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.
VW Golf R32 With "Grandpa Spec" and 186,600 Miles Is Still an Autobahn Stormer
15 Jan 2021, 23:13 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Golf R32 is the Volkswagen by which all others should be measured, timeless yet ambitious in terms of engineering. Having this many cylinders in an old, small hatchback just makes it very appealing. Now, there are lots of old hot hatchbacks ...
Here's Why the Dacia Bigster Looks Like a Volvo SUV
15 Jan 2021, 21:06 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Yesterday, French carmaker Renault had a lot of interesting announcements, including this new concept car from its Dacia sub-brand. It's called the Bigster and previews the new crossover that will act as their flagship in a few years. It�...
What if the Volvo 240 Was Designed as an SUV in 1988?
15 Jan 2021, 02:44 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Volvo is currently known mostly for its safe, efficient luxury SUVs. But models like the XC90 don't have as much heritage behind them as a Range Rover. So it's fun to imagine a world where the Swedish company began developing this type of...
2021 Acura TLX Drag Races Hyundai Sonata N Line, Honda Accord Ruins Their Fun
13 Jan 2021, 16:33 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Do you like slightly sporty sedans that aren't made by the Germans? Well, have we got a cool drag race for you, featuring two hot newcomers in the 2021 Acura TLX and the Hyundai Sonata N Line. But the Honda Accord is here to teach them some ma...
MINI JCW GP vs. Toyota GR Yaris Is a Hot Hatch Drag Race Full of Surprises
13 Jan 2021, 13:17 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Yeah, Toyota makes the Supra, but its most exciting car right now is actually the little GR Yaris. This hot hatch is nothing like the boring subcompact grocery getters you know, and to prove that, Carwow organized a drag race against the MINI JCW G...
Off-Roading in Tracked Raptor and Tracked 6x6 Nearly Ends Badly
12 Jan 2021, 20:07 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Putting tracks on a Ford truck is nothing new. However, having the guts to use them on a dangerous trail separates the men from the boys and makes for quite an entertaining video. Check out what happens when YouTuber TheStradman teams up with the f...
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Gets Turned Into a Sexy Sedan by YouTube Artist
11 Jan 2021, 21:38 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee L may look different from the muscular SUV predecessor, but we can already tell it's going to be a success. Its lines will influence several other models, but a sedan is obviously not going to be among them. Rig...
2022 Golf R vs. 2022 Audi S3 vs. Golf 7 R: Battle of the Autobahn Hot Hatches
9 Jan 2021, 21:49 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / While the all-new 2022 Golf R is trying to make its way to American shores, we might as well check out how the performance hatchback stacks up against its sister car and predecessor. We're talking about the new Audi S3 and the outgoing Golf R ...
Dodge Challenger "Daytona" Combines Streamlining With Modern Muscle
9 Jan 2021, 21:40 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Back about half a century ago, America's idea of aerodynamics involved putting a pointy nose and giant wing on a powerful muscle car. As awkward as the concept was by today's standards, the Dodge Daytona became an icon and is today seen a...
Ford Mustang Bullitt Drag Races Lexus LC500, Annihilation Follows
9 Jan 2021, 13:00 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ford discontinued the Bullitt for the 2021 model year, but the ponies are still putting up a good fight. This next drag race puts one of them up against the Lexus LC500, which is not exactly a direct rival. The shootout between a Bullitt and LC5...
2021 Audi RS6 Avant Is Nothing Like His 1994 RS2 Avant, Doug DeMuro Finds
7 Jan 2021, 21:46 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The 25th anniversary of the RS Avant would be relatively uneventful without this comparison review from YouTuber Doug DeMuro. With the brand new RS6 side-by-side with its RS2 ancestor, we get to see how much these German wagons have evolved in such...
1969 Dodge Charger Wagon Is the Early Magnum That Never Existed
7 Jan 2021, 20:44 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / A popular idea within the car design world right now is that muscle cars should be available as wagons or shooting brakes. It sounds a bit too "European" at first, but the more we look at this rendered 1969 Dodge Charger wagon, the more w...
2022 Audi S3 Hatchback Drag Races Old S3, the Gap Is Microscopic
7 Jan 2021, 18:41 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / There's plenty to like about the new Audi S3 hot hatch, especially in the design department. Unfortunately, based on the results of this drag race, there's not much reason to upgrade from the previous generation. The first Carwow drag ...
YouTube Artist Gives Urus a Radical Facelift With Lights From Exotic Lamborghini
7 Jan 2021, 16:35 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Lamborghini Urus spearheaded a whole new market - exotic SUVs with excessive features and performance. But because it now faces many rivals, the Italian brand might have to update its money-making model more frequently than it would a regular s...
Ram TRX vs. Ford F-150 Raptor: Which Gets You The Most Truck for $77,000?
7 Jan 2021, 00:27 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / TFL recently took delivery of what they say is the first Ram TRX in the world. And luck would have it that a Ford F-150 Raptor is also sitting in their driveway. This has the makings of an excellent off-road truck comparison. The Raptor is a spe...
2021 Audi RS7 in Vegas Yellow Shows Stunning Spec in Qatar
5 Jan 2021, 17:12 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Every time there's an expensive new Audi performance car out, owners try to outdo each other with colors that stand out yet still look OEM. Normally, we'd expect an RS7 Sportback like this one to reside at Audi Forum Ingolstadt, but it�...
Mid-Engined Cadillac Supercar Looks Like an Excellent C8 Corvette Spinoff
3 Jan 2021, 21:33 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ever since the C8 Corvette came out, people have been dreaming up sports cars that could benefit from a mid-engined makeover. But for some reason, Cadillac is never mentioned, even though the luxury brand could copy Chevy's homework. Many s...
2021 Arteon Shooting Brake Review Reveals Slightly Disappointing New Volkswagen
3 Jan 2021, 20:29 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We wanted to love the Arteon Shooting Brake. It's a rare thing from Volkswagen, a car with soul and character. But there are areas where the German automaker should have tried a little harder, and this Carwow review comes close to highlighting...
Ford Mustang "Cyber Shelby" Looks Like Johnny's Muscle Car in 2077
3 Jan 2021, 20:06 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Even people who haven't played Cyberpunk 2077 recognize Keanu Reeves' character, Johnny Silverhand. He's been in all those iconic trailers and also happens to be connected to some cool in-game gear, like the Porsche 911 Turbo. Tha...
1965 Ford Mustang "Devious Stang" Rocks Edelbrock Coyote and Carbon Brakes
3 Jan 2021, 16:57 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Building a Ford Mustang restomod can be a tricky business. But we think the pony-loving crowd will fall in love with this 1965 "Devious Stang," even though it's got some pretty serious modifications. The metallic blue beast was th...