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Sergiu Tudose

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Sergiu’s passion for cars was instilled from an early age, when he used to ask his father about every single type of car they saw together while going out for walks. Staying with relatives just outside of Baltimore in the late 80s, he would marvel at the large wagons, trucks and semis people drove in the United States, and how different they were from what he would usually see back home.

Not long afterwards, they started showing Knight Rider on TV and suddenly there was nothing cooler to him than a man, his invulnerable talking car, and the open road. Later in life, he decided to invest all that passion in the car industry and make a career out of it.

He has now spent more than 15 years working for local publications and international outlets, driving and subsequently spilling the beans about pretty much every type of car there is. Fun fact, he realized he was getting old when overall comfort behind the wheel became more important to him than handling or acceleration.

That being said, the first real car he ever fell in love with was his dad’s Fiesta XR2 supermini, so his appreciation for cars that are also very fun to drive has never wavered.

Presently, if he’s not busy working or spending time with family, you’ll likely catch him watching some astronomy-related documentary, trying to figure out what it all means. Well, that or outside, kicking butt on the basketball court.
California Dealer Sells 2023 Fisker Ocean One Launch Edition for Toyota Corolla Money
California Dealer Sells 2023 Fisker Ocean One Launch Edition for Toyota Corolla Money

2 Jul 2024, 15:32 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / I can’t believe what’s been happening to the Fisker Ocean. Well, Fisker in general. I’ve been following the Ocean’s progress since the “Covid days”, and at one point I was pretty high on it. It really did seem li...

 
This '70 Buick GSX Stage 1 Sold for $162,000, Is a Numbers-Matching Gem With a Coddled V8
This '70 Buick GSX Stage 1 Sold for $162,000, Is a Numbers-Matching Gem With a Coddled V8

2 Jul 2024, 14:39 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Buick did a great job with the Gran Sport moniker back in the mid 1960s and early 70s. Back then, only Cadillac were considered more upscale, although unlike Buick, they didn’t produce any performance-oriented models. That’s how Buic...

 
Massachusetts Dealer Refuses To Sell GMC Hummer EV SUV Omega Edition for $120K, Bad Call?
Massachusetts Dealer Refuses To Sell GMC Hummer EV SUV Omega Edition for $120K, Bad Call?

1 Jul 2024, 15:46 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / If you’re in the market for a barely driven GMC Hummer EV SUV, but you don’t want your run-of-the-mill specification, something like this 3X Omega Edition variant might just tickle your buying bone properly. It’s got 302 miles on ...

 
Just Because the All-New G90 BMW M5 Is a Necessary Evil Doesn't Mean We're All Doomed
Just Because the All-New G90 BMW M5 Is a Necessary Evil Doesn't Mean We're All Doomed

1 Jul 2024, 14:57 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Electrification, together with stringent emissions regulations, forced BMW to make the all-new G90 M5 roughly 1,000 lbs heavier than its predecessor. The new M5 is bigger than ever, and it now comes with an electric motor and a battery pack. The ul...

 
Texas Dealer Won't Sell Tesla Cybertruck AWD for $100K, Are They Stuck With It for Good?
Texas Dealer Won't Sell Tesla Cybertruck AWD for $100K, Are They Stuck With It for Good?

1 Jul 2024, 14:07 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / While the Tesla Cybertruck nearly broke the internet back in 2023 when it first went into production, enthusiasm for what is undoubtedly the quirkiest utilitarian EV ever made has gone down significantly in recent months. This is true for most E...

 
Bespoke Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello Draws Inspiration From an Iconic Vineyard
Bespoke Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello Draws Inspiration From an Iconic Vineyard

1 Jul 2024, 11:19 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / While the second-generation Maserati GranTurismo was unveiled back in 2022, it wasn’t until last year that it was finally put into production, which is why there aren’t that many of them out and about in traffic just yet. Like its pr...

 
1971 Dodge Charger in Green Go Undergoes Greatest V8 Engine Swap in Muscle Car History
1971 Dodge Charger in Green Go Undergoes Greatest V8 Engine Swap in Muscle Car History

25 Jun 2024, 14:38 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / When Dodge unveiled the third-generation Charger back in 1971, they made sure to give it some brand-new sheet metal, to go with a fresh grille, shorter wheelbase and less overall length. The so-called “coke bottle” design works just as ...

 
Audi's EV "Wokeness" Feels Forced, Leads to Bewildering and Illogical Model Name Overhaul
Audi's EV "Wokeness" Feels Forced, Leads to Bewildering and Illogical Model Name Overhaul

24 Jun 2024, 16:49 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / It feels as though we’ve been so busy criticizing BMW and Mercedes for how they’ve gone about adopting EVs into their model range, we almost forgot about Audi. The latter has been flying under the radar as of late, careful not to rattle...

 
Man Refuses To Sell 2023 Corvette Z06 Convertible 70th Anniversary Edition for $168,000
Man Refuses To Sell 2023 Corvette Z06 Convertible 70th Anniversary Edition for $168,000

24 Jun 2024, 16:07 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / As most of you probably know, not all Z06-spec C8 Corvettes are created equal. Sure, the regular Z06 is spectacular, but if you want to go over the top, you need the 70th Anniversary Edition model. Then you need to make sure it’s got the 3LZ ...

 
Minnesota Man Strikes Gold, Sells Lemon Twist Yellow 1970 Plymouth Superbird for $266,000
Minnesota Man Strikes Gold, Sells Lemon Twist Yellow 1970 Plymouth Superbird for $266,000

24 Jun 2024, 15:07 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Plymouth Superbird is the type of automotive icon that makes do without any introduction. It’s rare, it’s collectible, and it’ll cost you a boatload of money if you can swing it. Based on the nearly-as-iconic Plymouth Road Run...

 
1993 Freightliner Custom Hauler Boasts Fully Equipped Kitchen and Room for Three Supercars
1993 Freightliner Custom Hauler Boasts Fully Equipped Kitchen and Room for Three Supercars

22 Jun 2024, 13:03 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Well, this is certainly interesting. You’re looking at a 1993 Freightliner semi-truck that’s been converted into an enclosed car hauler, but with a twist. First, this is mostly meant to transport supercars, such as your run-of-the-mill ...

 
Man Refuses To Sell 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge for $38,000, Replacement V8 Raises Questions?
Man Refuses To Sell 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge for $38,000, Replacement V8 Raises Questions?

21 Jun 2024, 16:00 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / There isn’t a more popular iteration of the Pontiac GTO than the second-generation ‘Judge’ specification. It’s the second-gen GTO that steals the show, period. But the ‘Judge’ is on a whole different level altoge...

 
This Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van Is Like a Tiny Home on Wheels, Fails To Sell for $95,000
This Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van Is Like a Tiny Home on Wheels, Fails To Sell for $95,000

21 Jun 2024, 13:41 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is one of the most popular vans in the world when it comes to conversions. People love turning these things into luxury haulers or rugged campers, and the reason for that is simple. They’re reliable and very well-ma...

 
Plum Crazy 1971 Dodge Demon Ditches Factory 340 ci V8 for Something a Little More Pliable
Plum Crazy 1971 Dodge Demon Ditches Factory 340 ci V8 for Something a Little More Pliable

20 Jun 2024, 16:27 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The fourth and final-generation Dodge Dart (for North America) underwent significant visual changes for the 1970 model year. Both the front and rear ends were updated, to help the Dart blend in more with Dodge’s full-size vehicles. Fast-fo...

 
Louisiana Dealer Refuses To Sell Saleen Mustang S302 White Label for $31,750, What Now?
Louisiana Dealer Refuses To Sell Saleen Mustang S302 White Label for $31,750, What Now?

20 Jun 2024, 15:04 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Roughly a decade ago, Saleen unveiled three upgraded sixth-gen Mustangs, featuring three distinct specifications. You had the entry-level White Label, the mid-spec Yellow Label, and the flagship Black Label. All were available as both coupes and co...

 
BMW Designers Have Lost Their Minds and We’re All Just Along for the Ride
BMW Designers Have Lost Their Minds and We’re All Just Along for the Ride

19 Jun 2024, 16:31 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Nobody loves BMW more than me. No, wait. Oh man, I’ve already kicked things off with a lie, but let’s just plow through here. What I meant to say was that I consider myself a big BMW fan, without being a “fan boy”, if that m...

 
2023 Lucid Air Pure Owner Refuses To Sell Car for 50% Under MSRP After Just One Year
2023 Lucid Air Pure Owner Refuses To Sell Car for 50% Under MSRP After Just One Year

19 Jun 2024, 16:04 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Selling a used EV is becoming increasingly difficult. The market is readjusting as we speak, and people are less inclined to purchase previously owned electric cars, especially ones that are particularly expensive. Regardless, values are dropping l...

 
Full-Size Mercedes-AMG W10 F1 Car Replica Sells for $185,000 and It Doesn’t Even Run
Full-Size Mercedes-AMG W10 F1 Car Replica Sells for $185,000 and It Doesn’t Even Run

19 Jun 2024, 14:38 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / If you’re a Formula 1 fan and you’ve got deep enough pockets, buying a 1:1 scale model replica of your favorite race car can make a whole lot of sense, especially if you’re looking forward to displaying it in your garage, or perha...

 
Rare 1969 Mercury Cyclone 'Cale Yarborough Special' Was Built To Honor Daytona 500 Winner
Rare 1969 Mercury Cyclone 'Cale Yarborough Special' Was Built To Honor Daytona 500 Winner

18 Jun 2024, 16:49 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Mercury Cyclone is the type of car that will fly under the radar. It does so now as a classic, and it also did back in the day, although you could find a whole bunch of really interesting specs if you knew where to look, such as the GT, the Spo...

 
This ‘65 Pontiac Custom Convertible Is Secretly a Corvette-Based Retromod, Has V8 Surprise
This ‘65 Pontiac Custom Convertible Is Secretly a Corvette-Based Retromod, Has V8 Surprise

18 Jun 2024, 15:44 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / You can go one of two ways with a retromod. You can buy the original ‘as is’ and then perform your alterations, or you can purchase a newer vehicle first, and build a custom body over the modern-ish chassis. Personally, I’m a f...

 

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