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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.
This Barely Driven 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Just Sold for 2024 Ferrari 296 Money
This Barely Driven 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Just Sold for 2024 Ferrari 296 Money

5 Mar 2024, 16:07 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / When it comes to flagship-spec Mercedes-AMG GT models, the Black Series represents the pinnacle of the range. This particular 2021 example just sold for $375,000 and while that’s a lot of money, we can certainly understand the valuation. R...

 
All-New Vantage F1 Safety Car Is the Only Aston Martin That Can Keep Max Verstappen Behind
All-New Vantage F1 Safety Car Is the Only Aston Martin That Can Keep Max Verstappen Behind

5 Mar 2024, 08:46 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Following last weekend’s Bahrain opener, it looks as though nobody will be able to stay in front of Max Verstappen this year. Fortunately for Aston Martin, one of their road cars might just have a chance at that, as long as there’s an i...

 
Rare 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack Is a Numbers-Matching Gem Wearing Hemi Orange
Rare 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack Is a Numbers-Matching Gem Wearing Hemi Orange

3 Mar 2024, 17:14 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / If you’re in the market for an early model first-generation Dodge Challenger and money is no issue, then we may have found an absolute gem for you to consider. This 1970 Hemi Orange Challenger T/A 340 Six pack is a rare beast. Even though ...

 
This Awesome Callaway AeroWagen Is a Custom 2019 Corvette ZR1 That Just Sold for $145,500
This Awesome Callaway AeroWagen Is a Custom 2019 Corvette ZR1 That Just Sold for $145,500

3 Mar 2024, 16:24 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Even though the C7 Corvette ZR1 is a terrific car in and of itself, some people really do have a flair for the dramatic, which is how you end up with an unconventional version of what is otherwise a properly extreme supercar. GM loves taking its...

 
Driven: 2024 Mercedes E 400 e 4MATIC – New E-Class Lives up to the Hype in PHEV Form
Driven: 2024 Mercedes E 400 e 4MATIC – New E-Class Lives up to the Hype in PHEV Form

2 Mar 2024, 14:59 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / With a lineage that traces back decades, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class stands as a testament to elegance and cutting-edge engineering. It also happens to be one of my favorite cars in the world, so this review won’t be biased at all. Just kidding...

 
Ferrari Dealer Selling Low-Mileage 2023 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster F1 Edition
Ferrari Dealer Selling Low-Mileage 2023 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster F1 Edition

1 Mar 2024, 16:44 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Aston Martin returned to Formula 1 for the 2021 season under the ownership of Lawrence Stroll, with Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll as its driver pairing. That same year, the carmaker also unveiled a special edition Vantage, based on the official...

 
This 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am KITT Replica Might Cost You 2024 Toyota Prius Money
This 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am KITT Replica Might Cost You 2024 Toyota Prius Money

1 Mar 2024, 15:20 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / What you’re looking at here is a 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, factory-fitted with the Y84 Recaro Special Edition package and subsequently transformed into everyone’s favorite TV car. This “talking” Trans Am is currently u...

 
Rare 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Garage 56 Special Edition Just Sold for a Whopping $202,000
Rare 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Garage 56 Special Edition Just Sold for a Whopping $202,000

22 Feb 2024, 22:54 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / While I understand that with limited availability, ZL1 and even SS 1LE spec Camaros can set you back over MSRP at auction, the fact that someone spent $202,000 for this Garage 56 special edition model kind of boggles the mind. I think that we&rs...

 
Tuned 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Demands $59,900, Features Unexpected Yet Beastly V8 Surprise
Tuned 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Demands $59,900, Features Unexpected Yet Beastly V8 Surprise

22 Feb 2024, 17:11 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Whenever you think about a second-generation Chevrolet Chevelle, usually you’ll have the dual headlights models on your mind. Those were certainly more popular, and they enjoyed a longer shelf life. Meanwhile, the single headlight design was ...

 
Custom 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Gasser Packs V8 Surprise, Costs 2024 Toyota GR Supra Money
Custom 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Gasser Packs V8 Surprise, Costs 2024 Toyota GR Supra Money

22 Feb 2024, 15:56 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / When people usually think about the first-generation Corvette, rarely do they picture it looking like a tiny vintage monster truck. Yet, that’s one way to describe these so-called “Gassers”, which used to be rather popular back in...

 
2025 Audi Q9 Full-Size SUV Rendering Accurately Depicts Understated Three-Row BMW X7 Rival
2025 Audi Q9 Full-Size SUV Rendering Accurately Depicts Understated Three-Row BMW X7 Rival

21 Feb 2024, 16:57 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Honestly, I’m surprised it took Audi this long to come out with a direct competitor for the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7, seeing as how they usually have at least one heavy hitter for each popular segment out there. In the sag...

 
1970 Pontiac Firebird Is Vintage Trans Am at Its Finest, Costs New Hellcat Jailbreak Money
1970 Pontiac Firebird Is Vintage Trans Am at Its Finest, Costs New Hellcat Jailbreak Money

21 Feb 2024, 15:57 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / If you’re in the market for a vintage Trans Am, a nice, clean second-generation model will always hit the spot. These were some of the best-looking Firebirds ever made, and we believe we just found one that might actually be worth new 2024 Do...

 
This 1970 Ford Mustang “Boss 427” Is a Mean, Green Restored Gem, Yours for $99,950
This 1970 Ford Mustang “Boss 427” Is a Mean, Green Restored Gem, Yours for $99,950

19 Feb 2024, 22:20 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Late first-gen Mustangs usually make for the perfect muscle car, and if you can’t find a nice 1969 model year car, the 1970 variant should do just fine, especially if your ideal Mustang is supposed to have a more substantial road presence. ...

 
This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Is a Fully Refurbished Numbers-Matching Gem, Costs $89,900
This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Is a Fully Refurbished Numbers-Matching Gem, Costs $89,900

19 Feb 2024, 19:29 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Plymouth unleashed the original Road Runner upon the roads at a time when gas was cheap and everyone in America simply wanted to go faster in a straight line. It featured a classic blend of muscle and mischief, standing as one of this nation’...

 
This 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Demands $85,900, Packs Most Unexpected V8 Surprise
This 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Demands $85,900, Packs Most Unexpected V8 Surprise

19 Feb 2024, 18:49 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / If you look at the American car industry as a symphony, the Chevrolet Chevelle would occupy a notable spot. Not as a soloist, but as a dependable member of the ensemble, capable of hitting all the right notes at any given time. The some people, ...

 
This Nissan GT-R R35 Demands $197,500, Packs Custom Carbon Fiber Bodywork and 1,100 WHP
This Nissan GT-R R35 Demands $197,500, Packs Custom Carbon Fiber Bodywork and 1,100 WHP

18 Feb 2024, 15:15 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / If you’ve got roughly $200,000 laying around and you’d like to purchase a custom Japanese supercar of the relatively modern variety, this Nissan GT-R R35 might be the way to go. It’s got one of the sickest specs we’ve ever s...

 
Custom 1970 Dodge Challenger Is a 2,500 HP Hellspawn, Will Destroy Absolutely Everything
Custom 1970 Dodge Challenger Is a 2,500 HP Hellspawn, Will Destroy Absolutely Everything

18 Feb 2024, 14:21 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / When it comes to custom classic Challengers, there’s no shortage of exceptional builds out there. Yet, despite all the king’s horses and all the king’s men, few (if any) of them can actually hold a candle to this heavily customize...

 
Stunning 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 Sells for 2024 Toyota GR Supra Money, The Mods are Lovely
Stunning 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 Sells for 2024 Toyota GR Supra Money, The Mods are Lovely

17 Feb 2024, 15:59 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Lotus Esprit is an iconic wedge-shaped sports car that looks as sleek as James Bond in a tuxedo, and as aerodynamic as one of His Majesty’s RAF fighter jets. If you’re the type of automotive enthusiast who loves classic European spo...

 
5 Popular Pickup Trucks To Avoid in 2024 and What To Buy Instead
5 Popular Pickup Trucks To Avoid in 2024 and What To Buy Instead

17 Feb 2024, 14:45 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / When it comes to the automotive industry, few icons loom as large and ruggedly as the pickup truck, with its imposing grille, bulging fenders and a bed capable of hauling everything from lumber to studio equipment. Pickup trucks have entrenched ...

 
This 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer Is a Mini McLaren 765LT Worth 2024 Porsche 718 Money
This 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer Is a Mini McLaren 765LT Worth 2024 Porsche 718 Money

16 Feb 2024, 22:12 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Originally built as a more track-focused, fixed-roof variant of the Elise roadster, the Lotus Exige eventually took on a unique personality of its own. The first Exige, also known as the Series 1, was powered by a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter inli...

 

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