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Cosmin Voicu

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Motorcycles, cars, trucks, you name it. If it has wheels and an engine, Cosmin is addicted to it. Where does this addiction come from? Well, we don’t know, to be honest and he doesn’t either. All we know is this: when he was only three or four years old, he was racing the wheels off his tricycle around the garden, going against his next door neighbour.



When he grew just a little bit older, his father bought him a small bicycle with two small helping wheels. First ride, first wheel broken. He got older and it was time for his first and only mountain bike, which he rode mostly in the woods. After a while he decided it was time to study for his driving license. The rest, as they say, is history...



Favourite quote: “I don't know driving in another way which isn't risky. Each one has to improve himself. Each driver has his limit. My limit is a little bit further than others'.” - Ayrton Senna
Audi Presents Trimaran Yacht
Audi Presents Trimaran Yacht

21 Apr 2011, 10:33 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Along with designer Stephanie Behringer, German automaker Audi unveiled a futuristic yacht concept named Audi Trimaran Yacht. The amazing concept was designed as part of a graduate project from the German designer under the supervision of the Au...

 
Assurance Trade-in Value Guarantee From Hyundai Released
Assurance Trade-in Value Guarantee From Hyundai Released

21 Apr 2011, 08:57 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Hyundai is in an eternal pursuit of client loyalty as its newly launched Assurance Trade-in Value Guarantee perfectly supports this statement. The assurance guarantees future trade-in values on new car purchases and it’s included in Hyunda...

 
Nielsen's Top Auto Ad Award Won By Kia Hamsters
Nielsen's Top Auto Ad Award Won By Kia Hamsters

21 Apr 2011, 08:17 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Some 3D generated hamsters earned Kia’s Soul Five-Door Hatchback model the Nielsen's Top Auto Ad Award for second consecutive year. The “This or That” ad spot features popular urban beats and rapping hamsters. The popular...

 
2012 Volvo S60 and XC60 R-Design to Get 25HP Power Boost
2012 Volvo S60 and XC60 R-Design to Get 25HP Power Boost

21 Apr 2011, 07:33 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / The Swedish automaker, Volvo, has decided to increase the engine output of their S60 and XC60 R-Design models in order to bring the cars closer to AMG, M-Sport and Audi RS performance capabilities. For the 2012 versions, the models will feature ...

 
Parking Pricing in San Francisco May Reach $18/hour
Parking Pricing in San Francisco May Reach $18/hour

21 Apr 2011, 06:36 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Bad news for San Francisco residents that travel by car as a new demand-based system is set for testing regarding parking fees. During some special events, the new system may charge up to $18 for one hour if you choose to park your vehicle. Acco...

 
Hyundai Verna To Be Launched In May 2011
Hyundai Verna To Be Launched In May 2011

20 Apr 2011, 15:36 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Speculations concerning the launch date of the Hyundai Verna RB indicate that the model will make its world debut somewhere in May this year. According to Rush Lane, the automaker has opened the bookings for Verna RB thanks to an SMS system that...

 
2012 Honda Civic US Pricing Revealed
2012 Honda Civic US Pricing Revealed

20 Apr 2011, 14:43 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Honda announced the starting prices of its 2012 Civic model that’ll be available on the market later this month. According to LeftLane News, the new Civic will have a starting price of $15,605 (EUR10,770) due to a $750 (EUR520) destination...

 
IntelliLink System From Buick and GM Available on 2012 Models
IntelliLink System From Buick and GM Available on 2012 Models

20 Apr 2011, 14:16 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / The gadget world has taken over the automotive industry and General Motor’s Buick knows this aspect very well. GM and Buick will introduce their IntelliLink system on all 2012 models. For a long time Ford was considered a pioneer and in th...

 
MyFord Touch to Be Available On the Chinese Market
MyFord Touch to Be Available On the Chinese Market

20 Apr 2011, 12:44 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / The Chinese automotive industry becomes more and more important for automakers around the world. Ford is one of them and the American carmaker recently introduced its MyFord Touch driver connect technology featuring SYNC on the Chinese market. T...

 
Volkswagen E-Scooter Unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show
Volkswagen E-Scooter Unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show

20 Apr 2011, 12:07 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / The German automaker Volkswagen amazed everybody at the Shanghai Motor Show when they unveiled an electric powered scooter. The two-wheel vehicle is named E-Scooter, which probably demonstrates the automaker’s intentions to enter the motor...

 
Record Year in Sales for JCT600
Record Year in Sales for JCT600

20 Apr 2011, 10:58 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Another twelve months passed and the Yorkshire based car retailer, JCT600, enjoyed another record year in sales which represented the highest turnover in their 65 year history. According to am-online, for the last 12 months until December 31, 20...

 
Volkswagen Brings New Accessories for the Touareg
Volkswagen Brings New Accessories for the Touareg

20 Apr 2011, 09:55 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / A new range of aftermarket accessories available for the Touareg SUV was launched by Volkswagen. The Volkswagen Touareg is one of the most desired SUVs on the market today. It looks great, it has a powerful engine and a lot of optionals to choos...

 
Mercedes A-Klasse Gets 350 HP AMG Version
Mercedes A-Klasse Gets 350 HP AMG Version

20 Apr 2011, 09:05 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / The radical new concept-based Mercedes Benz A-Klasse will have a muscular AMG version. According to Mercedes-Benz senior designer Mark Fetherston, the next generation A-Klasse will feature about 85% of the Concept A styling. The first public deb...

 
2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 Unveiled
2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 Unveiled

20 Apr 2011, 08:20 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Chrysler just keeps on showing new models and after the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, it was time for a new sedan to be shown to the public. The 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is going to make its debut today at the 2011 New York Auto Show. The new mod...

 
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Unveiled
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Unveiled

20 Apr 2011, 07:28 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / This summer, the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 will make its public debut and by the looks of it it’ll make quite an impact on the market. To begin with, the car will be unveiled at the 2011 New York Auto Show and according to Chrysler, th...

 
Ford Has Already Cut 20% of Metropolitan Lincoln Dealers
Ford Has Already Cut 20% of Metropolitan Lincoln Dealers

19 Apr 2011, 15:34 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / In the last six months, Ford cut 20% of its metropolitan Lincoln dealerships throughout the States. In the second half of 2010, Lincoln announced a plan to reduce its metropolitan showrooms by 175 out of a total of 500. The main purpose of this act...

 
Chevrolet Camaro Outsells Ford Mustang
Chevrolet Camaro Outsells Ford Mustang

19 Apr 2011, 14:49 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Rivalry is fearsome among America’s two top muscle cars and in this war the Camaro manages to come on top regarding sales levels in the first quarter of the year. Debuting on the market just one year ago, the Chevrolet Camaro managed to ou...

 
Toyota Restarts Production of All Japanese Factories
Toyota Restarts Production of All Japanese Factories

19 Apr 2011, 13:51 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / For the first time after the March 11 earthquake, Toyota Motor Corporation has restarted production of cars in all its Japan factories. Even though all plants are functioning, they will be forced to operate at 50% of their maximum capacity due t...

 
2012 Infiniti JX Luxury Crossover Announced
2012 Infiniti JX Luxury Crossover Announced

19 Apr 2011, 12:49 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Infiniti has just made an announcement reporting that a new luxury crossover, Infiniti JX, will debut in 2012 as a 2013 model. A sketch has been released indicating the vehicle’s design features and judging by the looks of it, the Japanese...

 
Aznom Fiat 500 Motore Centrale Debuts at Top Marques
Aznom Fiat 500 Motore Centrale Debuts at Top Marques

19 Apr 2011, 12:15 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / The Top Marques car show in Monaco represents a world stage for sportscar debuts and Italian automotive tuner Aznom couldn’t miss the opportunity to showcase their latest creation. The Aznom Fiat 500 Motore Centrale made its debut at the T...

 

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