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.
Supercar Blondie Drives "UFO Car" to Surprise Jeffree Star
1 Jul 2021, 16:14 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / You know how in Men in Black they say Dennis Rodman is an alien and somebody jokes he's not wearing a very good disguise? Well, Supercar Blondie must love the movie, because her first move behind the wheel of a UFO car is to drive up to Jeffre...
Mint 1999 Plymouth Prowler Costs New Cadillac CT5-V Money
30 Jun 2021, 20:41 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Detroit went a little crazy, trying to capture the attention of classic car communities with factory-fresh products. The Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chevy SSR, and Ford Thunderbird are all seen as collectibles in some wa...
Ferrari 296 GTB Shooting Brake Rendering Resembles a Stingray
30 Jun 2021, 19:29 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Last week, a European automaker launched its first road-going V6 model in a long time. Doesn't sound exciting, right? Except we're talking about Ferrari's brand new 296 GTB, a hybrid monster with over 800 horsepower. Everybody se...
Kia K5 GT vs. Hyundai Sonata N-Line Drag Race: Same Engine, Different Results?
30 Jun 2021, 18:33 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Sports cars and Teslas are nice, but we're somehow still excited about two cheap Korean sedans. Both the 2021 Kia K5 GT and the Hyundai Sonata N-Line are answers to the $35,000 question. And we can think of no better way to set them apart than...
Civic Type R Drag Races Tuned Accord 2.0T With 6-Speed Manual, Proves a Point
29 Jun 2021, 20:49 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / VTEC Turbo engines undoubtedly have their flaws. However, they've made Hondas much faster, even the boring ones. The Accord 2.0T has been a drag racing hero for over a year, winning against cars that look quicker on paper. But can it compete w...
2022 Nissan Z Sports Car Gets Perfect Widebody Rendering Makeover
29 Jun 2021, 18:57 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The production version of the Nissan Z Proto hasn't been revealed yet, but it promises to be a delight for tuners and body kit specialists. Hopefully, somebody manages to turn this 3D model into a nice set of bolt-ons. Recently, we tal...
Jay Leno Drives a 1972 Datsun 240Z Roadster With a Chevy V8
29 Jun 2021, 14:45 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Datsun 240Z prices have gone through the roof, and seeing one on the street in good condition is already cause for celebration. However, Jay Leno spotted an interesting build and naturally decided to flag the owner down to have a second look. Th...
1969 Ford Mustang GT R-Code Rocks Silver Jade Paint and Cobra Jet, Costs a Lot
28 Jun 2021, 20:41 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We're dealing with one unique 1969 Ford Mustang GT, thanks to spec, condition, and features. That said, this isn't one of those ponies owned by celebrities or in 100% original condition, so the price isn't obscenely high. The firs...
Dodge Charger, Challenger 392, and Kia Stinger GT Have a Muscle Car Drag Race
28 Jun 2021, 18:50 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / For some people, not even the Hellcat engine is enough. But there's a lot of performance and fun to be had in regular Dodge muscle cars like the Charger 392 and the Challenger Scat Pack. So aren't you curious how they compare to an import...
2022 Genesis G70 3.3T vs. Infiniti Q50 Red Sport Drag Race Too Close to Call
27 Jun 2021, 20:55 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / This drag race features two non-German premium sedans, the new 2022 Genesis G70 3.3T and Infiniti's Q50 Red Sport. Both of them are quite powerful but stop short of competing with top dogs like the BMW M3. It's an interesting shootout,...
BMW 6 Series Unofficial Concept Looks Like an Exotic Gran Turismo
27 Jun 2021, 20:01 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The 8 Series has all that retro heritage and a powerful M8 variant, but we miss the old 6 Series. It served as BMW's sexy flagship for many years and had quite a few glorious moments. For example, while criticized for its front-end design, ...
2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Gets Digital Redesign to Look Wagon-Like
27 Jun 2021, 18:45 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Earlier this week, Honda launched the brand-new 2022 Civic Hatchback, and we feel it's every bit as important as that cool Ferrari. But some feel like more should have been done with the design. This new Civic generation is supposed to be m...
Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Truck Is a Game Changer According to Tech Reviewer
27 Jun 2021, 16:39 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Laptops, iPhones, speakers, and drones - everybody watches tons of tech reviews, and it's one of our guilty pleasures as well. But the world of mainstream cars and gadgets wouldn't have mixed without the arrival of the Ford F-150 Lightnin...
1973 Camaro Z28 Restomod Has All the Carbon Fiber and 700 HP LS3
26 Jun 2021, 23:57 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / A 1973 Chevy Camaro Z28 is already a pretty cool car. It's got attitude and looks which differ from all the other boxy ponies of the late 1960s. But this restomod build takes all those familiar lines and wraps them in modern technology. The...
Dodge Challenger Demon Manages to Look More Sinister in Widebody Rendering
25 Jun 2021, 20:50 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / There are lots of real American muscle cars, but we still think the Dodge Demon is the best of its kind. We're not here to argue if it's faster than a Shelby or better looking than a Camaro ZL1. All we care about is the complete package. ...
$550,000 Toyota Supra From Fast and Furious Shares All Its Secrets
24 Jun 2021, 20:12 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Fast and Furious franchise is worth billions, having expanded into everything from cartoons to apps and apparel. And this Toyota Supra is the foundation everything rests on. The first installment of the series cost just $38 million to produc...
Fake Fast 9 Poster Gives Dom a Modern Dodge Charger Coupe
24 Jun 2021, 18:41 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The new Fast and Furious movie posters are so simple, so cool that they're on the verge of being a cliche. People haven't yet figured out a way to turn them into memes, but this Dodge Charger coupe rendering has all the entertainment valu...
2021 Audi RS e-tron GT vs. R8 V10 Performance: Iron Man's Cars Have a Drag Race
24 Jun 2021, 16:10 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ever wondered which one of Tony Stark's old cars is faster? Well, today, we can tell you that the Audi e-tron GT is indeed quicker than an R8 supercar, thanks to this all-German drag race. The action is pretty short and sweet, just like the...
Obscure 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Gets Modern Cyber Redesign, Still Looks Weird
23 Jun 2021, 20:45 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Chevy Malibu Maxx is an American car so obscure and goofy-looking that you just have to look it up. But the internet loves such vehicles, and we bet this hatchback-like machine is going to go up in popularity. According to Edmunds, a 2004 Ch...
Ford Lightning With 500-HP Toyota Supra Engine Is a Fast & Furious Tribute
23 Jun 2021, 19:49 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Ford Lightning used to be one of the most obscure vehicles of the Fast & Furious franchise. But now everybody is going to know about it after Hoonigan just made this stunning tribute that we're sure Paul Walker would have loved. It&...