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.
2022 Toyota GR 86 Coming to the Goodwood Festival of Speed Next Month
25 Jun 2021, 06:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s still some time left before the new Toyota GR 86 becomes available for sale in the UK. Until then, those who want to get a closer look and watch it in action can do so next month, at the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Developed b...
Toyota Mobility Foundation Is Launching a Free Autonomous Shuttle Service
24 Jun 2021, 14:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Autonomous shuttle services are spreading across the U.S., but it’s not often that bigger names are a part of these types of projects. Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) has recently joined forces with May Mobility, a provider of autonomous veh...
Look at Famous Cities From the World’s Highest-Precision Satellite Perspective
24 Jun 2021, 12:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Pleiades Neo 3 satellite proves that it can deliver the highest precision imagery available today, after sending the first images since it was orbited, a few months ago. It’s impressive to see some of the greatest cities all around th...
Toyota and Mitsubishi Are Innovating Safety Features With Advanced Mapping Tech
24 Jun 2021, 12:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Woven Alpha, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, will provide its latest HD mapping technology in order to develop and test Mitsubishi’s innovative driver assistance feature for autonomous vehicles. Two of the biggest Japanese playe...
Hyundai Brings Sci-Fi Movies to Life With Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystem
24 Jun 2021, 09:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Not many people know that Hyundai is literally reaching for the sky, having extended its operations beyond cars and looking into eVTOLs. But it’s doing much more than developing an air mobility vehicle – Hyundai dreams of building an en...
Brace Yourself: Hennessey’s 1,000 Horsepower Mammoth Hypertruck Comes Roaring
24 Jun 2021, 07:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Less than 100 of these (giant) babies left – and production has just begun, so hurry up if you want to become one of the proud owners of a mammoth on four wheels. “Why have a 1,000-horsepower pickup truck? Because we can!”, sai...
Mercedes-Maybach Reinvents Extravagant Travel, Comes with Silver Champagne Cups
24 Jun 2021, 06:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Timeless elegance is reflected not just by the car you choose to drive, but also in the way you choose to travel, from the accessories for your car to the gear. For true connoisseurs, road trips can only be done in grand style, because leisure equa...
Wireless Full Link Connectivity Now Available for the Entire New SEAT Range
23 Jun 2021, 14:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Want to listen to your favorite podcasts while driving and easily access your contact list or other personal data from your phone, with the help of a simple wireless connection? If you’re driving one of the new SEAT models, you’re in lu...
Scania E-Truck Starts Daily Deliveries for a Large Food Retailer in Stockholm
23 Jun 2021, 12:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / All eyes are on the most exciting electric cars, but meanwhile, electric heavy-duty trucks are revolutionizing logistics and freight transportation. Pretty soon, electric transportation could become the norm for the biggest retailers in the world. ...
USAF’s First Electric Ultra-Short Takeoff Plane Blows eVTOLs Out of the Water
23 Jun 2021, 12:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The U.S. Air Force is serious about introducing innovative air mobility vehicles into its future operations. Electra was just selected by USAF to develop ultra-short takeoff aircraft, as part of the Agility Prime program. In only a few years, we wi...
2021 VW Polo Introduces Advanced Digital Cockpit and Infotainment System Options
23 Jun 2021, 09:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In an era where digital features are becoming almost as important as technical features, Volkswagen wanted to introduce a Polo version that really takes information and connectivity features to the next level. Starting with a digital cockpit and in...
2022 Honda Super Cub 125 Boosts Power and Efficiency, Keeping Its Famous Style
23 Jun 2021, 07:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It was only a few years ago that the Super Cub 125, with a legendary status in Japan, became available for the European audience, with great success. For 2022, the beloved motorcycle gets a more efficient engine and new features that make the ridin...
Deluxe Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronometer Comes with Luxury Paddle-Board and Paddle
23 Jun 2021, 05:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s hard to imagine enjoying summertime without being close to the water. Whether it’s the ocean, a mountain lake or a mighty river, water is the quintessential component of summer trips. And when 2 renowned brands share their passion ...
Driving Expert Paul Eames Demonstrates Just How Smooth the 2021 Nissan Juke Is
22 Jun 2021, 13:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Long-gone are the days when the Juke was an unfamiliar, weird-looking crossover. The initial concept evolved over time and now, the 2021 Nissan Juke sports a cutting-edge design, a smart interior and a whole range of the latest technologies. How th...
Sustainable Aviation Needs Airports to Become Complex Hydrogen-Based Ecosystems
22 Jun 2021, 12:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ever since electric vehicles took center stage, the infrastructure issue has been on everybody’s lips. And the same goes for the electrification of maritime transport and aviation. It’s not enough to focus only on making vehicles green,...
Togo Is Here to Lead You on a Private, Luxury Arctic Expedition This Summer
22 Jun 2021, 10:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Everybody sees summer trips differently – some are looking for adrenaline-pumping adventures, others want to just lay on the deck of a luxury cruise ship, and others would like to combine their thirst for adventure with the comfort and privac...
Jet It Becomes the First to Operate the eFlyer 800 Electric Jet in the U.S.
22 Jun 2021, 08:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It was only a few months ago that Bye Aerospace unveiled its latest concept, the 8-seat all-electric aircraft, eFlyer 800. Now, it’s taking a step further and announcing that the first customers have already signed a purchase agreement. B...
Hebe Is the Royal Navy’s Latest High-Tech Autonomous Boat That Hunts Down Mines
22 Jun 2021, 07:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Royal Navy now has a complete autonomous minehunting system – the third and final boat that will be capable of conducting unmanned minehunting operations has just been delivered. RNMB Hebe (named after the Greek goddess of youth) is th...
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Rolled Out, Now at Dealerships Across the U.S.
22 Jun 2021, 05:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s an exciting moment for Jeep fans as well as Stellantis – the company’s all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is coming to dealerships across the U.S. One of the most thrilling new releases of 2021, the three-row SUV has now left...
2021 Toyota Yaris WRC Faces Its Toughest Challenge Yet at Kenya’s Safari Rally
21 Jun 2021, 13:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team has been on a winning streak this year, currently leading both the manufacturers’ and drivers’ championships. But this upcoming challenge will probably be the real test not just for the drivers, ...