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.
Police Interceptor Concept Previewed Ahead of SEMA 2010
1 Nov 2010, 08:38 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ford’s designer Melvin Betacourt has produced a Police Interceptor concept for the upcoming SEMA show. The car now has a more purposeful, stealthy look to it. This was achieved by lowering the car one inch compared to the regular Interceptors...
Arden Reveals AR6 Stronger Range Rover Sport
30 Oct 2010, 07:01 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Arden has done it again, this time tuning the 2010 Range Rover and enhancing the model's exterior and overall appeal. The German tuners, usually specialized in modifying Jaguar and Range Rover cars, have created a unique look that is so speci...
ABT Tunes VW's Small Engine Range
29 Oct 2010, 14:40 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / ABT is a Bavarian Tuner probably best known for producing performance modifications that not only increase the performance but also improve fuel consumption. Kits like the ones made for the Mk 5 Golf GTI clearly showed that the company can improve ...
Aston Martin CEO Gives Green Light to Lagonda
29 Oct 2010, 13:19 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Aston Martin's Lagonda concept, the British manufacturer’s attempt to bring back the legendary brand, has had quite the tumultuous past. In September, it was announced that the project was going to be stopped, due to negative feedback fr...
Renault Twingo MissSixty to Target Low Emissions
29 Oct 2010, 12:11 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Renault has released full specifications and new pictures for the MissSixty Twingo. The car is a result of the collaboration between the famous Italian fashion house and the French automaker known for its avant-garde designs. A completely ...
Renault Twist Concept by David Cardoso
29 Oct 2010, 10:23 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The designer responsible for the Audi Hydron study and the Cobalt coupe has now created a concept for a small Renault city run-around, dubbed the Twist. The future model is meant to take up the space between the Twingo and Renault Modus MPV in the ...
Nissan Is Giving Up on the Cube in UK
29 Oct 2010, 09:08 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Cars with Japanese styling rarely become successful on the European Market. Boxy cars like the Suzuki Wagon R or Daihatsu Move don’t have much of a chance when you realize that, for the same money, you can buy a new Fiesta or a Polo. This see...
ProCharger Tunes the SVT Raptor up to 600 hp
29 Oct 2010, 07:51 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Keeping with the tradition of mounting big superchargers onto every car they can get their hands on, ProCharger have fitted such a device onto Ford’s 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor truck. The result of mating the 6.2-liter V8 engine in the Ford a...
Historic Festival at Donington in 2011
28 Oct 2010, 15:10 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The historic Donington Park racing circuit was built in 1931, during the glory days of the inter-war period, when the German-built Silver Arrows dominated the European racing world. Unfortunately, after the war, it fell into disrepair until Tom Whe...
Hybrid and EV Demand Overestimated
28 Oct 2010, 14:10 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Once believed by many to be just a gimmick created on a computer, electric and hybrid cars are increasingly becoming a part of everyday life. It’s easy however to be mesmerized by all the new concepts taking center-stage at auto shows and the...
Abarth Will Build a New Platform for its Two-Seater
28 Oct 2010, 12:44 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The management at the famous Scorpion factory has decided that the future Abarth sports two-seater will be built on a brand new platform. In the initial phases of development, this sports car was going to be based either on the platform of the Lotu...
Fiat Mio Concept at the 2010 Sao Paulo Motor Show
28 Oct 2010, 10:49 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / A special concept car designed by... everyone has finally made its appearance at the Sao Paulo Motor Show this year. Called the Fiat Mio (My Fiat), the concept was born out of the collaboration of more than 11,000 design concepts submitted by almos...
Alcoa Forges New Rims for Ferrari 458 Italia
28 Oct 2010, 09:44 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Alcoa Auto Wheels, the wheel making division of the American industrial giant, is introducing new lightweight forged aluminum wheels for the Ferrari 458 Italia supercar. The fresh forged aluminum wheels benefit from Alcoa’s technological k...
Wooded Ferrari V12 Engine Sold for $6000
28 Oct 2010, 09:07 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We have always wondered why people collect useless stuff they don't really need. What is the use of cluttering your house with coins you don’t spend and stamps you don’t stick on envelopes? Does that give you a good feeling or is i...
Ferrari World Opens Its Doors in Abu Dhabi
28 Oct 2010, 07:46 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Although most people think of Dubai as a giant oil-producer, the country gets most of its revenue from tourism. So, naturally, a theme park dedicated to the enjoyment of all Ferrari fans is right up their alley. As we previously reported, Ferrar...
Ford Escort Rally Legend to Be Auctioned
27 Oct 2010, 15:59 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Another one of the most famous cars to hit the mud and gravel circuit, the Ford Escort rally car, will go under the hammer in Brooklands on the 4th of December this year. The car started its life in 1968, when it was given a full makeover by For...
BMW Celebrates 25 Years of All-Wheel-Drive
27 Oct 2010, 13:18 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / With so many BMWs nowadays sporting the ‘X’ badge, from gas guzzling SUVs like the X5 to the 3 series 328i xDrive, it's easy to forget where it all started. 2010 marks a special year for the Bavarian car maker, as it celebrates tw...
Speed Camera Jammer Gets Banned
27 Oct 2010, 12:13 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Jamie Shreeve, a 21 year old British Vauxhall Astra driver, is the newest victim of the global crackdown on speeding. The driver was handed a thirty day driving ban for using sophisticated electronic devices to jam Police scanners. Shreeve’s ...
BMW X3 Beats Audi Q5 quattro
27 Oct 2010, 10:28 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / If you were a footballer with a diamond earring, a Dolce & Gabbana shirt and had whitened teeth, you couldn’t go wrong with the BMW X5. It would be a shame though, as the X5 is the most uncompromising offroader of the on-road SUVs. When i...
Citroen DS9 to Be Limo Made in China
27 Oct 2010, 09:16 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / As we previously reported, Citroen intends to challenge the lead German car-makers now have in the premium luxury saloon market. To this end, the jaw-dropping Metropolis concept is going to be the basis of the design for the new DS9, that will most...