Ancuta Iosub
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Personal motto:
“When one door closes, another one opens, but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.” - Alexander Graham Bell
Nowadays, her favorite things to write about are unusual car designs and out-of-this-world concepts that show designers can still push the boundaries.
Buick's Journey Towards Electrification Includes Five New EVs for China by 2025
9 Jun 2022, 12:06 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / General Motors’ Buick brand is going through a fast-paced transformation towards an electric future, with the company announcing plans to launch five all-new electric vehicles in China by 2025, two of which will come as early as this year. ...
Tonke Mercedes EQV Electric Camper Van Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving
8 Jun 2022, 17:46 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The era of e-campers is coming and Dutch RV specialist Tonke is joining the ranks with a new electric camper van that it has based on the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300. It is a chic modular e-campervan geared more towards glamping with most of the amenitie...
One of One Will Reportedly Be Genesis' Division for Bespoke Cars
8 Jun 2022, 14:27 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Luxury vehicle brand Genesis is reportedly gearing up for a new chapter in its evolution with a new division for one-off cars, aptly named One of One. Genesis Motor, which is the luxury subsidiary of Korean automaker Hyundai, was founded in 2015...
120-Foot Lucy Superyacht Is Latest Addition to Tecnomar's Fleet
7 Jun 2022, 21:22 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / A brand-new superyacht is now on the market and comes from Italian Sea Group’s Tecnomar shipyard. We are talking about the EVO 120 model, dubbed Lucy, a 120-foot (37-meter) unconventional superyacht with a compact, sporty design. Both exte...
One-Off Heuliez Intruder Concept with Fully-Electric Folding Metal Roof Is Up for Grabs
7 Jun 2022, 18:20 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The vehicle we are discussing here is a bizarre concept car we didn’t expect to fancy so much right away. And here is why. This is a one-off coupe/convertible SUV that was way ahead of its time. It’s the Heulietz Intruder brought to lif...
Meet Qiantu K20, a Compact Two-Seat Sportscar Coming from China
7 Jun 2022, 14:57 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / We haden’t heard from Qiantu Motors in a while, but it seems the Chinese automaker has been silent but not dormant, as it has now unveiled a new two-seat electric sportscar, dubbed Qiantu K20. The production version of the Qiantu K20 is a...
Huge Hyundai Merchant Ship Sails Across the Pacific Ocean Autonomously
7 Jun 2022, 09:46 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / An important marine milestone has been achieved by HD Hyundai’s subsidiary Avikus, as the company has announced its Prism Courage tanker successfully completed the world's first transoceanic passage of over 10,000 km (6,210 miles) using ...
It’s Time You Wore Bugatti Clothes for Supercar Driving Sessions
6 Jun 2022, 20:44 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The experience of driving a supercar isn’t just about how the car feels and sounds; it’s also about the looks. And I’m not talking just about the car design here, but also about the driver’s appearance. It seems that drivers...
Couple Turn Retro Schoolie Into Cozy Home for Full-Time Living on the Road
6 Jun 2022, 12:36 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Living a minimalist life on the road is an enticing experience for many, especially young, carefree people who find committing to paying a monthly rent too boring or confining. That was the case with this Los Angeles couple who were paying more tha...
2023 Acura Integra Launch Campaign Has Vince Staples Behind the Wheel of Restyled Car
6 Jun 2022, 08:28 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Artists can arguably be the best marketers around, putting under the limelight even the most unusual products, and considering hip-hop is the most popular music genre there is, it’s no surprise Acura enlisted a hip-hop artist to promote its n...
Axon Plans to Build Taser-Equipped Drone to Address Mass Shootings
5 Jun 2022, 09:31 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / In light of the recent mass shootings in the US, defense tech company Axon announced on June 2 plans to develop a new drone equipped with a Taser. The manufacturer of surveillance equipment and the world-famous Taser says the new device could be...
Escape Traveler XL Is a Handsome, Versatile Tiny House That Will Tickle Your Fancy
4 Jun 2022, 06:38 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / With only a limited amount of space to work with, tiny houses have begun to look somewhat similar, so striking the right balance between craftsmanship and affordability is one key element for builders to consider when putting a new model on the mar...
1955 Sans Souci Motor Yacht Is a Piece of Seafaring History
3 Jun 2022, 18:46 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Buying a yacht is the ultimate luxury experience, and most men of means of today look for the new-era vessels with cutting-edge technology when deciding to embark on a yacht purchasing journey. However, there are some who are fascinated by things t...
Future of Ford Focus Plant in Germany Is Uncertain
3 Jun 2022, 13:33 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Uncertain times are coming for Ford’s Focus compact car plant in Saarlouis, Germany, as the company has announced plans to significantly reduce production at this specific factory after August 29. The news comes after Ford announced big ch...
Mercedes-Benz EQB's Starting Price in the US Announced
2 Jun 2022, 22:17 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The all-new electric crossover EQB from Mercedes-Benz is slated to go on sale in the United States in the summer of 2022, and the German luxury automotive brand has now announced pricing and packaging for the region. The EQB, which has been dubb...
Pingora Tiny House on Wheels Makes Small Feel Big, Perfect for Nature Lovers
2 Jun 2022, 17:31 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / For minimalist people, going tiny doesn’t mean renouncing comfort or style but growing, raising their standards of living, and reconnecting with themselves. Design experts have come up with plenty of strategies to make small living comfortabl...
Google Co-Founder Building Longest Aircraft in the World, Will Serve Humanitarian Missions
2 Jun 2022, 12:58 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Google co-founder Sergey Brin’s airship company Lighter Than Air Research (LTA) has been secretly brewing something big for some years. The secret project was unveiled in October last year as a massive disaster relief airship, which now seems...
Oceanco Infinity Is the Largest Yacht Ever Built in the Netherlands
1 Jun 2022, 16:40 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Dutch superyacht builder Oceanco has recently announced the addition of a new model to their yard, called Infinity, which marks an important milestone for the company since it is their largest motoryacht to date. Actually, the 384-foot (117-mete...
Bremont Isle of Man TT 2022 Limited Edition Is the Perfect Watch for Tourist Trophy Fans
1 Jun 2022, 06:44 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Bremont watches seem to be a natural fit for motorsport fans, especially since the British luxury watchmaker has been named the Official Watch and Timing Partner of The Isle of Man TT “Tourist Trophy” in England, the world’s most ...
Venice Boat Show Serves as Debut Stage for Two New Sanlorenzo Yachts
1 Jun 2022, 01:29 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / It’s the first time Sanlorenzo participates in the Venice Boat Show, and the Italian builder didn't show up empty-handed at the international trade fair dedicated to boating. It came to unveil several new models, including two innov...