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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.
Mercedes-AMG Unveils W15 Formula 1 Car Rocking Dual-Tone Silver and Black Like a Champ
Mercedes-AMG Unveils W15 Formula 1 Car Rocking Dual-Tone Silver and Black Like a Champ

14 Feb 2024, 11:11 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / There are two types of No Man’s Land scenarios in Formula 1. The first is when you’re not quite the worst team on the grid, but you’re hardly good enough to keep with the midfield. The other is where Mercedes have been for these p...

 
This 1970 Pontiac GTO Ram Air IV Just Sold for New Dodge Challenger Super Stock Money
This 1970 Pontiac GTO Ram Air IV Just Sold for New Dodge Challenger Super Stock Money

13 Feb 2024, 16:35 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Affectionately dubbed the “GOAT”, Pontiac’s GTO reigns supreme in the hallowed halls of automotive history. I’ve always liked this thing. It’s like the car equivalent of a perfectly tailored suit, by 1960s standards. I...

 
All-New Ferrari SF-24 Formula 1 Car Breaks Cover, Will Tease Lewis Hamilton All Year
All-New Ferrari SF-24 Formula 1 Car Breaks Cover, Will Tease Lewis Hamilton All Year

13 Feb 2024, 12:00 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Scuderia Ferrari enters the 2024 Formula 1 season with not a lot of expectations. Don’t get me wrong, there are always expectations when it comes to the Italian outfit, but the likelihood of them having an overall quicker car than Red Bull ar...

 
Curious Yellow 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Was Born a 440 3-Speed, Now Its V8 Is Better Than Ever
Curious Yellow 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Was Born a 440 3-Speed, Now Its V8 Is Better Than Ever

12 Feb 2024, 16:15 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / When it comes to the Plymouth Barracuda, you can pretty much disregard the first two generations. I’m sorry if that sounds harsh, but it’s true. Those early models were hardly noteworthy, although there were a couple of nice specs for t...

 
Aston Martin Launches AMR24 Formula 1 Car, Looks Like a Hyper-Focused Red Bull Rival
Aston Martin Launches AMR24 Formula 1 Car, Looks Like a Hyper-Focused Red Bull Rival

12 Feb 2024, 08:54 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has just unveiled its brand-new challenger for the 2024 F1 season, dubbed the AMR24. This all-new race car joins the new Vantage road car and the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 model for a trilogy of reveals. A...

 
5 Popular Sports Cars To Avoid in 2024 and What To Buy Instead
5 Popular Sports Cars To Avoid in 2024 and What To Buy Instead

10 Feb 2024, 15:10 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / What are your expectations from a sports car in today’s automotive landscape? We’re a little over a month into 2024 and our perception of performance keeps shifting as carmakers keep moving the goalposts. Is it about adrenaline? Braggin...

 
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Bandit Edition Truck Is a Low-Mileage Turbocharged Outlaw
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Bandit Edition Truck Is a Low-Mileage Turbocharged Outlaw

9 Feb 2024, 16:31 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Even though most people prefer their trucks to feature a more no-nonsense type of appearance, others will gladly be seen driving something with a little more road presence. This limited series Bandit Edition Chevy Silverado 1500 fits that bill perf...

 
RB Unveils VCARB 01 Formula 1 Car, Looks Like Jacques Villeneuve’s 1997 Williams Renault
RB Unveils VCARB 01 Formula 1 Car, Looks Like Jacques Villeneuve’s 1997 Williams Renault

9 Feb 2024, 09:08 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The number of F1 teams that come out with lackluster liveries is staggering. This has been somewhat of a problem these past few years. However, for this upcoming season, we’re expecting quite a few teams to showcase fresh new high-contrast li...

 
This 1972 Ford F-250 Sport Custom Delivers a Masculinity Booster Shot, Big-Block V8 Shines
This 1972 Ford F-250 Sport Custom Delivers a Masculinity Booster Shot, Big-Block V8 Shines

8 Feb 2024, 16:19 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Ford F-Series is a stalwart of the American road, having etched its place in the hearts and driveways of millions across multiple generations. If these trucks were any more American, they’d be playing the Star-Spangled Banner through thei...

 
Ferrari Dealer Selling Low-Mileage 2022 Chevy Camaro ZL1 in Summit White at Way Under MSRP
Ferrari Dealer Selling Low-Mileage 2022 Chevy Camaro ZL1 in Summit White at Way Under MSRP

7 Feb 2024, 16:21 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of American muscle cars, with its ZL1 specification holding its ground in an ultra-competitive automotive landscape. This car has always had the performance and the ...

 
Alpine Unveils All-New A524 Formula 1 Car, Could Give McLaren and Aston Martin Headaches
Alpine Unveils All-New A524 Formula 1 Car, Could Give McLaren and Aston Martin Headaches

7 Feb 2024, 14:36 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / If there’s one outfit that desperately needs to shake things up in Formula 1, it’s Alpine. The French team have long been stuck in a sort of No Man’s Land, racing ahead of all the backmarkers, while trailing top teams such as Red ...

 
1970 Chevy Chevelle SS Ditches Factory 396 Unit for Truly Great Modern-Day Big Block V8
1970 Chevy Chevelle SS Ditches Factory 396 Unit for Truly Great Modern-Day Big Block V8

6 Feb 2024, 17:17 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The second-generation Chevrolet Chevelle is an iconic American classic, featuring a sculpted body design and high-performance V8 engines. This was a true muscle car, and to this day it remains one of the most sought-after vehicles of its era. On...

 
Sauber F1 Unveils C44 Race Car Featuring a New Dramatic Design and Fluorescent Green Galor
Sauber F1 Unveils C44 Race Car Featuring a New Dramatic Design and Fluorescent Green Galor

6 Feb 2024, 08:55 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Sauber F1 Team, formerly known as Alfa Romeo, has unveiled its C44 race car for the 2024 Formula 1 season, with drivers Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu in attendance. The C44 features what the outfit calls an “aggressively redesigned&rdqu...

 
2025 Mini Aceman Is Primed To Show Elon Musk How To Design a Proper Sub-Compact EV
2025 Mini Aceman Is Primed To Show Elon Musk How To Design a Proper Sub-Compact EV

5 Feb 2024, 16:38 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / There aren’t many sub-compact fully electric crossover vehicles you can buy right now in the U.S. In fact, you have the Chevy Bolt EUV and not much else. The regular Bolt EV isn’t a crossover, while the likes of the Hyundai Kona Electri...

 
Williams F1 Team Debuts 2024 FW46 Livery Using Last Year's Race Car. Yawn?
Williams F1 Team Debuts 2024 FW46 Livery Using Last Year's Race Car. Yawn?

5 Feb 2024, 15:31 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Williams Racing is one of the oldest serving teams in Formula 1, and even though they’ve had a run of poor form in recent years, 2023 was somewhat of a success for them as the outfit finished seventh in the Constructors Standings with 28 poin...

 
10 Popular Cars & SUVs To Avoid in 2024 and What To Buy Instead
10 Popular Cars & SUVs To Avoid in 2024 and What To Buy Instead

3 Feb 2024, 15:20 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / If you’re the type of person that can’t tell a Ferrari SF90 from a Camaro, this article is for you. We’re going to help you steer clear of models that are either outdated for 2024, or simply inferior to most, if not all their segm...

 
Ultra Rare 2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec N1 Sells for 2024 Ferrari 296 GTB Money
Ultra Rare 2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec N1 Sells for 2024 Ferrari 296 GTB Money

2 Feb 2024, 16:48 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The fifth-generation Nissan Skyline GT-R is one of the coolest sports cars in automotive history. It’s arguably the greatest performance car to ever come out of Japan, and it now makes for a hell of a collector’s item. Case in point, th...

 
Haas F1 Team Unveils All-New VF-24 Race Car for 2024 Formula 1 Season, Better Call Gene
Haas F1 Team Unveils All-New VF-24 Race Car for 2024 Formula 1 Season, Better Call Gene

2 Feb 2024, 15:01 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Every time a Formula 1 team unveils a new car design in this day and age, it’s safe to assume it’s either a complete fabrication with the sole purpose of displaying a new livery, or perhaps a semi-finalized design with multiple componen...

 
2025 Kia Tasman Pickup Truck Rendering Depicts New Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado Rival
2025 Kia Tasman Pickup Truck Rendering Depicts New Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado Rival

1 Feb 2024, 17:09 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / If you’re looking to hitch your wagon to a carmaker for the next 5-10 years or so, Kia makes as much sense as any other brand. They’re ambitious, efficient, and highly successful across the globe. There is one thing missing from their p...

 
1970 Dodge Charger Gets Its Factory 383 V8 Swapped for One of the Greatest V8 Engines Ever
1970 Dodge Charger Gets Its Factory 383 V8 Swapped for One of the Greatest V8 Engines Ever

1 Feb 2024, 16:03 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The second-generation Dodge Charger is easily one of the best-looking American muscle cars from that era, if not any era. It had this rugged, nonapologetic design that withstood the test of time like a champ. I mean, who wouldn’t want ‘...

 

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