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10 Jan 2024, 11:31 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I'm about to move into a new home and need help. I must find the right way to transport some 400 diecast cars in various sizes. And then, I have to find a solution to have them on display at the new house. With that in mind, I will avoid bu...
9 Jan 2024, 18:13 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / When I bought my first motorcycle, everyone kept telling me that getting a used one was the most sensible thing. "When you fall, repairs won't cost that much." And that's a solid point, especially if you're on a tight budge...
8 Jan 2024, 18:24 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I've developed a tactic for buying Hot Wheels cars to avoid overspending. If I walk into a store with dozens or hundreds of items for sale, I will only buy something if I must add it to the collection. But of course, anything rotary-powered or...
7 Jan 2024, 19:05 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I've just rewatched The Fifth Element for the 20th time. Or it's more than that. I like to revisit movies that make me feel a certain way. I've done with all my favorite series, including The Fast and The Furious. But I have ye...
7 Jan 2024, 08:11 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Growing up, I used to think that green was my favorite color. I loved green Lamborghinis, Porsches, and Kawasaki motorcycles. But at some point, I switched to yellow. It may be due to my affinity for Ferraris or my newly discovered interest i...
6 Jan 2024, 21:44 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / It's easy to lose track of all the Hot Wheels series. Let's remember that the company has been producing tiny cars since 1968. You'll find various themes, ranging from funny cars to off-road cars, haulers, motorcycles, station wagon...
6 Jan 2024, 17:38 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I was 19 or 20 years old when I first drove at a speed of more than 124 mph (200 kph). And it took me another ten years to surpass the 155 mph (250 kph) mark. While I have ridden in the passenger seat at over 186 mph (300 kph), I don't know ho...
6 Jan 2024, 16:16 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Last night, I went to my neighborhood mall to have Vietnamese with my wife. I always take advantage of the opportunity to walk into the two toy stores there. And I finally found the Fast & Furious Supra that features the GT-R livery in grey and...
6 Jan 2024, 07:12 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I will be celebrating my 35th anniversary this year. It's a strange feeling. When did time go by so fast? It feels like I was playing Need for Speed: Porsche for the first time just yesterday. Time is our most valuable commodity indeed. ...
5 Jan 2024, 08:36 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / My family is big on Volkswagen cars. My godfather used to own a Bora station wagon; now he has an Audi A4. My dad drives a Seat Leon. My uncle owns a Passat. My brother-in-law still has his 2001 Passat but also used to own an A6. And my cousin is t...
31 Dec 2023, 13:28 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I feared many things taking my FC RX-7 out for its first-ever track day this year. Driving it for 300 miles and pushing it to the limit on the circuit could have broken something. But the problem I expected the least came from the gearbox. Shifting...
31 Dec 2023, 12:33 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I love doing these Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt reviews because they feel like a trip down memory lane. We can remember how life used to be with every step back in time. It might have been better for some or worse for others. But it's all ju...
31 Dec 2023, 11:12 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / The world of Hot Wheels is so huge that it might be difficult for most people to grasp. Mattel has mainly focused on creating tiny cars. But there are also spaceships, trucks, buses, and motorcycles, and the list continues. I'm passionate a...
31 Dec 2023, 09:32 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I've lost track of how many miles I've driven since I got my license in 2007. I used a car to travel to over 30 countries, and most of the time, it was an Audi: an A4, an A6, or an A7. So, I've got a special connection to the German ...
31 Dec 2023, 08:09 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Over a decade has gone by since I first drove a rotary-powered car. Mazda gave me the keys to its final edition, RX-8, for 24 hours. I spent most of the day taking photos and shooting a video. Next, I kept driving through the night instead of...
31 Dec 2023, 07:08 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Most guys and girls who are into cars dream about one day being able to collect them as they would Hot Wheels. Let's be honest: it's fantastic to own an RX-7. But having an Evo, an M3, and several other vehicles in your garage would...
31 Dec 2023, 06:05 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / One of the most essential life skills is being able to adapt. The world constantly changes, and if we don't keep swimming, we'll be lost in the current. And that's valid for companies, too. In part one of this story, I took you d...
30 Dec 2023, 19:49 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I have the utmost respect for people who are patient and skilled enough to build model car kits. I've chosen the more straightforward path of buying read-to-go vehicles. It takes a lot less time and requires no skills. But my way is not ...
30 Dec 2023, 18:02 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / There are two sides to every story. There is no such thing as a perfect relationship. You will only sometimes be happy with your dream car. Things won't always go smoothly in your business. And any family will go through tough times for variou...
30 Dec 2023, 11:12 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I currently own a Mazda, a Skoda, and a Suzuki. I plan to add a Honda to my garage within five years. Chances are it will be a motorcycle, as I still want to buy an RX-8 and a FB RX-7 first. After falling in love with drifting, I've given u...