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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.
2025 Ford Expedition Gets Rendered Based on Latest Spy Images, Puts Large SUVs on Notice
2025 Ford Expedition Gets Rendered Based on Latest Spy Images, Puts Large SUVs on Notice

4 Jun 2024, 16:36 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The fourth and current-generation Ford Expedition has been around since late 2017, having undergone several model year changes in the meantime. The most significant changes occurred in time for the 2022 model year, which turned out to be a genuine ...

 
This 2002 BMW M5 E39 Just Sold for $130,000 Because of Its Subtle yet Very Special Mods
This 2002 BMW M5 E39 Just Sold for $130,000 Because of Its Subtle yet Very Special Mods

4 Jun 2024, 15:03 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The E39 BMW M5 has finally reached cult classic status and it needed less than 30 years to do so. This exact car, a 2002 M5 in Le Mans Blue Metallic sold for $60,000 at auction back in 2017, yet today, it’s worth more than twice that amount. ...

 
5 Pointless Porsche Models You've Been PSYOP-ed Into Buying and You Totally Fell for It
5 Pointless Porsche Models You've Been PSYOP-ed Into Buying and You Totally Fell for It

3 Jun 2024, 16:11 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The problem with overspending on cars is that a lot of people don’t even realize they’re doing it. Sure, if you’re a billionaire, little do you care about an extra $100k or so. All that matters is having the “latest toy&rdqu...

 
Man Refuses To Sell '69 Mustang Mach 1 for Just $81,000, Packs Greatest Factory V8 Option
Man Refuses To Sell '69 Mustang Mach 1 for Just $81,000, Packs Greatest Factory V8 Option

3 Jun 2024, 14:58 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The 1969 model year Mustang makes for arguably the best classic American muscle car in history, as long as it’s an original Boss 429. However, there are a few other apples that don’t fall too far from the tree, and by apples, I mean spe...

 
Driven: 2025 Porsche Panamera 4 – This Sporty 4-Door Luxury Car Is a Total Apex Predator
Driven: 2025 Porsche Panamera 4 – This Sporty 4-Door Luxury Car Is a Total Apex Predator

1 Jun 2024, 15:11 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Even though competitors from the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi exist, there’s still nothing else quite like the Porsche Panamera out there. It’s incredible to think that what was once a one-of-a-kind type of vehicle is still pret...

 
Arsenal Star Kai Havertz Shows Off His Matte Black Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door Coupe
Arsenal Star Kai Havertz Shows Off His Matte Black Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door Coupe

31 May 2024, 21:07 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Ever wonder what your favorite football player drives? If it’s Patrick Mahomes, you know he’s rolling in the all-white Rolls-Royce Cullinan. OBJ? More of a Lamborghini Urus type of guy. Oh, and Myles Garrett once had a Porsche 911 Turbo...

 
Kenworth Debuts Futuristic SuperTruck 2 Concept, Looks Like 'Game Over' for the Tesla Semi
Kenworth Debuts Futuristic SuperTruck 2 Concept, Looks Like 'Game Over' for the Tesla Semi

27 May 2024, 14:18 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Did Kenworth just invent a bullet train for the road? Pretty much. At least that’s the vibe we’re getting from their brand-new SuperTruck 2 Concept, unveiled recently at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas. Of course, we’re talking from an ...

 
Lambo Huracan Tecnica in Viola Pasifae Left Stranded at Auction, Ontario Dealer Takes Hit
Lambo Huracan Tecnica in Viola Pasifae Left Stranded at Auction, Ontario Dealer Takes Hit

24 May 2024, 16:51 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Lamborghini unveiled the Huracan Tecnica back in April of 2022, positioning it between the Evo RWD and the track-focused STO variants. It’s as tall and as wide as the Evo, but a tiny bit longer by 2.4 inches. It’s also got the same natu...

 
Missouri Dealer Won’t Sell Tuned 1970 Plymouth Barracuda for $56,500, Crate V8 Yay or Nay?
Missouri Dealer Won’t Sell Tuned 1970 Plymouth Barracuda for $56,500, Crate V8 Yay or Nay?

23 May 2024, 16:18 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The third-generation Plymouth Barracuda is still one of America’s all-time most beloved muscle cars. Yes, some of the late 60s models (second gen) are nice too, but if you want “iconic”, you need an early 70s model. They had the l...

 
2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Fails To Sell for $65,500, Owner Was Hoping for $72,500
2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Fails To Sell for $65,500, Owner Was Hoping for $72,500

23 May 2024, 14:04 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / It seems like the seventh generation Ford Mustang has been flying under the radar since its unveiling at NAIAS in September 2022. That’s also when Ford announced the ‘Dark Horse’ specification, meant to bridge the gap between the ...

 
2023 Rivian R1S Adventure Edition Fails To Sell, NY Dealer Says No to $70,000 Offer
2023 Rivian R1S Adventure Edition Fails To Sell, NY Dealer Says No to $70,000 Offer

22 May 2024, 16:20 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Have you noticed that most people tend to hate on Rivian a lot less than they do Lucid? Granted, trying to challenge Tesla’s popularity is a tall order, but I’m pretty sure this discrepancy is also related to the fact that Rivian’...

 
Utah Dealer Won't Sell 2023 Lucid Air Touring for $59,000, Elon Musk Must Be Loving This
Utah Dealer Won't Sell 2023 Lucid Air Touring for $59,000, Elon Musk Must Be Loving This

22 May 2024, 14:07 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Prices for the Lucid Air electric sedan are in freefall on the used car market, and while it shouldn’t reflect poorly on the model itself, it goes to show just where we are as an industry in terms of second-hand EVs. It’s a reality that...

 
Arnie "The Farmer" Beswick's '70 Pontiac GTO Judge Is So Cool, It Couldn't Sell at Auction
Arnie "The Farmer" Beswick's '70 Pontiac GTO Judge Is So Cool, It Couldn't Sell at Auction

21 May 2024, 16:03 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / To some people, nothing beats a car that also comes with a hell of a story. Something you could tell your friends after a nice dinner as you sit down together to smoke a cigar and drink some fine bourbon. If you can kick things off with a “On...

 
Man Would Rather Keep 2022 Ford F-450 Super Duty King Ranch Dually Than Sell for $83,000
Man Would Rather Keep 2022 Ford F-450 Super Duty King Ranch Dually Than Sell for $83,000

21 May 2024, 15:13 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Whether you work for a real-life John Dutton or just need a truck that can haul heavy objects, a full-size super duty dually pickup should be the right vehicle for you. These bad boys are a lot more versatile than regular pickup trucks, due to thei...

 
This 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Is a Rare Numbers-Matching Gem With a Perfect Color
This 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Is a Rare Numbers-Matching Gem With a Perfect Color

21 May 2024, 14:32 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / This stunning 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback model features a Royal Maroon exterior, black vinyl interior, and matching-numbers everything. It’s the type of Holy Grail car that collectors dream of when they go to bed at night thinking ab...

 
Did This Dealer Just Try To Sell a 2009 Corvette ZR1 3ZR for 2024 Z06 Money?
Did This Dealer Just Try To Sell a 2009 Corvette ZR1 3ZR for 2024 Z06 Money?

20 May 2024, 16:53 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Truthfully, I like the C6 Corvette as much as the next guy. It was the first of its kind to give European competitors from the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini a proper run for their money. It did so thanks to both the Z06 as well as the ZR1, two h...

 
Indiana Man Won't Sell C8 Corvette Z06 for "Just" $120K, Were All the Bidders Knicks Fans?
Indiana Man Won't Sell C8 Corvette Z06 for "Just" $120K, Were All the Bidders Knicks Fans?

20 May 2024, 14:04 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / If you’re trying to sell a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at auction, may I suggest looking at a few websites that specialize in used car sales? The reason why you’d want to do that is simple. There are currently hundreds of new Z06 Vettes...

 
Massachusetts Dealer Won’t Sell ‘68 Chevy Camaro Restomod for $97,500, Is It Celtic Pride?
Massachusetts Dealer Won’t Sell ‘68 Chevy Camaro Restomod for $97,500, Is It Celtic Pride?

17 May 2024, 17:04 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Has the first-generation Chevrolet Camaro ever stopped being cool? Sure, maybe you can question its popularity against the likes of the Mustang or the Charger, but people still love getting behind the wheel of such an OG pony car, whether it’...

 
Kia EV9 Pickup Rendering Depicts Future Electric Workhorse Aimed at the Cybertruck
Kia EV9 Pickup Rendering Depicts Future Electric Workhorse Aimed at the Cybertruck

17 May 2024, 15:22 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Kia is one of the hottest carmakers in the world right now. It seems they can’t do anything wrong. EV adoption? No problem. Their “toasters on wheels” are some of the best EVs in the world, in terms of value for money. Also, there...

 
Dealer Refuses To Sell Custom '70 Ford Mustang Restomod for $208,000, This Thing Is Sick
Dealer Refuses To Sell Custom '70 Ford Mustang Restomod for $208,000, This Thing Is Sick

17 May 2024, 14:47 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / If you’re going to reach deep inside your bag of tricks when modifying a vintage Mustang, it almost doesn’t matter what model year you’re dealing with, because the end-result is going to be something borderline transcendent. Ta...

 

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