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.
EICMA 2010: 2011 Kawasaki Z1000 SX · Live Photos
3 Nov 2010, 12:02 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The latest green horse to join the Kawasaki stables is the 2011 Z1000 SX, a maxi-naked which also caters for medium-long journeys. The design of the bike is futuristic and bold but with clear focus on functionality. Thus, its windshield is a bit...
Halo Intersceptor Concept Unveiled
3 Nov 2010, 10:24 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The 1970's trend to create futuristic designs of flying cars that no one can build (or even wants to) is now back. British concept-maker Philip Pauley is proposing a car that is not only a plane but also a boat and a helicopter. The Halo In...
2010 SEMA: Honda CR-Z Mugen
3 Nov 2010, 09:20 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / As the CR-Z is the only sport hybrid currently in production (according to Honda), it comes as no surprise that MUGEN are offering a kit for the car. Starting spring of 2011 the company will begin selling the limited-edition MUGEN accessory kit....
2010 SEMA: Kia White Tiger and Hamstar Concepts
3 Nov 2010, 08:15 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Kia has brought two new stylish concepts of the Soul to this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The two design studies are called “White Tiger” and “Hamstar”. The first concept, the Soul White Tiger, is actually a teas...
EICMA 2010: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R and Ninja 250R · Live Photos
2 Nov 2010, 18:44 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Continuing our coverage of the Milan Moto Show this year, we turn our attention to a couple of models from Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki. The bikemaker has brought the 2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R as well as the brand new 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R to...
EICMA 2010: Lightened GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 Facelifts · Live Photos
2 Nov 2010, 17:26 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We have already shown you the new face of the range topping GSX-R1000, now it’s the turn of the two little brothers. The 2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 and 2011 Suzuki GSX-R750 get not only a facelift in line with the 2009 1 liter model, but also a ...
EICMA 2010: Honda CB1000R · Live Photos
2 Nov 2010, 15:50 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The CB1000R is the biggest city bike present in this year’s Honda stand at the EICMA motor show in Milan. Originally launched in 2007 at the Milan Bike Show, it was planned as a replacement for the Honda CB900F Hornet. The engine is a 998c...
EICMA 2010: Suzuki GSX-R1000 · Live Photos
2 Nov 2010, 14:38 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / As 2011 marks the 25th anniversary of the GSX-R1000, we expected a lot of the model present at the EICMA motor show in Milan this year. It did not disappoint! The GSX-R1000 sportsbike has a 999cc engine of DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC with increased rpm...
EICMA 2010: Suzuki GSR750 · Live Photos
2 Nov 2010, 13:50 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / This year’s EICMA motor show in Milano welcomes the arrival of the new 2011 Suzuki GSR750, the new middleweight naked bike from the Japanese manufacturer’s stables. As the name suggests, the bike uses a re-tuned version of the engin...
VW BlueSport to Be Available in 2014
2 Nov 2010, 12:16 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / When Volkswagen first showed the BlueSport concept at the 2009 North American International Auto Show, we all agreed that it was a brilliant idea and a great addition to any future model range. Now the German manufacturer promises it will b...
SEMA 2010: Four New Chevrolet Camaros
2 Nov 2010, 11:00 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / This year Chevrolet is bringing four very special Camaros to the SEMA Show. Two of them, the Camaro Synergy Series and XM Accessories Appearance Package, will be available in 2011. The other two are concepts meant to showcase new designs. 2011 C...
Mustang RTR-X Debuting at 2010 SEMA Show
2 Nov 2010, 08:55 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / If you are like us and love Fast-Fords with a little touch of somethin’ special, than this year’s SEMA show should bring you just what you need. This black pony started taking shape in June, when Vaughn Gittin Jr. teamed up with Nee...
Mummbles Marketing Tuned Hyundai Equus Hits 2010 SEMA Floor
2 Nov 2010, 08:43 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / This whole tuning scene has been going on for quite a while now. We have seen everything from grandmother’s Honda Civic to a Hummer being customized, so its nice that from time we see something fresh. American tuners Mummbles Marketing have s...
Esprit, the Only New Lotus Under Development
1 Nov 2010, 18:11 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Words like speechless, stunning and incredible were all used by the automotive press for Lotus’ stand at the 2010 Paris Auto Show. Their stand included five brand new cars which did away with the light-weight mentality in order to take the b...
2011 Renault Espace Facelift UK Pricing Announced
1 Nov 2010, 17:10 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Renault Espace is the car that started the MPV market back in 1984. Now pushing 25 years in age, Renault are giving the 2002 model a facelift in order to keep it fresh and relevant. The granny of people carriers now has a set of LED running...
Peugeot Shine Concept by Piotr Czyzewski
1 Nov 2010, 15:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Dubbed the Peugeot Shine, this stunning concept was created in order to reflect the French brand’s design essence. If Peugeot ever decides to build such a car, we think the likes of Lamborghini and Ferrari will be in trouble when it comes to...
Five Custom Scion tCs Heading for 2010 SEMA
1 Nov 2010, 14:19 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Scion’s brand new 2011 coupe, the tC, has gone on sale this October. In order to showcase the tuning potential of the fresh model, the Japanese manufacturer is bringing five stunning custom built models to the 2010 SEMA show in Las Vegas. ...
Audi R5 to Be Launched in 2014
1 Nov 2010, 13:46 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Audi has been the car maker with the wind in its sails these past few years. What was once a builder of gray saloons for businessmen now is an outright supercar manufacturer that can match the best of Porsche and Aston Martin. Now, according ...
Legrand Elecrtric Car from the 70's for Sale
1 Nov 2010, 11:05 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / If you are in the market for an orange car with boxy looks 1970’s style you are in luck. This one-off was built over a period of five years by Mr. Glenn Legrand based on some planes he got from Popular Mechanics Magazine. The basic under...
Scion All Stretched Out Cartel xB to Debut at 2010 SEMA
1 Nov 2010, 09:49 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / US tuners Cartel King have taken a regular Scion xB and turned it into one amazing stretch limo. The car is now longer by 48 inches and features a pair of amazing suicide-style doors. Modifications to the xB’s powertrain include an AEM Ai...