Otilia Drăgan
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A master’s in International Relations, as well as working in online media for more than five years, have given her a deeper perspective on how people everywhere can inspire each other.
Homes on wheels, aircraft or boats, these fresh, sometimes quirky, ideas from all over the world are worth sharing.
Regency’s Luxury 100K Pontoon Is in a Class of Its Own, Sports All Premium Features
7 Sep 2021, 02:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are plenty of fun “trinkets” on the market that look eye-catching and end up only lasting for one season. But, when it comes to adventure vehicles, connoisseurs know that true luxury isn’t just about fancy features, but also...
BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY Breaks the Norm With Striking Design and Advanced Tech
6 Sep 2021, 10:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the five concept vehicles showcased by BMW at IAA Mobility 2021 is truly innovative – neither a bike or a motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY blends the best of each category with advanced connectivity and geofencing technology. ...
Audi Offers a Glimpse Into Its Future, the grandsphere Concept Takes Center Stage
6 Sep 2021, 09:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Audi’s presence at this year’s IAA motor show is probably more interactive than ever – besides admiring the Audi grandsphere concept, and having the chance to take on of the brand’s electric models for a drive, visitors can ...
Siemens Debuts Game-Changing Autonomous EV Charging System, With a Helpful Robot
6 Sep 2021, 07:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Siemens is premiering several exciting developments at the IAA Mobility 2021, which happens to be held for the first time in Siemen’s hometown of Munich. From an autonomous charging system, to a new mobility venture, the tech giant is ready t...
This German Multi-Purpose EV Waves Goodbye to Fast Chargers, Promises Great Range
6 Sep 2021, 06:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Known as the location of some of the best vehicle manufacturers in the world, Germany is also the place where a mobility startup plans to bring change in its own way, by introducing an electric vehicle that wants to do it all. You can’t di...
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Completes Seamless Flight Between Two Military Airspaces
6 Sep 2021, 04:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) hit a milestone in the development of remotely piloted aircraft. Together with the British Royal Force(RAF), the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), and airspace authorities in both countries, the crea...
2022 Phaeton Rocks High-End Features, Tops it With Advanced Driver’s Safety System
6 Sep 2021, 03:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When you’re looking at Class A motorhomes, you expect the best quality. As a model that’s gained a lot of popularity with customers over the years, Tiffin’s Phaeton is taking things up a notch for 2022. Luxurious features for high...
Ritz-Carlton’s First Superyacht Awaits, With Your Own Concierge and the Best of Everything
4 Sep 2021, 23:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If there’s any chance you are one of those rare people who aren’t as excited about superyachts as everyone else, this could very well be the thing that will make you change your mind. When one of the most luxurious hospitality brands in...
With a Name Like Burger 50, You Bet This American Luxury Yacht Comes With a BBQ
4 Sep 2021, 11:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Lesser known than its car making history, America also has a rich tradition in boat building. One of the companies that stands at the forefront of U.S. yacht building, called Burger Boat, is rooted in the 19th century, and has recently unveiled its...
Daimler’s First Motorboat Is Today’s Yachts’ Scandalous 135-Year Old Ancestor
4 Sep 2021, 05:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Way before the outrageously lavish Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 motor yacht left everyone swooning, there was another motorboat that made a powerful impression at its time. Even before the inaugural drive of Daimler’s first car, Gottlieb Daiml...
World’s Largest Wooden Sailing Ship to Sail on Historical Route Using Biofuels
3 Sep 2021, 11:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In a world where all eyes are on the technology of the future, a Swedish company has looked into the past and brought back to life a piece of history, by recreating the replica of an 18th century wooden sailing ship, from scratch. Now, that ship is...
World’s First Free-Flying AI Astronaut Assistant Ready for New Adventures in Space
3 Sep 2021, 09:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What started out as a friendly companion for astronauts in space became much more than that, in just a few years. Cimon, the spherical-shaped, AI-controlled, flying assistant is now ready to take on complex scientific experiments and take part in e...
IBM-Developed “Stolen Vehicle Help” for Mercedes me, Now Available for U.S. Customers
3 Sep 2021, 08:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are plenty of great things that digital, connected car services like Mercedes.me enable drivers to enjoy, but helping them get back their premium car in case it gets stolen could easily be one of the best ones yet. Both car owners and the pol...
Audi Kicks Off Sales for the $163K Second-Generation Audi RS 3 LMS, a Racing Favorite
3 Sep 2021, 06:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s here: the spectacular, bold successor of the first-generation RS 3 LMS is ready to get to its customers by the end of the year. Audi kicked off sales for the latest version of its TCR race car that shows enough potential to enjoy the sam...
U.S. Army to Operate World’s First Cutting-Edge Military Underwater Navigation System
3 Sep 2021, 05:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With satellite technology advancing fast, and navigation systems reaching an unprecedented sophistication level, we’re witnessing all sorts of cutting-edge product developments on a regular basis. As usual, the military is at the forefront of...
New Winnebago Roam Compact RV for Extra Accessibility Redefines Freedom of Travel
3 Sep 2021, 04:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As one of the most popular names in the recreational vehicle (RV) industry, Winnebago also makes camping and outdoor adventures available for people with mobility challenges, through its Specialty Vehicle Division. The lineup consisting of a luxury...
Volvo Trucks Hits Milestone With the Largest U.S. Order of Electric Trucks
2 Sep 2021, 10:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although not nearly as exciting as electric cars, electric trucks are no less impressive in terms of performance. With technology advancing fast, e-trucks are quickly catching up, with more and more companies willing to put their performance to the...
Genesis to Build an Eight-Model Luxury EV Lineup and Become Totally Carbon Neutral
2 Sep 2021, 09:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / 2030 will certainly be an interesting year, marking not just the beginning of a new decade, but also the start of a new era in the automotive industry, when most (theoretically all) new vehicles will be electric. Genesis is the most recent one to j...
Bosch Drops Advanced Smart System for e-Bikes, With New App and Powerful Battery
2 Sep 2021, 07:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Electric bikes are becoming an increasingly popular alternative for transportation, especially in crowded urban areas, but what’s really going to take them to the top are improved battery performance and connectivity. Bosch is taking an impor...
Innovative Electric RV Set to Conquer the Roads With 290 HP and 400-Mile Range
2 Sep 2021, 06:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With electric vehicles and electric two-wheelers slowly but surely taking over the market, it’s not surprising that this trend is reaching the outdoor segment as well. Recreational vehicles (RVs) that ditch the diesel engine for a battery-ele...