Andrei Nedelea
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Personal motto:
"If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself" - Ferdinand Porsche
He is a strong believer in the recent developments in green car tech and especially its entertaining applications. However, for him, green is more than just a brash color sprayed onto a supercar, it's a different way of thinking and perceiving modern car culture.
Some Parking Spots Are Very Difficult to Get Out Of
6 Jun 2012, 17:31 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / It seems that there’s an acute shortage of space in the area where these small white random-looking cars are parked. So much so that they have been parked on the flatbed of a truck. Okay, so they weren’t ‘parked’ on the f...
Renault to Introduce 'Mild Hybrids' by 2017
6 Jun 2012, 17:02 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Not all manufacturers have taken to the ‘green’ trend in the same way, and Renault has concentrated 100% on all-electric vehicles, having gained the know-how from group partners, Nissan, as well as from their own experience. In a sim...
Sao Paulo Begins Nissan Leaf Taxi Pilot Program
6 Jun 2012, 16:55 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, the 7th larges in the world, with a population of over 11-million, has begun a Nissan Leaf Taxi pilot program in an effort to gather data for a future, larger scale program to be adopted in the city. This program...
Kids On Motorbike Misjudge Gap Between Cars in Traffic
6 Jun 2012, 16:54 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / It’s not like riding a two-wheeled vehicle is safe, but it can be made considerably safer, not by using a helmet or protective gear (unlike these guys, you should always wear some) but by paying attention to your surroundings and anticipating...
European Union May Reconsider Emissions Targets for Car Makers
6 Jun 2012, 16:10 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The European Union (EU) may reduce stringency of the emissions targets imposed for car manufacturers, according to a new report published in a German newspaper. Apparently, Sergio Marchionne, the CEO of the Fiat group, who is also the leader of ...
How Jaguar Get Rid of Clay Models
6 Jun 2012, 15:54 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / We’re sure you’ve seen various manufacturers use clay to model into the shape of upcoming cars for which the necessary tooling isn’t ready, or concepts intended just for show (and no go). Its uses are so numerous, that it would...
Honda Fit EV Receives Best Ever EPA Efficiency Rating - 118 MPGe
6 Jun 2012, 14:26 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The Honda FIT EV was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, in November 2011, when the manufacturer announced that the car would be available for lease on year later, at €318 ($399) per month. Well, the Fit EV has just recorded a combined f...
First Tesla Model S Delivered Before Schedule
6 Jun 2012, 14:25 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / After making numerous claims that the launch date for the Model S is June 22nd, it has become apparent that some of Tesla’s customers have benefited from an early deliver, receiving the car at least two weeks before the official date. The ...
Talking on the Phone - Even More Dangerous in Russia
6 Jun 2012, 13:11 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / I’m sure we’re all aware aware of the fact that talking on the mobile phone while driving is very distracting and it often leads to horrible accidents. However, in Russia, it’s even more dangerous to use the phone when you’r...
Car Squashed by Truck in Russia
6 Jun 2012, 13:10 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / One of the biggest dangers of driving anywhere in the world is the fact that vehicle sizes have now have extremes at both ends. For example, a crash between a Suzuki Wagon R and a truck would be devastating for the driver of the smaller car. Ho...
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Deploys Airbag for No Reason
6 Jun 2012, 12:28 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Following the Chevrolet Malibu recall regarding a similar problem, it’s now the turn of the super-hot 560 hp Cadillac CTS-V Wagon to deploy its airbags for no reason. Maybe this will teach GM not to share too many parts between their cars, an...
2020 Honda S2000 - As Seen by Design Student
6 Jun 2012, 11:41 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Re-imagining the Honda S2000, the last Honda we would actually buy, is a tall order. The car went on sale in 1999 and sold 112,000 units over the 10 year life. The original car featured an excellent 240 hp 2.0-liter engine which revved all the w...
Toyota Prius Will Power Your House!
6 Jun 2012, 11:14 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The Toyota Prius hybrid is a very appreciated ‘green’ car as it combines the Japanese maker’s build quality with a very efficient baby seal-saving hybrid system. However, Toyota want to take it one step further. They have ...
GM’s China Sales Up 21.3% Setting May Record
6 Jun 2012, 10:34 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / GM officials don’t seem contempt with controlling most of the US and part of Europe’s automotive worlds in one way or another, they are (like all other manufacturers) aiming to get a foothold in China as well. They’re on the ri...
Forza Horizon - Details Revealed at E3
6 Jun 2012, 09:50 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The Forza series is a well known (and loved) track-based racing franchise. However, at this year’s E3, they have brought out their latest game, Horizon, a game which is completely different to what they’ve done before, while also being ...
Need for Speed: Most Wanted - New Trailer Released at E3
6 Jun 2012, 08:52 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / This year’s E3 is packed full of exciting games, but sadly for EA, their Need for Speed of the year is a reboot of the 2005 ‘Most Wanted’, a game which allowed endless customization options and, despite not being a very good title...
Battery Maker A123 Systems in Trouble?
6 Jun 2012, 08:12 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Starting off as a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) spin-off in 2001, it took A123 System 8 years to go public, in 2009 and now the company makes automotive battery packs for Fisker and GM. The company also won contracts to make batteries...
Tesla to Hold 5,000 Test Drives After Model S Launch
6 Jun 2012, 08:12 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / With a little over two weeks left to go until Tesla finally launch their long-awaited Model S, officials have announced that they will be holding 5,000 test drives, in the 45 days immediately after the car’s June 22nd launch. The test drive, ...
BMW Zagato Roadster Rendered
5 Jun 2012, 16:17 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Having previously shown you the stunning coupe version of BMW’s collaboration with Zagato, we can now show you a rendered version of what the car could look like in roadster form. Honestly, we can’t decide which version looks best, a...
Adam Sandler Drives a Cadillac DTS
5 Jun 2012, 16:15 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Adam Sandler is a man and an actor who needs no introduction. He is world-renowned for his highly successful acting and comedy careers. He is extremely appreciated in comedy because he never prepares anything, and everything he says is thought u...