Andrei Nedelea
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Personal motto:
"If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself" - Ferdinand Porsche
He is a strong believer in the recent developments in green car tech and especially its entertaining applications. However, for him, green is more than just a brash color sprayed onto a supercar, it's a different way of thinking and perceiving modern car culture.
New Volkswagen Lavida Debuts in Beijing
24 Apr 2012, 09:19 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Following in the wake of the previous Chinese designed Lavida, which sold 700.000 cars, VW is showing off their new car. The 2012 Lavida gets the new family face which bares a striking resemblance to the current Passat. However, if you were to comp...
Long Wheelbase Infiniti M Debuts in Beijing
24 Apr 2012, 08:33 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Since long wheelbase models are very appreciated in China, it was a no-brainer for Infiniti to launch the long wheelbase version of its M in Beijing. It will go on sale in China starting in June and will be available with two engine options. Th...
Fiat Punto Van Set to Make its UK Debut
24 Apr 2012, 07:49 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The Commercial Vehicles Show in Birmingham between April 24-26 is the launch venue for the new Fiat Punto Van which replaces the Grande Punto Van in Fiat’s Professional line-up. It features several exterior changes and fully color-coded f...
Nissan Says No to Diesel, Yes to EVs in the US
23 Apr 2012, 16:08 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / As most carmakers are heavily investing in diesel technology, Nissan is holding its ground with its plug-in electrics. Having sold nearly 10.000 of its battery-powered Leafs in 2011, Nissan is confident that electric is the way to go, with plans to...
Hennessey Venom GT Spyder to Be Delivered to Steven Tyler at American Idol Finale
23 Apr 2012, 16:06 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler will be taking delivery of his $1.1 million (€831,000) hypercar on May 22 or 23, coinciding with of the last to episodes of American Idol. Surprisingly, he has opted for the Venom GT Spyder to be painted bla...
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Bentley Celebrates Diamond Jubilee With 60 Special Mulsannes [Picture Gallery]
23 Apr 2012, 14:48 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / To mark the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne, a feat only accomplished by one other monarch (Queen Victoria in 1897), Bentley has decided to launch a limited run of 60 Mulsannes to celebrate the occasion. The special edition cars hav...
The Ultimate Jaguar XJ Unveiled
23 Apr 2012, 13:52 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Imaginatively called the XJ Ultimate, it represents, as Jaguar themselves state, ‘the pinnacle of the luxurious, innovative XJ experience with heightened levels of opulence for rear-seat passengers’. As the press release states, the rea...
Jaguar to Add Supercharged V6 and Turbo Four to Engine Lineup
23 Apr 2012, 12:42 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Jaguar’s engine range has not received any significant updates since the introduction of the 3.0D which replaced the old 2.7D. But it’s set to gain the 240 hp turbocharged straight four engine, currently found in the Evoque. With the...
Honda Concept S Unveiled in Beijing
23 Apr 2012, 11:14 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The concept shown at the Beijing Motor Show previews the future Honda Odyssey which the manufacturer intends to sell primarily in the Chinese market and other ever-growing developing countries. Other, more mature markets will get a different, sligh...
Hyundai i20 Facelift UK Prices Announced
23 Apr 2012, 10:47 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The popular i20 from Hyundai is getting revamped for 2012. The car gets new styling cues along with a new 1.1-liter/ 74 hp diesel engine coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox. The manufacturer claims that it’s the most efficient non-electric ...
VW E-Bugster Speedster Concept Unveiled in Beijing
23 Apr 2012, 09:30 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The first set of pictures and details of the new E-Bugster have been released ahead of its debut at the Beijing Auto Show. The concept has been lowered by 90mm and lengthened by 30mm in an effort to add to its sporty appeal. With its short but stee...
Vettel Triumphs at Bahrain Grand Prix
23 Apr 2012, 08:35 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Sebastian Vettel won Sunday’s Grand Prix in Bahrain, finishing ahead of Kimi Raikkonen. With the first four races of the championship being won by different drives, it seems that the thrill and suspense of F1 may be returning. From pole po...
New Sedan from Skoda to Be Called Rapid
23 Apr 2012, 07:41 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The ‘Rapid’ name may seem familiar to some people as it was used on a coupe produced by Skoda up until 1990. The new car is totally different to its sporty predecessor, being a small sedan sitting between the Fabia and Octavia, in the S...
Bring Proper Citroens Back!
21 Apr 2012, 14:10 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / I love the original Citroen DS, don’t you? Of course you do, everybody that knows it does. People admire its teardrop shape with a proper tapered rear and its aerodynamic silhouette, as well as its cutting-edge technology for its era. Imag...
New Fuel Efficiency Standards Coming
20 Apr 2012, 15:00 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / After years of claimed fuel efficiency meaning absolutely nothing for drivers, the European Commission and the UN have joined forces in order to create a global standard of how fuel economy, emissions and diesel particulates are measured, called th...
Peugeot 208 UK Pricing Announced
20 Apr 2012, 12:44 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The new Peugeot 208 range goes on sale in the UK from June 28th, with a base price of £9.950 (€12.1517) for the basic 1.0-liter three pot petrol engine in Access trim. Prices rise to £11,695(€14,282) for the Active trim which ...
Chevrolet Corvette C7 Caught Testing
20 Apr 2012, 12:02 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / A keen eyed car fan caught a glimpse of a camouflaged prototype of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7. Even though the heavily disguised prototype didn’t show much in the way of details, this particular example seems to have a stretched wheelbase...
Toyota GT 86 Turbo Drift Car Crashes at Debut
20 Apr 2012, 11:40 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Since it was announced, the GT86 caused quite a stir with its blend of light weight, RWD Subaru-derived powertrain and affordability. With that combination of traits we were bound to see one used in professional drifting very soon after its launch....