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Andrei Costea

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Personal motto:

Drive quick through turns, they're dangerous! - his driving instructor

Like any other car enthusiast, Andrei discovered his passion at a young age, building die-cast F40 models out of kits and playing Colin McRae Rally. Nowadays his taste in cars hasn't changed much but it's a bit more polished. His view of the car industry is that it's more of a work of art than straight-up manufacture. After driving an old Volkswagen T2 and several Dacias on country roads in his childhood, as a young adult he has turned his attention to more serious rides.



His favorites include the 60s-70s American muscle cars, 80s-90s Italian super cars and contemporary mean machines like the Murcielago or the 599 GTO. He dreams that one day he'll have the opportunity to drive alongside renowned racers on a track, or at least do a time attack in a reasonably priced car on BBC's famous show Top Gear.
EICMA 2010: BMW Concept C <span>· Live Photos</span>
EICMA 2010: BMW Concept C · Live Photos

3 Nov 2010, 16:41 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / BMW's Concept C was unveiled at EICMA in Milan giving a first concrete overview on the new generation of Big Scooters. The "C" stands for "Commuter" and indicates the primary field of use in urban areas. Concept C is eas...

 
EICMA 2010: Ducati Monster 1100 EVO <span>· Live Photos</span>
EICMA 2010: Ducati Monster 1100 EVO · Live Photos

3 Nov 2010, 15:09 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Ducati brought another one of its weird contraptions to the EICMA 2010 Show in Milan this week: the Monster 1100 EVO, a bike which combines high engine power with a Ducati Safety Pack (ABS + DTC) and advanced electronics to provide a unique riding ...

 
EICMA 2010: Ducati 848 EVO <span>· Live Photos</span>
EICMA 2010: Ducati 848 EVO · Live Photos

3 Nov 2010, 13:02 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati is present at the EICMA 2010 Show and, among other exhibited bikes, a superb 848 EVO sportbike was lying around just waiting for us to photograph it for your viewing pleasure. Like the EVO versions of the H...

 
EICMA 2010: Kawasaki Z750R <span>· Live Photos</span>
EICMA 2010: Kawasaki Z750R · Live Photos

3 Nov 2010, 11:32 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Kawasaki's latest naked bike, the Z750R is present these days at the 2010 EICMA. The bike is said to bring a new levels of handling and braking sophistication to the mid-weight class. With a sportier look than the current Z750 model, the &lsqu...

 
2010 SEMA: Chevy Unveils Two Custom Silverados
2010 SEMA: Chevy Unveils Two Custom Silverados

3 Nov 2010, 10:02 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Chevrolet unveiled two custom Silverado pick-ups at SEMA this week. Based on the redesigned 2011 Silverado the two heavy-duty pick-up trucks demonstrated the personalization possibilities of the new HD lineup. The first one is a 2500HD Z71 that ...

 
EICMA 2010: Honda CBR125R <span>· Live Photos</span>
EICMA 2010: Honda CBR125R · Live Photos

2 Nov 2010, 17:47 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / The CBR125 was first introduced in 2004 as a replacement for the NSR125. Early models resembled the CBR600RR and used a carburetor in the fuel system. It shows off with racy lines and exhilarating performance. Visual ties to the bigger CBRs in t...

 
EICMA 2010: Honda Hornet <span>· Live Photos</span>
EICMA 2010: Honda Hornet · Live Photos

2 Nov 2010, 16:56 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Being the undisputed trailblazer for midsize naked performers, the Hornet is a trendsetter for streetfighter looks and riding fun. It was introduced in 1998 and since then it has been a benchmark in sport-oriented standard or "naked" bike...

 
EICMA 2010: Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius <span>· Live Photos</span>
EICMA 2010: Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius · Live Photos

2 Nov 2010, 15:36 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / If you happen to be in Milan, Italy this week, be sure to pay a visit to the Suzuki stand at EICMA 2010 and feast your eyes on the new 2011 Suzuki SFV650 Gladius. Our team at autoevolution is already at the site, giving you a live coverage of the l...

 
EICMA 2010: 2011 Suzuki Hayabusa <span>· Live Photos</span>
EICMA 2010: 2011 Suzuki Hayabusa · Live Photos

2 Nov 2010, 13:20 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / The 2011 Suzuki Hayabusa is on display at the 2010 EICMA Show this week. Although there are no changes compared to the 2008 model, the Hayabusa is still the fastest bike on Suzuki's stand. The Suzuki Hayabusa (or GSX1300R) was first introdu...

 
PYSpeed and ARKYM AeroRace ONE BMW M3 Sedan
PYSpeed and ARKYM AeroRace ONE BMW M3 Sedan

2 Nov 2010, 12:02 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / ARKYM, a company well known for its range of vehicle aerodynamic enhancements, released a completely active upgrade, visually and functionally, comprised of all its AeroRace replacements, for the BMW M3 Sedan. The Akrym AeroRace One kit comes wi...

 
2010 SEMA Show: Yaris GT-S Club Racer
2010 SEMA Show: Yaris GT-S Club Racer

2 Nov 2010, 10:36 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / The Yaris is a subcompact car best known for its fuel economy, city maneuverability and superior dependability. Previous SEMA appearances have shown that it is very flexible when it comes to modifications so the car returns to the 2010 SEMA Show we...

 
2010 SEMA: Four Wheeler Magazine's Toyota 4Runner Backcountry
2010 SEMA: Four Wheeler Magazine's Toyota 4Runner Backcountry

2 Nov 2010, 09:23 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / With the 2010 SEMA Show kicking off today, car manufacturers and tuners alike are cramming to show off whatever they brought to the exhibition and believe us, this is no vanity fair. Four Wheeler Magazine's Project Toyota Backcountry makes...

 
Juke Gets 16GT and 16GT FOUR Grades
Juke Gets 16GT and 16GT FOUR Grades

2 Nov 2010, 08:09 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Nissan announced it will add two new grades to the small crossover's range. Both of them are available as of today and are called 16GT and 16GT FOUR, with 4 wheel drive. The Nissan Juke 16GT and 16GT FOUR sport a new 1.6 liter engine and th...

 
Kia Sportage: Work and Play at 2010 SEMA
Kia Sportage: Work and Play at 2010 SEMA

1 Nov 2010, 17:26 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Kia Motors America collaborated with fashion and lifestyle magazine Antenna to display two custom Sportages at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. The two one-off vehicles, nicknamed "Work" ...

 
Peugeot 90X's Track Debut at Monza
Peugeot 90X's Track Debut at Monza

1 Nov 2010, 16:00 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / French automobile manufacturer Peugeot has been designing and building the sports prototype racing car that will be the 908 HDi FAP's successor in the 2011 racing season. Kept well hidden in Peugeot Sport's factory in Velizy, near Paris, ...

 
2010 SEMA Preview: Scion Goes Crazy
2010 SEMA Preview: Scion Goes Crazy

1 Nov 2010, 14:22 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / With the premier automotive specialty products trade event bound to start, every car maker, tuner and important name in the business is showing off what they'll bring to the fair. Scion has released a collection of official photos of its 2010 ...

 
2011 Honda Civic Type R Euro Launched in Japan
2011 Honda Civic Type R Euro Launched in Japan

1 Nov 2010, 11:27 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Strong from last year success, Honda decided to give it another go and introduce a new model year of the British-built Civic Type R Euro in Japan. Sad news for hot hatch enthusiasts: sales in most of Europe will be discontinued by of the end of ...

 
Pontiac Is Going Out of Business
Pontiac Is Going Out of Business

1 Nov 2010, 10:16 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / After 84 years, former performance division of General Motors is going out of business. On April 27, 2009, due to financial crisis and restructuring efforts, GM announced that by the end of 2010 the Pontiac brand will be discontinued and that focus...

 
Scheider Takes the Win at Adria
Scheider Takes the Win at Adria

1 Nov 2010, 08:43 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Timo Scheider secured Audi's second DTM win this season, at Adria, despite starting from 15th on the grid. However, it was Bruno Spengler who regained the championship lead from Mercedes team-mate Paul di Resta, in what has been the most excit...

 
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 India Official Launch
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 India Official Launch

30 Oct 2010, 07:05 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / The Bugatti Veyron was officially launched in New Delhi, India, on 28 October 2010, despite the 110% import tax which raises its price tag to an astonishing $3.6 million (about 160 million rupees), thus making it the most expensive car on sale in t...

 

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