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.
Porsche 911 Turbo S Obliterates McLaren 720S in Drag Race
25 Jul 2020, 18:42 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / If you've got big money but don't want to buy a Tesla, this is the drag race you need to watch right now, before picking your next supercar. As you probably know, the McLaren 720S has positively dominated supercar drag races ever since it...
2021 Skoda Rapid Scout Looks Like a Dacia Stepway, But Better
24 Jul 2020, 20:43 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / In Europe, Skoda Replaced the Rapid with the Scala hatchback and the Kamiq crossover, jacking up the prices. However, Russia kept the Rapid and even introduced an all-new model. This was shown at the end of last year and just went into local pro...
Ford Fox Body Mustang Gets Modernized, Pony Car Looks Happy
23 Jul 2020, 20:42 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The world loves a good underdog story, and the Fox Body Mustang is perfectly suited for that. It was born in an era when fuel economy was way more important than V8 performance, yet it's now being re-discovered by a whole new generation of fan...
Dodge Sidewinder Concept, a Viper V10 Convertible Pickup Abomination
23 Jul 2020, 19:31 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Everybody knows about the Ram SRT 10, aka the Dodge truck with the Viper V10 engine. But not many remember that Chrysler wanted to make a convertible V10-powered pickup truck back in the late 1990s. The full name of the vehicle is "Dodge Da...
Ford Transit "Two-Face Racer" Rendering Looks Like a Widebody Le Mans Van
23 Jul 2020, 18:14 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ford just gave the Transit range of vans a rugged, Raptor-like grille design along with other adventure-ready features. However, we've always believed the best custom vans dabbled in track days, as this widebody monster appears to do. The F...
1988 E30 BMW M3 Sold for Whopping $250,000 on Bring A Trailer
23 Jul 2020, 17:12 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / A Ferrari or a classic Mustang sells for tens of millions at auction? Yeah, whatever, boomer! But a mint condition BMW M3 grabs $250,000 and everybody loses their minds. We often say that the best cars are the ones you grew up loving. So while d...
Chevy Trailblazer Gets Rugged Redesign, Looks Like Toyota FJ Cruiser
22 Jul 2020, 20:53 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Chevy revived the Blazer but turned it into a crossover. Was that the wrong move? We don't know, but going back in time and "fixing" it is always possible in the digital world. Like almost the entire internet car community, YouTub...
2021 BMW M3 Set to Look Like No Other Bimmer Ever
22 Jul 2020, 20:16 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Recent spyshots have removed some of the last layers of mystery surrounding the design of the all-new 2021 BMW M3. Thus, we know what to expect in almost every department. When the M3 emerged for testing about a year ago, it seemed to have norma...
Scotty Kilmer Buys Nissan 300ZX, Says It's a Reliable, Collectable Sports Car
22 Jul 2020, 18:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The launch of the "400Z" has everybody talking about Z cars from the past. Normally, the 240Z and its slightly older brother are the most celebrated, but today, we have a video that clearly states the 300ZX is worth picking up. YouTube...
C8 Corvette Drag Races Nissan GT-R and Mercedes-AMG GT 63, America Doesn't Win
22 Jul 2020, 16:15 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Do you know how there's always a reason why America is the greatest country on Earth in political speeches? Well, sometimes, coming in second isn't all that bad, as it gives you a reason to try harder and better yourself. That's the ...
Volkswagen Caddy Pickup Render Is Part Crossover, Has Skoda and SEAT Brothers
21 Jul 2020, 20:07 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Volkswagen now has the best partner in the world when it comes to developing vans and pickups, Ford. Does that give them the leeway needed to turn to Caddy into a pickup too? To most people, this discussion is totally pointless. Volkswagen doesn...
2023 Audi A4 Might Look This Good, Will Have EV Version
21 Jul 2020, 18:50 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Audi A4 is one of the most popular premium cars in the world, from China to North America. The facelift for the B9 generation was introduced last year, which means Audi is probably looking to make an all-new model. Based on reports from two ...
1997 Dodge Copperhead Was Supposed to Be the Poor Man's Viper
20 Jul 2020, 20:45 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / In 1991, Dodge brought the Viper into the world, a dangerously fast and extremely cool V10 supercar. The Copperhead was Chrysler's attempt at taking advantage of its success by offering a version for the masses. The problem with the Viper w...
2023 BMW X1 Design Revealed in First Sketches of Baby Bimmer SUV
20 Jul 2020, 20:04 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The BMW X1 has been on the market for many years and received a mild mid-life facelift. The Germans have recently started work on the successor, and base on the latest spyshots, a pair of renderings have been produced. These are the work of the ...
Pontiac Fiero Gets Modernized Rendering, Mid-Engined Sports Car Looks Blocky
19 Jul 2020, 20:27 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Get your fake Ferrari badges ready because we are going back in time, to the 1980s. No, it's not about the DeLorean, as we're focusing instead on the only mass-produced American mid-engined car until the C8 Corvette, the Pontiac Fiero. ...
1970 Corvette "Crusher" Restomod Has Supercharged 408 and Lambo Paint
19 Jul 2020, 19:10 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Our expectations of what it means to build a Corvette restomod have been completely reset by this 1970 roadster. It's dubbed the "Crusher" by its makers and seems like the perfect C3 to win over new fans. All Speed Customs is our ...
1966 Corvette Sting Ray? No, It's the Mazda MX-5 Modified by Mitsuoka
19 Jul 2020, 17:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / It's hard to determine which is the coolest, most original Corvette design, but a 1966 second-generation coupe undeniably has an iconic shape. It would be a shame if somebody were to copy it onto a Mazda MX-5. Japan used to be famous for co...
Ford Bronco Sport Raptor 2-Door Needs a Focus RS Engine
18 Jul 2020, 20:57 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / It's clear Ford understands just how important the Bronco revival is, as it's brought out not only the 2- and 4-door versions, but also the Bronco Sport. It's not the most important model in the range, but we still think it might get...
1930 Ford "Durty 30" Hot Rod Packs 600 HP LS2 and Gold Wheels
18 Jul 2020, 20:19 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / You may know the Durty 30 from the CSR Racing series of Android racing apps. However, this one here is a very real and quite unique hot rod. We want to say that Chip Foose is the guy who made 1930s hot rods classy. However, he's not the onl...
Mazda MX-5 by Ducks-Garden Japan Looks Like No Other Miata
18 Jul 2020, 19:38 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The cool thing about the Mazda MX-5 is that no two are the same. However, the one modified by Japanese company Ducks-Garden (best name ever) is unlike all the rest. There we were, looking for a body kit that would make the CX-5 into the hypothet...