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.
Self-Driving Robocar Will Be Your Personal Assistant, Doesn't Need a Steering Wheel
21 Aug 2021, 01:55 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Baidu, the Chinese tech giant, has recently revealed the robocar, a vehicle with no steering wheel and automatic gull-wing doors that is said to be capable of level 5 autonomy. In addition to the robocar, the company launched Luobo Kuaipao, an aut...
It's Official: Chevy Will Peel Off the Cover of the 2023 Corvette Z06 on October 26th
20 Aug 2021, 22:09 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Chevy enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The 2023 Corvette Z06 now has an official debut date: October 26th. Together with the revealed date, we are also spoiled with a teaser video showing a prototype hitting the track from the Nurburgring Nordschl...
Canyon Gets Into the Downcountry Game, Rolls Out the Wildly Fun Lux Trail Bike
20 Aug 2021, 03:00 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / The popularity of downcountry bikes has skyrocketed in the last couple of years. They're XC bikes with a trail bike core, offering the best when it comes to riding on steeper descents and gnarlier terrain. Really, what's not to love about...
Japan Tests Explosion-Powered Rocket for the First Time in Space, Is a Success
19 Aug 2021, 23:40 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has announced that it has successfully demonstrated the operation of a rocket engine technology for the first time in space. This experiment proved the efficiency of a rotating detonation engine (RDE) w...
E-scooter Company Bird Is Now Selling E-Bikes With a VanMoof-Like Design
19 Aug 2021, 17:19 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Mostly known for its rental scooters and more recently for its bike-sharing services, Bird is venturing out into the two-wheeler world with its first consumer e-bike. Aptly named the Bird Bike, this new toy with a Vanmoof-like style can now be your...
Crazy Affordable Honda U-BE Electric Scooter Costs Less Than an Iphone
19 Aug 2021, 15:22 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / It sure looks like Wuyang Honda, the Japanese manufacturer's Chinese arm, is on a roll. After introducing the U-GO e-scooter, a lightweight and affordable alternative ideal for zipping through congested cities, the company is now ready to pres...
Feast Your Eyes on the All-New Genesis GV60, the Brand's First Electric Crossover
19 Aug 2021, 02:06 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Hyundai's luxury brand Genesis has officially revealed exterior and interior images of its GV60 model – and it looks incredible. Based on the same E-GMP architecture as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, the GV60 is Genesis' first all...
Toyota Collaborates on Interactive Exhibit Filled With Mechanical Marvels
18 Aug 2021, 23:39 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Today, August 18th, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum STEAM PARK has opened its gates to visitors. Designed in collaboration with Toyota engineers, the interactive exhibit will help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and artists. And...
Hawker 4000 and Cessna Citation Sovereign to Get Next-Gen Data Communications Capabilities
18 Aug 2021, 21:43 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Textron Aviation and Honeywell Aerospace are working together to create an exclusive program for Hawker 4000 and Cessna Citation Sovereign aircraft outfitted with Honeywell Primus Epic integrated avionics. With the new program, pilots will be able ...
Helbiz Gears Up for the eSkootr Championship, Riders Will Race on 60 MPH E-Scooters
18 Aug 2021, 16:07 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / E-scooter maker Helbiz announced today, August 18th, that it has entered the eSkootr Championship (eSC), the world’s first-ever international electric scooter racing series. As the second team to officially enter eSC, Helbiz will field three ...
F1 Japanese Grand Prix Will Not Be on the Motorsport Calendar This Year
18 Aug 2021, 13:34 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / The Japanese Grand Prix has been officially canceled. The race in Suzuka was due to take place on October 10th, following the Russian Grand Prix and the rescheduled Turkish race. This is the second year in a row the race has been canceled due to th...
U.S. Navy Obliterates Vessel With Naval Strike Missiles During Large Scale Exercise
18 Aug 2021, 11:15 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / During Large Scale Exercise 21 (LSE 21), the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps successfully tested its new NMESIS anti-ship system on a retired frigate off the coast of Hawaii. The exercise demonstrated the capabilities of the U.S. maritime forces to unle...
2023 Nissan Z Is Finally Here: Gets Twin-Turbo V6 and Six-Speed Manual
18 Aug 2021, 02:01 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Today, August 17th, one of the most anticipated cars of the year made its long-awaited world debut: meet the all-new 2023 Nissan Z. With its long hood and short deck, we're witnessing the rebirth of the iconic Z car. The Z-Series started it...
Triumph Teases Brand-New Speed Triple 1200 RR, Is That a Fairing?
17 Aug 2021, 23:28 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Out of the blue, Triumph released a short video that shows us snippets of its new Speed Triple 1200 RR design prototype. Although the short clip doesn't reveal too many details about it, we can spot some interesting features on the bike's...
NASA Ingenuity Helicopter Scores Another Flight on Mars, Crosses Challenging Terrain
17 Aug 2021, 14:13 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / On Tuesday, August 17th, NASA's Ingenuity rotorcraft has successfully completed another flight on the Red Planet. For those of you who lost count, this was the 12th journey on Mars for the little helicopter. This time, Ingenuity had to cross t...
BMW R NineT Bullet Series Gets Serious Transformers Bumblebee Visuals
17 Aug 2021, 05:03 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / BMW R nineT Racer is a café racer with a vintage vibe that offers endless options when it comes to modifications. Although the motorcycle community had to bid farewell to the machine in 2019, there’s been no shortage of mind-blowing cu...
Benetti Motopanfilo Yacht Gives Vintage Elegance a Twist, Shows Off Extendable Beach Club
17 Aug 2021, 02:33 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Benetti has announced the launch of its first 120-foot (37 meters) Benetti Motopanfilo motoryacht. Inspired by the 1960s Motopanfilo models, the yacht delivers a contemporary twist to its timeless predecessors. Benetti created the Motopanfilo b...
Hyperloop Looks Different Here, White Jeep Gets Stuck Inside Trolley Tunnel
17 Aug 2021, 00:21 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / It’s not every day you go to work and see a car on the trolley tracks instead of, you know, a trolley. This rare occurrence was spotted in Philadelphia on August 15th, where the trolley service was interrupted by the Southeastern Pennsylvania...
Google Maps Now Shows You the Nearest Available Spin E-Bikes and E-Scooters
16 Aug 2021, 21:33 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Free-floating e-bikes and e-scooters are the latest mobility alternative Google Maps will offer to users looking for the best route home. People are now able to discover Ford-owned Spin vehicles in real-time on the app in 84 cities across the U.S.,...
Aurelia Luxury Yacht Is Dressed in Gulf Oil Colors to Honor the Classic GT Sports Cars
16 Aug 2021, 03:31 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Build by Heesen Yachts, Aurelia is a 122 ft (37 meters) luxury yacht dressed in the famous blue and orange Gulf Oil colors, which were also used on a Porsche 917K driven by the "King of Cool" Steve McQueen back in 1971 in the movie "...