Mihnea Radu
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Most of his favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. Nothing beats an E30 M3 or a Civic with no air conditioning, though a Ferrari Testarossa isn't too shabby either.
Mihnea spends what little free time he has between family, his passion for tech, and contemplating the perfect number of cup holders a car should have per person (it's 2.25... don't ask).
Motto: Money can't buy happiness? You can't be sad while doing a burnout.
Comparing a Bentley Flying Spur to the Dacia Sandero, Britain's Cheapest Car
6 May 2021, 20:21 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Britain's cheapest car - that's got to be one of the cleverest marketing strategies ever. Even people outside the country know you're talking about the Dacia Sandero. Of course, they also know that it was Top Gear, not Dacia, who mad...
BMW Isetta "4 Series" Rendering Flaunts Giant Kidney Grilles
5 May 2021, 15:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Today, we want to talk about one of the most iconic BMWs of all time. And no, it's not the 4 Series, because that's only been around since 2013. The Isetta is that perfect mix between vintage charm and novelty factor that gets people star...
Tesla Model 3 Hatchback Rendering Goes After the Hyundai Ioniq 5
5 May 2021, 08:46 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Volkswagen recently unveiled the ID.4 GTX, which is like the Golf GTI of electric crossovers. So who's to say that Tesla doesn't need a Model 3 with a pure, European hatchback body? Right now, the shape of a car isn't a major fact...
Range Rover "Coupe" Rendering Doesn't Look Like a Worthy BMW X6 Rival
3 May 2021, 20:53 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / When BMW began making the X6, it also coined the Sports Activity Coupe. It seemed like a stupid idea, taking all the practicality out of an X5 to make something that looked nothing like a traditional off-roader. Oh, how Land Rover designers must ha...
2022 Toyota Land Cruiser J300 Gets Accurate Renderings Based on Recent Leaks
3 May 2021, 19:44 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Toyota Land Cruiser is not the most common SUV, but it is one of the coolest and most important. Classic examples are going higher and higher in value, but we think this all-new J300 model for 2022 is just as interesting as the retro versions. ...
Mercedes-AMG GT and BMW 8 Series Shooting Brake Renderings Redefine German Style
2 May 2021, 20:49 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Mercedes-AMG GT and BMW 8 Series are still some of the strongest symbols of the German automotive industry. They combine some of the most exciting gadgets with V8 performance and crazy price tags. But we've often wondered why they offer co...
2,000 HP Twin-Turbo Coyote Mustang "Snot Rocket" Is the Ultimate Street Car
2 May 2021, 20:05 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / All you Mustang owners who love to show off at car gatherings, meet the godfather of all street 'Stangs. It's called the "Snot Rocket" and it supposedly makes 2,000 horsepower. After what we've seen in this video, we'd...
1971 Dodge Charger 'Mud Max' Rendering Doesn't Want to Make Sense
1 May 2021, 20:51 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Fast and Furious movies don't win Oscars, and they can appear juvenile. But Dom and his crew are constantly adding to modern car culture, like when the 1970 Dodge Charger became an off-roader for FF7. The sight of that all-black hunk of met...
Pro-Touring 1965 Ford Mustang Hides 2011 Boss 302 Engine and Other Surprises
1 May 2021, 19:51 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Hello and welcome to the Ford equivalent of a Singer Porsche. This pro-touring 1965 Mustang Fastback pony is built not only to go fast but also to be different from what you'd expect it to be. It's probably expensive too. 1965 Mustangs...
Maybach GLS 600 vs. BMW Alpina XB7: Which German SUV Makes You a Baller?
30 Apr 2021, 20:36 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 and BMW Alpina XB7 are two extremely competent, technologically advanced, and quite expensive SUVs. Yet you never hear about them, especially in the context of a comparison video. Today, TheStraightPipes changed all ...
Full-Size Chevy Blazer Convertible Rendering Looks Like a Fun Silverado
30 Apr 2021, 19:23 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / By now, we've all seen the all-new Ford Bronco. It looks pretty cool and is way more special than Chevy's multitude of crossovers and SUVs. But what if GM decided to get back on the horse, skipped the Jeep Wrangler segment, and just gave ...
R34 Skyline GT-R Hot Hatch Is a Blasphemous Mk3 Golf GTI Rendering
29 Apr 2021, 20:50 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Nissan has made some of the best sports cars in the world over the years, and there's none more desirable than the R34 GT-R right now. This iconic version of the Skyline is known not only for speed and handling but also for looks. As a resu...
Get a Preview of the 2022 Honda Civic With These First-Look Videos
29 Apr 2021, 19:40 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Masters of blending economy and fun, Honda has revealed the brand-new 2022 Civic sedan today. Considering this is probably the most important compact in America right now, we decided to take a second look. In addition to the official videos rele...
1969 Ford Mustang "Yakuza Boss" Rendering Is a Mix of East and West
29 Apr 2021, 17:36 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic shapes in the automotive industry, from the first ones made in the 1960s to the current muscle cars. That also makes it a popular canvas for projects, some of which have spilled into the digital world. ...
2021 BMW M760Li Uses V12 to Reach 189 MPH on the Autobahn
28 Apr 2021, 20:31 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Can you believe BMW still makes the M760Li? The Bavarian flagship is not only a top contender in the German luxury limo class but also one of the last non-supercars powered by a V12 engine. And it's fast, very fast. German cars used to hav...
Holden Commodore Ute Rendered on Rotiform Wheels Is a Low-Riding Mullet
28 Apr 2021, 20:15 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Ute is a car Americans have to make themselves, with a grinder and hammer, because for some reason, we don't deserve a modern El Camino. On the other side of the world, Australians are also deprived of their beloved car-based pickups, and ...
Kia K5 Adventure Wagon Rendering Looks Ready to Rival the Audi Allroad
28 Apr 2021, 16:14 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Many people feel nostalgic over the Audi Allroad. But between the $66,000 base price of a new A6 lifted wagon and the niggling reliability issues of older models, buying one is tricky. Wouldn't it be cool if Kia could make a K5 "Allroad&q...
1959 Chevrolet Apache Is a Fleetside Restomod That Hides a V8 Surprise
28 Apr 2021, 15:03 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Trucks from the 1950s are some of the most beautiful America ever made. They're quite popular in the custom scene, and if you're tired of seeing the same old F100 lowrider build, check out this insane 1959 Chevy Apache restomod. The Ap...
Modern Chevy SSR Rendering Imagines the Tiny Pickup That Could
27 Apr 2021, 20:46 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / If you think the new Hyundai Santa Cruz isn't a real pickup, you probably forgot about the vehicle GM dared to make in the 2000s. We're talking about the Chevrolet SSR, with its bed that was only big enough for golf clubs. That was an ...
New Mercedes S-Class vs. Audi A8 vs. BMW 7 Series: What's the Best German Sedan?
27 Apr 2021, 15:29 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / There's a brand-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class out and, naturally, people expect it to be the best German luxury limo. But let's see how it compares to the competent BMW 7 Series and the stylish Audi A8. A couple of decades ago, these three...