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.
Lamborghini Huracan Speedster Is a Unique 840 HP Supercharged Monster
12 Dec 2020, 22:20 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We often say that more cars should be offered in a speedster style, especially the new Corvette. And while Lamborghini has no shortage of exotic-looking machines, the lovable Huracan has never followed in the footsteps of the open-top supercar grea...
Lamborghini Urus-AMG G63 Rendering Mix Looks Like the Maddest SUV Ever
12 Dec 2020, 19:41 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Nearly every automaker in the world is now competing in the SUV market, which is showing no signs of slowing down. But with new models launched every year, it's important to keep track of which one is the most powerful, fast, or attention-grab...
2022 Kia Sportage Shows Strong Rear Design in Accurate New Rendering
12 Dec 2020, 18:32 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Bold styling was one of the things which set the outgoing Kia Sportage apart from its rivals. And the 2022 Sportage CUV continues this tradition if this non-official rendering is to be believed. Using the latest spyshots of test prototypes testi...
Ford Focus ST Destroyed by 2021 Golf 8 GTI and Octavia RS in Drag Race
12 Dec 2020, 16:56 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The all-new Golf GTI is coming to America, but the Focus ST isn't. That's probably for the best since, despite its Mustang-like 2.3-liter turbo engine, the Ford hot hatch is slower than its German rival, at least according to this drag ra...
2021 Skoda Kodiaq Facelift Accurately Rendered With Octavia Grille
10 Dec 2020, 20:50 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Skoda made its first crossover in 2009, the Yeti. It was quirky and practical, but things only really took off with the arrival of the Kodiaq in 2016. Now, the Czech company's popular model is getting ready for a mid-life facelift. Test pro...
Mat Watson in BMW M340i Loses Drag Races to Girlfriend in Mercedes-AMG A45 S
9 Dec 2020, 12:15 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Are your Christmas dinner conversations a little bit boring? Well, those of Carwow presenter Mat Watson probably aren't, because he's been drag racing against his mother and girlfriend. This week, they got behind the wheel of three wildly...
1995 Porsche Cayenne: What if the Legendary SUV Was Made 25 Years Ago?
8 Dec 2020, 21:53 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Porsche Cayenne entered the budding SUV market to mixed reviews back in 2002. Although it did many amazing things in terms of both luxury and performance, it's not well remembered today. This could be down to its styling, which we would ca...
2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Drag Races F-150 Raptor, Humiliation Follows
8 Dec 2020, 20:51 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Although the crown is often contested, the Ford F-150 is the king of pickup trucks. Even though this 2021 model has "hybrid" written on the back, it hasn't been turned into a Prius. To prove that Ford lets you have your cake and eat ...
Plymouth Superbird "Petty Blue" Rendering Is a Charger-Based Tribute
6 Dec 2020, 20:36 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The year is 1970. Japanese imports with 2JZ engines haven't begun terrorizing America's roads, while the big-block V8 seems like the coolest engine ever. With some flamboyant aero, a couple of muscle cars became motorsport legends too. An...
Porsche 911 GT2 RS Demolishes McLaren 720S in Damp Drag Race
6 Dec 2020, 19:41 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / This may look like a slightly older Porsche 911 model tuned for the world of Fast and Furious. But that gigantic wing belongs to the most exotic rear-engined car in the world, the 911 GT2 RS. It's a savage beast built to be driven hard, and to...
BMW X6 M "Monsters" Audi RS Q8 and Porsche Cayenne Turbo S in Drag Race
5 Dec 2020, 11:15 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Audi finally has a big performance SUV in the RS Q8. So the model is now allowed to join in a rivalry that's been going on for over a decade. Alas, this Carwow drag race doesn't have the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S, but a Porsche Cayenne Turbo ...
2021 BMW Z3 M Coupe? Modern "Clown Shoe" Based on M2 Is Very Different
5 Dec 2020, 10:04 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / If you're looking for one of the strangest Bimmers of all time, look no further than the so-called "Clown Shoe", a coupe version of the old Z3 roadster which had a peculiar roof shape and was available as a juicy Z3 M model. Silly...
Toyota Supra Drag Races GR Yaris AWD Hot Hatch: 3-Liter vs. 1.6-Liter Turbo Surp
3 Dec 2020, 21:42 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Small hot hatchbacks like the Fiesta ST failed in America, maybe because money is less of a problem than power and performance. But Toyota just built a pocket rocket called the GR Yaris, and it's quite exciting. Can it do more with less? We�...
Land Rover Defender "Racing Green" by Carlex Has Carbon Super-Widebody Kit
2 Dec 2020, 23:20 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The new Land Rover Defender is right in-between your average new SUV and an interesting one that everybody wants as a project car. This next kit by Carlex Design could push it right over the edge, as it's got a carbon fiber kit sent from the w...
Bentley Bentayga Gets 1970s Digital Redesign, Looks Like a Chromed Wedding SUV
2 Dec 2020, 22:01 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The very things some people hate about the Bentley Bentayga are what make it good. It's a statement that says, "I'm at a point in my life where I can afford this super-powerful and expensive SUV." But what if that statement coul...
Dodge Charger Daytona Tribute Looks Like a Drag Racing Cheese Wedge
2 Dec 2020, 01:46 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Nowadays, if a car gets a big wing bolted onto the back, people call it a "ricer." But Dodge did that with the Charger Daytona, and the result was amazing. Although it was a low-volume car made for a few years, the Daytona will forever...
Mazda3 "Aston DBS" Is a Face Swap Worthy of a Focus RS Rival
30 Nov 2020, 21:59 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Last week's discovery of a Mazda MX-5 that had been made to look like an Aston Martin must have struck a nerve because artist Superrenderscars face-swapped a Mazda3 to look like an Aston Martin hatchback, and it somehow makes sense. Aston M...
Mazda2 Will Be a Rebadged Toyota Yaris Hatchback in Europe by 2022
30 Nov 2020, 21:12 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Mazda2 is struggling to stay competitive in Europe. Rather than develop an all-new model on its own, Mazda has apparently decided to ask Toyota if it can borrow the Yaris Hybrid for a little bit. Badge-engineering is becoming an increasingl...
Ferrari GTC4 Lusso Wreck Gets Fixed by Russian Mechanic
30 Nov 2020, 20:44 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The cheapest used Ferrari GTC4 Lusso in Europe is about €140,000 or $167,550 in U.S. currency. Meanwhile, you can get a wrecked example for roughly half the price. But is it wise to drive a supercar that's been beaten to a pulp and hammer...
Mercedes-AMG GT Gets Turned Into a Mid-Engined Supercar, Looks Like a Porsche
30 Nov 2020, 19:59 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Mercedes-AMG is currently working on two main projects, the next generation of the GT and an SL family of roadsters. But don't you just wish they'd make a mid-engined supercar instead, one with the fire-breathing 4.0-liter V8 screaming in...