Cristina Mircea
1,684 ARTICLES
She nailed her motorcycle license test shaming all the males in her class with her highest score in the written exam and the best time obtained during the skills test.
Writing has been her livelihood for more than ten years now, and there’s no topic she doesn’t dare tackling, from IT solutions to outdoor equipment, electronics, and now the automotive industry.
When she’s not typing, she also loves riding non-motorized two-wheelers, going on hikes with her dog, and rocking her electric guitars.
DigitBikes' Patented Rear Suspension System for MTBs Boasts of Being a Game-Changer
26 Nov 2021, 11:02 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Featuring a different kind of rear suspension called Analog, the Datum mountain bike claims to be a game-changer in terms of weight, reliability, storage space, and dropper capacity. Designed and manufactured in California by DigitBikes, Datum i...
Renault Unveils the Flying Version of Its 4L, Claiming the Air As the Road of the Future
26 Nov 2021, 09:19 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Renault 4 is 60 years old and nothing says better “Happy Birthday!” than a flying version of the car that sold in more than eight million units all over the world. Renault and design hub TheArsenale teamed up to show us how they imagine...
Skyports Will Build and Operate the First Test Vertiport in Europe
25 Nov 2021, 19:47 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / After recently announcing its intentions to create take-off and landing sites for electric air taxis in the United States, vertiport developer and operator Skyports landed another huge deal. The company was chosen to build the first test vertiport ...
New Stroller Collection From Mercedes-Benz and Hartan Is All About Style and Comfort
25 Nov 2021, 17:04 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Mercedes-Benz and stroller manufacturer Hartan Kinderwagenworks return with another collaboration meant to honor the carmaker’s sporty four-wheelers. An entirely new collection of pushchairs is now available for purchase, teaching your baby w...
Zuri's Hybrid VTOL Nailed Its First Hover Flight, It Boasts a Range of 447 Miles
25 Nov 2021, 15:59 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / It started in 2017 with a simple sketch and three years later, an experimental aircraft was born. Now, Czech Republic-based manufacturer Zuri releases a video with the first hover test of its hybrid VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) flying machi...
Mahle's Custom-Developed Apps Are All About Making e-Bikes Even Smarter Than They Are
25 Nov 2021, 13:58 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / A major player on the international automotive market, German-based developer and supplier Mahle focuses its business on the future of mobility. Among others, it also describes itself as a holistic systems provider for smart e-bikes, and its new ap...
Himiway's New e-Bikes Are Inspired by the Animal Kingdom, Offer Ranges of Up to 80 Miles
25 Nov 2021, 10:44 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / E-bike manufacturer Himiway recently dropped four new fat tire models and they are as cool as their names. Inspired from the animal kingdom, the wheelers boast a very attractive design and long ranges, to name just two of their top-selling features...
Aventon's Flagship Commuter e-Bike Offers Everything You Need Without Breaking the Bank
25 Nov 2021, 08:42 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / When you’re in the market for a two-wheeler that you plan on using daily, you want something that can get the job done, is durable, offers all the standard features, and won’t break the bank. Aventon’s flagship commuter e-bike Lev...
Mercedes-Benz Gets Its Festive Mood On, Offers Cool Gift Suggestions for Christmas
24 Nov 2021, 20:42 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / This year, the winter holidays come with gift ideas from Mercedes, with many of them also being an homage to the Mercedes-Benz SL, which celebrates its 70th anniversary next year. With Christmas almost knocking on the door, Mercedes has prepared...
This Futuristic Mailbox Is Smarter Than All Your Gadgets, Will Transform Drone Deliveries
24 Nov 2021, 16:54 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / In a future where mailmen will be replaced by drones, it is only logical for the mailboxes to keep up with technological advancements. The DroneDek smart receptacle is compatible with drone couriers, humans, and robots, and it was designed to secur...
MiniZag Ultra Is a Great City e-Bike, Has a Clever, Patent-Protected Folding Mechanism
24 Nov 2021, 11:58 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / MiniZag’s Ultra electric bike might look like just another urban two-wheeler when unfolded, but it has something special up its sleeve: a patent-protected folding technology. This bike packs really small, while also delivering enough power to...
Lady Lene Explorer Yacht Reveals Its Calm, Timeless Art Deco Interior Design
24 Nov 2021, 10:06 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / After it gracefully stepped into the water for the first time just a month ago, flaunting its wave-piercing bow, round shapes, and giant windows, 111-ft (34-m) explorer yacht Lady Lene now lets us take a peek at its tasteful interior design. Th...
Giant Launches New Trance X Advanced E+ Bike Meant to Keep You on the Trail Forever
24 Nov 2021, 08:19 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Mountain bikers are in for a treat with Giant’s new Trance X Advanced E+ lineup, with its light frame, switchable geometry, and powerful motor meant to keep you on the trail forever. Giant boasts of the new electric mountain bike being it...
Icelandic-Themed Camper Van Allows You to Watch the Sunset From Its Roof Terrace
23 Nov 2021, 20:44 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / If you want to see some of the most inspiring Mercedes Sprinter and VW Crafter van conversions, U.K.-based Van Life Builds won’t disappoint you. The team’s latest project proves once again that knowing how to cleverly organize space is ...
A Flying Saucer That Can Cruise at 160 Mph Could Be Your Personal Car in the Future
23 Nov 2021, 16:24 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / If you would normally see this flying saucer in the sky, you wouldn’t necessarily think it was crafted on this planet. But Zeva Zero is just a futuristic eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft concept aiming to bring a new cl...
GPS Drawing of a Mustached Man Breaks Guinness World Record, Was Created Riding a Bike
23 Nov 2021, 14:03 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The “pedaling Picasso” is not your conventional artist. He doesn’t use a brush or paint to create his drawings, but rather his bicycle and the Strava tracking app. And with his latest project, he managed to break the Guinness Worl...
CAKE's New Electric Motorbikes Are Designed for the Working Class Hero
23 Nov 2021, 10:37 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / A new series of work electric motorcycles from CAKE just hit the market and they boast of being the ultimate tools to beat the competition when it comes to productivity and efficiency. CAKE is a Swedish manufacturer whose high-powered electric m...
All New Homes in the U.K. Are Now Officially Required to Come With Charging Points for EVs
23 Nov 2021, 09:07 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / All new homes in the United Kingdom are required to come with an EV charger, under new legislation recently announced by the British government. Initially proposed two years ago as a solution to increase electric vehicle adoption in the United K...
BMX-Style Zooz Urban Ultralight Is Touted as the Sports Car of Electric Bikes
22 Nov 2021, 19:07 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The Urban Ultralight from Zooz is not your average-looking electric bike. With a patented seat design, powerful motors, and a retro, BMX-inspired look, this is the sports car of e-bikes. At least according to its manufacturer. Two words come to...
First Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Farm in the U.S. Is Now Officially in the Works
22 Nov 2021, 16:09 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the United States will be located 15 miles (24 km) off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, representing a colossal project of historical importance. Its construction recently kicked off, along with...