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Aurel Niculescu

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Once upon a time there was a little boy that didn't know his age but dreamed of reaching high in the sky alongside the absolute best aviators. He was passionate about reading books (action and Sci-Fi), grew up with many great authors and soon discovered the mirage of cinema.

There he understood anything is possible if you work hard and passionately strive to follow your imagination. This is how at the age of 16 he managed to fulfill the first dream – flying alone in a glider plane. He was no Tom Cruise, of course, so young adulthood brought him back to reality.

With every kick in the familiar *utt comes a chance to step forward, so a seemingly unimportant ad in one of his favorite automotive magazines brought a dilemma - follow through with the current job or dare to achieve greatness by deploying (previously) unknown literary skills.

Since 2006, he’s been perfecting them at Automondial, Supercar, Cox, Autoshow, Autopro, Auto Motor & Sport, and more magazines plus their online versions. After driving some of the best and worst cars in Europe and around the world, he’s part of the autoevolution team, where he aims to develop his best-ever form.
All-New 2025 BMW X3 Leaks Way Ahead of Reveal, iX-Inspired Design Feels Obvious
All-New 2025 BMW X3 Leaks Way Ahead of Reveal, iX-Inspired Design Feels Obvious

7 Jun 2024, 09:49 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / A few social media outlets are currently reporting on a potential 2025 BMW X3 (G45) fourth generation getting leaked across the Internet - the reactions are just as wacky as the fresh styling. Suppose you’ve watched the ongoing BMW saga. ...

 
G90 BMW M5 Already Has Three Virtually-Tuned Special Editions and It's Not Even Out Yet
G90 BMW M5 Already Has Three Virtually-Tuned Special Editions and It's Not Even Out Yet

7 Jun 2024, 09:17 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The last time we saw the G90-series BMW M5 – courtesy of the latest spy photos from our relentless 'carparazzi' partners – the high-performance executive model was still testing at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany....

 
What ZR1? Ferrari SF90 Stradale Benchmarked Against New Corvette Prototypes, Possibly Zora
What ZR1? Ferrari SF90 Stradale Benchmarked Against New Corvette Prototypes, Possibly Zora

7 Jun 2024, 08:32 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In a recent post signed by Charles Chapman, a member of the C8 Corvette Owners (and Friends) group on Facebook, we see General Motors doing another round of benchmarking – this time with a Ferrari SF90 Stradale! Over time, Team Corvette ha...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series Cyberbeast Dresses in Rose Satin, Has Matching 24s
Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series Cyberbeast Dresses in Rose Satin, Has Matching 24s

7 Jun 2024, 08:02 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / It seems that Tesla was right to make the controversial Cybertruck EV pickup truck with a body looking like a spaceship or household appliance (depending on your POV) because of its sharp-angled stainless steel sheet panels. It truly has become a b...

 
1,050-HP VW Golf Drags AMG GT 63 S, One Driver Closes the Door Mid-Race and Still Wins
1,050-HP VW Golf Drags AMG GT 63 S, One Driver Closes the Door Mid-Race and Still Wins

7 Jun 2024, 07:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Netherlands-based YouTube channel cvdzijden - Supercar Videos takes a break from filming prototypes and gives us excerpts from a bonkers Race 1000 roll and drag-style half-mile competition. This channel is your go-to venue for prototype dis...

 
Chevy Camaro EV Gets Rendered: Do You Want It As a Sedan or Coupe? Or Not At All?
Chevy Camaro EV Gets Rendered: Do You Want It As a Sedan or Coupe? Or Not At All?

7 Jun 2024, 06:28 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / General Motors recently said through Mark Reuss that the now-defunct Chevy Camaro could one day return as an electric vehicle - the independent artists say, 'Bring it on – we've been at it for years.' The rumor mill has gon...

 
Next-Gen Nissan GT-R Rendering Promises to Help Godzilla Reclaim the Sports Car Throne
Next-Gen Nissan GT-R Rendering Promises to Help Godzilla Reclaim the Sports Car Throne

6 Jun 2024, 20:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While it definitely needs a jolt in the arm in terms of mass-market icons, the Japanese automaker Nissan is certainly not in any short supply of legendary models. Think about the Nissan Patrol if you're an off-road gearhead, the GT-R lineu...

 
Refreshed 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Reveals Its Secrets From Inside-Out, But Only in CGI
Refreshed 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Reveals Its Secrets From Inside-Out, But Only in CGI

6 Jun 2024, 14:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / It is no secret that Mitsubishi – at least in America – is but a shadow of a shadow of its former self. No, that wasn't a typo; we fully believe that's the case with this once beloved and glorious Japanese automaker. Think...

 
Impeccable 1959 Chevy Impala Rides Aired Out on New 'Shoes' With Matching Attire
Impeccable 1959 Chevy Impala Rides Aired Out on New 'Shoes' With Matching Attire

6 Jun 2024, 11:44 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The aftermarket realm is usually brimming with joy at the sight of any, every, and all Chevrolet Impalas - they easily stand out in any crowd, both the good and bad ones. No worries, we have examples from each category. The legendary Chevrolet ...

 
2025 Toyota Venza Hybrid Receives a Complete Makeover, Albeit Only in Fantasy Land
2025 Toyota Venza Hybrid Receives a Complete Makeover, Albeit Only in Fantasy Land

6 Jun 2024, 09:12 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Japanese automaker Toyota has been pumping a lot of iron in 2023, and the gains are not only quite noticeable, but it also feels that 2024 will be more of the same. The carmaker is hot on the trails of America's biggest automotive comp...

 
All-New Jeep Wagoneer S(RT) Rushes From Behind the CGI Curtain, Will It Plaid?
All-New Jeep Wagoneer S(RT) Rushes From Behind the CGI Curtain, Will It Plaid?

6 Jun 2024, 07:50 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Jeep, the legendary specialty 4x4 maker from America, plans to stay relevant and stand out in a market flooded with crossovers and SUVs – and they have a strategy for that. Sometimes it takes a lot of cash to own an iconic Jeep – th...

 
All-New G45 Fourth-Gen BMW X3 Avoids Major Controversy, at Least in the Virtual Realm
All-New G45 Fourth-Gen BMW X3 Avoids Major Controversy, at Least in the Virtual Realm

6 Jun 2024, 07:14 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Always restless and incessantly keeping itself busy, the Bavarian automobile producer BMW has a lot of novelties going on around it. Let us give you a few examples: the second facelift for the G20 BMW 3 Series (including M3), the new M4 GT3 EVO...

 
DJ Marshmello's Latest Ride Isn't White But a Black Over Red Mansory Rolls-Royce Phantom
DJ Marshmello's Latest Ride Isn't White But a Black Over Red Mansory Rolls-Royce Phantom

6 Jun 2024, 06:39 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The good folks over at RDB LA in Los Angeles, California, have done it again - they are proudly presenting on social media Marshmello's new ride – this is how you unite a British ultra-luxury limousine with one of the world's most c...

 
Future 2026 Cadillac Compact SUV Digitally Slots Beneath Optiq to Make It Affordable
Future 2026 Cadillac Compact SUV Digitally Slots Beneath Optiq to Make It Affordable

5 Jun 2024, 20:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Some might say that General Motors' stubbornness to run after Tesla with its wide range of US and Chinese all-electric vehicles is misdirected. Others will remind everyone about Tesla's market capitalization and current star power. In...

 
Slammed Widebody Ford Mustang GT Glides One Inch Above Tarmac In Search of CGI Prey
Slammed Widebody Ford Mustang GT Glides One Inch Above Tarmac In Search of CGI Prey

5 Jun 2024, 14:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Czech Republic-based virtual artist Rostislav Prokop, known as rostislav_prokop on social media, continues his thunderous dream periplus with a bespoke S650, which seems ready and willing to hunt down any Dodge Charger Daytona or Sixpack plus ...

 
2025 Toyota Corolla FX Edition Joins the Family in Sedan Form With Subtle Touches
2025 Toyota Corolla FX Edition Joins the Family in Sedan Form With Subtle Touches

5 Jun 2024, 11:43 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / After introducing the 2025 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, it's time for the sedan version to gain some fresh goodies for the new model year – along with a new FX Edition. At home, in Japan, the biggest automaker in the world is in shambles...

 
2025 or 2026 Lexus ES Springs Out From Behind the CGI Curtain in Ritzy Colors
2025 or 2026 Lexus ES Springs Out From Behind the CGI Curtain in Ritzy Colors

5 Jun 2024, 10:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In case you were wondering, Toyota and its premium subsidiary Lexus are among the few remaining automakers which offer a complete passenger car lineup in America. Toyota has the big Corolla family, Prius, Mirai, Sienna, and the sporty GR86 or G...

 
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II 'Angel Edition' Isn't Real, but It Probably Won't Take Long
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II 'Angel Edition' Isn't Real, but It Probably Won't Take Long

5 Jun 2024, 08:58 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The ultra-luxury world is in turmoil. Bugatti will reveal its V16-powered Chiron successor later this month, Bentley has an upcoming hybrid V8 in store for the all-new 771-horsepower Conti GT, and Rolls-Royce has a refreshed Cullinan in the making....

 
Dodges Drag Corvettes, It's Complete Annihilation Bar a Singular Quirky Occasion
Dodges Drag Corvettes, It's Complete Annihilation Bar a Singular Quirky Occasion

5 Jun 2024, 07:39 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The videographer behind the aptly-named Wheels channel on YouTube is a big fan of (in)famous The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as well as Mission Raceway Park in Canada. He's also into Mopar muscle cars and 'Vette sports cars, as...

 
Hypothetical 2026 Chevrolet Traverse EV Feels Ready to Join Equinox and Blazer EVs
Hypothetical 2026 Chevrolet Traverse EV Feels Ready to Join Equinox and Blazer EVs

5 Jun 2024, 06:39 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Chevrolet has been abundant with first-ever stuff lately. Just think about the C8 Corvette's journey since its debut in 2019 or the fresh all-electric lineup currently consisting of the Equinox and Blazer EVs plus the big Silverado WT and RST ...

 

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