Alexandru Monenciu
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Online Car Startup Buys Competitor After Raising $95 Million
16 Dec 2015, 17:01 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / In what is considered a very inspired business move, the online used car sales startup Vroom won $95 million in equity and used a part of the money to buy Texas Auto Direct (TDA), a competitor known for developing software that reduces the time it ...
Rare 1962 APAL - Porsche 1600 GT Coupe Will Be Auctioned by RM Sotheby’s
16 Dec 2015, 16:41 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / A 1962 APAL-Porsche 1600 GT Coupe is set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s in Arizona at the end of January 2016. This particular vehicle is one of about 150 models built by APAL in Belgium. If you are a Porsche collector or enthusiast, this...
Aston Martin’s Return to Formula 1 Is Uncertain
16 Dec 2015, 15:22 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / The rumors about Aston Martin making its return to Formula 1 by teaming up with Force-India are not new. But now, just before the final details are to be discussed, everything might become only a beautiful dream. In a recent board meeting, Asto...
Ramusa, a New "Hypersuv" by Camal Design Center, Revealed
16 Dec 2015, 14:29 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / A young team from the Camal design center based in Turin, Italy, has come up with the idea of a vehicle that would hardly fit into a segment. That’s why they have created a new segment called "hypersuv." The Ramusa is its first memb...
BMW Recalls Specific Models of M3 and M4
16 Dec 2015, 12:53 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / The North American branch of the Bavarian carmaker is recalling certain models of the M3 and M4 that might have a driveshaft problem that could lead to loss of power to rear axle and eventually a total breakdown. If you own a 2015-2016 BMW M3 Se...
Ford to Hit California’s Streets with Driverless Cars
16 Dec 2015, 10:47 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Ford has recently announced it has enrolled in the California Autonomous Vehicle Testing Program, and it will start testing its driverless Ford Fusion Hybrid on the Golden State’s public roads starting next year. The Michigan-based compan...
More Teaser Images of the Hyundai Ioniq Revealed
16 Dec 2015, 09:39 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / This new alternative-fuel vehicle from Hyundai is based on a new platform and the Koreans say it's the first car ever to incorporate three powertrains in a single body type. They're very wrong, in this regard, with models like the Toyota ...
Three Engines per Season. The Radical Plan for Formula 1
15 Dec 2015, 17:04 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / In a desperate attempt to block the implementation of an independent engine in Formula 1 from 2017, the carmakers have come up with their own proposals to cut costs. Firstly, they all have to agree on these proposals by January 15, 2016, so they...
It’s Now the US Government’s Turn to Investigate Hoverboards
15 Dec 2015, 16:04 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Hoverboards have become very popular and nearly a must-have lately. After Amazon, some airline companies, and the British Government have taken actions against them, it is now time for the US officials to investigate these self-balancing gizmos. ...
Renault Launches UK Renaultsport Dealer Network
15 Dec 2015, 14:44 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Renault UK has launched a dealer network formed of 26 dealerships specialized only in the Renaultsport brand. These will be spread all across the country, so that pretty much every Brit will have a Renaultsport Specialist dealership in their proxim...
It’s Official: Jaguar Returns to Racing
15 Dec 2015, 13:15 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Jaguar's return to racing will also give the company the opportunity to continue the development of future EV powertrains, including motor and battery technology. According to Nick Rogers, Group Engineering Director for Jaguar Land Rover, ...
Nevada State Grants Kia Permission to Test Driverless Cars on Public Roads
15 Dec 2015, 11:00 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / People from California already know what it is like to drive on a public road along with Google’s driverless cars. Now, Nevada inhabitants will experiment this as well, because Kia has been granted access to test its autonomous technology on ...
Unique McLaren MP4-12C Is Now for Sale
15 Dec 2015, 09:42 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / A special wing from McLaren, called Special Operations (MSO), has built 10 unique MP4-12C cars, and now one of them is up for sale at the Mecum Auctions’ Kissimmee 2016 event. This particular one is the chassis number 9 and is one of a kind b...
OpenBay Takes Auto Repairing to the Next Level
14 Dec 2015, 17:09 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / It’s not out of the ordinary to drive along and suddenly hear a weird noise coming from your car’s engine, for example. If you don’t know what to do, and you don’t want to make it worse, you call your mechanic and start aski...
Serena Williams Taxis to the Finish Line in Charity Run
14 Dec 2015, 16:10 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Serena Williams’ foundation has recently organized a 3.1 miles run, a quarter marathon and a children’s event, all open to the public, and all the money raised went to charity, for different causes she supports. In the past, her fo...
Pininfarina SpA Will Be Bought by Mahindra Ltd.
14 Dec 2015, 14:48 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Italian legendary car designer Pininfarina SpA will be purchased by Indian company Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. A final agreement will be finalized and signed on Monday, after months of talking. With this move, Mahindra, who also bought Korean ...
Ginetta G57 to Debut at Autosport International
14 Dec 2015, 14:08 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Ginetta will present its latest prototype racer, called the G57, at Autosport International. This launch will also mean a huge step forward for the planned expansion of its global export. The new model features a carbon fiber monocoque chassis w...
Discussions Between Google and UK Government Revealed
14 Dec 2015, 13:15 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Apparently, the giant American company Google has had no less than five meetings with representatives of the UK government in the last two years, where they have discussed chances for driverless cars to hit the British market. According to some...
Another Chinese EV Company Has Tesla in Its Sight
14 Dec 2015, 10:38 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Lately, we have seen more and more Chinese EV companies that are starting to pave the way for their future in this market segment, where a lot of giant carmakers are battling for the electric supremacy. This latest company, named Atieva, is a st...
Star Wars Dodge and Viper Take Over the Streets of L.A.
14 Dec 2015, 10:04 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / If you live in Los Angeles and you are a Star Wars fan, you have multiple reasons to be happy these days. Dodge is celebrating the upcoming premiere of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie, which will screen in theaters worldwide on December 18, ...