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.
2022 Mercedes-Benz G 550 4x4 Squared Spied Looking Like an Expensive Toy
27 Oct 2020, 20:55 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The 2022 Mercedes-Benz G 550 4x4 Squared has been spied once again. A high-riding test prototype shows us a black-on-white color combination, as well as numerous upgrades over the standard G-Class. A few years back, the Mercedes-Benz G 550 4x4 S...
Dodge El Daytona Looks Like the Mullet of Retro Race Pickups
27 Oct 2020, 19:40 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / 3D renderings have broken through walls, creating bridges between car segments that seemed to have nothing in common. What do you get when you cross a Dodge Daytona and a Chevy El Camino? Probably the most American-looking car that never existed. ...
Russian Mechanic Fixes Porsche 911 Turbo Wreck by Cutting It in Half
27 Oct 2020, 18:10 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / With crazy performance numbers, timeless design, and precise, engaging handling, the Porsche 911 Turbo S is a very desirable car. However, because it has such a loyal following, depreciation isn't that high, so few people can ever buy one. ...
Tesla Cybertruck Rendered as Minivan, Garbage Truck, and Ambulance
27 Oct 2020, 17:20 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Tesla may change the way the Cybertruck looks before it enters production, but we don't know to what degree. It may look as crude as a child's drawing sometimes, but this shape could be a major contribution to the world of EVs and vehicle...
2021 Toyota Sienna Drag Race Honda Odyssey in Minivan Performance War
27 Oct 2020, 16:15 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / While minivans aren't as popular as crossovers, they're still an excellent way to transport lots of people in comfort. Some of them are surprisingly fast, and today, we'll find out which is quickest between the 2021 Toyota Sienna and...
2022 Mercedes-AMG C 53 Sports Sedan Spied With Quad Round Exhaust Pipes
27 Oct 2020, 14:41 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / With the S-Class now revealed, the next-gen C-Class becomes one of Mercedes-Benz's main priorities. Today, testing has begun on a new sports configuration belonging to the W206 family, the C 43... or the C 53... maybe even the C 63. Wh...
2022 GMC Hummer Design Fix Proposes RX-8 Suicide Doors and Short Wheelbase
27 Oct 2020, 12:58 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Proposing alternative designs for brand new or iconic cars can be considered a trademark form of YouTube entertainment for the artist known as TheSketchMonkey. Today, he examined the new GMC Hummer, found it lacking in some areas, and suggested cha...
Bugatti SUV Rendering Adds Chiron Features to Lamborghini Urus Body
26 Oct 2020, 21:44 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Rumor has it that Audi will become Bentley's new chaperone, which makes sense considering how much of their tech is in the Flying Spur or Bentayga. But doesn't it also make sense for Lamborghini to help out with Bugatti's homework? ...
Hyundai Palisade Drag Races 1987 Buick Grand National, Results Are Surprising
26 Oct 2020, 20:52 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / "I want to see a giant family crossover drag race one of those 1980s cars that people think are slow," said nobody ever. Even so, Hoonigan has got an interesting shootout on its hands, between the 2020 Hyundai Palisade and the 1987 Buick ...
Volkswagen Up! "Wide Froggy" Is Ready for a Virtual GTI Meet
25 Oct 2020, 21:53 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Despite Volkswagen saying the segment is not profitable, the tiny Up! city car has lots of loyal followers. And some of them are willing to invest in the GTI model or even perform serious mods. That's right, Volkswagen has a GTI the size of...
Audi RSQ8-R by ABT Is Covered in Carbon, Costs $350,000
25 Oct 2020, 21:21 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / While a normal 2021 Audi RS Q8 starts from around $115,000 in America, we found a modified version that's more extreme and costs over twice the money. Meet the RSQ8-R by specialist tuner ABT. We've recently spotted the first ABT RS6 in...
C-HR "Mad Lad" Widebody Rendering Project Is Full-Carbon, Backed by Toyota UK
25 Oct 2020, 20:16 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Everybody and their dog bought a subcompact crossover in recent years, and the Toyota C-HR is one of the more popular models. Despite this and the competitiveness of the segment, the Big T never offered a super-spicy version. Are we crazy to sug...
Barn Find 1976 Datsun 280Z Gets Washed for the First Time in 44 Years
25 Oct 2020, 19:08 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / American cars from the 1960s make the best barn finds. Stumbling onto one of those is the car equivalent of the leprechaun pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. However, we'd argue that this Datsun 280Z is just as valuable. As America droppe...
Dodge Challenger "Turbofan" Widebody Looks Ready for the Race Track
25 Oct 2020, 17:27 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Dodge Challenger is one heck of a muscle car, but it doesn't take itself too seriously. Sure, it can set some amazing top speed or quarter-mile records, but it's more like a meme of itself. It's like Sylvester Stallone playing an...
Honda Civic Type R Drag Races Toyota Camry TRD, Results Are Surprising
25 Oct 2020, 16:16 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / What is a sports car? Not a Honda Civic Type R. That's a hot hatchback. Nor the Toyota Camry TRD, which is a sedan with a body kit. However, owners of these Japanese models often argue they are as quick as a flash (that's from Initial D)...
This Is What the Lexus LFA Would Look Like as a 2021 Supercar
24 Oct 2020, 20:59 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Lexus LFA was not received well at first due to its high price. However, it's now way more collectible than most Ferrari and Lamborghini supercars from that era, provoking many to wonder about a possible successor. Many rumors and repor...
306 HP Cupra Formentor Takes Autobahn Acceleration Test, Is as Fast as Tiguan R
24 Oct 2020, 20:29 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Cupra Formentor could be the sexiest small crossover Europe has ever produced while also being one of the least known. It's essentially a Volkswagen Group product, a bigger version of the SEAT Leon with a kind of Golf R powertrain. 2020...
Nissan 400Z "Slantnose" Looks Like a JDM Porsche Sports Car
24 Oct 2020, 19:28 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / While opinions around the Nissan Z Proto concept were generally pretty good, we expect the tuning world to change literally everything in the pursuit of JDM perfection. We wouldn't be surprised if, somewhere along the way, the 400Z even gets a...
Volkswagen ID.3 Takes on Nissan Leaf in EV Hatchback Comparison
24 Oct 2020, 19:15 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Everybody talks about how Volkswagen wants to make more EVs than Tesla. But there's a major hurdle in the way. The Nissan Leaf is arguably the most successful EV in Europe and it stands in the way of the ID.3. America probably isn't go...
Tesla Model 86 Rocket Bunny Looks Like a Confused Widebody EV
24 Oct 2020, 17:45 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Tesla Model 3 could be considered the best or most important car of the last decade. Yet it doesn't come with a Japanese widebody kit. Don't you think that's a little unfair? The M4 was widebody kits, as does the Supra and the...