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Sergiu Tudose

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Sergiu’s passion for cars was instilled from an early age, when he used to ask his father about every single type of car they saw together while going out for walks. Staying with relatives just outside of Baltimore in the late 80s, he would marvel at the large wagons, trucks and semis people drove in the United States, and how different they were from what he would usually see back home.

Not long afterwards, they started showing Knight Rider on TV and suddenly there was nothing cooler to him than a man, his invulnerable talking car, and the open road. Later in life, he decided to invest all that passion in the car industry and make a career out of it.

He has now spent more than 15 years working for local publications and international outlets, driving and subsequently spilling the beans about pretty much every type of car there is. Fun fact, he realized he was getting old when overall comfort behind the wheel became more important to him than handling or acceleration.

That being said, the first real car he ever fell in love with was his dad’s Fiesta XR2 supermini, so his appreciation for cars that are also very fun to drive has never wavered.

Presently, if he’s not busy working or spending time with family, you’ll likely catch him watching some astronomy-related documentary, trying to figure out what it all means. Well, that or outside, kicking butt on the basketball court.
Someone Turned This 1970 Dodge Charger 500 Into a Daytona, Costs Mustang Dark Horse Money
Someone Turned This 1970 Dodge Charger 500 Into a Daytona, Costs Mustang Dark Horse Money

11 Jan 2024, 17:45 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / There’s a strong case to be made for the Dodge Charger Daytona as being the ultimate classic muscle car. Everyone knows it’s in that conversation. It’s rare, beyond special, very quick, and it looks bonkers in the best way possibl...

 
Honda Saloon Concept Lands in Vegas Looking Like Something Elon Musk Himself Would Approve
Honda Saloon Concept Lands in Vegas Looking Like Something Elon Musk Himself Would Approve

11 Jan 2024, 17:08 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Imagine you’re an engineer who’s about to pitch Elon Musk on possible designs for a next-generation Model S or maybe some other type of Tesla passenger car. You’d probably be a little stressed, right? Understandable. But now pictu...

 
This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Is the Perfect Vintage Daily, Packs Relatively Rare V8 Unit
This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Is the Perfect Vintage Daily, Packs Relatively Rare V8 Unit

11 Jan 2024, 16:28 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Have you ever wondered what type of vintage Mustang would make for the best daily driver in 2024? I have, and I think the answer is the late first-gen Mach 1. It’s one of the best-looking Mustang specs ever, if not the best. Plus, you can get...

 
Peterbilt SuperTruck II Arrives in Vegas Looking Futuristic, Doesn’t Fear the Tesla Semi
Peterbilt SuperTruck II Arrives in Vegas Looking Futuristic, Doesn’t Fear the Tesla Semi

10 Jan 2024, 15:10 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / It seems that not all semi-truck manufacturers agree that the future of long-distance hauling needs to be battery-electric, at least not yet. Sure, Tesla do enjoy getting ahead of things and setting trends, but that doesn’t necessarily mean t...

 
This Rare 2001 Chevrolet Camaro Intimidator SS Is Dale Earnhardt Approved, Still Brand-New
This Rare 2001 Chevrolet Camaro Intimidator SS Is Dale Earnhardt Approved, Still Brand-New

9 Jan 2024, 16:49 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / If we were to rank every single Chevrolet Camaro generation that ever was from least good to the absolute best, the fourth-generation model would certainly rank dead-last on the list. It’s a lackluster vehicle, compared to any of its predeces...

 
Bunch of Guys Build Pagani Huayra Supercar From Scratch in Their Garage, Looks Fully Legit
Bunch of Guys Build Pagani Huayra Supercar From Scratch in Their Garage, Looks Fully Legit

8 Jan 2024, 15:56 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / It’s very rare that we see a supercar replica that looks just like the real thing. It’s almost unheard of. It’s not like with luxury watches, where the replica market has become so big, you’ll need an industry expert watchma...

 
This Red Mist 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible Demands New Porsche 911 GTS Money
This Red Mist 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible Demands New Porsche 911 GTS Money

8 Jan 2024, 15:10 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / When GM decided to push all their chips to the middle of the table with the first-ever rear mid-engine Corvette since the nameplate’s introduction back in 1953, people generally agreed that it was something worth celebrating. They were right....

 
This Rare 2019 Bugatti Chiron Sport Was a Steal at $3.49 Million, Someone Got Very Lucky
This Rare 2019 Bugatti Chiron Sport Was a Steal at $3.49 Million, Someone Got Very Lucky

6 Jan 2024, 12:28 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / You know how sequels will often disappoint by not living up to the hype of the original? Some people feared this could happen with the Bugatti Veyron successor, seeing as how the Veyron was without a doubt the ultimate hypercar of its era. Sure,...

 
Someone Stole This Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera Edizione Tecnica for $151k
Someone Stole This Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera Edizione Tecnica for $151k

5 Jan 2024, 14:35 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / After the success of the Huracan, Aventador and now with the emergence of the Revuelto, it almost seems as though people have forgotten just how popular the Gallardo used to be. It stood as Lamborghini’s best-selling car ever, up until the li...

 
5 Reasons Why This Rare 2024 Camaro ZL1 Collector’s Edition Costs Hellcat Last Call Money
5 Reasons Why This Rare 2024 Camaro ZL1 Collector’s Edition Costs Hellcat Last Call Money

4 Jan 2024, 17:37 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Is it possible that the sixth-generation Camaro has become genuinely underrated? I think so. Not being in production anymore makes it more desirable, especially with the right specification. Of course, by right specification I mean anything ZL1-bas...

 
This 2024 Mercedes Sprinter Van Has a Custom Luxury Interior, Costs Lamborghini Urus Money
This 2024 Mercedes Sprinter Van Has a Custom Luxury Interior, Costs Lamborghini Urus Money

4 Jan 2024, 16:06 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / You’re probably wondering who on Earth would want to buy a luxury van instead of an SUV or a sedan, right? Well, it might surprise you to learn that there’s a robust market out there for these types of vehicles, which can be especially ...

 
Tuned 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Hardtop Coupe Is a Fuel-Injected 455 V8 Bad Boy
Tuned 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Hardtop Coupe Is a Fuel-Injected 455 V8 Bad Boy

3 Jan 2024, 16:47 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The third-generation Oldsmobile Cutlass makes for a sneaky good muscle car, both in terms of styling and performance. They came in a wide range of shapes and sizes, but most people nowadays tend to really go for the 2-door models with their semi-fa...

 
Safari-Style Porsche 996 Turbo Is the Perfect “Discount 911 Dakar”, Costs Corolla Money
Safari-Style Porsche 996 Turbo Is the Perfect “Discount 911 Dakar”, Costs Corolla Money

3 Jan 2024, 15:00 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / I get what Porsche and Lamborghini are trying to do with the 911 Dakar and Huracan Sterrato, respectively. It’s somewhat cool. Owning either of the two can make for great conversation at a dinner party. They’re both also better at being...

 
The 2024 Range Rover Sport SV Is Planet Earth's Hottest New Luxury SUV and This Is Why
The 2024 Range Rover Sport SV Is Planet Earth's Hottest New Luxury SUV and This Is Why

2 Jan 2024, 15:10 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Buying a luxury SUV in 2024 seems straightforward enough. You’ve got your usual suspects from the likes of Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Porsche, Land Rover, Cadillac and so on, which you can then split into categories based on your budget. My arg...

 
Next-Gen 2026 Mercedes C-Class EV Targets Tesla Model 3, Check Out This Realistic Design
Next-Gen 2026 Mercedes C-Class EV Targets Tesla Model 3, Check Out This Realistic Design

1 Jan 2024, 15:03 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / If you’ve been keeping up to date on your Benz news, then you probably know that the German carmaker is prepping an all-new C-Class size battery-electric sports sedan, set to be unveiled sometime next year at the earliest. That’s all...

 
Rare 2022 Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition Selling for the Price of a New Cybertruck
Rare 2022 Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition Selling for the Price of a New Cybertruck

29 Dec 2023, 16:15 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Back in 2022, Stellantis decided to unveil a new design package for the 702 horsepower Ram TRX, featuring an exclusive Mojave Sand paint, unique 18-inch wheels, a distinctive interior, and a $100,000 MSRP. Even the late Ken Block was impressed with...

 
Someone Stole This 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Jailbreak Last Call for Just $83,500
Someone Stole This 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Jailbreak Last Call for Just $83,500

29 Dec 2023, 14:29 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Thinking back before the unveiling of the Hellcat-spec Challenger SRT, I don’t think anybody imagined that one day people would be willing to spend way over MSRP in order to land either a new or a barely used Dodge muscle car in their drivewa...

 
1970 Ford Mustang SportsRoof Flashes Delightful V8 Mods, Looks Better Than Bumblebee
1970 Ford Mustang SportsRoof Flashes Delightful V8 Mods, Looks Better Than Bumblebee

28 Dec 2023, 17:11 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / While it’s true that not all first-generation Mustangs are created equal, you can still end up with something extremely cool by means of restomodding regardless of the original specification. Sure, most of us would still rather have a Boss or...

 
This 2008 BMW M5 E60 Is an Ultra Cheap, Savage V10-Powered Muscle Sedan
This 2008 BMW M5 E60 Is an Ultra Cheap, Savage V10-Powered Muscle Sedan

28 Dec 2023, 15:15 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The E60 BMW 5 Series used to be one of the most controversial executive sedans in the world, back when it first came out. People didn’t really appreciate its design. It looked swollen and cumbersome, compared to the elegant E39. However, by 2...

 
LS3-Swapped '91 Land Rover Defender Costs More Than a Cybertruck and Mad Max Would Approve
LS3-Swapped '91 Land Rover Defender Costs More Than a Cybertruck and Mad Max Would Approve

27 Dec 2023, 16:05 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Early 90s Defenders make for some of the most rugged-looking custom off-roaders nowadays, especially when you throw in a body kit, plus a whole bunch of other mods to boost their overall appeal. Add a potent V8 engine to the mix and you might end u...

 

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