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Adrian Padeanu

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  • Former editor at WorldCarFans.com
  • Graduated from Economy and Business Administration University of Craiova, with a Master's Degree in European Business Management
  • Fan of cheap, no-frills cars with an infatuation for a certain Czech brand

Articles by Adrian Padeanu

Manufacturing / Production The SEAT Alhambra MPV is dead and you can blame SUVs

The SEAT Alhambra MPV is dead and you can blame SUVs

The Volkswagen Sharan is also expected to bow out by the year's end.
By Adrian Padeanu 7h ago
Supercars Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series reportedly has 711 bhp

Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series reportedly has 711 bhp

In other news, someone is trying to sell a build slot for nearly £40,000.
By Adrian Padeanu 27 March 2020
Aftermarket / Tuning 2020 VW Golf gets 20-inch ABT wheels: Overkill or just right?

2020 VW Golf gets 20-inch ABT wheels: Overkill or just right?

ABT is among the first tuners to get its hands on the shiny new Golf.
By Adrian Padeanu 27 March 2020
10:00 Supercars Watch The Ferrari Monza SP2 get paint protection in London

Watch The Ferrari Monza SP2 get paint protection in London

A special car deserves special treatment.
By Adrian Padeanu 27 March 2020
Spy photos Toyota small crossover mule spied looking like a jacked-up Yaris

Toyota small crossover mule spied looking like a jacked-up Yaris

Don't worry, the final version will have an entirely different body.
By Adrian Padeanu 27 March 2020
Aftermarket / Tuning VW Golf R by Manhart is a stealthy hot hatch with 450 bhp

VW Golf R by Manhart is a stealthy hot hatch with 450 bhp

It has more power than the VW Golf R420 that never was.
By Adrian Padeanu 26 March 2020
Special Editions McLaren Elva by MSO pays homage to the company's first orange car

McLaren Elva by MSO pays homage to the company's first orange car

The livery is inspired by the M6A race car that triumphed in the 1967 Can-Am season.
By Adrian Padeanu 26 March 2020
Spy photos New Audi RS3 Saloon spied for the first time

New Audi RS3 Saloon spied for the first time

The prototype appeared to have nearly all of the production bits.
By Adrian Padeanu 25 March 2020
Official VW to keep the manual gearbox alive for as long as there's demand

VW to keep the manual gearbox alive for as long as there's demand

Volkswagen knows there are still people who want three pedals in their cars.
By Adrian Padeanu 25 March 2020
Spy photos Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series with giant wing spied in the snow

Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series with giant wing spied in the snow

We also have spy shots of another prototype spotted at the Nürburgring.
By Adrian Padeanu 25 March 2020
Spy photos 2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 estate spied almost naked

2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 estate spied almost naked

The camouflage on the front bumper wasn't actually hiding much.
By Adrian Padeanu 24 March 2020
Green Road Rover coming by the end of 2021 with electric powertrain?

Road Rover coming by the end of 2021 with electric powertrain?

It's part of Jaguar Land Rover's EV push that also includes the new XJ and J-Pace.
By Adrian Padeanu 24 March 2020
Official Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo debuts late 2020, Macan Electric in 2022 - official

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo debuts late 2020, Macan Electric in 2022 - official

Cross Turismo will be followed by other Taycan derivatives.
By Adrian Padeanu 23 March 2020
For Sale Mansory selling Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 it doesn't have yet for £3.5m

Mansory selling Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 it doesn't have yet for £3.5m

The tuner is attempting to flip a build slot at an asking price way above the original sticker.
By Adrian Padeanu 23 March 2020
Patents Audi R8 Green Hell trademark could hint at hardcore edition

Audi R8 Green Hell trademark could hint at hardcore edition

Would the VW Group allow Audi to go after the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ's production car lap record at the 'Ring?
By Adrian Padeanu 23 March 2020
Rumours VW wanted new Golf R with 5-cylinder engine, but Audi said no: report

VW wanted new Golf R with 5-cylinder engine, but Audi said no: report

No 2.5 TFSI for you!
By Adrian Padeanu 21 March 2020
Teasers Skoda Scala Spider teased showing sleek shape ahead of June reveal

Skoda Scala Spider teased showing sleek shape ahead of June reveal

It's a one-off car created by the company's apprentices.
By Adrian Padeanu 21 March 2020
Green The most powerful next-generation BMW 7 Series will be electric

The most powerful next-generation BMW 7 Series will be electric

The new 7 Series will also be available in petrol, diesel, and hybrid flavours, but the beefiest of all will be the EV.
By Adrian Padeanu 20 March 2020
Renderings Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus imagines wild all-terrain race car

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus imagines wild all-terrain race car

The performance of the SCG 004 with the off-road chops of the Baja Boot.
By Adrian Padeanu 20 March 2020
Teasers 2022 Volkswagen Amarok teased for the first time, Ford is involved

2022 Volkswagen Amarok teased for the first time, Ford is involved

It's a design sketch, so don't expect the real thing to look this aggressive.
By Adrian Padeanu 19 March 2020
Spy photos BMW's mighty new grille spied with 4 Series Coupe attached to it

BMW's mighty new grille spied with 4 Series Coupe attached to it

Does the controversial kidney grille look better now that it has a license plate?
By Adrian Padeanu 19 March 2020
Industry Bentley Mulsanne could be indirectly replaced by range-topping SUV

Bentley Mulsanne could be indirectly replaced by range-topping SUV

Try to act surprised.
By Adrian Padeanu 19 March 2020
Teasers 2021 VW Nivus returns in most revealing teaser to date

2021 VW Nivus returns in most revealing teaser to date

Coming to Europe in 2021.
By Adrian Padeanu 18 March 2020
Spy photos 2021 Kia Picanto facelift spied without any camouflage

2021 Kia Picanto facelift spied without any camouflage

It appears to be the range-topping GT Line model.
By Adrian Padeanu 18 March 2020
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