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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.
Freightliner Semi Truck Motorhome Is a Luxury House on Wheels, Costs Rolls-Royce Money
Freightliner Semi Truck Motorhome Is a Luxury House on Wheels, Costs Rolls-Royce Money

6 May 2024, 14:44 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / While Freightliner may not produce as many imposing models as the likes of Peterbilt nowadays, their trucks are still extremely popular and purposefully designed to offer maximum fuel efficiency. The Cascadia in particular is an extremely aerodynam...

 
Ferrari 12Cilindri vs 812 Superfast: Italy Lets Fly JDM-Looking Mega GT To Replace Paragon
Ferrari 12Cilindri vs 812 Superfast: Italy Lets Fly JDM-Looking Mega GT To Replace Paragon

3 May 2024, 16:40 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / I can’t believe we’re all just standing here in complete admiration of Ferrari’s latest grand tourer, without anybody mentioning how this all-new 12Cilindri model looks like something out of Japan, rather than a by-product of Mara...

 
Tuned '69 Chevy Camaro Has Been With Its Owner for 40 Years, Guy Wouldn't Sell for $71,500
Tuned '69 Chevy Camaro Has Been With Its Owner for 40 Years, Guy Wouldn't Sell for $71,500

3 May 2024, 15:57 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro is one of the most popular American classics ever, especially when it comes to restomod and tuning projects. People just love to stiffen up the suspension and add boatloads of power to an already lightweight ve...

 
Delaware Dealer Keeps 1970 Pontiac GTO Hardtop Coupe, Refuses To Sell for Just $47,000
Delaware Dealer Keeps 1970 Pontiac GTO Hardtop Coupe, Refuses To Sell for Just $47,000

2 May 2024, 16:01 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / How can you not love the second-gen Pontiac GTO? It embodied the very essence of the muscle car era, with its bold styling and powerful engines. These babies were never short on either horsepower or torque, and their distinctive styling really did ...

 
This 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in Grabber Blue Just Sold for $112,000
This 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in Grabber Blue Just Sold for $112,000

2 May 2024, 15:03 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / There’s nothing like a mint Boss 302 to get those juices going. The nicer these cars are, the more they’re worth, and one of their party tricks involves their ability to look great in absolutely any colorway. To be fair, the decals and ...

 
George Foreman's Luxury Motorhome Packs Fully Equipped Kitchen, Queen Bedroom, Bathroom
George Foreman's Luxury Motorhome Packs Fully Equipped Kitchen, Queen Bedroom, Bathroom

1 May 2024, 16:34 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / People often forget what an incredible career George Foreman had. The man fought Muhammad Ali, for crying out loud! He also fought the likes of Joe Frazier and Evander Holyfield, and even sparred with Sonny Liston on two different occasions. Unfort...

 
Connecticut Man Refuses To Part With His 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10 for $40,500, Smart Move?
Connecticut Man Refuses To Part With His 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10 for $40,500, Smart Move?

1 May 2024, 14:57 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The first-generation Dodge Viper was nothing if not the boldest statement ever made by Chrysler, offering buyers a visceral driving experience and iconic styling. It looked like something out of a sci-fi movie by early 90s standards. Initial models...

 
Luka Doncic’s Camaro Restomod Takes After Jordan Luka 3 Shoes, Midnight Racer Wrap Is Fire
Luka Doncic’s Camaro Restomod Takes After Jordan Luka 3 Shoes, Midnight Racer Wrap Is Fire

27 Apr 2024, 15:30 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Luka Doncic isn’t the first NBA star to match his signature sneakers with his ride, but he might just be the greatest. The Mavs guard led the league in scoring this season, averaging 33.9 points per game, to go with 9.8 assists per game and 9...

 
Texas Man Refuses To Sell Supercharged 1972 Chevy Camaro for $56,000, Crate V8 Is a Beast
Texas Man Refuses To Sell Supercharged 1972 Chevy Camaro for $56,000, Crate V8 Is a Beast

26 Apr 2024, 15:45 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The second-generation Chevrolet Camaro was unveiled back in 1970 and put into production that same year. It was longer and wider than its predecessor, and it was considered by its creators as more of a “driver’s car” than the firs...

 
Man Refuses To Sell Modified 1972 Buick Skylark Sun Coupe for $36,250, Good for Him?
Man Refuses To Sell Modified 1972 Buick Skylark Sun Coupe for $36,250, Good for Him?

25 Apr 2024, 16:37 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / When I think about the Buick Skylark, I think about a nameplate capable of adapting to passing trends throughout multiple generations. Even as the U.S. grappled with fuel shortages and environmental issues, the Skylark embraced change and shifted t...

 
Toyota Unveils bZ3C and bZ3X Electric Crossovers in Beijing, One of Them Is a "Cozy Home"
Toyota Unveils bZ3C and bZ3X Electric Crossovers in Beijing, One of Them Is a "Cozy Home"

25 Apr 2024, 07:58 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Toyota has arrived at this year’s Beijing Auto Show with two new battery-electric crossovers in the bZ3C and bZ3X. The former looks like a smaller Crown, whereas the latter is more of a traditional SUV. Both are part of the carmaker’s m...

 
Man Refuses To Sell 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for $38,000, Says He Feels Insulted
Man Refuses To Sell 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for $38,000, Says He Feels Insulted

24 Apr 2024, 15:40 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Some cars are inherently cool, and the second-generation Pontiac Firebird is one of them. Specifically, late second-generation models that can be associated with the 1977 film ‘Smokey and the Bandit’. Come to think of it, the Firebird i...

 
LA Dealer Refuses To Sell 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Range for $83,512, Elon Musk Laughs
LA Dealer Refuses To Sell 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Range for $83,512, Elon Musk Laughs

22 Apr 2024, 16:17 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / If Elon Musk could be bothered to read our articles, he would probably have a laugh about what just happened with this 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Range model, which failed to sell at auction recently in an extremely disrespectful way. This is ...

 
2008 Monaco Dynasty Motorhome Packs Luxury Living Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Private Bathroom
2008 Monaco Dynasty Motorhome Packs Luxury Living Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Private Bathroom

22 Apr 2024, 14:21 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Wowzers, I think Walt and Jesse would have loved this thing instead of their old, broken-down RV. This 44-foot home on wheels is a 2008 Monaco Dynasty Renaissance IV, and it is currently up for grabs to the highest bidder with 48,000 miles on its 8...

 
Man Refuses To Sell 2024 Corvette E-Ray Convertible for $140,000, Top Bid Doesn't Hit MSRP
Man Refuses To Sell 2024 Corvette E-Ray Convertible for $140,000, Top Bid Doesn't Hit MSRP

19 Apr 2024, 16:16 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / There are a lot of firsts for the 2024 Corvette E-Ray. For starters, it’s supposed to be the quickest Corvette ever in a straight line. It’s also the first to feature all-wheel drive, and the first ever hybrid Vette. My question is, how...

 
New Hampshire Dealer Keeps '69 Chevelle Malibu SS 396 Sport Coupe, Won't Sell for $38,000
New Hampshire Dealer Keeps '69 Chevelle Malibu SS 396 Sport Coupe, Won't Sell for $38,000

19 Apr 2024, 14:50 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Look, I get it. The bubble has burst as far as the used car market is concerned, allowing more people to dictate what happens to ultra-expensive cars at auction. It’s bad news for sellers of modern-day muscle cars and sports cars, but what ab...

 
2024 Kia EV9 OTA Update Adds Official NBA Themes for 12.3” Screen, How About Those Knicks?
2024 Kia EV9 OTA Update Adds Official NBA Themes for 12.3” Screen, How About Those Knicks?

19 Apr 2024, 13:33 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The NBA Playoffs are about to kick off this weekend, with only two Play-In games remaining for deciding who will face the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics respectively in the Western and Eastern Conferences. As an official NBA partner, Kia ...

 
Florida Man Refuses To Sell 1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for $72,500, Rebuilt V8 Stuns
Florida Man Refuses To Sell 1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for $72,500, Rebuilt V8 Stuns

18 Apr 2024, 16:21 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The design of the second-generation Pontiac Firebird is a tale of two eras. It still features some traditional “Coke bottle” styling cues from the 60s, despite the general design being more swoopy, as some put it. It even has a few angu...

 
Dodge Challenger Demon 170 With Delivery Miles Sells for $152,000, Next Stop $140K Range?
Dodge Challenger Demon 170 With Delivery Miles Sells for $152,000, Next Stop $140K Range?

18 Apr 2024, 15:35 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / I told you it was just a matter of time before these Demon 170 muscle cars started pushing the low $150,000 mark. Just last week, one sold for $156,500, and it had 262 miles on the clock. This one though, it’s barely ever been moved, and it j...

 
Texas Dealer Refuses To Sell 2023 Challenger Demon 170 for $160,000, Nobody Cowboyed Up
Texas Dealer Refuses To Sell 2023 Challenger Demon 170 for $160,000, Nobody Cowboyed Up

17 Apr 2024, 17:03 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Trying to buy a barely driven 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 without paying top dollar in the state of Texas is easier said than done. You’d need to be John Dutton or something, just in case the seller is willing to let themselves get ch...

 

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