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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.
All-Electric VW ID.4 Joins Tom Sachs and His Team of Sculptor-Astronauts for Space Exhibit
All-Electric VW ID.4 Joins Tom Sachs and His Team of Sculptor-Astronauts for Space Exhibit

20 Sep 2021, 08:31 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Volkswagen’s fully electric ID.4 crossover has been tasked with transporting sculptor Tom Sachs and a team of sculptor-astronauts during the fourth exhibition in Sach’s Space Program series. Space Program: Rare Earths is currently on di...

 
No Wonder Stellantis Isn’t Shutting Chrysler Down, People Keep Buying Their Cars
No Wonder Stellantis Isn’t Shutting Chrysler Down, People Keep Buying Their Cars

19 Sep 2021, 13:40 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / This is outrageous. It’s atrocious, scandalous, preposterous! - Think Jackie Chiles from Seinfeld. Honestly now, there’s no reason why somebody should own a Chrysler in 2021 other than they’ve inherited one from a distant relative...

 
Full Send: This Is Why Max Verstappen Crashed Into Lewis Hamilton at Monza
Full Send: This Is Why Max Verstappen Crashed Into Lewis Hamilton at Monza

18 Sep 2021, 12:26 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Have you ever met a professional racecar driver? Well, I have and let me tell you there’s something different about them, something that you won’t find in pretty much any other professional athlete, and this includes the best of the bes...

 
Michigan State Police Will Test 2021 Mustang Mach-E Law Enforcement Pilot Vehicle
Michigan State Police Will Test 2021 Mustang Mach-E Law Enforcement Pilot Vehicle

17 Sep 2021, 15:21 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / You’d need to scour the country with a fine-tooth comb in order to find a Tesla police vehicle, but the "second" Ford comes out with a zero-emissions car of their own, suddenly it’s being considered by a major police force? Th...

 
950 HP VW Golf R32 Races Porsche Taycan Turbo S and It’s Like Tyson Fighting Mayweather
950 HP VW Golf R32 Races Porsche Taycan Turbo S and It’s Like Tyson Fighting Mayweather

17 Sep 2021, 11:26 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Did you know that the original VW Golf R32 was the world’s first-ever production vehicle with a dual-clutch gearbox? It also stood as the pinnacle of the Golf MK IV range, powered by a new (at the time) 3.2-liter VR6 engine, rated at 238 hp (...

 
Fiat 500X Dolcevita Soft Top Model Now on Sale in UK From £23,975
Fiat 500X Dolcevita Soft Top Model Now on Sale in UK From £23,975

17 Sep 2021, 08:40 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The new Fiat 500X Dolcevita soft-top model is officially for sale in the UK, with prices starting from £23,975 OTR ($33,000) for the entry-level Connect version with the 1.0-liter 120 ps (118 hp) gasoline engine. First deliveries are expected...

 
Volvo Aiming for $20 Billion IPO, Still Dozens of Times Less Valuable Than Tesla
Volvo Aiming for $20 Billion IPO, Still Dozens of Times Less Valuable Than Tesla

17 Sep 2021, 08:12 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Chinese automotive giant Geely is currently in advanced discussions with banks hoping to list Volvo on the market in what could be one of Europe’s biggest IPOs of the year. The Swedish brand is hoping for a valuation of roughly $20 billion, w...

 
Andrea Dovizioso Making MotoGP Return With Petronas Yamaha as Valentino Rossi’s Teammate
Andrea Dovizioso Making MotoGP Return With Petronas Yamaha as Valentino Rossi’s Teammate

16 Sep 2021, 11:49 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / With Franco Morbidelli making the switch to Monster Energy Yamaha, his fellow countryman, Andrea Dovizioso will take his place at the Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team for the remainder of the 2021 season. This decision represents Dovizioso’...

 
2017 Ferrari F12berlinetta With Tricolore Accent Stripes Is Fit for an Italian Soccer Star
2017 Ferrari F12berlinetta With Tricolore Accent Stripes Is Fit for an Italian Soccer Star

16 Sep 2021, 11:03 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / What a vehicle this is. A true legend among front mid-engine grand tourers and still one of the best supercars ever built to this day. Its predecessor was the amazing 599 Fiorano, while the 812 Superfast stands as its successor. That’s quite ...

 
780 HP Audi S2 Quattro Races Ferrari 488 Pista, Can You Guess Who Owned the Speed Trap?
780 HP Audi S2 Quattro Races Ferrari 488 Pista, Can You Guess Who Owned the Speed Trap?

16 Sep 2021, 08:48 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / It’s hard to think of two passenger vehicles that are more different than an early 90s Audi S2 Quattro and a modern-day Ferrari 488 Pista, although the latter isn’t officially on sale anymore, so they do have that in common. Another ...

 
Updated Ford Fiesta Van Lands With New Driver Assistance Tech and Mild Hybrid Option
Updated Ford Fiesta Van Lands With New Driver Assistance Tech and Mild Hybrid Option

16 Sep 2021, 07:57 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The updated Ford Fiesta Van is officially more distinctive and productive than its predecessor thanks to a few minor styling changes, an enhanced technology package and a mild hybrid powertrain option. Available in select European markets, the Fies...

 
Lord Have Murci: Gorgeous Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 Roadster Up for Grabs in Rosso Vik
Lord Have Murci: Gorgeous Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 Roadster Up for Grabs in Rosso Vik

15 Sep 2021, 15:24 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / It takes a special type of individual to covet a Lamborghini Murcielago nowadays. Once they’re able to afford an exotic, people will usually focus on more popular (and modern) choices, such as a Huracan or an Aventador, or whatever Ferrari or...

 
Doug DeMuro Reviews 2022 Lexus IS 500, Guess What Other Sports Sedan He'd Rather Have
Doug DeMuro Reviews 2022 Lexus IS 500, Guess What Other Sports Sedan He'd Rather Have

15 Sep 2021, 12:45 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / A quick glance at the 2022 Lexus IS might not be enough to reveal the fact that underneath its shiny new sheet metal, this is nearly a decade-old vehicle in terms of design and architecture. Instead of replacing it with a brand-new generation car l...

 
Mercedes EQS Gets £99,995 Starting Price in UK, First Deliveries Expected Later This Year
Mercedes EQS Gets £99,995 Starting Price in UK, First Deliveries Expected Later This Year

15 Sep 2021, 08:54 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The fully electric Mercedes-Benz EQS is now officially for sale in the UK, with prices starting from £99,995 on-the-road ($138,320), which will land you the entry-level EQS 450+ AMG Line variant. First deliveries are expected to commence late...

 
Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius Believes the Mercedes EQS Will Be a Huge Hit in North America
Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius Believes the Mercedes EQS Will Be a Huge Hit in North America

15 Sep 2021, 08:03 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / When it comes to brand new models and technologies, some carmakers start small, while others swing right for the fences. On that note, Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius wants the Mercedes-Benz brand to leverage its status as a leader in automotive luxury a...

 
Purple Silk BMW M4 Competition Cabrio Is Totally What the Joker Would “Buy” Harley Quinn
Purple Silk BMW M4 Competition Cabrio Is Totally What the Joker Would “Buy” Harley Quinn

14 Sep 2021, 13:50 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Technically, the BMW M4 is only in its second-generation, but if you know your cars, then you pretty much know what the 4 Series range is all about. At the very top of said range sits the mighty M4, which is available as a Coupe (G82) and as a Conv...

 
NIO ET7 Electric Sedan Will Go on Sale in Germany in Late 2022
NIO ET7 Electric Sedan Will Go on Sale in Germany in Late 2022

14 Sep 2021, 10:09 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / According to a recent report, Chinese EV-maker NIO is looking to expand into more European markets and is now targeting Germany with its ET7 sedan model, scheduled to debut there towards the latter part of next year. The ET7 will be NIO’s ...

 
Mercedes-AMG Willing to Compromise on Future Engines So That the VW Group May Enter F1
Mercedes-AMG Willing to Compromise on Future Engines So That the VW Group May Enter F1

14 Sep 2021, 09:18 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / With Formula 1 looking to introduce a new engine specification from 2025, manufacturers already participating in the sport are currently discussing how to make those power units simpler, cheaper to build and more sustainable. Furthermore, F1 is ...

 
Updated 2022 Lexus ES Priced From $40,800, Coming to a Dealership Near You in October
Updated 2022 Lexus ES Priced From $40,800, Coming to a Dealership Near You in October

14 Sep 2021, 08:51 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Lexus unveiled the 2022 ES sedan in April of this year, boasting about its new Multimedia Display, redesigned bi-LED headlights, improved active safety tech and the arrival of the first-ever ES 300h F Sport grade with its dynamic appearance. Now th...

 
Tuned Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew Is Beyond Ready for Any Off-Road Challenge
Tuned Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew Is Beyond Ready for Any Off-Road Challenge

13 Sep 2021, 16:02 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The first-generation Ford F-150 SVT Raptor will go down as one of the most iconic performance-oriented pickup trucks ever built. It was originally available with a choice of two V8 engines, one with a displacement of 5.4-liters and the other one 6....

 

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