Marius Visan
160 ARTICLES
After getting his journalism degree in 2015 and an M.D. in Multimedia and Audio/Video Production, his got his first job covering the automotive industry for the Mediafax news agency and the Promotor magazine.
What Marius loves the most about cars is how diverse they are: a Mazda MX-5 opened his eyes, a BMW M3 blew his mind and a Rolls-Royce Ghost made him feel special behind the wheel.
While he admires electric cars, his all-time favorite has a combustion engine: the V8-powered BMW 7 Series.
The 1958 BMW Isetta 300: A Cute Collectible Fridge on Wheels for Classic Car Enthusiasts
21 Apr 2023, 09:04 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Micro-cars are cute and always put a smile on the faces of those who bump into them. The BMW Isetta checks that box, despite its fridge-like appearance. Its ovoid shape and bubble-like windows sent it straight to a category that is c...
After 15 Years in Storage, a 1968 Dodge Charger Finally Gets Its First Wash and Drive
10 Apr 2023, 08:13 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Parked and forgotten for over 15 years. This was the fate of a 1968 Dodge Charger. Now it's finally coming back to life. The current owner is 80 years old and is the first and only owner of the car that sat in a barn in Tennessee, covered...
Ford Accelerates to the Top, Becomes America's Best-Selling Brand in Q1
4 Apr 2023, 23:06 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Good news for Ford after the release of its first quarter 2023 sales results. The 10.7% recorded for commercial vehicles and electric vehicles led to sales growth that made Ford the best-selling American brand. Sales were up both in the truck c...
Even the Most Unattractive Volkswagen Has Reached Its 20th Anniversary
30 Mar 2023, 07:43 UTC · By: Marius Visan / There are cool cars and there are less cool cars. The Volkswagen Touran doesn't exactly turn heads when it hits the road. Yet it's a model that has managed to stay on the market for quite a while. And this year, it celebrates its 20th ann...
The Curious Case of Someone Paying $225 for What's Left of a Lucid Air
1 Mar 2023, 09:44 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Does a car that has been through fire still deserve a second chance to be brought back and driven? It depends on how rare it is, how much it costs, and how repairable it is. How about a Lucid Air priced at approximately $169,000 that has turned ...
The Rivian R1T Looks Like an Expensive, Rare and Hard to Buy Car, but There Are Exceptions
24 Feb 2023, 07:20 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Many electric car lovers want a Rivian, the model that belongs to the hottest car brand to emerge in recent years, but customers have to wait a while to get their hands on one. Currently, those who order an R1T now, say, won't take possession ...
Skoda Introduces "Magic Eye" Camera System To Boost Assembly Line Efficiency
23 Feb 2023, 10:34 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Skoda uses artificial intelligence to identify maintenance problems on the assembly line. At its main plant in Mlada Boleslav in the Czech Republic, Skoda FabLab has installed a system called "Magic Eye" that continuously monitors assembl...
Mercedes Plant Reaches 22-Million Cars Milestone, EQS Getting All the Attention
22 Feb 2023, 10:42 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Mercedes-Benz celebrates a major production milestone. The Mercedes-Benz number 22 million rolled off the production line in Sindelfingen, Germany. This historically important plant was founded more than 100 years ago. And today, it produces some o...
Hyundai Boosts Vehicle Security With Anti-Theft Software for More Than One Million Cars
15 Feb 2023, 08:09 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Hyundai is close to putting an end to the trend on TikTok, where various people film themselves stealing cars from the Asian manufacturer. Thieves are seen in videos prying the ignition cover off Hyundai vehicles, then starting them with a screwdri...
Ferrari's Not-an-SUV Purosangue Filmed on Snow for the First Time
29 Jan 2023, 16:55 UTC · By: Marius Visan / The Ferrari Purosangue is having fun on snow, in public for the first time. The model introduced by the Italian automaker on September 13, 2022, is Ferrari's first four-door production vehicle. If the Ferrari Purosangue appears on the road,...
Volkswagen Group Goes Global: 15,000 Fast-Charging Points Established Worldwide
28 Jan 2023, 14:42 UTC · By: Marius Visan / After the big Dieselgate emissions scandal in 2015, Volkswagen Group started an extensive campaign to restore the car manufacturer's image in the world, and all of its efforts were based on words like "environmentally friendly," &quo...
5 Most Viewed IIHS Crash Tests: Tesla Naturally Makes the Cut
27 Jan 2023, 09:00 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Although range is the main factor in buying an electric vehicle, safety remains an important issue. In recent years, the IIHS has been responsible for ensuring the safety of all models introduced on the American market. To determine how saf...
Tesla Model X Plaid Flies in High-Speed Autobahn Test, Reaches 168 MPH
24 Jan 2023, 11:08 UTC · By: Marius Visan / The Tesla Model X Plaid is one of the world's fastest series production cars out there. But how does it behave at top speed on a no-speed limit sector on the German Autobahn? Tesla has made it to the Netherlands, a country that loves ...
Mitsubishi Marks 40 Years in the USA With Special Outlander and Outlander PHEV Editions
21 Jan 2023, 16:34 UTC · By: Marius Visan / On the occasion of its 40th anniversary in the US, Mitsubishi Motors is launching special editions of the Outlander 2023. Both the Outlander iteration with a combustion engine and the Outlander PHEV will be part of this special offering. Th...
Here's How Fast a BMW 750i Is on the Autobahn With a Taped-Up Sunroof and No Speed Limiter
19 Jan 2023, 13:45 UTC · By: Marius Visan / The 2020 facelifted BMW 750i xDrive came into the world as a super fast, super luxurious, super spacious sedan. Add comfort and luxury features in the mix and here you are, you get pretty much everything you would need in such a car. But ...
The Upcoming Volkswagen ID.7 Will Get Revolutionary Smart Air Conditioning Feature
19 Jan 2023, 12:36 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Volkswagen revealed the camouflaged ID. Aero at the 2023 CES in early January. The design previews the upcoming ID.7 sedan. Set to become the electric successor of the Passat, it will feature a digital dashboard and an intelligent air conditioning ...
Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco Crash Tests Are Among the Most-Watched of 2022, Says IIHS
13 Jan 2023, 15:04 UTC · By: Marius Visan / The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States conducts several crash tests to ensure the safety of new vehicles entering the market and the roads. The organization also rewards the safest models with Top Safety Pick awards....
This 1987 Buick Grand National Is Among the Most Collectible American Cars From the 1980s
11 Jan 2023, 17:27 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Long before Buick became an outlet for Opel products – we remember the small Encore, the now-defunct Verano, and the sportier Regal – the automaker was known primarily for its persistence in offering the best value in the industry. ...
Once Pink and Proud, This 1959 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Is Waiting to Be Rescued
10 Jan 2023, 09:33 UTC · By: Marius Visan / The automotive world may be moving towards electrification, but that doesn't stop classic car enthusiasts from taking a look back. So here we are, bringing you the ultimate symbol of the American auto industry: a 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille. ...
DeLorean DMC-12: The Car Whose Creator Has a Movie on Netflix Can Be Yours
6 Jan 2023, 18:12 UTC · By: Marius Visan / A controversial and highly influential figure in the American auto industry, John DeLorean had a truly eventful life, culminating in the creation of his factory, DeLorean Motor Company. Netflix explores his life in the documentary series. The e...