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)
Win a New Chevy Cruze Playing Madden NFL 12
10 Aug 2011, 11:49 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Madden NFL 12 demo launched today on Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE and Sony’s PlayStation Network, inviting gamers to experience a playable preview of the game, which also features the 2011 Cruze, Electronic Arts (EA) and Chevrolet announce...
New MotoGP Tire Regulations to Come into Effect at Brno
10 Aug 2011, 11:38 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Starting with the Czech Grand Prix, Bridgestone will offer riders a greater choice of softer compounds, as the new tire supply regulations come into effect. Thus, every rider will now have a choice of three compounds of front slicks with an additio...
Mercedes-Benz Econic NGT Allows for Night Shift Operations at Magna Steyr
10 Aug 2011, 11:15 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The entire range of activities at Magna Stey, operated on a two-shift basis during the economic crisis, calls for comprehensive transport and supply logistics. Following the recent upturn in the economy, Magna Steyr in Thondorf is now looking to re...
Yamaha XT660X Starring in Welcome To The Punch 2012 Movie
10 Aug 2011, 10:03 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Yamaha today announced its XT660X model has been selected by the Between The Eyes production company for the 2012 action-thriller, Welcome To The Punch. Specifically, a fleet of six of the supermotard-inspired XT660 models w...
Baojun 360 Sedan Storming China
10 Aug 2011, 09:48 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Having had its world premiere in Shanghai back in April, the first sedan spawned by GM’s new Chinese brand has just started its national launch tour in Chengdu, the American auto giant announced today.Baojun is one of four brands being offere...
2012 Suzuki Swift Sport Confirmed for World Premiere in Frankfurt
10 Aug 2011, 09:20 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Recent rumors about the sporty version of the current generation hatch indicated that it could come as early as next year, but no official comments were made on the subject. Until now. Suzuki today officially announced the new generation Suzuki Swi...
Digital Radio Now Available for All BMW Vehicles, DAB Tuner Optional
10 Aug 2011, 09:03 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / German automaker BMW announced today that all its model series can now be equipped with audio systems that receive digital radio broadcasts from the new digital radio network in Germany. A DAB tuner can also be ordered as an optional accessory for ...
New BMW Viral Campaign Promotes Extended Vehicle Protection
10 Aug 2011, 08:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / BMW Group Financial Services has launched a three-part series of viral videos under the “Natural” Campaign, designed to promote the company’s Extended Vehicle Protection Plan and exemplify the use of original BMW replacement parts...
NHTSA Investigating BMW 7 Series Over Parking Issues
10 Aug 2011, 08:34 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / It looks like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is being kept busy these days investigating all sorts of safety issues. The latest info on the subject tells us the NHTSA is currently looking into 120,000 2002-2007 E65 and E66 BMW ...
Porsche Unleashes Cayman S Black Edition Promo
10 Aug 2011, 08:10 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / German automaker Porsche seems to be black-obsessed when it comes to its limited edition models, and so is the case with the Cayman S Black Edition released in early May. Now the Stuttgart manufacturer decided to raise consumer interest on the mode...
No US Homologation for the Pagani Huayra
10 Aug 2011, 07:30 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / It looks like while Pagani’s newest creation, the Huayra, was being officially introduced to the North American customers on August 4 in California, the Italian supercar manufacturer was having problems homologating the God of Wind. Accord...
Meet The Audi Urban Concept Car
10 Aug 2011, 06:51 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Just when we thought the Audi A1 is the smallest four-wheeled vehicle the four rings brand can come up with, we get slapped in the face with this new urban concept car - a technical study that combines elements of a racing car, a fun car and an urb...
New Subaru XV to Make World Debut in Frankfurt
10 Aug 2011, 06:38 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Back in April, Subaru was presenting the Subaru XV Concept, a crossover that blends SUV practicality with a more fashionable form, at the Shanghai motor show. Now, the production version of that concept is to make its world debut at this upcoming F...
Anne Hathaway as Catwoman Riding the Bat-Pod in The Dark Knight Rises
8 Aug 2011, 16:27 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / We haven’t got the time to get used to the idea of getting to see Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle or Catwoman in the upcoming Batman installment, ‘The Dark Knight Rises’, that we get slapped in the face with the first official photo ...
Pagani Huayra Makes Official North American Debut
8 Aug 2011, 16:01 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Italian supercar manufacturer Pagani Automobili S.p.A., officially introduced its newest creation, the Huayra, to the United States, a model with which its creator shows it intends to make history on more than one continent. “The U.S. arri...
Ferrari 360 Spider Takes a Dive into the Sea
8 Aug 2011, 15:32 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Usually we get to see all sorts of flaming supercars in some not-so-ordinary situations, leaving us with a bitter taste and the thought of another automotive beauty turned to ashes. This time, however, we are here to tell about an incident that, wh...
New BMW i Born Electric Trailer Released
8 Aug 2011, 14:26 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The world hasn’t fully digested the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept that the German automaker unveiled a couple of weeks ago, but the brand keeps on releasing info and asking for feedback on the subject. And to help consumers form an opinio...
New SEAT Leon FR+ Introduced in the UK
8 Aug 2011, 13:05 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of SEAT has just announced it has introduced a new Leon FR+ derivative on the market, as well as the extension of the FR badge to a broader engine range. Specifically, the FR hot hatch is now available as a 1.4 TSI 125 PS (manu...
Extremely Rare Ferrari 750 Monza Spyder Up for Grabs
8 Aug 2011, 12:14 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / As we get closer to the much awaited event, the Monterey auction proves it will not fail to please automotive enthusiasts. The latest finding in the auction lot is one of only 35 built Ferrari 750 Monza vehicles that is estimated to fetch between $...
Mercedes-Benz Design Team Snaps Team of the Year Award
8 Aug 2011, 11:51 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The German Design Council in the Automotive Brand Contest, the new international brand and design competition, has awarded the Mercedes-Benz design team "Team of the year". The design based in Sindelfingen and at four studios abroad compr...