Alexandru Radu Chis
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Favorite quote: "It's not what your country can do for you, but what your country can steal from other countries" - someone smarter than me.
Renault Vows to Solve Engine Reliability Issue
24 Aug 2009, 10:04 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / After a disastrous weekend for Vettel, with two engine failures in consecutive days, the Red Bull driver is believed to have only one available engine for the remaining six races of the season. As of this season each F1 driver is allocated eight...
Massa Thanks Barrichello for Homage and Support
24 Aug 2009, 08:40 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Massa showed his gratitude for Barrichello's support and European GP victory dedication. Rubens wore a specially designed helmet for the European GP with the message "Felipe - see you on track soon!" written on it. The h...
Badoer to Race for Ferrari at Spa
24 Aug 2009, 07:46 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Ferrari's Luca Badoer is expected to retain his seat for the next Formula One Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. The 38-year old Italian finished last at Valencia for the European GP, but did manage to record a personal best lap of 1:40.590, whi...
Hamilton Backs His Team after Valencia Stumble
24 Aug 2009, 07:25 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Lewis Hamilton isn't very upset about his team imprudence from yesterday's European F1 GP. The Brit started very well from pole position on Sunday and drove a terrific first stint. With both McLarens being low on fuel and thus having a ve...
Barrichello Wins European F1 GP at Valencia
23 Aug 2009, 15:05 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Sensational win for one of Formula 1's all-time veteran today in Valencia. The Brazillian took the victory after a skillfully built up performance and after Hamilton's unbelievable bad luck. It did seem like the hot weather from Valencia ...
Hamilton Takes Pole Position at Valencia
22 Aug 2009, 15:52 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Lewis Hamilton took his first 2009 season pole position in Valencia for the European Grand Prix. The Brit managed a sensational lap time of 1:39.498 in Q3. But what is more thrilling is that McLaren-Mercedes team is definitely back in the game. Th...
Ex-VW CEO Might Head Continental’s Board
16 Aug 2009, 09:49 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / German tire manufacturer, Continental AG, will have a new head for the supervisory board, since Rolf Koerfer will be stepping down from the specified position. One the favorites to take his place is rumored to be Volkswagen’s ex-CEO, Bernd Pi...
Opel Accuse VW of Blackmailing Magna
16 Aug 2009, 09:37 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / As the race for taking over Opel from current majority share owner General Motors Co. draws to a close finish between the Canadian auto parts supplier Magna International Inc. and Belgian finance group RHJ International, VW CEO launches a statement...
Avon Releases New High-Performance Tires
12 Aug 2009, 14:59 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / British tire manufacturer, Avon Tyres is ready to launch on the market a new set of extreme bottom line road legal performance tires. The ZZR performance tires in question were developed in partnership with Caterham Cars. The two British motorin...
Locally Assembled VW LCVs Hit the Russian Market
12 Aug 2009, 14:10 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / In spite of difficult market conditions in Russia, VW began commercializing the domestically-built Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan and Caddy models. This is good news for everyone, but especially the community near the Kaluga plant where the LCVs ...
New Entry Level Mitsubishi Lancer for the UK
12 Aug 2009, 13:48 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The EvoX-inspired Mitsubishi Lancer gets a new entry level trim for the United Kingdom market. Mitsubishi Motors UK wanted to step up and meet the current global market conditions with an appealing equipment kit for the Lancer. The car which rec...
Hyundai Beats Ford, Becomes World's 4th Automaker
12 Aug 2009, 12:47 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Hyundai Kia Automotive Group finally managed to surpass Ford by just 8,000 units over the first half of 2009 and become the world's fourth automaker. Ford registered a sorrowful result as its sales fell 30% in the first 3 months and the overal...
G-POWER Announced The World's Strongest BMW SUV
12 Aug 2009, 10:31 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The German tuning company G-POWER has just released an insane tuning package for the BMW X5. The tuning specialists have worked meticulously to finish the Typhoon RS tuning kit for the X5 that boosts the BMW's power to 635 HP, claiming it to b...
Toyota Prius All-Time Sales Record in Australia
11 Aug 2009, 15:22 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Thrilling news for Toyota from Australia, as the all-new third generation Prius managed to set record sales in the earlier mentioned auto market. The Toyota Prius is and has been since its launch the world's best selling hybrid car. While s...
South Korean Government Aids Ssangyong in Finding Investors
11 Aug 2009, 15:08 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / After the recent strike that spanned 77 days, the South Korean car maker resumed production today. Ssangyong is still in a difficult financial situation and tries to find investors as soon as possible so it can shed tranquility over its workers and...
Chevrolet Volt Will Achieve 230 mpg in Urban Traffic
11 Aug 2009, 13:46 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Yes, you heard right. General Motors expects the Volt to achieve city fuel economy of at least 230 miles per gallon (US gallon). This statement, however, is based on development testing that takes into consideration the new EPA federal fuel economy...
Team Falken's McQuarrie Takes 3rd Place at Formula D Seattle
11 Aug 2009, 12:38 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The Formula Drift is regarded as North America's professional drift competition. Already in its sixth season, the championship grew more and more in public interest and publicity. The series is comprised of 7 stages and puts head to head so...
Ford and GM Record Massive Sales Drop in Russia
11 Aug 2009, 10:40 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Statistics gathered by the Moscow-based Association of European Businesses (AEB) show an overwhelming drop in car sales on the Russian market for the month of July. American companies Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. registered some of the mos...
Tata Managed to Secure Private Funding for JLR
11 Aug 2009, 10:01 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / To the "delight" of the British government, Indian car maker Tata Motors announced it has managed to gather private sector funding for the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). This private funding is said to cover JLR's short-term funding needs ...
Key Stakeholder Sells 22 Percent in Koenigsegg
11 Aug 2009, 09:22 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Earlier this week we informed you that Koenigsegg investors might pull out from the business due to the company's plan to take over fellow Swedish car manufacturer Saab. The decision might have not been so appealing to investors as Saab finds ...