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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 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Has Never Left California, Will Make an Exception for You
This 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Has Never Left California, Will Make an Exception for You

25 Jan 2024, 15:04 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Boss-spec Mustangs were born in the crucible of competition, with the Boss 302 model designed to dominate on the race track, as well as the street. Ford pulled the trigger on these cars in order to satisfy Trans Am Series rules, and to this day the...

 
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible Found in Storage Deserves Second Chance at Life
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible Found in Storage Deserves Second Chance at Life

24 Jan 2024, 15:32 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The original Dodge Challenger stands as a testament to an era where power, design, and unbridled enthusiasm (yeah, I know) converged to create some of the most iconic muscle/pony cars ever made, capable of transcending generations. It’s no...

 
This 1978 Alpina B7 Turbo Is the Meanest, Cleanest Shark-Nosed Gunslinger in All of SoCal
This 1978 Alpina B7 Turbo Is the Meanest, Cleanest Shark-Nosed Gunslinger in All of SoCal

23 Jan 2024, 16:56 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The original 6 Series remains one of BMW’s most sought-after classic cars, having made its debut in January of 1976 as a direct successor to the iconic E9 coupe. This 6er, also known as the E24, was only available with a 2-door coupe exterior...

 
Rare 2023 Ford Bronco DR Racing SUV Is a Hot Wheels Toy for Adults, Costs Supercar Money
Rare 2023 Ford Bronco DR Racing SUV Is a Hot Wheels Toy for Adults, Costs Supercar Money

23 Jan 2024, 14:28 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Ford arrived at the 2021 SEMA Show with a big ace up its sleeve in the form of a factory-backed concept vehicle slated to enter production as a limited-edition race truck. It was called the Bronco DR (Desert Runner), and it’s animated by a 5....

 
Someone Paid $86,500 for This 2011 Tesla Roadster and the C8 Corvette Is Truly Insulted
Someone Paid $86,500 for This 2011 Tesla Roadster and the C8 Corvette Is Truly Insulted

22 Jan 2024, 16:11 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Isn’t it wild that people still find the original Tesla Roadster desirable in today’s day and age? I mean, these Teslas were borderline beta cars for the entire EV movement, and now people are valuing them as highly as a brand-new top s...

 
This 2023 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato Just Sold for $358,000 and It’s Borderline Silly
This 2023 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato Just Sold for $358,000 and It’s Borderline Silly

22 Jan 2024, 14:47 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / I feel like this whole Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato debacle is getting out of control. It’s a gimmick, nothing more. It’s a great car, yes, but it’s not greater than a standard Huracan. Supercars are supposed to be quick, first an...

 
All 17 Bugatti Chiron Versions Ranked: Special Editions You Never Knew Existed
All 17 Bugatti Chiron Versions Ranked: Special Editions You Never Knew Existed

20 Jan 2024, 14:47 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / With all due respect to the likes of the Rimac Nevera, Aston Martin Valkyrie, McLaren Senna, Pininfarina Battista, or anything with a Koenigsegg badge, none of them offer as complete a package as the Bugatti Chiron. The French hypercar is still the...

 
This 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2LZ Coupe Is a Modern-Day Knight Rider Candidate
This 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2LZ Coupe Is a Modern-Day Knight Rider Candidate

19 Jan 2024, 17:04 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / It’s so great that we now live in a world where buying a brand-new flagship-spec Corvette means not having to feel all that inferior in the face of any comparable Italian or British exotics. The Z06 C8 is clearly the type of supercar that can...

 
Crazy, Stupid, Love: This 2023 Dodge Challenger Demon 170 Thinks It's Worth Huracan Money
Crazy, Stupid, Love: This 2023 Dodge Challenger Demon 170 Thinks It's Worth Huracan Money

19 Jan 2024, 15:28 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / When Dodge came out with the original SRT Demon back in 2017, everyone gasped at what looked like a rocketship, at least on paper. That thing would put down 840 horsepower on 100 octane fuel and would only need around 2.3 seconds to hit 60 mph. Yea...

 
Marques Brownlee's Tesla Model S Plaid Is for Sale, but How Crazy Would It Be To Buy It?
Marques Brownlee's Tesla Model S Plaid Is for Sale, but How Crazy Would It Be To Buy It?

18 Jan 2024, 14:49 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Here’s an interesting dilemma for you. Should you purchase a used Model S Plaid with a nice spec over an “entry-level” brand-new one? The answer can be both yes and no, depending on your perspective and the way you view cars in ge...

 
Rare Ford Mustang Carroll Shelby Signature Series Convertible Is a Special Edition Bad Boy
Rare Ford Mustang Carroll Shelby Signature Series Convertible Is a Special Edition Bad Boy

16 Jan 2024, 15:33 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / There’s no shortage of awesome specs when it comes to the sixth generation Mustang, also known as the S550. When this car was unveiled back in December of 2013, people knew immediately that it represented a major upgrade compared to its prede...

 
Is This 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 Worth New Challenger Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak Money?
Is This 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 Worth New Challenger Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak Money?

15 Jan 2024, 21:43 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / While the Gran Sport (GS) moniker has been used by Buick on several of its high-performance models throughout the years, Skylark-based ones are by far the most desirable. Among those, the best you can do is either a GSX or a GS 455, with both specs...

 
Detroit Lions Win First NFL Playoff Game Since the Introduction of the Dodge Viper
Detroit Lions Win First NFL Playoff Game Since the Introduction of the Dodge Viper

15 Jan 2024, 16:18 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Detroit is home to some of the most tortured sports fans in the world. Whether you root for the Lions, Pistons, Tigers or Red Wings (or all of the above), things have not gone well for you lately as far as your favorite team is concerned. Curren...

 
Dak Prescott Shows Up to Playoff Game in Custom Ford F-350, Cowboys Get Crushed by Packers
Dak Prescott Shows Up to Playoff Game in Custom Ford F-350, Cowboys Get Crushed by Packers

15 Jan 2024, 14:58 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott drove his custom Ford F-350 super duty truck to Sunday’s NFL Playoff game against Green Bay at AT&T Stadium, looking happy and confident. Unfortunately for him and millions of people around the world, the ...

 
All 19 Lamborghini Huracan Versions Ranked: The Supercar That Keeps on Giving
All 19 Lamborghini Huracan Versions Ranked: The Supercar That Keeps on Giving

13 Jan 2024, 15:19 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Lamborghini Huracan. A supercar staple, perhaps even the quintessential AWD Italian exotic, and to this day one of the fastest passenger vehicles in the world. This is a rare breed of car, where one could argue that all, or at least nearly a...

 
This Mint-Condition 1969 Chevy Corvette Sold for New Z06 Money, V8 Surprise Lists 435 HP
This Mint-Condition 1969 Chevy Corvette Sold for New Z06 Money, V8 Surprise Lists 435 HP

12 Jan 2024, 16:46 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The third-generation Corvette, or the C3 as some call it, is one of the most iconic sports cars in American automotive history. Their designs are instantly recognizable throughout the world, and some might argue that by late 60s standards, there we...

 
1969 Plymouth Road Runner Is a Numbers-Matching Hemi Gem, Costs Redeye ‘Last Call’ Money
1969 Plymouth Road Runner Is a Numbers-Matching Hemi Gem, Costs Redeye ‘Last Call’ Money

12 Jan 2024, 15:53 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Plymouth Road Runner is low-key one of the greatest muscle cars in the history of American automobiles. From its prowess on the road to its connection to the Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner cartoons, it’s safe to say that everyone want...

 
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...

 

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