Florina Spînu
1,561 ARTICLES
Her first real car, a Volkswagen Golf, went through a lot but never wavered, not even when moving furniture and pets across the country. Graduating with a double major in English and Chinese ignited a passion for writing which, combined with the one for cars, lead her to become a contributor on autoevolution, where she expanded her interests to new kinds of machines.
When she’s not writing about cars, drones or aircraft, Florina likes to read anything related to space exploration and take pictures in the middle of nature.
Autonomous Bot Tries to Cross the Street, Gets Run Over by a Ford Escape
2 Sep 2021, 02:38 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Starship Technologies is operating a global fleet of more than 1,000 delivery robots across campuses. These small autonomous bots are said to make around 80,000 crossings daily, and, sometimes, they will get in trouble, no matter how advanced their...
Concept CE 02 Is Not Your Typical BMW Ride, but a Two-Wheeler With a Modern Character
1 Sep 2021, 23:43 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / BMW is presenting a new interpretation of smart, urban single-track mobility with the new Concept CE 02. At first glance, it doesn't look like your classic Motorrad bike, and it doesn't seem to be a scooter either… it's someth...
CAKE Rolls Out Durable Makka Electric Scooter, Designed for Urban Riding
1 Sep 2021, 21:15 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Swedish electric motorbike manufacturer CAKE has just rolled out its new electric scooter: the Makka. It is a lightweight, durable machine that doubles as a smart configurations platform for your everyday commuting needs. Makka comes in two mode...
NASA Starts Testing Joby eVTOL Aircraft to Help Advance Airspace Mobility in the U.S.
1 Sep 2021, 18:45 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Joby Aviation's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft began flight testing on Monday, August 30th, as part of NASA's Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Campaign. This is the first time NASA will test an air taxi as part...
NASA Is Looking for the Next-Gen Lunar Vehicle, Won't Be Your Grandpa's Moon Buggy
1 Sep 2021, 13:16 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / NASA is asking American companies for ideas and solutions to transport Artemis astronauts around the lunar South Pole later this decade. And it says that its next lunar vehicle will not be your grandpa's old Moon Buggy, but a modern space vehi...
Marines 3D-Print a Rocket Headcap and Put It Into a Highly Explosive System, Works
1 Sep 2021, 01:19 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / The U.S. Marine Corps has successfully 3D-printed a headcap for a rocket motor and put it in a highly explosive system. Precisely, it was used to detonate an M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC), a rocket-projected explosive line charge that pro...
Rare 1990 Lea-Francis Ace of Spades Has Been Sitting for 32 Years, Will Sell at No Reserve
31 Aug 2021, 22:37 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / You're looking at the final Lea-Francis production car that had its build suspended in 1990, and it was never recommenced. One of just six, the rare beauty is looking for some love, and it is offered directly from the former Lea-Francis Cars L...
E-Truck Breaks World Record, Achieves Greatest Distance Traveled on a Single Charge
31 Aug 2021, 16:49 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Today, August 31st, Futuricum, together with its partners Continental and DPD Switzerland, has broken a new record with its e-truck, achieving the greatest distance traveled without intermediate charging. The event, organized by the Guinness W...
Saab to Peel the Veil Off Its Next-Gen Combat Boat 90, Here's Your Chance to Get on Board
31 Aug 2021, 14:14 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Gear up! The Swedes at Saab are getting ready to take the veil off their next-generation Combat Boat 90 (CB90). The fast assault craft will be on display at the biennial Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) expo in London from the 1...
Fantic Unleashes Special Edition Enduro XE 125 Dressed in Historic Livery
31 Aug 2021, 10:50 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / It was 1981 when Fantic won one of the most important editions of the International Six Days of the 125 Enduro category with enduro rider Gualtiero Brissoni on the Italian off-road trails of Isola d'Elba. Forty years later, this event is now i...
Zeffiro Catamaran Spreads Its Side-Wings to Make Room for a Lavish Beach Club
31 Aug 2021, 01:59 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / The ISA Yachts shipyard has announced its first catamaran, a 130-foot (40-meter) vessel designed to offer an incredible sense of space, incredible views, and a luxurious experience at sea with its massive fold-out beach club. Named Zeffiro, the ...
Project Shadow Superyacht Looks Dazzling With a Splash of Ice Blue, Watch It Hit the Water
30 Aug 2021, 23:29 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / There's something about superyachts that pleases the eyes. The latest jewel to touch water is the Amels 242 Project Shadow superyacht. Featuring an Ice Blue hull, the 242-foot (74-meter) vessel emerged from the Amels and Damen Yachting drydock...
BMW iX3 to Get a Piece of the Action in the "Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings"
30 Aug 2021, 18:50 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / The BMW iX3 will star in the new Marvel Studios' "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings," next to an M8 sports car in Melbourne Red. Both vehicles will take center stage in the action-packed movie set to hit theaters on September...
Astra Rocket Has a Scary Launch, Takes Off Sideways and Still Manages to Fly Over Alaska
30 Aug 2021, 04:08 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Space startup Astra was supposed to reach space with its two-stage Launch Vehicle 0006 or Rocket 3.3 on Saturday, August 28th, from Pacific Spaceport Complex in Kodiak, Alaska. But, things didn't go as planned. Less than one second after takeo...
Watch These Eight Ukrainian Men Pull the World's Heaviest Aircraft, a 364-Ton Metal Beast
30 Aug 2021, 00:40 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / On August 26th, a new record was set at the Antonov airport, Ukraine. Eight of the country's strongest men successfully moved the world's heaviest cargo plane, an Antonov An-225 Mriya weighing 364 tons (330 tonnes). The men who took pa...
Maxia Camper Trailer Blends Coziness With Luxury, Is a Tiny Home on Wheels
29 Aug 2021, 06:40 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / The Nordic concept “hygge” refers to a sense of coziness and enjoying the good in life next to friends and family. This warm atmosphere is what inspired Hobby to create Maxia, a camper trailer that gives a new meaning to a home on the w...
Custom Moto Guzzi V 50 Is Dripping With Style, Embraces the Retro Cafe Racer Spirit
28 Aug 2021, 19:22 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / This year marks the 100th anniversary of Moto Guzzi. Given the special occasion, Deus Ex Machina Japan could not miss the chance to honor the Mandello brand with a cafe racer conversion of the classic V 50. Meet the Beretta, a stylish motorcycle th...
Candela C-8 Electric Boat Has an Appetite for High Speeds, Flies Silently Above the Water
28 Aug 2021, 16:46 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Swedish outfit Candela has just announced the launch of its new electric hydrofoil boat – Candela C-8. Designed for mass production, the new C-8 glides above the water at incredible speeds, all without making a sound. Building upon its predec...
Nothng E-bike Is Just That, a Simple Ride Designed to Face the Complex Urban Jungle
28 Aug 2021, 03:25 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / For some, e-bikes are all about pushing the limits. They like their rides jam-packed with the newest technology and engineering. However, that isn't everyone's cup of tea. Some folks enjoy a simple machine that does what it is best at: ge...
Mk-II Aurora Suborbital Plane Is Entirely Reusable, Watch It Nail Its First Flights
27 Aug 2021, 18:53 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / You’ve probably heard by now about the billionaire space race that took place between Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson. However, with the space gates now wide open for commercial flights, more companies are trying to join the race. One of...