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.
2021 BMW M4 Competition Takes On BMW X5 M, Drag Race Is Brutal
23 Jun 2021, 18:50 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Hello and welcome to a brutal Bavarian brawl. We've got the hot new 2021 BMW M4 Competition going up against an SUV from the class above, the mighty X5 M. Place your bets on which one's going to win. The race is an unusual one, almost ...
Custom 2021 Cadillac Escalade Pickup Is Real, Based on Chevy Silverado
22 Jun 2021, 21:20 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We were shocked to see this 2021 Cadillac Escalade as a pickup. The automaker used to make truck versions many years ago, but people didn't buy enough of them, and production stopped. So what gives? The Escalade is arguably one of the most ...
1970 Plymouth Superbird Gets First Wash in Years as It Gets Ready for New Owner
22 Jun 2021, 19:59 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Washing and detailing videos are like ASMR content for car people. So a 1970 Plymouth Superbird being brought back to museum standards is like watching a supermodel getting her back adjusted. Larry of AMMO NYC made a career out of washing the mu...
Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye Drag Races Ram TRX, Mammoth Gap Is Big
22 Jun 2021, 16:03 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Drag racing between two Hellcat models is something you can watch over and over again. There's a lot of variation out there, like putting an RWD Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye against the Ram 1500 TRX. The differences between the two are imme...
2023 Toyota GR Corolla Rendered as the Exciting AWD Hot Hatch America Wants
22 Jun 2021, 13:28 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / It used to be common knowledge that hot hatchbacks weren't going to sell in America. That's mostly why Ford pulled the plug on the Fiesta ST and Focus ST. However, Toyota is on the verge of launching the most exciting import since the Hon...
Mr. Regular Says the 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Is "Hot Garbage"
21 Jun 2021, 20:53 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Ford F-150 Raptor is entering a brand-new 3rd generation and spawned a little brother, the Ranger Raptor. You see these lifted monstrosities everywhere, so it's fair to assume that people like them. It's not uncommon for the Raptor...
Volkswagen ID.4 GTX Autobahn Acceleration Test: The Electric GTI Shows Promise
21 Jun 2021, 19:12 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The ID.3 was Volkswagen's first bespoke all-electric car, and there were many rumors of a hot hatch version. However, the Volkswagen ID.4 GTX beat its little brother to the punch. Naming controversy aside, is this a cool car? Volkswagen is ...
1980s Ford F-150 Gets Modern Rendering Makeover as Father's Day Tribute
21 Jun 2021, 17:26 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Ford F-150 is America's darling, the truck that did it all. That's why every older generation has become collectible, triggering nostalgia in people who are now mature and have deeper pockets. Eventually, the 7th-gen version from the ...
Doug DeMuro Reviews Suzuki Jimny from Mexico, Gets Really Excited Over Tiny SUV
20 Jun 2021, 20:46 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / It's been about a decade since Suzuki decided to end car sales in America. And while most have forgotten the brand completely, Doug DeMuro has unearthed a little Japanese novelty that he thinks is perfect for the booming SUV market. This is...
Maserati Grecale Is a Stylish European SUV in Accurate Rendering
20 Jun 2021, 18:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Maserati Levante may not have the features of a Mercedes or the interior design of an Audi. But it's been successful enough for the Italians to develop a smaller version. Enter the Grecale, which slots at the bottom of the automaker's...
Paul Walker's Toyota Supra from Fast & Furious Sells for Record $550,000
20 Jun 2021, 16:50 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / MK4 Toyota Supra prices were already pretty high. But one just sold for a record $550,000. It's not just any old car, but the 1994 Supra that introduced a generation to tuner cars through the 2001 blockbuster Fast & Furious. This yellow...
2022 Honda Civic Takes on Toyota Corolla and Mazda3 in First Drag Race
20 Jun 2021, 15:40 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Drag racing is probably not the top priority of the average compact car buyer. However, the all-new 2022 Honda Civic is out, and people naturally want to compare it in some way to rivals like the Corolla and Mazda3. Normal Hondas have built quit...
2022 BMW M3 Touring vs. Cadillac CT5 Wagon Rendering Depicts an Old Rivalry
20 Jun 2021, 09:57 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The 2022 BMW M3 Touring is less than a year away from becoming the new hottest wagon in town. For the first time ever, an M3 will have a big body, xDrive, and an inline-6 with over 500 horsepower. So why would we need a rival like the Cadillac CT5?...
Plum Crazy 1970 Dodge Challenger Restomod Has Surprising 440 V8 Setup
18 Jun 2021, 20:07 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We're going Plum Crazy for this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T restomod. It's one of the most desirable muscle cars from an excellent model year. The engine displacement is so large that you can practically hear it. So where's the catch? ...
Ford Crown Victoria Gets Modernized Rendering, Still Looks Old Despite LEDs
18 Jun 2021, 15:09 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Ford Crown Victoria is one of the most recognizable shapes of the 21st century American automotive landscape. Old blockbusters have probably blown up hundreds of them as taxis or police cars. They say that the worst used car to buy as a teen...
2021 Chevy Astro Van Rendering Looks So Cool You'd Want to Buy One
16 Jun 2021, 20:42 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / American vans are almost gone from the automotive landscape, their role taken by either pickups or crossovers. But who can forget something like the Chevy Astro? We think vans are pretty cool, especially if you've got the money and time to ...
2022 Ford Maverick Pickup Looks Larger Thanks to YouTube Artist's Tweaks
16 Jun 2021, 17:22 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ford is known for making cars that stand out thanks to their design. But one YouTube artist believes they could have done a better job with the 2022 Maverick pickup. Marouane Bembli designed consumer electronics for a company in Hong Kong. And l...
2021 Acura TLX A-Spec Drag Races Honda Accord 2.0T Sport, Gets Schooled
15 Jun 2021, 19:47 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Acura is a brand created because Honda wanted to increase profits per car. Nowadays, Acuras are quite different from their regular sisters, and they have a loyal following in the premium car segment. But how much faster is the new TLX compared to t...
2013 Dodge Dart Rendered Into "Baby Charger" With Hellcat Engine
15 Jun 2021, 18:11 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Unless you're talking about crossovers, there aren't many American compact cars left. Ford killed the Focus, along with the ST, while Chevy didn't do much with the Cruze. But the Dodge Dart also had the potential to be a great sports...
Lincoln Navigator Turns into a 1970s Luxury American SUV That Never Existed
13 Jun 2021, 23:13 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Hear me out. The year is 1978. Millionaires are still considered wealthy, and you're making big Texas money from oil, real estate, and all sorts of deals. Your name is John Ross Ewing Jr, people just call you J.R. and you drive the most expens...