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.
Ford Maverick Widebody Restomod Is a Digital Low-Rider
23 Aug 2020, 20:52 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ford had a Maverick SUV and is working on a Maverick pickup truck. But today, we want to remember the little pony from 50 years ago. The original Maverick was an economy car, designed to be boring, fuel-efficient and compete with ever-stronger i...
Robert Pattinson's Batmobile Comes Alive in Violent New Batman Trailer
23 Aug 2020, 20:07 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / This has been an excellent day to geek out about 2021's superhero movies. A new trailer was released as part of a special online event, giving us precious glimpses of the Batmobile, a new Batman costume, and the Batcave. The Dark Knight tri...
Crazy V8-Powered Miata Does a Wheelie and 9s Runs at the Drag Strip
23 Aug 2020, 19:24 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Miata has always been ridiculed for its low power output and small engines. So imagine our surprise when seeing a classic MX-5 that's popping wheelies all day and winning hard at the drag strip. The MX-5 is like a modern-day equivalent ...
Dom's Charger Gets "Suki Edition" Makeover in Fast Pink
23 Aug 2020, 18:42 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Fans of the Fast and Furious franchise know that the cars were re-used from one movie to another. For example, the Supra you see at the beginning of 2 Fast 2 Furious being driven by character Slap Jack is actually one of the Toyotas left from Brian...
Watch the Ferrari Roma Accelerate to 124 MPH in Test Video
23 Aug 2020, 17:58 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / A stunning GT coupe with simple lines, the Roma is the start of a new era for Ferrari. It's cut from a different cloth, designed to be driven every day. But does this mean it's also slow and tame? Well, we're about to find that ou...
2022 Nissan Rogue Sport (Qashqai) Gets Accurately Rendered
23 Aug 2020, 17:11 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Nissan's big product offensive has already started in America. And while we're excited about the 400Z or the potential GT-R that's coming down the road, most Nissan buyers are just after a safe, cheap crossover like the 2022 Rogue Sp...
VW Arteon R Shooting Brake and Golf 8 R Spied Testing at the Nurburgring
23 Aug 2020, 16:15 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Volkswagen has delivered on its previous promises and turned the letter "R" into a performance brand. But will it be taken seriously? Let's look at this spy video of the Golf 8 R and Arteon R Shooting Brake to find out. We love th...
Ferrari "Blue Shark" Is Actually Based on a Classic Honda NSX
23 Aug 2020, 11:42 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / When Honda released the original NSX back in 1990, it was often described as a budget Ferrari. The car had a mid-engined exotic layout and the handling to match, but it was cheaper and more reliable. Somewhere along the way, somebody got the ide...
Twin-Turbo Lamborghini Huracan by Hennessey Has Ice Tank, Does Dyno Pull
22 Aug 2020, 20:55 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Hennessey Performance is perhaps best known for its work with the Hellcat engine, as well as the VelociRaptor 6x6. However, if you want to set street racing speed records with your build, a twin-turbo Lamborghini Huracan is usually the only way to ...
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class U.S. Engines Leaked
22 Aug 2020, 20:30 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We've been following the development of the all-new S-Class for about two years. Now, with just over a week to go before the big reveal, we have some solid specs that concern the U.S. engine lineup. Motor Trend gained access to those sexy p...
2021 Mazda CX-30 Getting 2.5L Turbo for $31,000
22 Aug 2020, 19:45 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Mazda hasn't announced all its 2021 model year changes yet, and there's thus one big scoop regarding the CX-30 lineup. That's right, the crossover is getting the same turbo engine as the Mazda3 models. This will turn the CX-30 int...
Pontiac Firebird "Shark Mouth" Shooting Brake Rendering Rocks Widebody Kit
22 Aug 2020, 19:14 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Of the numerous American brands that have died over the years, Pontiac is the one most people miss. It was always ahead of its time, making fun cars that people needed. There's the mid-engined Fiero or the weirdly wonderful Aztek. Sure, Pon...
Honda Civic Hatchback Gets Crazy Mugen Exhaust in Japan
22 Aug 2020, 18:31 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Auto magazines used to go nuts over any Honda Civic with a Mugen badge. The brand was even hotter than Spoon for a while. But that was a few decades ago, whereas this latest tuning project from Japan is somewhat weird. Selling accessories must b...
2021 VW Golf vs. Audi A3 vs. BMW 1 Series vs. A-Class: Hatchback Comparison
22 Aug 2020, 17:39 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The video you're about to watch says the Mercedes A-Class is the best hatchback you can buy right now, superior to the new Audi A3, BMW 1 Series, and Volkswagen Golf. Egos will be bruised; comments will be written in anger. There hasn'...
Ramcharger Hellcat? Ram TRX Looks Awesome as Off-Road SUV
22 Aug 2020, 17:11 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Dodge now has the title of Raptor killer thanks to the awesome new Ram TRX. However, Ford has many more off-road or performance-oriented SUV monsters that need slaying. Can anybody call a Witcher? Or better yet, we could have a body-on-frame SUV...
2023 BMW M3 Touring Should Look Like This, Has Audi RS4 Worried
21 Aug 2020, 09:04 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Seemingly out of the blue, BMW officially confirmed they are developing an M3 Touring performance model. It's a car we've been dreaming about for many years, and it sent the rendering world into a frenzy. Since the announcement, we...
Ferrari 488 Pista vs. Ferrari F40 Drag Race Reveals Generation Gap
21 Aug 2020, 08:34 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Supercars are undeniably getting faster, or at least they were until now. Models from only a few generations ago have already been surpassed by today's sports cars. But we still can't see the iconic Ferrari F40 as anything other than a wi...
2021 Acura TLX Goes on Sale from $37,500 With 2.0-Liter Turbo
20 Aug 2020, 20:49 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The 4th-generation 2021 Acura TLX goes on sale today, bringing with it a price increase. The model starts at $37,500, not including the $1,025 destination charge. Acura isn't ashamed to admit that prices have gone up by $1,300 since last ye...
2021 Lexus ES Revealed with AWD and Black Line Edition
20 Aug 2020, 20:08 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The 2021 Lexus ES made its online debut today. While the model is still relatively fresh, new features were added to keep up with the competition, including the first-ever AWD system. To be fair, Lexus is only following the lead set by Toyota Ca...
New Hyundai Custo Minivan Spotted in China, Has Sliding Doors
20 Aug 2020, 19:34 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Don't adjust your monitors. We know this looks like the next-gen Tucson, but it's actually a minivan with a splash of crossover styling. It's called the Hyundai Custo and could make its debut in China pretty soon. America says min...