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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.
Epic Ford Mustang GTD Arrives in New York Turning More Ankles Than Jalen Brunson
Epic Ford Mustang GTD Arrives in New York Turning More Ankles Than Jalen Brunson

28 Mar 2024, 16:10 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The GTD, unveiled in August of 2023, might just be the most insane-looking Mustang ever made. It’s basically a GT3 race car for the road, powered by a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 with a target output of more than 800 horsepower. This thing is o...

 
New 2025 Genesis G80 Magma Special Visits New York City, Dares You To Find a Hotter Sedan
New 2025 Genesis G80 Magma Special Visits New York City, Dares You To Find a Hotter Sedan

28 Mar 2024, 15:30 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Genesis unveiled the G80 Magma Special at the 2024 New York Auto Show as an enhanced version of the regular G80, featuring improved driving performance. This elegant sedan was showcased alongside GV60 Magma Concept, the GV80 Coupe Concept and the X...

 
Crazy Rare 2002 Chevy Camaro GMMG Dick Harrell Edition Phase 5 Sells for Demon 170 Money
Crazy Rare 2002 Chevy Camaro GMMG Dick Harrell Edition Phase 5 Sells for Demon 170 Money

27 Mar 2024, 17:15 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / You can easily make a case for the fourth-generation Camaro being the least desirable version of this nameplate, historically. It was designed during an era when GM went in a more “GT” direction with the Camaro, rather than focusing on ...

 
Man Refuses To Sell Tuned 1969 Dodge Charger R/T for $72,000, Was This the Right Call?
Man Refuses To Sell Tuned 1969 Dodge Charger R/T for $72,000, Was This the Right Call?

27 Mar 2024, 16:21 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / When it comes to second-generation Chargers, there’s no such thing as a “wrong” model year car, although most people tend to prefer either a 1968 or a 1969 variant mostly because they look a tiny bit more rugged. That wraparound c...

 
Dealer Refuses To Sell 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 for $162,000, It's Game Over!
Dealer Refuses To Sell 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 for $162,000, It's Game Over!

26 Mar 2024, 17:01 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / What we have here is a brand-new 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 in Triple Nickel, with a sticker price of $133,131. Yet, despite having just 25 miles on its high-output supercharged Hemi V8, its reserve wasn’t met recently at auction, wh...

 
Custom Peterbilt 379 Camper Conversion Packs Fully Equipped Kitchen, Bedroom and Shower
Custom Peterbilt 379 Camper Conversion Packs Fully Equipped Kitchen, Bedroom and Shower

25 Mar 2024, 22:05 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The iconic Peterbilt 379 has long earned its stripes as a quintessential American icon, blending power, durability and style in equal measure. It served as a direct successor to the equally iconic 359 series, spending multiple decades as the compan...

 
This Beautiful 1965 Kenworth W900A Semi Truck Just Sold for 2024 Corvette Stingray Money
This Beautiful 1965 Kenworth W900A Semi Truck Just Sold for 2024 Corvette Stingray Money

25 Mar 2024, 17:04 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / When it comes to heavy duty semi-trucks, few names carry as much weight, both literally and figuratively, as the Kenworth W900A. With its rugged yet elegant design, this behemoth managed to carve out a legendary status for itself on the highways an...

 
Coyote-Powered 1974 Ford Bronco Fails To Sell, Owner Refuses $91,000 Hoping for $100,000+
Coyote-Powered 1974 Ford Bronco Fails To Sell, Owner Refuses $91,000 Hoping for $100,000+

25 Mar 2024, 15:20 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Born in the tumultuous 1960s, the first-generation Ford Bronco came from humble beginnings, looking to take on the likes of the Jeep CJ-5 or the International Harvester Scout. Its boxy silhouette and minimalist design were a testament to function o...

 
2019 Aston Martin Vantage With Denver Broncos Interior Fails To Sell, Gets Embarrassed
2019 Aston Martin Vantage With Denver Broncos Interior Fails To Sell, Gets Embarrassed

22 Mar 2024, 14:22 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Depreciation is a nasty thing, especially if you’re looking to sell a non-limited edition British sports car or even a super car. Whether it’s a Jag or an Aston, the second it’s no longer a low-mileage example, you can basically k...

 
Toyota Hilux Heavy Duty Is a Brand-New Type of Truck, but Would It Even Make Sense?
Toyota Hilux Heavy Duty Is a Brand-New Type of Truck, but Would It Even Make Sense?

22 Mar 2024, 14:16 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / I can’t believe this never occurred to us. I mean, a Heavy Duty variant of a compact pickup truck like the Toyota Hilux makes sense in a very strange yet appealing way. Think about it. You get all the capability and towing prowess of an HD tr...

 
Owner Refuses To Part With 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 for $157,500, How Absurd
Owner Refuses To Part With 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 for $157,500, How Absurd

21 Mar 2024, 16:53 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / In the land of ‘Last Call’ edition Dodge models, the Challenger SRT Demon 170 stands tall as the carmaker’s most extreme quarter-mile beast ever. This thing will put down 1,025 horsepower on E85, before running high-8s at the drag...

 
Man Refuses To Sell 1970 Dodge Super Bee 440 Six Pack for $68,500, Was It the Right Call?
Man Refuses To Sell 1970 Dodge Super Bee 440 Six Pack for $68,500, Was It the Right Call?

21 Mar 2024, 16:01 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The original Dodge Super Bee emerged as a genuine contender among the top muscle cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was designed from the get-go as a no-nonsense brawler, with unapologetic looks and an aggressive stance. Aside from the 3...

 
Rivian Owner Refuses To Part Ways With 2023 R1S Adventure Edition, Says No to $73,500 Bid
Rivian Owner Refuses To Part Ways With 2023 R1S Adventure Edition, Says No to $73,500 Bid

20 Mar 2024, 15:31 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / There’s no denying the fact that the Rivian R1S is one of the best battery electric full-size SUVs on sale today. It’s got the range, it’s got the room, and it’s got the performance. Some people even love the design. However...

 
Comical: Another 2023 Dodge Challenger Demon 170 Fails To Sell, Dealer Says No to $149,170
Comical: Another 2023 Dodge Challenger Demon 170 Fails To Sell, Dealer Says No to $149,170

19 Mar 2024, 17:25 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / I think we’re witnessing a bubble bursting in real time, gentlemen. Car flippers are finding themselves in a tough position where they might need to come to terms with the market having already readjusted to some extent while they weren&rsquo...

 
Carbon Flash 2023 Corvette Z06 Convertible 70th Anniversary Edition Sells for $228,000
Carbon Flash 2023 Corvette Z06 Convertible 70th Anniversary Edition Sells for $228,000

18 Mar 2024, 17:47 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The all-new Corvette ZR1 isn’t even out yet and we’ve got Z06 models selling for the price of a Lamborghini Huracan. What’s going on? Well, as far as I can tell, aliens haven’t invaded and we’re not all being brainwash...

 
Dealer Refuses To Sell 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 for $162,000, What on Earth?
Dealer Refuses To Sell 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 for $162,000, What on Earth?

18 Mar 2024, 16:55 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / I understand that when you’re in the business of selling cars, all that matters is the dotted line. It’s a numbers game, and your job is to maximize profits. Yet, some of these inflated numbers are blowing my mind, especially on cars li...

 
2024 Hyundai Sonata Gets Rendered Without DRL Light Bar, Now It Looks Even More Futuristic
2024 Hyundai Sonata Gets Rendered Without DRL Light Bar, Now It Looks Even More Futuristic

18 Mar 2024, 15:51 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Hyundai’s long-serving mid-size sedan, the Sonata, has been a staple of consistency and affordability throughout the years. The Korean brand penetrated the North American market with the second-gen Sonata in the late 1980s and never looked ba...

 
1969 Pontiac GTO Judge in Carousel Red Fails To Sell, Dealer Flat Out Refuses $78,000
1969 Pontiac GTO Judge in Carousel Red Fails To Sell, Dealer Flat Out Refuses $78,000

17 Mar 2024, 15:50 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Pontiac GTO name evokes as much reverence as just about any other muscle car moniker, and nowhere else does power meet justice (pun intended) more so than with the “Judge” specification, pertaining to the second-generation GTO. W...

 
Driven: 2024 BMW i5 M60 – BMW’s Best-Ever Electric Car Is Officially a Tesla Killer
Driven: 2024 BMW i5 M60 – BMW’s Best-Ever Electric Car Is Officially a Tesla Killer

16 Mar 2024, 16:43 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / There will come a time in the not-too-distant future when every single BMW M car will have to answer to the G60 BMW i5 M60 xDrive. This right here is the pinnacle of German engineering as it pertains to battery-electric mid-size performance sedans,...

 
Bright Blue 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Ditches Factory 440 V8 for All-Time Great HEMI Option
Bright Blue 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Ditches Factory 440 V8 for All-Time Great HEMI Option

15 Mar 2024, 15:37 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The second-generation Dodge Charger is, in many ways, the quintessential American muscle car. It transcends space and time, and it occupies a special place not only in automotive history, but pop culture too. You can’t play both “The Ge...

 

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