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.
2023 Kia Sportage Gets Accurately Rendered Based on Official Teaser
3 Jun 2021, 14:25 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Kia crossovers are already in hot demand, with premiums on the Sorento and Telluride being particularly high. But wait until the all-new 2023 Kia Sportage comes out because it's going to rock the CUV segment. CUVs or Crossover Utility Vehic...
2nd-Gen Z28 Chevy Camaro and IROC-Z Show Matching 24-Inch Donk Wheels
3 Jun 2021, 13:24 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Chevy Camaro isn't the biggest or most imposing American classic, so it's not commonly used in donk-like projects. However, builders like to think outside the box, and this pair of 2nd and 3rd-gen GM ponies certainly fit that descript...
Dodge Ram Van TRX Rendering Looks Ready to Camp Anywhere, Has Pop Top
3 Jun 2021, 09:04 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The existence of pickup trucks is often justified by saying, "it's a work vehicle." But often, the gardeners, drywall installers, roofers, and plumbers of America use vans, not trucks. Maybe they'd like a Ram Van TRX with a supe...
All-New Toyota Prius to Debut in 2023 With Coupe-Like Design
2 Jun 2021, 19:34 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Everything is a hybrid nowadays, but Toyota hasn't forgotten the car that started it all. We're talking about the Prius, scheduled to get an all-new generation in 2023. Earlier today, the automaker organized a huge event in America, wh...
BMW Z4 M Shooting Brake Rendering Shows Alternative German Supra Styling
2 Jun 2021, 17:28 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Toyota Supra continued to be popular, despite what critics had to say about its German upbringing. But its sister car, the BMW Z4 roadster, isn't getting anywhere near as much attention. For a little while, BMW complained about changes ...
Garage-Built 427 Camaro SS Has a Stroked LS3 and Carbon Trim
2 Jun 2021, 12:16 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Muscle cars are not just about what you can afford to buy but also what you have time to build. This pro-touring 1969 Chevy Camaro SS proves that with its unique combination of classic restoration and modern technology. Cosmetically, the build d...
Ram 1500 TRX Destroys Dodge Challenger Hellcat in Supercharged Drag Race
2 Jun 2021, 11:02 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Ram 1500 TRX has seen a lot of drag races since its debut. TFL put it up against everything they could find, while Hennessey didn't miss any opportunities either. But we haven't seen that many races featuring the truck's muscle c...
Supercar Blondie Checks Out Brabus Armored Mercedes-AMG G63 and G-Class
1 Jun 2021, 20:35 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Brabus used to be known for tuning AMGs to make them faster than jets. But now, all their money comes from the Mercedes-AMG G63. And it was only a matter of time before armored luxury SUVs became part of their repertoire. Armored vehicles are in...
Audi Q4 e-tron Takes Autobahn Acceleration Test, Is GTI-Fast
1 Jun 2021, 19:03 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Audi is a rare example of a premium automaker that knows how to make small cars. And the most significant model right now is the Q4 e-tron that just launched in Germany. We don't need to explain why this is important. The small A3 and Q3 co...
Porsche Baby Taycan EV Rumored to Be Based on Audi A4 e-tron, Cost Model 3 Money
1 Jun 2021, 17:06 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Last week, we reported that Audi was working on an all-electric A4 e-tron which would have an RS4 performance version as well. And as we suspected, Porsche is involved, the Stuttgart automaker wanting a sports fastback sedan. According to a fres...
Toyota Corolla T Sport Is the Lotus of 2000s Hot Hatchbacks
31 May 2021, 20:48 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The 9th-generation Toyota Corolla arrived in Japan in August 2000 and came to America almost two years later. It's the definition of bland, a simple white microwave with wheels. Yet it was available as a hot hatch that few know about, the Coro...
GMC Hummer EV Turned Into Military Vehicle Is a Patriotic Rendering
31 May 2021, 20:39 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / At its launch, the original Hummer was easily the most outspoken vehicle on the road. It wasn't a car or a truck, but a military transport vehicle, designed to be dropped out of airplanes or equipped with body armor and guns. The H1, H2, an...
2021 Dodge Charger "Magnum Hellcat" Wagon Build Is Coming Along Nicely
31 May 2021, 18:23 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Mercedes-AMG E63 and Audi RS6 are considered the most hardcore and interesting station wagons in America right now. They're rare and super-expensive, but they might not even be that interesting if Dodge kept making the Magnum and stuck a H...
Travis Pastrana's 862-HP Gymkhana Subaru Drag Races the GT-R Powered Altima
31 May 2021, 18:14 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Gymkhana vehicles have all been monsters, mostly crazy Fords that culminated with the Hoonitruck. With a new driver comes a fresh set of wheels, namely Travis Pastrana's Subaru WRX STI. And we can think of no crazier rival for it than the ...
Futuristic 2023 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo XII Is Sadly Only a Rendering
31 May 2021, 14:12 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Mitsubishi Evo and the Subaru WRX STI were locked in a heated rivalry for many years. But only one survives to this day. And because the STI is actually thriving and getting a new version soon, fans of its opponent might question why no Evo XII...
Honda Accord Turbo Smashes Arteon AWD and Dodge Charger GT in Drag Race
30 May 2021, 20:33 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Import vs. domestic? Yeah, it's a cool rivalry, but most people can't afford a Corvette or those super-fast Audis. They might actually buy a Dodge Charger GT AWD instead of a Volkswagen Arteon or a Honda Accord. YouTuber Sam CarLegion ...
Next-Gen 2023 Mazda CX-5 Rendering Based on Spyshots Is Disappointing
29 May 2021, 20:16 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Let's be honest, compact crossovers look really cool right now, but they don't drive as well as the hatchbacks and sedans they replaced. Not the Mazda CX-5, which appears to be the go-to Japanese mini-SUV for driving fun. The first CX-...
E30 BMW With LTO Widebody Kit Looks Like an M3 Wagon Dream
29 May 2021, 18:43 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Let's be honest here, the problem with the E30 M3 is that it costs way too much money. On the other hand, you can get a nice E30 3 Series Touring if you're a wagon connoisseur, but it's never going to attract a crowd. Recently, Do...
Twin-Engined, Six-Wheeled Challenger Hellcat Rendering Is Motorsport Tribute
29 May 2021, 16:04 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Dodge Challenger is a blast from the past, a car that's too wide and too powerful for what it needs to do. Because of emissions, Dodge will, unfortunately, have to give up this fuel-binging madness. But the Hellcat community isn't hav...
707 HP Hellcat-Powered HEMI Cuda "Hellcuda" Is Just Raw Controversy
29 May 2021, 13:34 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / This is a 1970 Cuda with a 1971 front-end swap and a Hellcat motor. And if it doesn't stop you from constantly thinking of Mustangs and Camaros, nothing ever will. Barracudas are cool. In fact, last week we saw that they're close to be...