Ancuta Iosub
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Personal motto:
“When one door closes, another one opens, but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.” - Alexander Graham Bell
Nowadays, her favorite things to write about are unusual car designs and out-of-this-world concepts that show designers can still push the boundaries.
Totem GTAmodificata Is a $1.2M Alfa Romeo Restomod Powered by a 799-HP V6
27 Feb 2024, 21:57 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Totem Automobili, the Italian automotive outfit specializing in overhauling classic Alfa Romeos from the 1960s, was present at this week's Geneva Motor Show, where it revealed a new work of automotive art clad in carbon fiber - the GTAmodifica...
Skia Superyacht Concept Is Envisioned With a Svelte Profile and Giant Cascading Glass Pool
27 Feb 2024, 14:12 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Austria-based design consultancy firm Design Storz has revealed the renderings for an innovative superyacht concept called Skia, showing that there are no boundaries to what experienced designers can conceive. Described by its creator as a &quo...
Firefly Is a Lively Tiny Home With a Chic Barn Look and a Commodious Interior
26 Feb 2024, 21:19 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / While some people associate tiny houses with cramped spaces and a lack of comfortable amenities, manufacturers are doing their best to create compact dwellings with functional layouts and beautiful finishes that look and feel like miniature version...
This Supercharged 1985 Land Rover Defender Pickup Is a 650 HP-Capable Custom Beast
26 Feb 2024, 12:51 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / This 1985 Land Rover Defender 110 is like no other you've seen before. It started life as a two-door hardtop and was subsequently converted into a single-cab, two-seater pickup truck by 3R Automotive in the US. This is a no-expense-spared buil...
The Ventura Is a Family-Friendly Tiny House With Three Bedrooms and Gorgeous Kitchen
25 Feb 2024, 08:15 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / With almost a decade of experience in tiny house building, Mint Tiny House Company is one of the builders that know best how to meet and satisfy their customers' needs, with most of their designs defying all expectations and challenging the ti...
Go Pod Pioneer Travel Trailer Offers the Best Features Possible in a Compact Footprint
24 Feb 2024, 19:44 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The recreational vehicles market abounds with great campers and travel trailers, but some offerings are simply too big for those who love spontaneous trips and want to have the freedom to wander where and when they please. This is where the Go Pod ...
The Single-Level Lodge Tiny Home Looks Like a Rustic-Chic Studio Apartment
24 Feb 2024, 11:52 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Those of you who have lived in a studio apartment know that less than 400 square feet of space can often be enough to house everything you need for a comfortable, happy life. With careful planning and the right design solutions to maximize space, a...
Tern Orox Adventure E-Bike Is an All-Rounder With Impressive Range and Carrying Abilities
23 Feb 2024, 19:00 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Do you dream about taking your electric bike on a backcountry adventure and exploring valleys, hills, rivers, and forests but worry that your bike might not be reliable enough and the battery won't last long enough? Tern wants to quench all yo...
Firmship Yacht Brand Reveals Stripped-Down, Monochromatic Land Rover Defender Restomod
23 Feb 2024, 00:12 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Sturdy, simple, reliable, and versatile, the Land Rover Defender is a true legend that has been reimagined and reconstructed for the modern driver by countless restomod outfits. The vehicle is so iconic that even shipbuilders have taken an interest...
This Feature-Rich Tiny Home Blends Modern Design With Practical Everyday Living
22 Feb 2024, 21:56 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / As tiny living spreads across the world and becomes an appealing lifestyle for more people, including growing families, more and more companies are designing tiny home models optimized to accommodate four or more individuals. One of them is T...
This Self-Converted Ram ProMaster Camper Van Boasts a Charming, Incredibly Open Interior
22 Feb 2024, 12:33 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / When embarking on a DIY van conversion project, you need careful planning to make sure the layout is not only efficient but also well-suited for your lifestyle. This is all the more important when the van you're outfitting is a shorter model l...
The Gables Tiny Home Is a Lesson in Japanese Minimalism and Refinement
21 Feb 2024, 18:13 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Japanese minimalism is a concept that fits the tiny house movement perfectly. It is about living a simpler and uncluttered life with what you need and nothing more. The simple yet classy Gables tiny home on wheels reflects this unique approach to s...
Project Perennial Superyacht Concept Boasts a Chic Cabana-Style Lounge on the Aft Deck
21 Feb 2024, 13:10 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / While some yacht concepts are so out of this world that you immediately know they are not going to go past the designers' drawing boards, others actually show what future watercraft will look like. Tony Castro's latest creation, Project P...
The 500 Spiaggina E-Classic Combines Vintage Aesthetics With an All-Electric Powertrain
20 Feb 2024, 22:38 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Toys for Boys, a new brand of Italy-based Aznom Automotive, has revealed an all-electric version of the Fiat 500 Spiaggina that preserves the vintage looks of the original car from the 1950s, demonstrating once again that modern EV technology can c...
Faithfully Reconstructed 1904 Napier L48 "Samson" Could Fetch Over $1.1 Million at Auction
20 Feb 2024, 16:34 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The automotive industry has come a long way since the advent of the automobile in the late 1800s. Today's hypercars can reach and even exceed speeds of 300 mph, but at the start of the 20th century, even speeds of 100 mph were unfathomable. As...
The Kowhai Is an Elegant Single-Level Tiny Home That Offers Comfort and Beautiful Views
20 Feb 2024, 10:28 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Gone are the days when everyone wanted to live in big homes with upscale amenities and large interior spaces. Nowadays, with the rising costs of land and construction materials in many parts of the world, more and more homebuyers opt for smaller-sc...
The Retreat Is a Versatile Tiny Home With a Classic Two-Loft Layout and Farmhouse Looks
19 Feb 2024, 20:10 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / In many parts of the world, living in larger houses has become the norm, but in the last few years, an increasing number of people have become captivated by the idea of downsizing and embracing a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle. Offering a uniq...
Winston Churchill's 1936 'Amazone' Yacht Set To Be Restored to Its Former Glory
19 Feb 2024, 12:09 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The legendary Amazone, a storied luxury yacht that once belonged to Sir Winston Churchill, is set to undergo a major restoration at the British Pendennis shipyard in Falmouth, Cornwall. The 128-foot (38.9-meter) vessel was built in steel by Bri...
Three-Bedroom 'Calliope' Tiny Home Exudes Warmth and Familiarity
18 Feb 2024, 13:29 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / For many people, the tiny house movement has been a godsend that allowed them to fulfill their dream of homeownership. Others are reluctant to try out tiny living for fear of feeling cramped in a compact living space. But paradoxically, tiny houses...
This Fiat Ducato Was Turned From a Humble Delivery Van Into a Tech-Ladden Home on Wheels
17 Feb 2024, 15:22 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Adventure, minimalism, and a deeper connection with nature are the main reasons people with wandering hearts cannot resist the appeal of the nomadic van lifestyle. But van life is not just about outdoor exploration and getting closer to nature but ...