Mihnea Radu
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Most of his favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. Nothing beats an E30 M3 or a Civic with no air conditioning, though a Ferrari Testarossa isn't too shabby either.
Mihnea spends what little free time he has between family, his passion for tech, and contemplating the perfect number of cup holders a car should have per person (it's 2.25... don't ask).
Motto: Money can't buy happiness? You can't be sad while doing a burnout.
New Toyota 86 Launch Reportedly Delayed to 2022, CEO Doesn't Want a Subaru Copy
23 Mar 2021, 06:23 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Every JDM fan knows that Toyota and Subaru collaborated on this famous sports coupe project last decade. It's even got the nickname "Toyobaru." But while the all-new 2022 Subaru BRZ just got released, it appears the 86's launch ...
2023 Jeep Wagoneer Luxury Truck Rendering Actually Makes Sense
23 Mar 2021, 04:50 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Wrangler was one of Jeep's main money-makers, but now that the Ford Bronco is out, this iconic off-road brand seems more interested in different segments. One example of this is the Wagoneer, which moved from concept to production a little...
Lexus LF Flagship SUV Based on RWD Platform Could Cost $180,000
23 Mar 2021, 03:22 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / It's no secret that Lexus dealers are happy with their RX sales, but they want an expensive luxury SUV to take on the Germans. That model was previewed by the LF-1 concept, and we have fresh information about when it will arrive and how. Th...
2022 Nissan 400Z Leaked in Production Spec, Looks Ready to Take on the Supra
23 Mar 2021, 02:28 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / With the Japanese sports car market coming alive, the wraps appear to be coming off the 2022 Nissan 400Z. No, we're not talking about some rendering or yet more photos of the Z Proto Concept. Two pre-production models for the actual 400Z have ...
Twin-Turbo C8 Corvette Drag Races a Porsche Taycan Turbo, Fight Is Brutal
22 Mar 2021, 23:18 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The C8 Corvette is America's surprise drag racer. It only makes 495 horsepower, yet it's capable to keep up or outrun potent muscle cars like the GT500 or Hellcat/Demon. But playing with electric cars is an entirely different challenge, a...
Mid-Engined Camaro and Mustang Meet Front-Engined C8 Corvette in 3D Rendering
21 Mar 2021, 21:58 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Muscle cars are one of America's most significant contributions to pop culture. They're simple, powerful, and full of character. Over the past five decades, people have been fine with the engine being at the front. However, that changed a...
Shelby GT500 "Skeletor" Go Kart Is the Maddest Ford Dragster Ever
21 Mar 2021, 21:18 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Muscle cars are very powerful yet heavy. That's why they're not as fast as a sports car with similar power, right? Well, that's not the case with this particular 2014 Shelby GT500, which has gone through some weight-loss surgery. ...
2022 BMW 7 Series Gets E38-Inspired Digital Makeover From YouTube Artist
21 Mar 2021, 20:33 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / If you're into modern classic luxury sedans, the E38 BMW 7 Series should be near the top of your list. Many believe this was the best 7 Series model and one of the most timeless shapes in BMW history. The E38 is somewhat desirable. Many You...
How Does a Ford Ranger Compare to a Premium Chinese Pickup?
21 Mar 2021, 19:21 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / America is the home of the pickup, but it's not the only place where these things are sold or made. This video reviews a Ford Ranger against a Great Wall Motors (GWM) P-Series LT, a Chinese model that is currently doing well in South Africa. I...
2022 Lexus IS 350 Wagon Rendering Looks Better Than its German Rivals
21 Mar 2021, 04:24 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We know that Genesis is working on a shooting brake version of the G70, but Lexus really caught us by surprise with the IS 500. Are they now also focusing on cars for enthusiasts now, just like Toyota? If that's the case, then an IS wagon coul...
800 HP Bronze Lamborghini Urus With Mansory Carbon Kit Is Worth $500,000
21 Mar 2021, 02:43 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Lamborghini Urus is easily the most famous performance SUV in the world, but it's not peerless. German twin-turbo SUVs have begun to give it some trouble. While the Italians still don't offer any performance gains, you can always drop...
Lancia Delta Integrale "Martini Monster" Is a Rally Revival Rendering
21 Mar 2021, 01:11 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / With the whole Stellantis thing going on, Lancia is once again under the spotlight. The brand is currently reduced to selling just one strange and quite old car, a sort of Fiat 500 4-door. But everybody is wishing for a Delta Integrale revival. ...
GMC Syclone Digital Restomod Sports Boxy LEDs and Hood Scoop
20 Mar 2021, 22:00 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / For the most part, cars designed for rich people go up in value while those made for us plebs only depreciate. But there are exceptions in both scenarios. The GMC Syclone is a small, old truck, so it should be cheap, but people are probably willing...
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Garage Builder Bought It When He Was 11 Years Old
20 Mar 2021, 03:51 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / It's not often that the story behind a 1969 Chevelle is more interesting than the car itself. We promise you, it's none of that sob stuff, just somebody who loved muscle cars ever since he was a little boy. I think many of us can relate t...
2022 Volkswagen Golf R Dyno Results Are Here and They're Surprising
20 Mar 2021, 01:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Over the past couple of weeks, the new Golf R has been demolishing the competition in drag races. We've seen it match an AMG A45 while showing its taillights to the Audi S3 and BMW M135i. Everybody thinks it's making way more power than c...
2021 BMW M4 Coupe "Crazy Carbon" Is a JDM-Style Widebody Render
20 Mar 2021, 01:44 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The all-new BMW M4 is quickly becoming the new sports car that everybody wants, and for good reason. The overstated design gets your attention while the performance is some of the best you can expect from an inline-6. Of course, such an outspoke...
Dodge Magnum Hellcat Rendering "Spotted" Coming Back From Ice Cream Run
19 Mar 2021, 04:08 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / With BMW now making an M3 wagon, it feels like load-lugging performance cars are making a comeback. But while 500-horsepower grocery-getters are cool, we'd still prefer a big Hellcat engine with over 700 horsepower to make sure the ice cream d...
Ever Wanted an Entry-Level Supercar? Supercar Blondie Checks Out a Ferrari Roma
19 Mar 2021, 02:20 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ferraris are cool, but they're not ideal for driving every day to hotels, shops, and such. That's why Maranello developed something new, something that's both an understatement and a practical everyday supercar, the Roma. The conc...
2022 Subaru WRX Looks Sharp in First Accurate Rendering, Will Pack FA24 Turbo
18 Mar 2021, 23:43 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / While Subaru fans are waiting to get their hands on the all-new BRZ, there's another sports car of sorts in the pipeline. The 2022 WRX sports sedan should hit the market by the end of the year, packing more power and superior design. This i...
Pontiac Fiero Modernized Rendering Combines Lotus and Firebird Vibes
18 Mar 2021, 21:44 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Imagine you've got a 2,200-lb (998-kg) sports car, but it's American, with the engine at the back and as cheap as a Miata. I'd call up the boys and put a flaming chicken logo all over that, wouldn't you? We're obviously ...