Dragos Serban
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Personal motto:
"Stay mad, but behave like normal people. Run the risk of being different, but learn to do so without attracting attention." - Paulo Coelho
I began searching for technical specs of the car, in order to do some adjustments, but all I managed was to “kill” the car in a matter of minutes. What happened after my masterpiece was unveiled remains a secret! When I think of that it brings to my mind something that an English writer once said “… the last time someone was as wrong as you, was when a politician stepped off an aeroplane in 1939 waving a piece of paper in the air saying there will be no war with Germany.”
2012 Toyota Yaris to Arrive in the U.S By End of the Year
8 Jul 2011, 14:17 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / The next generation of Toyota Yaris will arrive in the U.S market later this calendar year. Although it isn’t a huge surprise that a new Yaris is on the way, the actual arrival date was unknown.Toyota fans are also pretty excited for the late...
Michigan International Speedway to Serve as Test Site for Anti-crash Vehicle Technology
8 Jul 2011, 13:06 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Michigan International Speedway was selected by the federal government as one of the six sites where citizen drivers will evaluate technologies that enable vehicles to avoid collisions.The MIS “Connected Vehicle Drive Clinic” will be he...
Zagato to Be Aquired by CPP British Coachbuilder
8 Jul 2011, 12:17 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / The legendary Italian design house Zagato, which stands behind amazing works like the recent Aston Martin V12 Zagato and Alfa Romeo Zagato TZ3, has reportedly been sold to CPP Globlal Holdings ltd. CPP is a British coachbuilder owned in part by Rus...
Monoform Concept Draws a Line Towards Urban Minimal Design
8 Jul 2011, 11:23 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / The Royal College of Art presented the Monoform as a wakeup signal at the automotive indusrty’s lack of cultural relevance. Automobiles design is heading towards more minimalistic lines each and every day, signifying a conclusive facet of sci...
BD Otomotive to Save EV-Maker Think from Bankruptcy
8 Jul 2011, 10:32 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Chinese automaker BYD is rumored to be in talks to bring back to life the Norwegian electric-vehicle manufacturer Think Global. Istanbul based BD Otomotive has started the procedure of saving the Think electric vehicle brand from bankruptcy. Thi...
EPA Guarantees Safety of E15 Gasoline
8 Jul 2011, 09:32 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / According to Detroit Free Press, an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official defended the agency’s determination today that gasoline with 15% ethanol was safe for newer model cars and light trucks. Margo Oge, director of the EPA’s...
Lotus Ephemer Concept Car Show Off
8 Jul 2011, 07:59 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / A single look at the evanescent Lotus Ephemer Concept Car designed by Mael Oberkampf will transpose the viewer in a euphoric state of mind due to its cutting edge original design. The Lotus Ephemer will leave everyone enthralled with its inexpli...
Hyundai Floauto Project to Enter New Design Dimension
8 Jul 2011, 06:56 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Hold on to your seats, as Hyundai is here to blow your mind away. Hyundai’s latest project by Honk-ik University, called Floauto, will amaze its viewers with its power-packed features. The car will use electric power and take care of the prec...
BMW Bypasses Audi and Mercedes, Takes the Lead in Luxury Sales
7 Jul 2011, 15:00 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / The German manufacturer BMW has passed its direct competitors Audi and Mercedes-Benz, selling 134,432 cars worldwide in June, a rise of 12,3 percent over 2010 figures, the company announced today.Mercedes-Benz sold a record 120,510 units during the...
General Motors Accused for Thousands of Faulty Impalas
7 Jul 2011, 13:52 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / General Motors Co. has been thrown in a lawsuit that claims the company treated the police better than it did the average citizens when taking care of a defective parts in 2007 and 2008 Chevrolet Impalas.The lawsuit points out that Impalas from the...
Kia to Take on European Manufacturers With New Rio
7 Jul 2011, 12:47 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Kia has confirmed that by launching its new model Kia Rio in South Korea they were targeting European makers rather than American ones, as they strive to build on the company’s phenomenal growth over the last few years. Sales figures for ...
Nissan to Open New Dealership for Pentagon in 2011
7 Jul 2011, 11:50 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Nissan has joined hands with Pentagon Group for the first time to fill a four-year open point for the brand.The Yorkshire Dealer Group, one of the best rated dealerships in the U.S.,that is also on top 25 in the AM100, opened its new Nissan dealers...
BMW 357Ci Sports 5.7-Liter LS1 V8 From Pontiac
7 Jul 2011, 11:08 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / There is one thing almost as cool as a Coupe Beamer and that is an American V8, mix the two together and what will come out will probably be the perfect compromise between style and power.The car that we are talking about is the BMW 357Ci, its got ...
Ford and Ken Block to Launch Gymkhana Word Tour on July 10th
7 Jul 2011, 09:30 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Ken Block will deliver thrills across the world, turning the Gymkhana spectacle into 2011 Gymkhana World Tour, in order to make it a live-audience motorsport event, is partnering with Ford. Block is a stunning driver, as the most impressive 180 ...
BMW 335i Performance Edition Prepares for Release in August 2011
7 Jul 2011, 08:19 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / The Bavarian manufacturer surprises its customers by releasing breath taking automobiles every time. After freezing the market with with the M3 Frozen Black Edition, the manufacturer serves another delicacy that is already a big hit. The new 335i P...
Extended Production for Lotus Evora
7 Jul 2011, 07:28 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / The British manufacturer has given a five year stay of execution for the new Lotus Evora after Dany Bahar, the Chief Executive of Lotus, has revealed the Norfolk-based company’s radical plans. Bahar confirmed that the new Elan has been delay...
Honda CR-Z Mugen RR Edition Breakes Cover
6 Jul 2011, 14:59 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / A totally hot appearance at the Goodwood festival of speed was the Honda RR Edition, which was an instant success catching the spectators totally unprepared. The RR variant is based on the MUGEN CR-Z concept. Spectators and spies were unaware about...
Toyota Upgrades Two Plants in Ontario
6 Jul 2011, 14:08 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Toyota Motor Corp. supported by the Canadian government and the province of Ontario,decided to take a big step forward and invest a total CAD545 million ($567.7million ) to upgrade Toyota’s assembly plants in Ontario. The Ontario governmen...
Ford to Retract from News of the World Advertising
6 Jul 2011, 13:29 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Ford has pulled the plug on its advertising for the UK newspaper News of the World, followed closely by fellow manufacturer Mitsubishi. The British tabloid has been accused of hacking into the voicemails of the murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler, and...
Ford Fiesta Sport Special Edition Revealed
6 Jul 2011, 12:37 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / With its 35th anniversary coming close this year, Ford is not slowing down in matter of design, a fact that is demonstrated by an exciting new variant, the Ford Fiesta Special Edition. Standing out with its eye-catching style, it delivers a dynamic...