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.
Man Fills Up His Car With Beer Cans, Secures Meeting With the Police
9 Aug 2021, 20:51 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / You've probably heard by now that drinking and driving is dangerous. Well, a man went a step further and created a situation even more dangerous for himself and other drivers when he decided that it was a good idea to fill his Toyota Corolla t...
Mercedes-Benz to Offer an SL Sports Cars Feast at the Pebble Beach This Weekend
9 Aug 2021, 16:15 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / After a one-year hiatus, the finest cars will soon make an appearance at Pebble Beach Golf Club in Northern California. For its 70th edition, the event will feature the most unique and outstanding classics in motoring history. Among them, Mercedes ...
Rocket Lab Is Gearing Up for Its First Launch to the Moon
9 Aug 2021, 14:19 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Rocket Lab has revealed new details about its NASA-funded commercial mission to the Moon. The CAPSTONE mission, which was originally scheduled to launch in early 2021 from the space agency's Wallops facility in Virginia, will now launch in the...
4,600-Year-Old Solar Boat Travels Through the Streets of Giza Atop of RC Vehicle
9 Aug 2021, 12:44 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Pharaoh’s Khufu 4,800-year-old intact solar boat has been recently transferred to the Grand Egyptian Museum. The journey involved carrying the ancient vessel on a remote-controlled vehicle through the streets of Giza. In ancient Egyptian m...
Pure Electric Launches Affordable Pure Flux One E-bike, Ideal for Urban Commute
9 Aug 2021, 09:17 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Known for its reliable electric scooters, Pure Electric has recently rolled out a new e-bike. Called Pure Flux One, the bike was designed as an affordable and lightweight machine that can fit most riders' pockets. Pure Electric describes i...
NASA Car-Sized Rover Digs a Hole on Mars, Doesn’t Go as Planned
8 Aug 2021, 20:55 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / While exploring the Jazero Crater on Mars, NASA's Perseverance rover was assigned to collect a sample out of one of the most ancient layers of exposed bedrock. However, the rover’s first attempt to collect Mars samples came up empty. ...
From a Vintage Electric Scrambler to a Wooden E-bike: Meet Electraply
8 Aug 2021, 17:15 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Inspired by the vintage scrambler motorcycle aesthetic, Evie Bee, the one behind this incredible design, has crafted a bike of her own and gave it a modern twist: meet Electraply, the wooden e-bike. The skilled hands behind this stylish ride bel...
Honda Rolls Out Super Affordable U-GO Electric Scooter, Made for Urban Riding
7 Aug 2021, 19:36 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Wuyang Honda, the Japanese manufacturer's Chinese arm, recently launched the Honda U-GO electric scooter. Designed for urban riding, there are two versions of the U-GO, which are made to adapt to every rider's need. The regular varia...
Here Stands SpaceX Massive Mars Rocket Fully Stacked
6 Aug 2021, 20:04 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Preparations are moving at an incredible speed for the SpaceX Starship Mars rocket. After releasing a few images showing 29 Raptor engines getting installed on the Starship's first-stage booster, now we're seeing what the fully stacked th...
Astronauts’ Future Home on Mars Could Look Like This 3D-Printed Habitat
6 Aug 2021, 16:18 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / It seems like people are getting more and more interested in ditching their home planet and moving to the Red Planet. We’ve yet to land a single human on our cold neighbor, but companies are already rushing to get there and establish entire c...
Rare 1901 Triumph Motor Bicycle to Make First Public Appearance in 84 Years
6 Aug 2021, 14:17 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Salon Privé Week, now in its 16th year, will once again highlight the best of the automotive and motorcycle worlds. Any car enthusiast and motorcycle aficionado will drool at the most incredible supercars and classics and alongside the rares...
Virgin Galactic Is Once Again Selling Tickets to Space, Almost Doubles the Price
6 Aug 2021, 11:46 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / After the historical journey of billionaire Richard Branson to the edge of space, his company, Virgin Galactic, is once again selling tickets for commercial space flights. This time, the price for a 50 miles (80 kilometers) high trip went to $450,0...
Harley-Davidson, Ducati, and Fiat-Themed Rooms Offer Stunning Mountain Views
6 Aug 2021, 08:44 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / If the stunning views you get of the Italian Dolomites alone will not enchant you, the rooms from Hotel AI Plan will certainly make you feel some type of way. Lovers of classic cars and motorbikes, and even aviation enthusiasts can now stay in Harl...
NASA Curiosity Rover Celebrates Its Ninth Year on Mars Today
5 Aug 2021, 16:36 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / On August 5th, 2012, at 10:32 p.m. PDT, NASA's Curiosity rover was touching the dusty red ground on Mars. Designed to determine if our neighbor can sustain microbial life, the rover has achieved a series of milestones throughout its journey on...
Meet LEO Coupe: an Electric Flying Hypercar that Belongs in a Sci-Fi Movie
5 Aug 2021, 14:54 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / While for many of us, the thought of seeing flying cars buzzing above our heads belongs in the far future, it's actually an idea closer to becoming a reality than we might have expected. Startup Urban EVTOL is already imagining what our daily ...
EV Battery Tech Unveils Trilogy Line, Based on Daymak Spiritus Three-Wheeler
5 Aug 2021, 11:56 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Extreme Vehicle Battery Tech announced the IoniX Pro Trilogy Vision Electric Vehicle (EV) line, which is being developed in partnership with Daymak, a Canadian LEV (light electric vehicle) manufacturer. The companies expect to have a completely fun...
Air Force Tests Laser Pods in Wind Tunnels, Plans to Use Them Onto Fighter Jets
5 Aug 2021, 08:52 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / The Arnold Engineering Development Complex's Aerodynamics Branch has recently begun testing experimental directed energy weapons in wind tunnels ahead of their integration onto fighter jets. Having more than 68 wind tunnels for aerodynamics...
Ducati 860-E Concept Has a Mind-Blowing Design, Electrifies the Retro Look
4 Aug 2021, 16:41 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Almost 50 years later after its inception, Italian design company Italdesign dreamed up what a Ducati 860 electric motorcycle could look like today when the motorcycle community is shifting more and more towards an electric future. Meet the stunnin...
Watch Out Spot, There's a New Robot Dog in Town and It's Getting Smarter
4 Aug 2021, 15:01 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / We've seen Boston Dynamics' robot dog Spot performing all sorts of tricks over the years. When it comes to climbing, jumping, and even performing dance battles, the machine meets few limitations. Well, it does look like Spot has competiti...
Tesla Model X Does Tug of War With Military Tank, Drag Races it Too
4 Aug 2021, 12:47 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Petrolheads are never tired of seeing how ICE cars hold up against EV power. Being one of the fastest-growing EV brands worldwide, Tesla's popularity led people to try and test the company's models against various diesel-powered mammoths....