Alina Dumitrache
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Favorite quote: "Any girl can be glamorous. All you have to do is stand still and look stupid" (Heddy Lamarr)
First McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Customers Announced
17 Aug 2011, 14:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The paint hasn’t dried yet on the MP4-12C GT3 race car, and the first 20 units have already been sold, McLaren GT announced today. This limited production run of race cars will be distributed among private owners and race teams for racing in ...
Lexus ES 350 Gets New Exterior Color for 2012
17 Aug 2011, 14:09 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / With all the attention centered around the launch of the new GS at Pebble Beach this week, Lexus is not in the mood to make any significant changes to the rest of its model line-up. So is the case with the Lexus ES 350, which will step into the...
2012 Lexus GX 460 Introduced
17 Aug 2011, 13:37 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Japanese luxury SUV enters into the 2012 model year with only minor changes, the North American division of Toyota announced today. Specifically the standard 2012 Lexus GX 460 receives color-keyed bodyside molding with a chrome accent, while th...
2012 Lexus LS 460 Launched
17 Aug 2011, 13:19 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The North American division of Lexus has just announced it has made a series of enhancements to its flagship LS 460 model for 2012. The model is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine developing 380 horsepower and 367 lb.-ft. of torque in rear-wheel-driv...
Harley Announces Bikes Over Baghdad: Stateside Event
17 Aug 2011, 12:47 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Many of the athletes who have participated in the Bikes Over Baghdad, a tour that Harley-Davidson helps present that brings the athletes to a variety of military bases to perform for U.S. troops stationed overseas and serving their country, will he...
Ford F-150 EcoBoost Challenge Kicks Off on Facebook
17 Aug 2011, 12:21 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost will be put through its paces once again starting from today, as eight truck fans will test it in their own communities. The challenge goes live today on the EcoBoost Challenge tab on Facebook at the following link. ...
Rolls-Royce Launches Year of the Dragon Bespoke Collection
17 Aug 2011, 11:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The latest product coming from the Rolls-Royce Bespoke team is the Year of the Dragon Collection, a commemorative offering in preparation for this festive event, created to celebrate the ultimate symbol of power, prosperity and good fortune. It ...
Enhanced BlueEFFICIENCY Package for Mercedes Vito and Viano
17 Aug 2011, 11:06 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / German auto giant Daimler announced today that a new generator management system will be helping to reduce fuel consumption in the Mercedes-Benz Vito and Viano from September 2011, as an enhanced BlueEFFICIENCY package is to be introduced. Durin...
New Mercedes SLK 250 CDI Coming, Pricing Announced
17 Aug 2011, 09:55 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The three-pointed star brand has just announced the addition of a diesel engine to its sporty SLK Roadster range, with the new SLK 250 CDI being available for order from September 13th, 2011. The automaker has also announced pricing on the model, ...
Gymkhana FOUR: The Hollywood Megamercial Is Here
17 Aug 2011, 09:33 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Finally, the moment that millions of fans around the world have been waiting for: Gymkhana FOUR: The Hollywood Megamercial has just launched, featuring Ken Block and his heavily modified Ford Fiesta doing what they know best under the guidance of d...
2012 Honda Fit Gets Updated and Enhanced
17 Aug 2011, 09:02 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The North American division of Honda announced today that the Fit model (also known as Jazz in other markets) has been extensively revised for the 2012 model year. This includes updated styling on Fit Sport, interior upgrades on all models, and the...
New Honda Automobile Plant in Mexico to Start Production in 2014
17 Aug 2011, 08:19 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Japanese automaker Honda recently announced it will build an automobile plant for production of fuel-efficient subcompact vehicles for the Mexican and North American markets. This will require an investment of about USD800 million, with production ...
2011 Audi Q5 S-Line by Project Kahn
17 Aug 2011, 08:18 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / While the brand with four rings is working on giving us the hybrid version of the Q5, Audi’s SUV is targeted by aftermarket specialists who want to give it a special touch of their own. So is the case with the tuners at Kahn Design, the same ...
Chrysler Ghia D'Elegance Coupe Up for Auction
17 Aug 2011, 07:12 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The forthcoming Monterey auction will include the sale of a very special lot, coming in the form of a 1952 Chrysler D’Elegance by Ghia, RM Auctions announced. The vehicle in question, finished in a striking red metallic paint with black and c...
New Luxury Car Brand Eterniti Motors to Launch in Frankfurt
16 Aug 2011, 14:24 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / It looks like this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show will not only bring exciting new concepts and models with it, but it seems a new car brand is also ready to storm the event. We say that because an intriguing teaser for a new luxury car brand cal...
Opel Readies Four World Premieres for Frankfurt
16 Aug 2011, 13:13 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / As this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show is getting closer as we speak, automakers have already started bragging about the goodies they have prepared for the event. So is the case with German automaker Opel, who has just announced it has prepared n...
BMW X6 Getting New Optional Extras and Exclusive Edition Variant
16 Aug 2011, 12:27 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Joining the expanded X3 and X5 line-up from this fall will be the BMW X6, which will also get an Exclusive Edition model and additional equipment options, new exterior colours and new sets of light alloy wheels to choose from. The latest additio...
New Hyundai i20 Blue Now Available from GBP13,195
16 Aug 2011, 12:15 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Hyundai has just announced the introduction of the i20 Blue model to the UK range, one that brings emissions of just 98g/km CO2 with it. The new Hyundai i20 Blue is based on the current i20 Comfort trim level mated to the 1....
New BMW X5 Exclusive Edition and Optional Extras Coming This Fall
16 Aug 2011, 11:38 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A little while ago we were reporting that BMW will expand the X3 range from autumn 2011 with the addition of the BMW X3 xDrive20i and the BMW X3 xDrive35d. But it looks like the X3 is not the only SUV in the German automaker’s range...
Lotus to Premiere the Evora GTE Road Car Concept at Pebble Beach
16 Aug 2011, 09:19 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / This year’s famed automotive event at Pebble Beach promises to make your adrenaline rush, if you happen to be among the visitors. And we’ll give you one more reason to be one: the world premiere of the new Lotus Evora GTE Road Car Conce...