Marius Visan
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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.
Manhart Performance Tweaked the Tesla Model 3, and the Result Can't Be Called Boring
26 May 2022, 08:08 UTC · By: Marius Visan / For about $74,495 (around €69,900), Manhart Performance has managed to bring a Tesla Model 3 to the German market with increased performance and a design that can't be called boring. The Germans' project is called the Tesla Model...
A Speeding Driver Filmed Himself Reaching 124mph As He Flies Past Police Station
25 May 2022, 16:32 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Out of a desire to get attention online and go viral many drivers are willing to make crazy gestures, often endangering themselves and other traffic participants. A man behind the wheel of a Volkswagen posted a video on TikTok showing him drivi...
Unique Method of Securing Car Using Chain and Padlock Goes Viral
24 May 2022, 13:38 UTC · By: Marius Visan / When some people turn to tech and smart tracking devices to protect their cars from theft, others are willing to put much simpler protection methods in place. A short video that appeared online, filmed on May 22 in Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil,...
If Dacia Sells the Bigster SUV As Seen in the Latest Images, Success Is Guaranteed
23 May 2022, 16:06 UTC · By: Marius Visan / As it is seen by more and more people, the new Dacia Bigster SUV model is winning more and more fans. The latest footage of Dacia's new concept car was filmed at the 2022 Lyon Motor Show. Someone has uploaded a clip on YouTube of the new m...
Nissan Unveils the Sakura, a New All-Electric Kei Car for the Japanese Market
20 May 2022, 12:45 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Nissan has unveiled a new electric city car in Japan. It's called Sakura and has a range of up to 180 kilometres (112 miles). The model is designed to make EVs more affordable for customers in Japan. Sales are scheduled to start this summer. ...
London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) Is Celebrating the Sale of Its 7,000th TX
19 May 2022, 16:12 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Four years after its introduction to the market, the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) is celebrating the sale of its 7,000th TX. London's fleet of black cabs has become a true symbol of London. TX took advantage of Transport for London&#...
Watch a Porsche Panamera 4S Diesel Fly in Normal Traffic at Speeds Around 185 Mph
18 May 2022, 07:24 UTC · By: Marius Visan / If there is one thing we can envy in Germany, it is its highway system. On most sections you don't have to keep track of speed limits, but simply drive according to your abilities, the car and the surrounding traffic. The Autobahn is German...
XM, BMW's 650-HP Plug-In Hybrid SUV, Has Been Spotted in Dynamic Testing and It Looks Good
16 May 2022, 17:09 UTC · By: Marius Visan / The BMW XM is the first high-performance SUV with an electrified powertrain from BMW M GmbH and is now approaching the final phase of its development for series production. For now, at BMW, the X7 is at the top of the SUV range, but this model ...
Driver Stops an Accident From Happening and Restores Faith in Humanity
15 May 2022, 08:30 UTC · By: Marius Visan / A video that has gone viral on Twitter shows us how important it is to get involved when a driver gets sick behind the wheel. One driver suffered a medical episode while crossing a busy intersection. Fortunately, several people in the area stepp...
Brits Get New Fiat Panda and Tipo in Garmin Special Edition
14 May 2022, 11:54 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Good news for Brits who love the Fiat brand. They will benefit from the new Panda and Tipo in a special edition created with Garmin, one of the world's biggest suppliers of GPS products. Their launch aims to meet the needs of customers who lik...
175 Drivers Missed All the Warnings and Met "The Can Opener"
12 May 2022, 12:18 UTC · By: Marius Visan / A bridge in North Carolina claims victims among vans and RVs. It's so famous that it has several nicknames, its own YouTube channel, and even a website: 11foot8.com. It's named after the original height of the underpass. However, a much m...
Watch Someone Have Fun in a 0–124 Mph Test With the VW Polo GTI
11 May 2022, 08:46 UTC · By: Marius Visan / GTI are the three letters that make any Volkswagen fan vibrate, and they stand for Gran Turismo Injection. The combination of dynamism, safety and comfort is the secret behind the GTI's success. Those who have a Volkswagen bearing these i...
End of the Road for the Renault Scenic, Grand Scenic Will Meet the Same Fate Soon
10 May 2022, 07:14 UTC · By: Marius Visan / After more than 20 years of existence, the Scenic compact MPV has just left Renault's catalog. The long version of the model, the Grand Scenic, is still on sale, but only for a few months. The list of compact MPVs that have been taken out ...
Unique Mercedes-Benz 600 SL in BMW Color Is for Sale
9 May 2022, 16:42 UTC · By: Marius Visan / This Mercedes-Benz 600 SL is a one-of-a-kind model. The German V12-engined roadster, painted in a color reminiscent of BMW, is up for auction with just 2461 km (1529 miles) on the British Historics website. Considered the car collection par ex...
Mercedes-AMG GT4 Goes Missing, Thieves Cannot Enjoy the "Drive Like You Stole It" Saying
8 May 2022, 09:09 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Early Friday morning thieves stole a white 2019 GMC Denali HD pick-up truck and its attached trailer from a San Antonio parking lot. Inside the trailer was a 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT4 race car. The owner, whose identity remained anonymous, told KE...
Suspected Drunk Driver Hit 11 Cars Before Being Arrested
7 May 2022, 14:42 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Incredible footage filmed Thursday shows just how much damage the combination of driving and alcohol can do. A driver allegedly under the influence of alcohol is accused of crashing his truck into multiple vehicles in the parking lot of an Oregon C...
Russia Fights in Ukraine With War Vehicles Equipped With 31-Year Old Tires
6 May 2022, 06:16 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Images of the tires of a Russian Grad combat vehicle sent to the frontline in Ukraine suggest that Moscow's military is facing a major shortage of tires. Images posted on Twitter show that invading troops have fitted "Made in USSR" t...
Someone Turned a Gorgeous Lucid Air Dream Edition Into a Bad Dream, and Now It's for Sale
5 May 2022, 05:55 UTC · By: Marius Visan / The Lucid Air is one of the most beautiful electric cars in the world, but even they are not accident-free. Like this one, for example, found on Copart. From the ad, we know that the pure-electric luxury sedan is estimated to be worth $169,000...
Hyundai and Kia Have To Wait Another Year To Sell Their Own Used Cars
4 May 2022, 09:13 UTC · By: Marius Visan / The semiconductor crisis, as well as the long lead times faced by customers who want to buy a new car, has made car manufacturers adapt. Hyundai and Kia, for instance, have decided to enter the second-hand car market, even if, for now, the move is ...
Obsession With Safety Inside the Limousine Built by Vladimir Putin's Russia
3 May 2022, 15:42 UTC · By: Marius Visan / Russian President Vladimir Putin loves to be driven around in his own limousine, the Aurus Senat. Aurus is one of Russia's newest car brands, founded by a group of Russian car manufacturers together with the Russian government. The main goal w...