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.
FIA to Fight Back On Crashgate
7 Jan 2010, 08:40 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / As we have expected and reported earlier this week, the FIA plans to fight back on the crashgate scandal and uphold sanctions, at least regarding Formula One participation, for Flavio Briatore and Pat Symonds. We remind you that Briatore’s...
Hyundai Offers Upgraded Assurance Program for 2010
31 Dec 2009, 10:03 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Hyundai Motor America decides to extend and expand their Hyundai Assurance system in 2010. The system will include from now on America’s Best Warranty and 24-hour Roadside Assistance. This assurance program was first introduced in January 200...
Audi Remains Luxury Segment Leader in China
26 Dec 2009, 10:03 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Audi AG registered record sales in the Chinese car market through November. The German car brand managed to sell 140,000 vehicles in the Chinese mainland in the first 11 months of the year, accounting for a 29 percent increase year-on-year. Whe...
Valsecchi Secures GP2 Deal with iSport
25 Dec 2009, 09:33 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / A very giving Santa Claus seems to have already visited Italian race car driver Davide Vlasecchi this year. The 22-year old has been signed by iSport International for the remainder of the GP2 Asia series as well as for the full upcoming GP2 champi...
Honda to Compete in the GT500 Class in 2010
24 Dec 2009, 10:03 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The well-known Japanese car manufacturer has just announced it will compete in the GT500 class of the 2010 Japanese Super GT Series. The car racing again with the red Honda badge is none other than the mouth-watering sports concept car HSV-010 GT. ...
Great Wall Cars to be Imported in Europe by U.K. Dealer
20 Dec 2009, 10:12 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The much talked about Chinese-built passenger cars will make they way in Europe in the near future, as United Kingdom distributor I.M. Group said it will begin sales of the Great Wall models.After scoring some very poor results in crash tests accor...
2010 Chevrolet Equinox, Finalist in North American Truck of the Year
19 Dec 2009, 11:34 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / With a comprehensive list of innovative features available for the American-built SUV, the Chevrolet Equinox looks to be a strong contender for the 2010 North American Truck of the Year award. This Chevy was recently named among the finalist for...
Hyundai Aims to Grow Through Appealing Design
19 Dec 2009, 11:31 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The South Korean car manufacturer had a very successful year in terms of global sales, especially when you take into account the economic depression that slowed down most of the world's businesses. The focal point of the automaker&rsq...
Abu Dhabi Will Host 2010 GP2 Season Finale
19 Dec 2009, 11:26 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / After being revealed that the Durango team will not take part in the 2010 GP2 Series season, the full GP2 race calendar was unveiled. The championship’s final event will be held in Abu Dhabi at the luxurious brand new Yas Marina circuit in No...
BRABUS GLK V12, Fastest SUV Out There
12 Dec 2009, 16:14 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The BRABUS madness was recently brought to the GLK as well, and with heavy modifications, this Mercedes-Benz GLK managed to top 322.3 km/h (200.3 mph), making it the world’s fastest SUV to date. The speed test was carried out on the Nardo ...
Mercedes USA to Handle Pre-Delivered BMWs
12 Dec 2009, 16:11 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / In order to save time and money, BMW of North America signed an agreement with Mercedes-Benz of USA concerning pre-delivered BMWs and MINIs. The agreement in question regards having the BMW cars be prepared by Mercedes-Benz of USA and inspected for...
KIA Motors 53.2 Percent Global Sales Increase in November
12 Dec 2009, 16:09 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / South Korean car maker KIA Motors seems to handle itself rather well, given the current global economic situation. The automotive maker in question managed to sell some 152,826 units worldwide in November. This figure accounts for both passenger...
Toyota Readies New Compact For Indian Market
12 Dec 2009, 16:06 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The Japanese car maker announced this week it will unveil a concept model designed for the Indian car market with the occasion of next month’s New Delhi Auto Show. The concept model in question is actually a compact segment family car mean...
BMW to Race in GT2 and GT3
6 Dec 2009, 17:34 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The Bavarian-based automaker announced it will expand its motorsport operations for 2010 in the GT2 and GT3 series and is hoping to race at the Le Mans 24 Hours as well as in the Le Mans Series. After pulling out of Formula One, BMW Motorsport ...
GM Europe Needs 3.3bn EUR
6 Dec 2009, 17:05 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Following Saturday’s Conference Call with GM Europe President Nick Reilly, assurances were made that GM won’t cut more or fewer jobs in Germany, regardless of how the German government will or will not approve a state aid for Opel. O...
DTM to Link-up with Japanese GT?
5 Dec 2009, 17:29 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / A possible link-up between the two racing series has been circulating in the media in recent days, following a confirmed delegation from the DTM-organizing ITR to Japan. The delegation is supposed to assess the possibility of joining the series...
Honda Passes Chrysler for the 4th Spot in U.S. Sales
5 Dec 2009, 14:53 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / }This uncertain and strange year of global crisis has paid its toll on most of the world’s economies and in various ways. While back in the past Americans feared that Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A could threaten the dominant position of the &ldquo...
Hyundai Withdraws from Japan, To Keep Commercial Fleet
1 Dec 2009, 17:38 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Unbelievable news from one of the most important players in the global automotive industry, South Korean carmaker Hyundai has announced it will pull out from the Japanese passenger car market. Despite being in constant growth on a global level ...
The New Skoda Superb Estate Has Big Plans for the UK Market
28 Nov 2009, 11:09 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / After seeing an improving brand acceptance on British soil, Czech car maker Skoda has big expectations from the UK car market. Skoda just released the new Superb Estate model in Britain and is aiming to become both the most luxurious and most pract...
Mazda 6 Takes Best 2009 Medium Car in Australia
28 Nov 2009, 10:56 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The Mazda 6 received another award after already being Australia’s best selling imported car in the medium segment. The car competed against class rivals like the Ford Mondeo, Subaru Liberty 2.5i Sports and the Toyota Prius. The 2009 Drive...