Robert Matei
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Yanks Get a Taste of the New C Class
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Robert Matei / Most of the times, Europeans are the first to get the newest models from Mercedes, and the launch of the new C Class is following the same line. This entry level luxury car was launched in Europe on the 18th of January, but now, the time has come f...
Foose Tampers with the F-150 Pickup
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Robert Matei / Everyone who's passionate about cars knows Chip Foose. Besides being star of the TV show “Overhaulin”, he is a legend in the world of hot rods and every celebrity and American car manufacturer who wants a one of a kind ride has cal...
Grand Vitara Trekker Comes Back to Life
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Robert Matei / By the looks of it, the demand for Suzuki Grand Vitara Trekker is high in Australia, because the Aussie division of the Japanese car manufacturer has decided to re-launch this model. So, this rugged Grand Vitara will get over $3,000 worth of extra ...
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited climbs mountains
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Robert Matei / Looks like the Volkswagen Touareg will cry itself to sleep because the Jeep Wrangler managed to outshine it, becoming the first four wheeled vehicle to reach an altitude of over 6,600 meters. The previous record was set by the Volkswagen SUV, which...
More Ambiguity on the Chrysler Sale
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Robert Matei / You know that DaimlerChrysler wants to get rid of the black sheep of the group, the Chrysler company. There have been a lot of rumors, including that the Canadian company Magna wants a piece of the pie, and that some Russians suddenly became intere...
Chevrolet HHR Panel Flaming Skull from Hell
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Robert Matei / Some may call it a creative alliance between Chevrolet and Detroit's College for Creative Studies, some may call it a good way for GM to get some free designs for their soon to be released Chevrolet HHR Panel. Be that as it may, seven CCS juni...
Sneak Peak of the Lexus LX 570
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Robert Matei / Say goodbye to the Lexus LX 470 and please welcome the new 2008 LX 570, which has just been presented by the Japanese/American manufacturer in the New York International Auto Show. The company's officials brag that the new LX 570 is packed wit...
Overgrown MINI or Range Rover Copycat?
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Robert Matei / After discontinuing the production of the Freestar and Mercury Monterey crossovers, Ford Motor Corporation decided to develop an all-new vehicle, naming it Ford Flex. The trouble with the Ford Flex is its appearance. It may be just me, but from som...
Nissan Livina for the Chinese
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Robert Matei / Looks like the launch of the new Nissan 350Z is not distracting Nissan from their other tasks, as they plan to release a new model in their Chinese line-up, one that being developed in collaboration with Dongfeng Motors. The first model in this lin...
Yank's Brabus Does Dodge Caliber
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Robert Matei / The diesel version of the Dodge Caliber has just underwent a modification process, courtesy of Brabus' US division, Startech. Probably the most significant change suffered by the Dodge Caliber is the increase in power. By installing a SD3 per...
Park Avenue “Moves” to China
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Robert Matei / The Chinese automotive market is welcoming another model as Shanghai General Motors is presenting a "new" member of the Buick family, the Park Avenue luxury sedan. I don't know who was the marketing genius who decided to have this ca...
SEAT Donates Vehicles, Gets Involved in Education
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Robert Matei / The Spanish car manufacturer, SEAT is investing in the country's youth by providing vocational training centers with schooling materia. We are talking about 15 vehicles, which were donated in an official ceremony attended by SEAT’s Execu...