Daniel Patrascu
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Personal motto:
"I truly believe men and fish can coexist peacefully" – George W. Bush
Following several years off the grid, Daniel is back at autoevolution, and seeing how the great crisis of the past decade made the auto industry boring, he grew bored with it too, so he slowly shifted his focus to custom cars, custom motorcycles, and other weird stuff. He also loves ranting about space exploration and robots, because in his view the only way forward for humanity is away from this planet, in metal bodies.
During his time at autoevolution, Daniel put his name on more news articles, coverstories, auto guides, reviews, and editorials than we care count. To slow him down a bit, he was given more responsibilities not long ago, so he is now also in charge with coordinating the editorial team on autoevolution.com.
Long time ago, Daniel also translated Arthur C. Clarke’s novel “The Fountains of Paradise” to Romanian for Paladin Publishing.
Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMG KOMPRESSOR "Edition 79" Unveiled in Dubai
15 Dec 2009, 10:50 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Following the introduction of the SLS AMG Desert Gold at the Dubai International Motor Show, German carmaker Mercedes Benz gives us a more tasteful flavor of one of its models. Dubbed the G 55 AMG KOMPRESSOR "Edition 79," the commemorativ...
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Desert Gold Unveiled
15 Dec 2009, 10:14 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / When the SLS AMG was unveiled back in September, we couldn't help but be enthusiastic at the sight of the car. Hell, we even sent a team to Frankfurt, at the huge Auto Show held there, to take a few snapshots of the most exciting truly-retro m...
Steve Addington, Kurt Busch’s New Crew Chief
15 Dec 2009, 09:41 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In preparation for the 2010 season, Penske Racing announced yesterday the appointment of Steve Addington as Kurt Busch’s No 2 Miller Lite Dodge crew chief, replacing Pat Tryson, who will be employed by Michael Waltrip Racing from the next sea...
Honda Opens German Training Center
15 Dec 2009, 09:07 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese carmaker Honda announced it has opened, following a 15 million euro investment, a new training centre in Erlensee, Hesse. The center will take care of training sales associates and service personnel of Honda partners across Europe. As Hond...
2010 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Schedule Announced
15 Dec 2009, 08:29 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The World Racing Group announced earlier this month, during the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Orlando, the 2010 schedule for World of Outlaws Late Model Series. 2010 will bring with it a record number of racetracks, with at least a ...
Tony Stewart Goes Racing in Australia
15 Dec 2009, 08:16 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / World of Outlaws sprint cars will be seen on Australian turf later this month, at Sydney’s Tyrepower Parramatta City Raceway, during the country's biggest events on the calendar. Outlaws fans attending the event will be able to see NASCA...
Rusty Wallace Partners with Joe Gibbs
15 Dec 2009, 07:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The stage is not quite yet set for the 2010 season, as the teams are still scrambling to find the best way to take aim at the 2010 title. The latest development comes from both Rusty Wallace Racing (RWR) and Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), who announced ye...
Ford E-Series Vans, Powered by Propane
15 Dec 2009, 07:38 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Following the introduction of the first propane powered Ford F-250 earlier this year, Roush Performance announced today the introduction of a new line of propane-powered vehicles. The manufacturer will introduce such a system on the E-Series line o...
Spyshots: 2011 Mercedes S-Klasse Coupe, Dark Edition
14 Dec 2009, 16:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / If you have been following the story, you know by now German carmaker Mercedes-Benz is working on a facelifted version of the current CL model, a version which will likely return to the S-Klasse Coupe designation. Whereas, in the beginning of t...
Spyshots: 2011 Mercedes SLK. Again
14 Dec 2009, 15:22 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Although we are aware you must feel choked by now by all the spyshots and CGIs we brought you showing the next generation Mercedes Benz SLK, we can't help but push your buttons every once in a while with some new pics of the car. And when we s...
GM Appoints Ray Young as International Operations VP
14 Dec 2009, 14:49 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The corporate shakedown within GM's ranks continued today with the appointment of Ray Young in a newly created position of vice president for International Operations. Young will report to Tim Lee, president of GM International Operations and...
CGI: Kia K9
14 Dec 2009, 14:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Following last week's teaser image of the new luxury sedan from Korea, Photoshop-literate individuals (not us) went to work and created a might-be image of the future K9, a car better known within Kia's ranks as the CH. As you can see...
Electric Vehicle Sector to Create 1 Million Jobs
14 Dec 2009, 11:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As 2010 draws ever closer with the promise of a brighter, cleaner future, from the automotive standpoint at least, more and more consulting firms are turning their attention to the latest developments from this sector of the world industry. So ...
University of Michigan Solar Car Team, Sponsored by Henkel
14 Dec 2009, 11:06 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The University of Michigan Solar Car Team has named its Silver Sponsor, the Henkel Corporation, as the main partner in the team's future endeavors. The new sponsorship deal pushes the collaboration between the two in its fifth year, as Henkel ...
RunWise Hydrostatic Improves Class 8 Refuse Trucks Efficiency
14 Dec 2009, 10:49 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After last summer Parker Hannifin Corporation tested its new RunWise Hydrostatic technology on refuse trucks in Hialeah, Miami, the manufacturer announced today it managed to sign a contract for the upgrading of refuse truck fleets in Miami and Hia...
NADA Commends Senate for Dealers Rights Amendment
14 Dec 2009, 10:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) applauded the US Senate's passing of the spending bill, complete with the NADA-backed dealer rights provision. This amendment will allow affected General Motors and Chrysler dealers a fair arb...
BMW European Maps, by MILE Traffic and Travel
14 Dec 2009, 10:08 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German carmaker BMW announced it has contracted MILE Traffic and Travel, a joint venture between several navigation solution providers, to develop the next generation of European maps with real time traffic to be featured in its vehicles. According...
Climate Summit Heats Up: DONG Energy Cars Torched
14 Dec 2009, 09:39 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As with any global importance meeting, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen began drawing its share of protesters. And, just like with all such protesting groups, their means to make their message heard is not always p...
Mitsubishi Delivers 25 i-MiEV EVs in the UK
14 Dec 2009, 09:26 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As perhaps the most anticipated year in recent automotive history is just around the corner, Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi takes point and opens the flood-gates to the avalanche of EVs scheduled for release in 2010 with the delivery of 25 i-MiEV in...
Kyle Busch Motorsports to Enter Camping World Truck Series
14 Dec 2009, 08:45 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After he pulled what he calls "a pit road fake on everybody," 2009 Nationwide champion Kyle Busch confirmed he has purchased Xpress Motorsports' equipment and will form his own Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) entry in the Camping World...