Alexandru Monenciu
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Top Gear Gets More Uncertain by the Week
25 Jan 2016, 12:24 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / In light of the latest events, it seems that Chris Evans finds it more and more difficult to revamp the Top Gear show. After stating that he can’t talk and drive at the same time and the funny episode from last week when, during a lap on...
Senna Claims His First Formula E Race Off Title by Playing on Xbox
25 Jan 2016, 10:43 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / It was a thrill for the motorsport fans to have the chance to see names like Senna and Prost competing again in a Formula event this weekend. Although we are talking about the Formula E Race Off and not about a real race, the crowd present at the G...
Mecum Kissimmee 2016's Day 8 Sees Million-Dollar Muscle Cars Get Sold
25 Jan 2016, 09:46 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Nearly 400 collector cars were offered on day 8 of the Mecum Kissimmee 2016 auction in the arena at Osceola Heritage Park, with the top 10 dominated by American classics. People with a lot of money in their pockets were not disappointed on Frid...
The Ford Fiesta RS Won't See the Light of Day
24 Jan 2016, 13:48 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / For those of you who are still waiting for a hardcore version of the Fiesta, we might have some bad news as the model might not see the light of day after all. At the launch of the new Ford Focus RS, Ford Performance's chief engineer Tyrone...
British Woman Going the Wrong Way Strikes Six Giant-Alpecin Riders with Her Car
24 Jan 2016, 13:18 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Like most other sports, cycling tends to be very competitive sometimes. We've all seen those massive accidents where 20 or more riders crash while competing. Apparently, accidents can happen even while in training as this latest incident revea...
Volkswagen Spices Up Its 2016 UK Range by Adding More Style and Value
23 Jan 2016, 16:04 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Volkswagen UK comes with new treats for its customers with the introduction of new special editions to its 2016 lineup. The first model to get the ultimate upgrades from the German carmaker is the Look up!. Based on the already popular Move-...
The Ford Explorer Is Back in "The X-Files"
23 Jan 2016, 15:07 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Great news for the Ford and "The X-Files" fans alike, as their favorite Explorer is making its long-awaited comeback in the show that set the standard for sci-fi television. The Explorer Platinum will be FBI Agent Dana Scully's pa...
The Fiat 500L Used by Pope Francis During Philadelphia Visit Is Up for Auction
22 Jan 2016, 16:56 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Back in September 2015, Pope Francis impressed the entire world when he started his U.S. trip aboard a Fiat 500L, showing everybody it’s all about being humble once again. Now, the Fiat 500L used by the Pope during his Philadelphia visit will...
Ferrari Introduces the Handling Speciale Option for the California T
22 Jan 2016, 16:46 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Ferrari has some new goodies in store for the front-engined V8-powered California T owners. The Italian carmaker is introducing the Handling Speciale (HS) option that will make its official debut at the upcoming 2016 Geneva International Motor Show...
Brabus Takes the Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG 4Matic to 410 HP
22 Jan 2016, 15:51 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Brabus expands its extensive range of performance upgrades for Mercedes-Benz vehicles with the new PowerXtra B30-410 kit, which was specially tailored for the Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG 4Matic. The tuning company took the 3.0-liter twin-turbo gasoli...
RM Sotheby’s Could Break Arizona Auction Record with a 1937 Mercedes 540 K Special Roadster
22 Jan 2016, 14:58 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Regarded as one of the most prestigious and most beautiful automobiles of the interwar years, the Mercedes-Benz 540 K rapidly made itself noticed in that period thanks to its combination of power, lightweight, and sheer beauty. Now, those with a lo...
Cadillac to Introduce a New V8 Engine on the CT6
22 Jan 2016, 13:48 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / In this rush for lower emissions and fuel saving, we all thought Cadillac was set to abandon the traditional V8 engine. But great news comes from the American automaker, as its CEO Johan de Nysschen has just revealed a V8 is coming for the CT6 rang...
Ford Plans to Expand Its Customer List by Letting Its Employees Share Discounts Outside Family
22 Jan 2016, 12:30 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Although every carmaker gives discounts to its employees, which are the best incentives available, it’s kind of a rare thing for automakers to let their workers share them with other people other than an immediate family member. Ford’s ...
General Motors Reports Third Consecutive Year of Record Global Sales
22 Jan 2016, 10:46 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Giant American automaker General Motors reported global sales totaling 9.8 million units in 2015, a 0.2 increase for the company’s third consecutive year of record sales. As GM President Dan Ammann stated, “GM continued to grow in 2...
All 2017 Ecoboost-Equipped Ford F-150 Will Come as Standard with Start-Stop Tech
22 Jan 2016, 10:11 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / The Auto Start-Stop technology from Ford’s current F-150 range powered by the 2.7-liter Ecoboost engine will come standard across the entire 2017 EcoBoost-equipped lineup, as well as on the F-150 Raptor. Because eco-friendliness is more of...
James Bond's Aston Martin DB10 Is to Be Auctioned for a Six-Figure Sum
22 Jan 2016, 09:06 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Ever wondered what price you would have to pay to become James Bond? Well, around £1 million (approx. $1,425,361). At least, that's how much an Aston Martin DB10, the car that made its appearance in the latest 007 movie, “Spectre,&...
Ford Turns the Shelby GT350R Mustang into a Four-Seater
21 Jan 2016, 17:06 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Regarded as the most athletic Mustang ever, designed to tackle the world’s most challenging roads and race tracks, Ford’s Shelby GT350R received an odd upgrade today: back seats. It seems that a lot of customers were very happy with ...
Honda Reveals U.S. Pricing and Sales Plans for the Clarity Fuel Cell
21 Jan 2016, 16:14 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / Expected to begin retail leasing to customers in particular California markets before the end of 2016, Honda’s new hydrogen-powered car is to be priced at around $60,000, with a targeted monthly lease under $500, the company revealed at the 2...
DS Is Developing Its Own Car Technology but Shares It with Peugeot and Citroen
21 Jan 2016, 15:33 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / At the launch of the facelifted DS3 in Paris, Yves Bonnefont, Director of the DS brand, revealed that its company would create its own car technology. He also clarified how the three brands from the PSA Group would assimilate the new technologies i...
General Motors Officially Launches Maven Ride-Sharing Service
21 Jan 2016, 14:27 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / General Motors is now sprinting towards leading the ride-hailing services market, as after investing $500 million in Lyft and reviving Sidecar, the giant American company has just introduced its own car-sharing service, dubbed Maven. Buying Side...