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.
The Man Who Introduced Nissan to the US Market Dies at 81
28 Nov 2009, 09:27 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Nobushige Wakatsuki, the man credited with the arrival of the Japanese car brand onto the US car market, passed away on November 13, and while he worked for Nissan only briefly, he will remain in the history books of the Japanese carmaker&rsqu...
VW Prepares 25.8bn EUR Three-Year Investment Plan
22 Nov 2009, 09:40 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / While others are trying to survive the current economic situation, German automaker VW announced it is preparing a huge 25.8bn euro ($38.3 bn) investment. In a time of uncertainty and chaotic financial operations, VW understood that you have to act...
Jimmie Johnson Takes Pole for the Season Finale
21 Nov 2009, 10:56 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Indeed looking strong for winning his fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, the Lowe’s / Hendrick Motorsports #48 claimed pole position for the season finale at Homestead Miami Speedway. Johnson will start from pole for Sunday’s...
PSA Plans to Drop 6,000 Jobs
15 Nov 2009, 11:31 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The French automotive group PSA Peugeot-Citroen announced through the voice of its chairman, Philippe Varin, that the group plans to reduce its number of workers by 6,000 in France until 2012. That represents about 10 percent of the workforce th...
Martin Truex Jr. Takes Pole in Phoenix
14 Nov 2009, 11:41 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Martin Truex of Earnhardt Ganassi Racing succeeded in taking pole position for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race, the Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Fielding 26th in line, Truex managed a lap time of 2...
Pedrosa Looking For Victory in Valencia
7 Nov 2009, 09:54 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / With only one win for the Spaniard this season, Dani Pedrosa admitted he will be looking for a victory at the Gran Premio Generali de la Comunitat Valenciana especially since it will be on home ground.The Repsol Honda rider said victories are more ...
Pons Kalex Present Moto2 Prototype
7 Nov 2009, 09:48 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / With the occasion of this weekend’s Moto Grand Prix in Valencia, Pons Kalex unveiled their prototype bike for next season’s entry in Moto2.Following a joint-venture between successful 250cc class racing team Pons Racing and German engin...
BMW Manages One-Two in WTCC at Okayama
2 Nov 2009, 08:47 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The German manufacturer had a great weekend in Japan for the penultimate race of the season, managing to secure a fantastic double win at the Okayama circuit. Amid a cloudy and rainy weather, BMW cars seemed to have the best setup for the track as ...
Earnhardt Jr. to Retain McGrew as Crew-Chief
31 Oct 2009, 11:49 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / In an official team press release, Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., announced they will continue to work with Lance McGrew in 2010 as well. Lance McGrew came in May 28 on an interim b...
Jimmie Johnson Wants to Defend Points Lead at Talladega
31 Oct 2009, 11:35 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Team Lowe’s Racing No. 48, Jimmie Johnson says he feels very comfortable with the current points lead in the standings and looks to defend his margin at Talladega. With the chance to win his fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup series title ...
McLaren One-Two After Second Practice in Abu Dhabi
30 Oct 2009, 16:00 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The second practice session from Abu Dhabi began at dusk and finished on a splendid lit Yas Marina track to gave drivers a taste of what Sunday’s race will be like. Both Mercedes-McLaren cars looked strong on the track, but it wasn’t...
TW Steel Signs Sponsorship Deal with Renault F1 Team
28 Oct 2009, 14:12 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / After ING Bank left the sponsoring partnership with the Renault F1 team following the crash-gate scandal and the sanctions Flavio Briatore and Pat Symonds received for fixing the Formula One race from Singapore last year, the French team ran the up...
Stoner Wins at Sepang, as Rossi Becomes World Champion
25 Oct 2009, 12:55 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / What a fantastic race! The Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix had it all, drama, action, suspense and it showcased two winners as well. The race starting time was delayed by 35 minutes due to heavy rain. The riders were allowed to exi...
Rossi on Pole at Sepang
24 Oct 2009, 12:13 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / “Il dottore” managed to take pole position in Malaysia after a performance that saw him beat the track’s previous record. With a time of 2:00.518s Valentino Rossi beat his own record of the track dating back since 2006 and set on ...
BrawnGP's Estimated Brand Exposure $255M
19 Oct 2009, 14:21 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Following their recent crowning as Constructors' champions in the 2009 Formula One season and thanks to Jenson Button claiming the Drivers' championship this year, the Brackley based team saw a stunning rise in brand exposure. According ...
Hayden Forgives Lorenzo for Aussie Incident
19 Oct 2009, 10:29 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / After the very start of Sunday’s Australian MotoGP race, Jorge Lorenzo made a mistake in his attempt to brake as late as possible for the first corner and collided with Nicky Hayden, sending both of them out of the track. Following the inc...
Lorenzo Upset with Australian Mistake, Apologizes to Hayden
19 Oct 2009, 09:40 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The Spanish rider revealed he was very upset with himself for crashing right before the very first corner in the Australian GP and wanted to apologize to Nicky Hayden for ruining his race. However, the Spaniard believes that despite his crash he st...
Rossi Rode Mindful of Championship Points
19 Oct 2009, 09:17 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The Fiat Yamaha no. 46 rider revealed to the press after the Australian Grand Prix he rode thoughtful of championship points. With Rossi being signaled from the pits that Jorge Lorenzo crashed from the very start of the race, the Italian rider said...
Stoner Thrilled to Be Back in Shape
19 Oct 2009, 08:13 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / After a very difficult period for the Australian rider, struggling with unknown health problems, Casey Stoner revealed he is absolutely thrilled to feel in shape and prove everybody he still has the same pleasure for riding and will to win. With...
Valentino Rossi Plays Down Ducati Rumors
19 Oct 2009, 07:22 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Following speculations that surfaced in the Italian media, which claimed the multiple MotoGP champion would compete for Ducati starting 2010, Valentino Rossi firmly dismissed them, revealing he has already signed with Yamaha for the next season. ...