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Tudor Serban

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Tudor has been connected to cars since he was 5, when he began working on them, and his first driving lesson left parallel tire marks on the street. In 1996, while still in Journalism school, he started to write about cars. One year later he discovered his true calling when he began writing for a small car-magazine, and since then most of his career has been car-related.

He has a passion for old cars and thinks that the real ones were made up until the year 2000. As a journalist he went to various events around the world, covering races, new-car launches, international testings, and interviewing CEOs from big car companies.

His passion for cars took him from the heights of Pikes Peaks to the Moroccan desert, from 2 mph off-road trials to the corkscrew of Laguna Seca. He still doesn't completely understand electric cars and considers them not to be the true future, but only a step toward the future. A future where, sadly, petrolheads like him will be outlaws.

He published thousands of articles in over 20 years and still enjoys it. He joined the autoevolution team in 2020 and he is tasked with digging up info about forgotten cars and stories about once famous vehicles.
Driving an Armored Truck Is Like Ruling the Road Against All the Other Vehicles Around You
Driving an Armored Truck Is Like Ruling the Road Against All the Other Vehicles Around You

23 Dec 2022, 23:12 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Ever since I saw a big armored truck, I've dreamed about driving one. So when the opportunity came, I jumped in without a second thought. I would've driven it all the way to Kyiv and donated it to some friends, but the owner of this beast...

 
This Is the Most Produced Warbird Ever, You Can Buy It With Less Money Than You'd Think
This Is the Most Produced Warbird Ever, You Can Buy It With Less Money Than You'd Think

11 Dec 2022, 22:20 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Sometimes slow is better, and the Polikarpov PO-2 trainer aircraft proved that during WWII when it became famous for two things: its unique engine sound and its night-time bombings. Weirdly, this biplane was a nightmare for the German army durin...

 
You Can Own this Flyworthy Spitfire IX, One of the Most Iconic British WWII Aircraft
You Can Own this Flyworthy Spitfire IX, One of the Most Iconic British WWII Aircraft

4 Dec 2022, 21:48 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Supermarine Spitfire is one of the most notorious WWII warbirds, and some of them are still flyworthy. However, not all of them are available for sale. This one is, and you might want it. Some investments are worthy just from the business point ...

 
This French Helicopter Is Older and Better Than You Think, Flies for U.S. Coast Guard Too
This French Helicopter Is Older and Better Than You Think, Flies for U.S. Coast Guard Too

1 Dec 2022, 16:35 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Despite building cars that failed miserably on the American market, the French company Aerospatiale has been producing this helicopter for more than half of a century, established world speed records, saved lives, and transported presidents and hig...

 
This Former East-European Military Trainer Is Powered by a Lycoming Engine
This Former East-European Military Trainer Is Powered by a Lycoming Engine

1 Dec 2022, 12:12 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Former military aircraft trainers are known for their sturdiness and abilities to fly in almost any condition, land on various terrains, and be fuel efficient. Their only problem is that most of them have one or two seats. But not this one. Nowa...

 
The Road to Zero-Emission Aviation Just Became Smoother
The Road to Zero-Emission Aviation Just Became Smoother

30 Nov 2022, 23:56 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Main aircraft builders from around the world are working to find the best solution for a sustainable aviation future with zero-emission airplanes that can fly enough distances to not look mundane. Airbus just unveiled its prototype engine that migh...

 
1965 L76 'Vette Is Patiently Waiting for a Driver
1965 L76 'Vette Is Patiently Waiting for a Driver

30 Nov 2022, 09:32 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / 1965 was the last year of fuel-injected engines for Corvette until 1982. That option was considered expensive since the L76 C2 provided just 10 fewer ponies than the fuelie for less money. No wonder more than 5,000 customers ordered this instead. ...

 
In 160 Years, This Automaker Made Everything From Sewing Machines to Rockets
In 160 Years, This Automaker Made Everything From Sewing Machines to Rockets

29 Nov 2022, 23:19 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / If you are old enough, you might remember that there was a time when Opel used to sell cars in the U.S. Still, their weak engines and tiny vehicles made it withdraw from the American market, even though it had GM's backup. Nevertheless, its hi...

 
Baby Benz: the Amazing Car That Saved the Mighty S-Class
Baby Benz: the Amazing Car That Saved the Mighty S-Class

26 Nov 2022, 01:06 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / In late October 1982, Mercedes-Benz introduced a surprising new model at the Paris Motor Show. It wasn't flashy or luxurious, unlike the rest of the carmaker's range. Instead, it was just smaller and with an attractive price: the 190. ...

 
Corvette L46 Is Looking for a New Driver, It Is Not a Garage Queen
Corvette L46 Is Looking for a New Driver, It Is Not a Garage Queen

21 Nov 2022, 22:36 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Having an L30 Corvette C3 might be rewarding since it's not a very difficult car to drive and not so complicated to fix if and when it breaks. But when you want more power under the hood and to surprise your fellows on a track day, the L46 is ...

 
Two Aircraft Collided at the Wings Over Dallas Airshow
Two Aircraft Collided at the Wings Over Dallas Airshow

12 Nov 2022, 22:10 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / It's always a sad day to see one of the glorious WWII aircraft disappear or be destroyed. But November 12, 2022, will be remembered as one of the dark days when not one but two such aircraft were downed forever. During the Wings Over Dallas Ai...

 
Internal Combustion Engines Should Be Part of the Solution To Lower Pollution
Internal Combustion Engines Should Be Part of the Solution To Lower Pollution

12 Nov 2022, 09:47 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / There are more than 1.4 billion internal-combustion-powered cars worldwide. It would be absurd to believe that all of these might be stopped and replaced with electric vehicles at the flick of a switch. Moreover, that would be a disastrous idea tha...

 
1962 Three-Pedal Corvette Fuelie Is a Rare Gem and a Quick Car by 2022 Standards
1962 Three-Pedal Corvette Fuelie Is a Rare Gem and a Quick Car by 2022 Standards

11 Nov 2022, 00:08 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Chevrolet produced precisely 1,918 Corvettes fitted with the expensive fuel-injected engine, so that's why nowadays they are costly. Moreover, not all of them passed the test of time. Yet, every once in a while, a pristine-condition example su...

 
A Corvette Sport Wagon Is Up for Grabs, But You'd Better Hurry!
A Corvette Sport Wagon Is Up for Grabs, But You'd Better Hurry!

9 Nov 2022, 23:11 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Sometimes, unusual cars designed mostly as toys are brought into reality by ambitious custom builders whose determination is beyond the regular rules of most car manufacturers. This Chevrolet Corvette Sport Wagon is living proof, and it's auct...

 
One of Less Than 200 Diablo VT Roadsters Imported Into the U.S. Is Up for Grabs
One of Less Than 200 Diablo VT Roadsters Imported Into the U.S. Is Up for Grabs

5 Nov 2022, 23:14 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Suppose you're looking for the ultimate Christmas gift for someone who has everything. This Diablo VT Roadster might be a perfect choice, but you'll have to dig deep into your pockets. Nevertheless, that special person to receive this bea...

 
This Car Might Beat Inflation, but Before That, It Will Make Your Wallet Cry
This Car Might Beat Inflation, but Before That, It Will Make Your Wallet Cry

3 Nov 2022, 22:34 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Not all cars are made equal, and this statement was also confirmed in 1966 when Chevrolet decided to offer the Corvette with a mighty, big-block 427 engine under the hood, resulting in a high-performance car that can still turn heads on the streets...

 
This 'Vette Might Get You Some Cash in Time for Christmas
This 'Vette Might Get You Some Cash in Time for Christmas

2 Nov 2022, 22:28 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Every once in a while, you may find a car online that can be bought for a reasonable sum, fixed, and sold fast. This 1979 Corvette L82 might be just one of those opportunities, but you have to make your move quickly and need a trailer for it. Wh...

 
This Commercial Is So Good That You Can Listen to It as a Motivational Speech
This Commercial Is So Good That You Can Listen to It as a Motivational Speech

28 Oct 2022, 08:34 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Ten years ago, the car industry collapsed, and the world looked much more different than now. Then, it was peace, all right, but the market was just starting to recover. Yet, the world financial crisis took its toll, and some brands never recovered...

 
Some of the Best Roadsters Have Been Coming From France for Almost a Century
Some of the Best Roadsters Have Been Coming From France for Almost a Century

6 Aug 2022, 22:24 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / While Ettore Bugatti was one of the most respected names in the automotive business before WWII, most of his best roadsters were created by one of his sons, Jean Bugatti, who unfortunately died way too soon, but left a legacy that it's honored...

 
Turning a Blind Eye to Teslas Will Make Them Deadlier Pintos
Turning a Blind Eye to Teslas Will Make Them Deadlier Pintos

5 Aug 2022, 22:36 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Show up at a Ford meeting and tell them that the Mustang is the car with the lowest survival rate, and you're gonna be banned for life from stepping there again. Also, writing things that Tesla fans don't want to hear will drive them mad ...

 

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