might build the Ampera in the United Kingdom at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port, GM Europe interim chief Nick Reilly said in a statement. The first models, however, will be built in the United States, autocar.co.uk reported, and will hit the British streets in ...
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The fierce competition in the British small car market is forcing automakers to upgrade their models every once in a while, especially in an attempt to remain competitive and lure more buyers into their cars. The last one to do so is Vauxhall who recently presented ...
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General Motors representatives will meet with EU officials and European economic ministers next Monday in Brussels to talk on Opel's future. Basically, the European Commission is attempting to prevent a potential bidding competition between countries that are ...
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General Motors decided to keep Opel and try to reorganize the brand on its own but the decision only led to an avalanche of criticism from German officials who saw their efforts biting the dust after months of negotiations. As a reply, some German representatives ...
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