Cristian Curmei
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He was born in Romania, yet left at the age of six. Destination? U.S. of A. Grew up in Chi-town for the first two years of his life, followed by the remaining 14 years in Phoenix, Arizona. A history of musical and martial arts made him the ‘crazy’ human he is today. Majors in Chemistry and English ‘endowed’ him with with a joy for jumbling letters, sometimes making people laugh in the process. His true joy and ultimate goal.
His love of expression, in any form, has led to a large stack of notebooks on his coffee table. Some stories are about love. Some stories are about clarity. Some stories are about trials and tribulations. All of them are about what it means to be a human. Most recently you’ll even find stories about anything vehicles, transportation, and more.
JetPack Aviation Completes First Test for Speeder "Flying Motorcycle" Platform
23 Jul 2021, 13:10 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / If you’ve had any doubt that flying cars and motorcycles would become a reality in your lifetime, take the Speeder from Jetpack Aviation as a welcoming example to break your doubts. Better yet, preorders are open for just 20 pieces. Here&...
Ridden: Horwin EK3 - Fast, Powerful, Electric Moped With a Motorcycle Heart
23 Jul 2021, 08:29 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Recently, autoevolution had the opportunity to test ride a machine that is so much more than it appears, the Horwin EK3 electric moped. But, to call it a moped is a bit of an understatement as you can be arrested if you don’t have a motorcycl...
V8 Hotel Is One-of-a-Kind Automotive Themed Hotel: Sleeps You In a Car Bed
22 Jul 2021, 15:44 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Somewhere on this planet, there is a place that could be considered heaven to automotive lovers. From the young to the old, and even people who have nothing to do with cars, love the V8 Hotel. Located in the heart of Stuttgart within the MotorW...
Elegant and Fully Customizable Waterscape Platform Is Your Own Private Island
22 Jul 2021, 09:45 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / In the spirit of summer and getting out more, especially since most folks have been cooped up in their homes for the last year, I thought it’d be nice to show you what the rich are up to these days. In particular, how they like to live out th...
Twisted and Mindboggling Bike Design Hides Secrets Within a Weldless Frame
22 Jul 2021, 07:01 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / When tech advances, so does design. This is the case for nearly every industry out there. One industry where tech and design meet on a daily basis, is urban mobility. Take the Loop bike as the perfect example of where things could be going. Fol...
Cheap and Modular Sailboat Design Aims to Reduce World’s Ocean Plastic Content
21 Jul 2021, 15:49 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / The rate at which technology is advancing, industry after industry is seeing incredible advancements and innovations. One industry, sailing, is seeing advancements at an alarming rate. One design team, Pixel and Timber is getting ready to take wind...
VVA-14 Ground Effect Aircraft Dreamt of Dominating World for the Soviet Union
21 Jul 2021, 08:31 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Everyone knows that Russians have a knack for building some very oddly functional machines. One aircraft that never made it past prototyping is the Bartini and Beriev VVA-14, a vehicle meant to harness the ground effect and so much more. During...
D50 Open Yacht Proves Size Doesn’t Matter – Filled With Things You Can't Imagine
21 Jul 2021, 06:28 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / The allure of owning a yacht is something that affects all humans alike. Some, on the other hand, settle for something just as nice, only smaller and cheaper. Cue the D50 Open yacht. The folks responsible for the vessel before you are De Antoni...
Sickest Carbon Fiber e-Bike on Indiegogo Is Coming - The Trending CrownCrusier
20 Jul 2021, 15:08 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / There’s no doubt that urban mobility is booming. So much in that technology once used by the automotive industry is new spewing over into urban vehicles. Take the CrownCrusier as the perfect example of an e-bike teeming with carbon fiber and ...
Launch 27 Is the 166k Day Boat That Makes You Feel Like a Millionaire
20 Jul 2021, 12:56 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Some folks believe that luxury and style is meant to cost a fortune. Not always. In the case of well-known American Chris Craft, luxury, style, and even speed, come in as rather affordable. Chris Craft (CC), a company that’s now part of t...
Junkyard Engineer MasterMilo Fastens Tracks to Renault Clio: Creates “Clio-Tank"
20 Jul 2021, 07:03 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Let's face it, summer can be boring sometimes. When it does, why not build a friggin tank!? Well, one man has, MasterMilo. In a series of YouTube videos, this junkyard engineer has done the impossible and built his own tank out of a car. Y...
Comfortably Dominate Bikepacking Trips With the Unbelievable Bikamper Tent
19 Jul 2021, 07:15 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / The bicycle has become a lifestyle extension for many people, so much in that people take long hundred-mile journeys on these two-wheelers. But expeditions like these will put you to the test and even require that you rest. Now you can, absolutely ...
The “Mini” Teardrop Camper Takes Inspiration From Classic American Designs
19 Jul 2021, 07:10 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / When people think of campers, RVs, and teardrop trailers, everyone begins to associate them with the American way of life. However, being a nomad is something that most people have in their blood, even Europeans. Here’s what they’re up ...
Ducati Expands Urban Mobility Lineup With Top-Shelf Magnesium Pro-II e-Scooter
19 Jul 2021, 07:05 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Urban mobility is such a growing industry that even companies like Ducati are getting in on the action. Heck, this famed motorcycle team has been working on an e-mobility lineup for some time now. The newest addition to the family is an electri...
Futuristic Granturismo 65 Concept Looks the Way Italian Superyachts Should, Fast
18 Jul 2021, 16:33 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / In the spirit of Italian Month, we are working on bringing you some of the most exhilarating and disruptive green, white, and red designs around. This one is a yacht concept like none other before it. What you’re witnessing is known as t...
Gyms, Garages, and Sheer Italian Styling Set the K2 Apart From Other Superyachts
18 Jul 2021, 14:44 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Some yachts don’t stand apart from all others because of size. Some do so simply by being well designed and luxurious. After all, great things come in small packages. One package is known as M/Y K2. The exterior and interior of the vessel...
Vistabule Teardrop Trailer Raises the Bar With 1930s Looks but Modern Features
18 Jul 2021, 13:58 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / For folks that like to feel some of the ruggedness the outdoor offers, without ending up as bear food or putting down your entire life’s savings, you’ve got to check out the one and only teardrop camper from Vistabule. Summer seems ...
The Iconic Beetle Was Tried and Tested by These Successors That Never Were
16 Jul 2021, 15:40 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / If you were to ask me what’s my favorite car - Beetle! That simple. This statement is true for a whole lot of people. However, Volkswagen has pumped out so many more variations of the Beetle than you may be aware of. The year is 1935, and ...
Do You Drive an Audi? Their TLI Network Expands to L.A., New York, and San Fran
16 Jul 2021, 11:24 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Everyone knows the feeling of catching all green lights; absolutely liberating. However, for a few years now, Audi owners and drivers have had the privilege to have this exact feeling nearly every time they get in their beloved vehicles. Since ...
All-Electric Lexus UX 300e Is Accompanied by a Juicy EV Stationary Bike Design
16 Jul 2021, 09:42 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / The wave of EV technology seems unstoppable, and with good reason. One team currently advancing their EV presence is Lexus. With the help of designer Chris Labrooy, Lexus is even exploring its ability to think outside the car box. Last year, Le...