Madalina Iancu
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Besides cars and writing, she also likes reading, dancing, traveling, skating, tennis, volley-ball and skiing.
Favorite Quote: "You see things and ask 'Why?' but I dream of things that never were and say 'Why not?'" (George Bernard Shaw)
smart fortwo Stars in “The Pink Panther 2”
5 Feb 2009, 09:43 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / For those who enjoyed the funny adventures of the Pink panther during their childhood, a truly smart surprise is awaiting for them with the launch of “The Pink Panther 2” to be released February 6 in the US and 12 March in Germany. A...
Gary Akin Steps Aside as Suzuki Sales Boss
5 Feb 2009, 09:15 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / It has almost become a fashionable trend among automakers' top executives to back off their management positions during the financial downturn. Thus, Gary Akin, vice president of sales within American Suzuki Motor Corp. has given up his po...
Porsche Design-Adidas Spring-Summer 2009 Collection
5 Feb 2009, 08:41 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Prepare your credit card, start the engine of your Porsche car and off you go: Porsche Design-Adidas spring/summer 2009 sport collection has just debuted in selected high-end stores, luxist.com has learned. As a matter of fact, you don't ne...
Hyundai Scores Surprising Increase in January US Sales
4 Feb 2009, 16:28 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Just like its sister brand Kia, the South Korean automaker, Hyundai managed to amaze the whole automotive world with surprising sales in the first month of a tough year, 2009. As incredible as it may seem, Hyundai seemed to have recovered after ...
Top Gear Live Director Expects Cheques after the Show
4 Feb 2009, 15:06 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / While last preparations are being made for Top Gear Live at Acer Arena, Australia, the director of the show thinks some showgoers will actually purchase an exotic car after the show. According to Watoday.com.au, James Cregeen, the director of To...
Buffett Throws Lifeline to Harley-Davidson
4 Feb 2009, 14:25 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / A famous brand name can get you out of troubles even in the most critical situations. This seems to be the case of Harley Davidson who has lots of debts hidden behind a high-sounding name. According to Reuters, the American motorcycle manufactur...
Reese Witherspoon Likes Huge Cars, Drives a Hybrid Yukon
4 Feb 2009, 13:43 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Some celebs have a problem with the size... of their cars. We don't actually get it why so many female stars choose big ugly cars that consume a lot of fuel instead of deciding upon smaller and more good-looking vehicles. This is the case o...
Sales Drop, Ford and Vauxhall Increase UK Car Prices
4 Feb 2009, 13:34 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Although they have reported poor sales given the economic recession and despite the recent government bailout, Ford and Vauxhall decided to increase UK car prices. According to BBC News, the two automakers explained the increase as necessary due...
Tax Break for New Car Buyers Voted by US Senate
4 Feb 2009, 11:47 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / As expected, president Barrack Obama's economic recovery plan should have included a measure regarding the struggling auto industry. In fact, the measure was already voted on Tuesday in the US Senate. According to The Associated Press, the ...
Germany Scrapping Bonus Could Turn into Organized Crime
4 Feb 2009, 11:25 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / In an effort to increase new car sales and save the environment as well, the German government decided upon a new measure to pay owners of old cars €2,500 to junk their clunkers. But since nothing is perfect, it seems that even before the meas...
Make Your Own Hyundai Genesis “Epic Lap” Video
4 Feb 2009, 10:01 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Following the success of Hyundai Genesis Coupe “Epic Lap” commercial, the South Korean automaker continued the advertising strategy for this model through other means. Although it is not as thrilling as actually driving the Genesis, ...
Dick Colliver Backs Away as Honda Sales Executive
4 Feb 2009, 09:07 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / With the economic crisis knocking on the door, there is a lot of pressure over automakers' executives and to be honest, not many people would like to be in their shoes at the moment. Therefore, some executives would rather back away from...
Driver Using Cell Phone at Wheel Jailed over Fatal Crash
4 Feb 2009, 08:21 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Because it's extremely difficult to focus on the road if you use your mobile phone while driving, there is also a high risk of an accident. The sad part is that because of some drivers' negligence innocent victims die. The case of Phil...
Driving Instructor Crushed Under Lorry by his Student
3 Feb 2009, 16:31 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Even if at first sight you wouldn't have imagined that, being a driving instructor is a very dangerous profession. Not to mention the stupid accidents that happen all the time... In the case of the driving instructor Alan Underwood, age 48,...
Fast&Furious 4 Second Trailer during the 2009 Super Bowl
3 Feb 2009, 16:12 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / The more we find out about this film, the more curious we are to go to the cinema, buy some popcorn and a fizzy drink and enjoy every single second of it. Until then, however, we have to be satisfied with some trailers, the third one being broad...
Sydney Motor Show Postponed until 2010
3 Feb 2009, 15:09 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / With the financial downturn striking automakers these days, the fate of many 2009 motor shows seem to be already sealed. The latest such event was the Sydney Motor Show, cancelled because car companies forced the organizers to conclude a deal wi...
Police Chief Wants Car Wrecks to Be Removed with the Dead Inside
3 Feb 2009, 14:23 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Some people truly like to be in the center of attention and trigger controversial debates. This seems to be the case of the 53-year-old Welsh police chief Richard Brunstrom whose ideas make headlines every time. After making public his zero tole...
Megan Fox Drives Her Fiance's Car, a Mercedes Benz G500
3 Feb 2009, 13:51 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Since we have been speaking about the cars female stars like to drive, we can not simply ignore Megan Fox from the equation even if she's not driving... her own car. Well, the 22-year-old actress and model has been spotted by the paparazzi ...
Driving with Cold and Flu as Dangerous as Drunken-Driving
3 Feb 2009, 11:31 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / As if the interdiction “Don't drink and drive” wasn't restrictive enough, it seems that we will soon have to face another one. Apparently, driving with a bad cold or flu seems to be as dangerous as drunken driving, a study com...
Mazda Turkey Makes Odd Modification in Management Board
3 Feb 2009, 10:31 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / In the past period of time, Mazda Motor Europe has used us with many modifications in the management board. We can't tell whether these changes are made because the Japanese automaker is struggling to find appropriate persons to help it cope w...