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
Chris Theodore Unveils Lightweight Chassis at SAE
12 Apr 2011, 13:01 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Chris Theodore has been working on a lightweight chassis that reduces manufacturing costs, cuts weight and makes electric vehicles increase their mileage. The chassis will work on all sorts of vehicles and Theodore plans to unveil his creation ...
Fiat 500 U.S. Sales Unsatisfactory, Bertone Investment Scrapped
12 Apr 2011, 11:46 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / After a number of discussions concerning Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Chrysler, Sergio Marchionne has some doubts regarding the first sales results of the Fiat 500 on the US market. Considering that there are 30 dealerships in the country and a number o...
Dodge Challenger Destroyed on Assembly Line
12 Apr 2011, 10:05 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / At Brampton, Ontario plant, a Dodge Challenger burst into flames on the assembly line and was destroyed completely. The source of the fire is believed to be a heat lamp that was standing too close to the assembly line and that triggered the whol...
The Strand Craft Limousine Beach Cruiser by Gray Design
12 Apr 2011, 09:11 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Swedish design firm, Gray Design, has shown the world its vision of luxury limousines. The Strand Craft Limousine Beach Cruiser is designed to create a whole new market in the luxury sector. The main purpose of this one of the kind limousine is ...
Justin Pawlak Wins Formula Drift Opener at Long Beach
12 Apr 2011, 07:33 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / The sliding madness, which is the nature of the Formula Drift Championship, was present on the streets of Long Beach on April 9 for the first round of the season. Victorious was Justin Pawlak on the wheel of his Ford Mustang, while second place ...
Bentley Turbo R Is Coming Back
12 Apr 2011, 06:36 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / The Bentley Turbo R hasn’t been available in the British automaker’s range for almost 10 years, but things are about to change. The British firm has been planning a comeback for the model since 2009, when the Mulsanne sedan was launc...
Audi Q7 Special Edition In the Making
11 Apr 2011, 15:28 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Audi has one purpose in mind and that’s to become one of the world’s biggest premium car automakers. To reach that goal, the German brand in planning to built a Special Edition Q7 worth EUR200,000 ($285,000). The release date might be i...
Luxgen Neora Concept Sketches Revealed
11 Apr 2011, 14:32 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Luxgen, the Taiwanese automaker, will present at the Shanghai Auto Show the Neorio Concept. The car is the next generation electric sedan that will probably be the brand's flag-ship model. The automaker, in partnership with Dongfeng Auto, i...
Lamborghini LP670-4 SuperVeloce Gets a Makeover
11 Apr 2011, 13:22 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Supercars are good looking as standard, just the way they are when they leave the factory doors. For some of us however, that doesn't seem to be enough. The side effect of dullness may be this Chrome Purple Lamborghini LP670-4 SuperVeloce. ...
Desalle and Roczen Score Motocross Wins in Bulgaria
11 Apr 2011, 11:47 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / The Motocross World Championship kicked off this week-end in Sevlievo, Bulgaria with Clement Desalle and Ken Roczen clinching victories. 2010 MX1 World Champion Antonio Cairoli had reasons to be upset about twisting his left knee while landing ...
AWD for BMW’s M Range
11 Apr 2011, 10:00 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / BMW is well known for their rear wheel drive cars as well as for their M division. The next generation M5 sedan might be equipped with AWD (All Wheel Drive) which will represent a first for the model. At this moment, there are two M badged model...
U.S. Return for Alfa Romeo Delayed
11 Apr 2011, 08:47 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / As a consequence to the fact that Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne is not satisfied with the design of the cars that will make the brand’s comeback to the States, Alfa Romeo’s arrival on the U.S. market will be postponed for at least...
Switec-Porsche 962 C Can Be Driven on the Road
11 Apr 2011, 07:40 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Supercars are exotic, beautiful, fast machines that are racetrack focused by definition, and the Porsche 962 C is no exception. It is frustrating when these cars can’t be driven on the road legally due to some made-up laws regarding safety. H...
James Stewart wins at St. Louis
11 Apr 2011, 06:51 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / This weekend, San Manuel Yamaha’s James Stewart recorded a victory at the 14th round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, in St. Louis. In front of 59,518 supercross fans, the Yamaha rider scored his fourth vict...
David Williams Named Kia's New National Business Manager
8 Apr 2011, 15:21 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / David Williams, 44, replaces Phil Molkenthin as national business manager of Kia UK, a position which allows him to handle nationwide fleet and business-user accounts. Phil Molkenthin was transferred and became Kia’s area manager for the sout...
Andre Villa Is the Best International FMX Rider
8 Apr 2011, 14:46 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Andre Villa was voted by the Freestyle motocross community the Best International FMX Rider in 2010. The Norwegian rider was also nominated in the category “Best European FMX Rider” and managed to win the Best European FMX Rider categor...
MBK Moped Can Even Reach 230 mph
8 Apr 2011, 13:49 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Most of us know that mopeds are two-wheel motorized 50 cc vehicles with a maximum limited top speed of 30 mph (48 km/h). But with a couple of tweaks here and there you can take the little moped up to 230 mph (368 km/h). All that is possible if y...
Asus Automobili Lamborghini VX7 Has Landed
8 Apr 2011, 13:12 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Asus Automobili Lamborghini VX7 is a powerful new 15.6” notebook that promises to be a really thrilling experience. The notebook brings an homage to one of the most beautiful cars the world has ever seen, the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 su...
Diesel Engines for Jeep in 3 Years
8 Apr 2011, 12:23 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / In three years time, Jeep could offer diesel engines for some models in its range on the U.S. market, according to Mike Mantley, president and CEO of Chrysler's Jeep brand. Manley also said that Chrysler has plans to sell some models under the...
The Motocross World Championship Will Start This Weekend
8 Apr 2011, 11:33 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / The wait is over and finally the 2011 FIM Motocross World Championship starts this weekend in Sevlievo, Bulgaria. There are a few new additions to this year’s Bulgarian Grand Prix, as venue will also host the first round of the FIM Women&rsqu...