Alexandru Radu Chis
373 ARTICLES
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.
Audi Q5 by B&B
22 Jul 2009, 09:20 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The tuning company from Siegen, Germany, made a name for itself by tuning Volkswagen and Audi production models. Now they've come up with a brand new tuning program for the Audi Q5. The tweaks made to the vehicle allow it to reach 325 hp and 6...
Porsche CEO Might Step Down After All
22 Jul 2009, 08:37 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The challenging times for both for Porsche and its CEO, Wendelin Wiedeking, are just beginning, as reports saying he will likely step down in the near future increase in intensity. After an unsuccessful attempt earlier this year from Porsche to tak...
Italian Looking Corvette by SV Motors
22 Jul 2009, 07:27 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / SV Motor Company have created what they believe to be one of the best marriages in the supercar class. They took the power train from a Chevrolet Corvette C6 and added a custom-built bodykit which resembles more the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. The ...
Fiat Back on Track
21 Jul 2009, 15:23 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Many automotive analysts see the Fiat Group returning to profit. The Italian car maker will announce tomorrow their second quarter results (Wednesday, July 22). Fiat has been one of the very few auto producers that benefited from government tax cut...
VW to Hold Youth Soccer Tournament in the US
21 Jul 2009, 15:09 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The German car manufacturer who is the official automotive partner of Major League Soccer just thought of another way to promote soccer in the US. Volkswagen tries to accomplish this with their newly launched Volkswagen Junior Masters youth soccer ...
GM to Expand Production in Brazil
21 Jul 2009, 13:34 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / General Motors of Brazil is planning to invest $1.2 billion in its production facilities, making it the biggest investment since GM arrived in Brazil in 1925. Jaime Ardila, CEO, GM of Brazil, clearly stated the money won't arrive from the p...
ATNMBL Concept by Mike and Maaike
21 Jul 2009, 12:34 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Before rushing into any misconceptions, understand that this is just a design study. Though unbelievably awkward and disturbing at first, the modern concept wants to be seen and must be seen from a whole new perspective than the conventional one. ...
Mitsubishi Rehires in Thailand
21 Jul 2009, 11:01 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / After Mitsubishi Motors Thailand laid off 1,100 workers in the fourth quarter of last year and 330 more went into voluntary retirement, the Japanese carmaker announced it will rehire 1,000 workers. This plan comes in anticipation of stronger car de...
Volvo S60 Concept Miniature Released
21 Jul 2009, 09:50 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Since the 1940s, Volvo miniature model cars have been marketed in various sizes and variants, but it wasn't until the launch of the XC90 back in 2002 that Volvo had a strong policy regarding this marketing segment. Ever since the XC90 from 200...
WWII Warbird Mustang up for Auction
21 Jul 2009, 09:10 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / In order to support a fundraiser with the occasion of the “Gathering of Eagles” war bird festival in Oshkosh, USA, Ford have prepared a special one-off aviation theme Mustang. The special edition Mustang will be named AV-X10 "Dearb...
John Barrowman Crashes on Fifth Gear
21 Jul 2009, 07:43 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The popular British actor who portrays Captain Jack Harkness in the tv series "Torchwood" was involved in a high speed accident with Fifth Gear's Tiff Needell. This happened while shooting for a Fifth Gear episode depicting a rally s...
Vatanen Continues Battle for FIA Presidency
20 Jul 2009, 15:18 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Ari Vatanen, who is aiming to become the next FIA president, accused Jean Todt of touring around the world as a FIA representative and with FIA paid and supported campaign. The 57-year-old Finn, who is a former world rally champion and European Par...
VW Golf VI Subliminal Animal Commercial
20 Jul 2009, 15:06 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The new commercial spot from Volkswagen for their Golf VI model features a crippled cheetah. Yes, you heard that right. The VW commercial begins with a wild life reporter from the African savannah and the local animal shelter. She continues to ...
John Surtees Mourns his Son Henry
20 Jul 2009, 14:26 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / John Surtees paid tribute today to his son, Henry, who deceased on Sunday after being involved in an accident in a Formula 2 race. As we told you in a previous article, Henry's death came after he was hit in the head by a flying wheel and tire...
Batman Replica Suit for Bikers
20 Jul 2009, 13:01 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Universal Designs is planning on introducing a brand new motorcycle protective suit, but this isn't any ordinary protection suit. This a Batman replica suit as worn by Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight. Universal Designs prepared a special se...
Audi Cup Gathers Top Soccer Clubs
20 Jul 2009, 12:53 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / With the commemoration of its centennial held in Ingolstadt last Thursday, Audi has prepared another spectacular event to take place on July 29 and 30. The event will receive the name Audi Cup and will gather 4 of the best soccer teams in the world...
Walter Cronkite Dies at 92
20 Jul 2009, 11:22 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / One of the most successful and recognisable voices in Amercian television, Walter Cronkite, passed away last Friday, aged 92. Although he was best known for his years as a CBS news anchor, as he was most famous for covering the JFK assassination, t...
Rhys Millen Snatched World Record at Pikes Peak
20 Jul 2009, 08:53 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Rhys Millen, driving Racing Red Bull's Hyundai Genesis Coupe managed to beat the world record for the Time Attack 2WD challenge. Rhys Millen is a veteran at Pikes Peak after taking part in the event for no less than 17 times. On July 19, in th...
Hulkenberg in Talks with Williams for F1 Seat
20 Jul 2009, 07:36 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Hulkenberg might compete in Formula One next year for Williams if the British team activates a contract option, says Nico's manager Willi Weber. The 21-year-old German driver is the current test driver for Williams F1 team, while also running ...
Ferrari F430 by INDEN
17 Jul 2009, 14:27 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The German tuner Inden-Design just modified a Ferrari F430, boosting its looks and performance. While the tuner hasn't revealed the price tag for the Inden-Design F430, the car is more likely aimed at the market niche represented by consumers ...