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Vlad Mitrache

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Having the memory of an elephant suffering from amnesia, I'm the exact opposite of an automotive encyclopedia. That's exactly why you can very often find me studying the spec sheets of cars or asking my colleagues who are very much more knowledgeable than me about facts and figures. On the bright side, though, that means I get to learn new things every day.


Contrary to most of the people here, I didn't get my driving license right after my 18th birthday, but it wasn't because I didn't want to. I won't get into details, but three years later I was the proud owner of that piece of plastic and a piece of trash car with which I quickly established a love and hate relationship. Mostly hate.

However, driving I loved, so that's what kept me going until my first decent car. By this time, I started thinking about mixing my degree in Journalism with my passion for driving, and so there I was working as an editor for a car magazine. A few good years later, nothing much has changed. But don't take my word for it, I tend to forget stuff. Now, if I could just remember where I parked my car...
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Becomes Shooting Brake in Rendering, Production Unlikely
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Becomes Shooting Brake in Rendering, Production Unlikely

18 Aug 2015, 09:02 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / All it took for these speculations to start jumping at us from every corner was the launch of the new C-Class Coupe, it seems. Since the two-door version of the mid-sized sedan came to be, we've been treated to a four-door coupe version, a cab...

 
Carlex Touches Mercedes G-Class: More Leather Equals Better Off-Road Credentials
Carlex Touches Mercedes G-Class: More Leather Equals Better Off-Road Credentials

17 Aug 2015, 17:02 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Carlex Design have done it again. If we're being honest, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class needs no introduction. It also doesn't need anybody to vouch for its off-road capabilities, as it is one of the few living legends in terms of driving over...

 
2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe Leaked Two Days Ahead of Its Official Launch
2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe Leaked Two Days Ahead of Its Official Launch

17 Aug 2015, 16:32 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Somebody call the plumber because the internet is leaking like hell these days. On this particular occasion, the process brings us the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe. Nothing is safe now that everybody's carrying privacy's weapon of doom i...

 
2016 smart forfour Brabus Mini Rocket Spied Stretching Its Legs in Spain
2016 smart forfour Brabus Mini Rocket Spied Stretching Its Legs in Spain

17 Aug 2015, 15:08 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The standard smart forfour, especially in its turbo guise, is quite a sprightly little car. Still, as you drive it around corners enjoying its stable chassis and direct steering, you can’t help wishing for a more potent engine. Whenever so...

 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Four-Door Coupe Shows Up in Amazing Rendering
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Four-Door Coupe Shows Up in Amazing Rendering

17 Aug 2015, 13:27 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Ever wondered what a Mercedes-Benz CLC would look like? What do you mean “what is a Mercedes-Benz CLC”? It’s a four-door coupe based on the C-Class that sits tightly between the CLA and CLS expanding the concept first launched by ...

 
New Mazda MX-5 Cup Is Set to Debut as Pace Car at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Event
New Mazda MX-5 Cup Is Set to Debut as Pace Car at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Event

17 Aug 2015, 13:17 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Apparently, Mazda was in no hurry to launch the new MX-5 Cup racing version of its famous roadster, after previewing it all the way back in November last year and falling silent ever since. Now, though, the car is finally ready and Mazda lost n...

 
Mercedes Passes Audi and BMW in July Sales, German Premium War Rages On
Mercedes Passes Audi and BMW in July Sales, German Premium War Rages On

17 Aug 2015, 10:16 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The current world order is being threatened. BMW has been the global leader in terms of sales for the past few years, while Audi was quietly sitting in second place and Mercedes-Benz seemed happy with third. But we all know Audi’s quietness w...

 
Fist official renders of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet
Fist official renders of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet

17 Aug 2015, 08:38 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / It’s been a know fact for quite a while that Mercedes-Benz was planning to expand on its success with the fabulous S-Class limousine by launching a series of related models. Earlier this year we’ve been treated to the sleeker Mercedes-B...

 

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