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.”
Nissan Ready to Bring Back Datsun
6 Jul 2011, 11:34 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Rumor has it that the Datsun name could be brought back to life by Nissan. According to the Detroit Bureau, this might be part of Nissan’s plan to revive the brand in order to enter emerging markets. If the rumors prove accurate, the reborn D...
Ford Releases TSB Warning to Prevent Tuning For Mustang
6 Jul 2011, 09:45 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Usually when Ford issues a Technical Service Bulletin is mainly to correct an existing problem or defect with a car. Until now, Ford has issued three TSBs for the Mustangs manufactured after 2011 to correct problems with the clutch, fuel pump and c...
The Legendary Ford Capri to Be Revived
6 Jul 2011, 08:27 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / It was about time for a long awaited star to shine again, as after the Mini, the Beetle and the Scirocco, it was the proper moment for Ford Capri to stand up from the crowd. Ford has announced that for the 40th anniversary of the Capri, a new model...
Mitsubishi Prepares Three New Electric and Hybrid Models
6 Jul 2011, 07:14 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Mitsubishi will offer an electric version of the compact ASX sports utility vehicle as a second choice after the launch in new Zealand next month of the i-MiEV, which is the electric version of the iCity hatchback. The i-MiEV will set you back abou...
2012 Kia cee’d Revealed
5 Jul 2011, 15:39 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Kia has revealed the new cee’d that has reached a higher level of finsh and performance by introducing a new Euro 5 diesel engine and new equipment options, in addition to previous versions of the LX and top of the range EX, which maintain ex...
Infiniti Prepares Concept to Challenge Audi A3 and Lexus CT200h
5 Jul 2011, 14:37 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Nissan is reportedly preparing the setting for a new entry into the Infiniti family. The new model will be an entry-level Infiniti that will fit below the G series and will compete against models such as Audi A3 and Lexus CT 200h. The new model wil...
Chris Evans Brings Seven Ferraris at Goodwood
5 Jul 2011, 13:42 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / The Goodwood Festival of Speed this year saw, among other guests, a special appearance that was not really a surprise, considering the fact that he hasn’t missed any of the previous editions. BBC Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans, a.k.a Ginger Ferrarist...
Clients Under Pressure When Entering a Car Showroom, Study Shows
5 Jul 2011, 12:26 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / A foreseeable fact came out revealing that 74% of British consumers feel under pressure when looking around a new car showroom, a percentage that is higher that in any other sale environment. The findings that revealed this concerning number were s...
Kia Goes Transparent by Hooking Benoit Morene to a Lie Detector
5 Jul 2011, 11:42 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Kia tried a different approach to regain the trust of its customers, it was an unusual way to do it, but at the same time a direct and honest one. The company tried to redeem its name by hooking up to a lie detector the general manager Benoit Morre...
GM Turns the Wheel to Natural Gas
5 Jul 2011, 10:16 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / The United States automobile manufacturers are taking small, but sure steps towards cleaner fuels which is natural gas,suggesting that the gasoline engine's reign might come close to its end as related by INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters). General Motors...
The Microcar Market Preparing for Boom by 2013
5 Jul 2011, 09:21 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / The growing market for microcars is expecting a boom by 2013, as forecasts, indicate that 30 manufacturers including seven of the top 10 global vehicle carmakers, are expected to have an important role in microcar development. The Microcar market i...
Aston Martin Confirms Production of 150 V12 Zagatos via Facebook
5 Jul 2011, 07:37 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / There is no more waiting the new V12 Zagato, as Aston Martin has made an online statement via Facebook page, regarding the production of the new V12 Zagato. The Aston Martin Zagato will be manufactured in only 150 copies. The cost for one of...
Scuderia Ferrari Carbon Chrono Watch Up for Sale
4 Jul 2011, 15:00 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / At the moment there are a lot of luxurious watches out on the market that never stop to amaze the audience and are priced at levels that few enthusiasts can afford. When coming face to face with such a watch you start asking yourself how you will g...
New Mercedes B-Klasse Official Details Released
4 Jul 2011, 14:11 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / The three-pointed star brand has revealed only the technical details for its Mercedes B-Klasse for the moment, a model will also receive a dedicated eco version of its actual engine, in the near future. The car will also be fitted with four-wheel d...
Amazing Porsche 911 Turbo Created in LEGO
4 Jul 2011, 12:32 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / When having too much time on their hands people sometimes create the most amazing things, with unusual toy cars included. Among the most interesting toys ever made stands out the “taylor made” Porsche. This is a one of a kind Porsche 91...