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.
Loeb's WRC Watch Created by Marvin
11 Nov 2010, 16:30 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The watch created by Marvin to commemorate Sebastian Loeb’s seventh WRC win is finally here. This watch takes a more classic approach to create a motorsport inspired watch, making a tough looking timepiece. The end result Marvin came up with...
Opel Ampera to Retail for Under EUR43,000
11 Nov 2010, 16:08 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Opel has begun taking reservations today for the 2011 Ampera, Opel’s European twin brother of the Chevrolet Volt. Opel hopes this model will cut emissions, while also extending the limited range that most EVs suffer from. Opel’s sugg...
Audi A9 Will Be a Four-Door Supercar
11 Nov 2010, 14:15 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / German carmaker Audi is planning to add a brand new model to the range by 2015, a fast four-seater that will be the jewel in the model range crown. The Audi A9 will be priced to compete with Aston Martin’s Rapide and the Panamera. Audi see...
Lamborghini LM00X SUV a Reality?
11 Nov 2010, 12:48 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Lamborghini is reportedly grappling with the creation of a successor for the legendary LM-002 off-roader from the 1980s. The new Lambo should take the form of a compact SUV with sportscar lines. According to sources quoted by British magazine ...
2011 Chrysler Town & Country Prices Announced
11 Nov 2010, 11:31 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Chrysler has just released full price listing for its second generation of Town & Country minivan. The new vehicle will combine American design with functionality and numerous safety features . The 2011 Chrysler Town & Country will be av...
Czech Transport Minister Receives Driving Ban
11 Nov 2010, 10:43 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / You know you are in a truly democratic country when even the transport minister gets a driving ban for an offense he actually committed. The man in question is Czech Transportation Minister Vit Barta. According to a New York Times report, Barta w...
New Porsche to Be Unveiled at 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show
11 Nov 2010, 09:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Porsche has announced it will bring a brand new world premier car, together with two US premieres to the LA Auto Show, taking place on November 17th. Announced as a “mid-engine sports car”, the new model will join the stunning 911 GTS a...
Pagani Zonda RAK One-Off Revealed
11 Nov 2010, 08:39 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / After the Uno Zonda and the HH, Horacio Pagani has rolled out another one-off model of the outgoing Zonda Cinque. This supercar dressed in bumblebee colors is called the Zonda RAK. This swan-song of a Zonda is powered by the same 7.3-liter V12 A...
Bentley Mulsanne Is the Best Limousine for the Red Carpet
10 Nov 2010, 15:58 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The 2011 Bentley Mulsanne has been bestowed with the ‘Best Limousine for the Red Carpet’ prize at the Gulf Connoisseur Awards ceremony, that took place at the luxurious Armani Hotel in Dubai. It outclassed both the Maybach 57 and the Ro...
Car Sales in China Up 27.1% in October
10 Nov 2010, 15:13 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / In October, a total of 1.2 million new cars were shipped to dealers across China. This marks a 27.1 percent rise over the 946,400 units sold in the same month of last year, according to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. In the previ...
Buick Releases GL8 Teaser Photos
10 Nov 2010, 14:19 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / General Motors has just revealed the first teaser photos of its new Buick GL8. The Luxury Minivan was designed from the start to cater for the needs of the Chinese market. The model is based on the Buick Business hybrid concept car, shown at las...
Range Rover Evoque 5-Door Confirmed, New Images Released
10 Nov 2010, 13:14 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Land Rover has officially confirmed today what everybody was expecting for a while now: that a five-door version of the new Range Rover Evoque will join the two-door version on the production line. The new models will make their debut at the 2010 L...
Lumma Reveals the Porsche Cayenne CLR 558 GT
10 Nov 2010, 11:37 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Porsche Cayenne was designed from the get-go to look like a sports car from the front, with lights similar to those of a 911 and fluid swooping lines for the windshield. So it should not be a suprise that most tuners turn this SUV into a low-to...
BMW Rumored To Reconsider Building X7 SUV
10 Nov 2010, 10:49 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / BMW seems to have its mind set on cornering the SUV market, with its rumored plans for a bigger X7 designed to become a player on the US market. The company is counting on a speedy economic recovery in North America, thus opening up new market ...
Audi RS1 Will Have 220 HP
10 Nov 2010, 09:58 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Audi’s A1 family will have a new member, as the RS1 compact hot-hatch should join the line in 2012, according to German magazine AutoBild. Audi is reportedly planning to fit the 2.0-liter from the current Golf GTI under the bonnet of the RS1....
2010 Kia Soul+ Awarded 'Best New Car For Your Teen'
10 Nov 2010, 09:13 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The award winning 2010 Kia Soul has just had the title of 'Best New Car For Your Teen' bestowed upon it by Kiplinger's Personal Finance. The award was given to the five-door car for its "cool factor," wide variety of standa...
Audi Will Make Four-Cylinder A8
10 Nov 2010, 08:25 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Most of the world’s biggest carmakers are planning new, greener versions of their luxury saloons. BMW has invested EUR1.2 billion in green fuel saving, while Mercedes has doubled its investment to EUR1 billion. So it comes only as natural for...
Chrysler Confirms New V6 Pentastar For Jeep Wrangler
9 Nov 2010, 16:40 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / During the third-quarter sale announcement, Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler Group’s Chief Executive Officer, confirmed that the 2012 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited will get a new 3.6-liter V6 powertrain. Dubbed the Pentastar V6, the engi...
Wimmer Tunes the Mercedes C63 AMG
9 Nov 2010, 16:01 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Who in their right mind would think that what Mercedes' C63 AMG needs is more power? Well, tuning company Wimmer did, as they created a Level 3 engine tuning kit as well as other custom touches to the suspension and exterior look of the luxur...
BMW Unveils Silver Top Z4 Limited Edition
9 Nov 2010, 14:49 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / BMW Japan has just released details of a super limited edition of their E89 BMW Z4 model, which will only be available on the Japanese market. Called the BMW Z4 “Silver Top”, it features a number of cosmetic changes brought to both the...