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Adrian Padeanu

Adrian Padeanu,

Motor1.com USA
adrian.padeanu@motor1.com
  • 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

Industry Hyundai says its cars will always be fancier than Chinese counterparts

Hyundai says its cars will always be fancier than Chinese counterparts

Plus, Mercedes and BMW are teaming up to build EV charging stations.
By Brian Potter 2h ago
Teasers The new Renault 5 has a massive charge indicator light on the bonnet

The new Renault 5 has a massive charge indicator light on the bonnet

The modern-day Le Car is an EV with 248 miles of range.
By Brian Potter 23h ago
Aftermarket / Tuning The Hennessey Cadillac Escalade-V is 1,005-bhp worth of American excess

The Hennessey Cadillac Escalade-V is 1,005-bhp worth of American excess

Plus, Mercedes might relocate EQS SUV production from the US to Germany.
By Brian Potter 30 November 2023
Manufacturing / Production Toyota spends three and a half hours to inspect each Century SUV

Toyota spends three and a half hours to inspect each Century SUV

All the final checks are done by a single master inspector.
By Brian Potter 30 November 2023
Official The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 is back in Japan, wing mirror and all

The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 is back in Japan, wing mirror and all

1984 boxy styling with (some) modern goodies. What's not to love?
By Brian Potter 30 November 2023
Spy photos This 2024 BMW 5 Series is half police car, half camouflaged estate

This 2024 BMW 5 Series is half police car, half camouflaged estate

It appears to be the fully electric i5.
By Brian Potter 29 November 2023
Official You can buy a shorty Toyota Land Cruiser 70, but there’s a catch

You can buy a shorty Toyota Land Cruiser 70, but there’s a catch

The Land Cruiser 70 Series will turn 40 next year but it's still going strong.
By Brian Potter 29 November 2023
Official 2024 Dacia Duster revealed, adds hybrid power and a double bed

2024 Dacia Duster revealed, adds hybrid power and a double bed

Featuring a more rugged design, the no-frills SUV has lost the diesel engine.
By Brian Potter 29 November 2023
04:08 Spy photos New Audi S5 Sportback caught looking pretty under camo at petrol station

New Audi S5 Sportback caught looking pretty under camo at petrol station

Plus, our spies spotted the facelifted Volkswagen Golf testing as a barely disguised estate.
By Brian Potter 28 November 2023
Industry Volkswagen boss says the company is

Volkswagen boss says the company is "no longer competitive"

Part of the massive £8.7 billion savings programme will include partial and early retirements.
By Brian Potter 28 November 2023
Green Powerful Lotus EV charger adds 89 miles of range in five minutes

Powerful Lotus EV charger adds 89 miles of range in five minutes

The 450 kW DC charger replenishes the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 20 minutes.
By Brian Potter 28 November 2023
Official Does BMW's most powerful production car look better as a safety car?

Does BMW's most powerful production car look better as a safety car?

The XM Label gets a pair of Recaro bucket seats.
By Brian Potter 27 November 2023
Rumours VW giving the company that makes the G-Class £390m to develop Scout EVs - report

VW giving the company that makes the G-Class £390m to develop Scout EVs - report

Said to be developed by Magna Steyr, the electric pickup and SUV are expected to arrive by late 2026.
By Brian Potter 27 November 2023
Spy photos The new Ferrari hypercar looks like a diamond in the rough

The new Ferrari hypercar looks like a diamond in the rough

Ungainly camouflage and provisional parts make the LaFerrari replacement look weird.
By Brian Potter 27 November 2023
Green Mercedes boss does 360-degree turn on the spot with electric G-Class

Mercedes boss does 360-degree turn on the spot with electric G-Class

Plus, Hyundai rules out Sonata N and a "stupid loser" electric hot hatch that would use a 400V battery architecture.
By Adrian Padeanu 26 November 2023
Supercars Watch the Maserati MC20 lap the Nürburgring then get dyno tested

Watch the Maserati MC20 lap the Nürburgring then get dyno tested

After a 7 minute 25 second lap at the Nürburgring, a dyno test revealed an output of 511 bhp at the wheels—111 fewer horses than what's advertised at the crank.
By Adrian Padeanu 26 November 2023
Official Unique 2024 Porsche Panamera Turbo has two-tone paint with real gold

Unique 2024 Porsche Panamera Turbo has two-tone paint with real gold

Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur wants customers to let their imagination run wild when ordering the new Panamera.
By Adrian Padeanu 26 November 2023
Official Porsche kills the Panamera estate because few people bought one

Porsche kills the Panamera estate because few people bought one

The Sport Turismo accounted for less than 10 percent of total demand.
By Adrian Padeanu 25 November 2023
Aftermarket / Tuning This wild Audi R8 GT2 is a £521,000 race car for the road

This wild Audi R8 GT2 is a £521,000 race car for the road

Essentially a track car with a number plate, the ABT XGT routes 630 bhp to the rear wheels.
By Brian Potter 24 November 2023
Official Pagani Imola Roadster gets twin-turbo AMG V12 with 838 bhp

Pagani Imola Roadster gets twin-turbo AMG V12 with 838 bhp

It tops out at an electronically limited 217 mph and weighs about as much as a supermini.
By Brian Potter 24 November 2023
Manufacturing / Production The Audi TT is dead. This is the last car built

The Audi TT is dead. This is the last car built

After 662,762 vehicles assembled, the Tourist Trophy is no more.
By Brian Potter 24 November 2023
Supercars Aston Martin wants to keep the V12 engine alive

Aston Martin wants to keep the V12 engine alive

Aston Martin not ready to retire the V12 just yet
By Brian Potter 24 November 2023
Aftermarket / Tuning Electric Aston Martin DB6 has an interior made from discarded egg and nut shells

Electric Aston Martin DB6 has an interior made from discarded egg and nut shells

The floor mats are made from discarded carpets and fishing nets.
By Brian Potter 24 November 2023
Spy photos The new Mini Cooper hatch still has five doors and a petrol engine

The new Mini Cooper hatch still has five doors and a petrol engine

It looks ready to lose the camo and show its final design.
By Brian Potter 24 November 2023
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