Cosmin Voicu
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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
Original Thomas Flyer Participates in the 2011 World Race
15 Apr 2011, 07:18 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / The original 1907 Thomas Flyer is among the 26 competitors that will take part in the 2011 World Race. The car will leave its resting place at the National Automobile Museum in order to try and win the competition. Jackie Frady, museum executive...
Bumblebee Camaro by Pinnacle Limousine Manufacturing
14 Apr 2011, 15:00 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Pinnacle Limousine Manufacturing has just launched a dream limousine in the flesh of the Bumblebee Camaro. The limo has some amazing features in order to blow you away, like the Lambo doors for the driver and gull-wing doors for the passengers. ...
Car Picnic Table by Fiat 500 Design
14 Apr 2011, 14:06 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / There is no wonder what Italians can do when it comes to art and design, as the Fiat 500 Design Collection is a clear evidence of that. The company created a Picnic Table out of an original Fiat 500 and the final results are just magnificent. Th...
Honda and Bentley Show Support for WorldSkills Event
14 Apr 2011, 12:44 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Car makers Honda and Bentley have shown their support for the WorldSkills 2011 event that will take place in London, in October 2011. The two car makers are among the sponsors of the show that displays the importance of skills in sectors such as...
NHTSA Investigates Ford SUVs
14 Apr 2011, 11:37 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / 1.5 million Ford SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicle) are still investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for transmission related issues. The investigation conducted by the agency is referring to the Ford Explorer, model y...
Production Shortage for Toyota Australia
14 Apr 2011, 09:58 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / During the course of May and June, the car production of Toyota Australia will be cut in half due to a shortage of parts supply from Japan. The earthquake in Japan has seriously affected the number of units Toyota is making in Australia. And mo...
10 Tracks Picked Up by Chevrolet to Test Your Stereo
14 Apr 2011, 09:20 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / In every car, the stereo sound system is a very important feature and this is the reason why Chevrolet released a list of 10 songs they use when developing their sound systems. Matt Kirsch, the lead audio engineer from the American automaker, sa...
Suzuki US and Sheffield Financial Sign Three Year Deal
14 Apr 2011, 08:08 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / American Suzuki Motor Corporation and Sheffield Financial, a division of BB&T Financial, have come to terms and expanded their three-year financing services agreement. Sheffield Financial are strongly devoted to Suzuki as Jack Snow, Sheffiel...
Radical Launches Limited Edition SR3 RS
14 Apr 2011, 07:11 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Sportscar automaker Radical has just launched a new car based on their SR3 RS model. The new addition to the range is called the SR3 RS Limited and it was built in order to celebrate a decade of their best-seller. The model comes in three colour...
Donkervoort 24H of Dubai Special Edition to Be Unveiled at AutoRai Show
13 Apr 2011, 14:59 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / The Donkervoort D8 GT won the GT4 class of the Dunlop 24 Hours of Dubai in January, and now the Dutch company wants to celebrate this success by unveiling a 24H of Dubai Special Edition model at AutoRai Motor Show, in Amsterdam, between April 13 - ...
Used Cars Turn Into Art
13 Apr 2011, 13:59 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Earth Day is approaching and some artists thought is would be nice to take their skills to a whole new level and create some unique metal sculptures made of used cars. The artists re-used parts from cars that were on the road some time ago and t...
The Detroit 3 Could Hire 36,000 Employees
13 Apr 2011, 13:09 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / The Detroit Three (General Motors, Ford and Chrysler) could add to their factories by 2015 a number of 36,000 new jobs, with a large part of them located in Michigan. The three carmakers apparently have plans to consolidate their actions in the ...
Enertube Prototype by Trexa
13 Apr 2011, 12:04 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Trexa, a company that builds electric drive vehicle platforms with Enertube energy storage technology, has just launched a new production prototype that tends to serve as a backbone for all sorts of vehicles from small cars with 7 kWh (9 hp) maximu...
P'9522 Gold Limited Edition Unveiled by Porsche Design
13 Apr 2011, 10:31 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Porsche Design’s P’9522 phone incorporates the newest technology available and features a stylish design. This particular phone, the P’9522, is a Gold Limited Edition that combines Gold platted 5 microns casing with black mineral...
Five-Year Warranty Released by Renault Australia
13 Apr 2011, 09:14 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / The first European brand to show full support for its new vehicle range with a five-year/unlimited km warranty is Renault Australia. Until now, the company had for its model range a three-year/unlimited km warranty, but with the new improvement,...
The Top Marques Monaco Announces Supercar Premieres
13 Apr 2011, 08:14 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / The Top Marques Monaco show represents a supercar frenzy where the world’s top sportscar makers, designers and tuners come to unveil their latest creations. As the organizers say, this is “the only live supercar show in the world&rdq...
Scion tC Gets Five-Star NHTSA Rating
13 Apr 2011, 07:17 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded a five-star safety rating for the 2011 Scion tC. With the help of its 8 airbags, the car was capable of passing the government’s collision and rollover tests. The model is ...
Retail Auto Prices in the U.S. Increased
13 Apr 2011, 06:14 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Car manufacturers and dealer shops in the U.S. are benefiting from the highest transaction prices in the last decade. The high demand of new vehicles in the States has led to an increase in the purchase price of motorized vehicles. This has neve...
500,000 Less Cars Produced in Japan Due to Tsunami
12 Apr 2011, 14:56 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Since March 11, in Tokyo, a production number of more than 500,000 vehicles has vanished from the face of the Earth due to the tsunami. This led to disaster in the country’s manufacturing sector, as seven of the top Japanese automakers were h...
Team Lotus and Team AirAsia Will Be Supplied by BRP
12 Apr 2011, 13:39 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / During the 2011 FIA Formula One World Championship, the Lotus F1 Team will be officially supplied by BRP, as confirmed in a recent statement released by the Norfolk organization. The new partner will also supply vehicles for Team AirAsia in the 201...