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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.
Next-Gen 2027 McLaren 820S Appears Early, Albeit Only as a Daring Ideation Sketch
Next-Gen 2027 McLaren 820S Appears Early, Albeit Only as a Daring Ideation Sketch

16 Mar 2024, 23:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / McLaren Automotive, formerly known as McLaren Cars, is the British luxury automotive offshoot of the motorsport-focused McLaren Group. Its history started back in 1985, but it only really kicked off in popular consciousness with the arrival of the ...

 
Buick Wildcat EV Feels Closer to Series Production via Official GM Design Ideation Sketch
Buick Wildcat EV Feels Closer to Series Production via Official GM Design Ideation Sketch

16 Mar 2024, 22:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / GM Design Center's social media page has yet another enticing ideation sketch, this time around from designer Hakan Demir, who is envisioning the Wildcat EV Concept a little closer to series production – probably to spite Dodge's al...

 
Porsche's Taycan Turbo GT Is Way More Expensive Than a Plaid But Cheaper Than a Sapphire
Porsche's Taycan Turbo GT Is Way More Expensive Than a Plaid But Cheaper Than a Sapphire

16 Mar 2024, 16:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In America, the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2025 Taycan Turbo GT, or the version with Weissach package, is exactly $230k, plus a $1,995 delivery, processing, and handling fee. Costly, right? Yes, but… F...

 
Lexus IS 350 Drags the C8 Corvette, Tesla Races a Challenger, They're All Stylish yet Slow
Lexus IS 350 Drags the C8 Corvette, Tesla Races a Challenger, They're All Stylish yet Slow

16 Mar 2024, 07:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In the world of quarter-mile dragstrip racing, being fast is always an appreciated quality. However, it doesn't matter how fast you can go if you're not quick enough. In the end, the quicker car still wins. Well, in most cases, that is. ...

 
2026 Chevy Corvette Performance SUV Aims to Establish a New Era, At Least Virtually
2026 Chevy Corvette Performance SUV Aims to Establish a New Era, At Least Virtually

16 Mar 2024, 02:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While Ford seemingly wants to be one of the last companies standing with a V8 in its lineup and Stellantis embraces the novel EV lifestyle, General Motors is attempting a compromise with the return of plug-in hybrids. Of course, GM botched t...

 
Alternate Timeline Sees Rolls-Royce Ghost Take the Mantra of One-Seat F1 Racer
Alternate Timeline Sees Rolls-Royce Ghost Take the Mantra of One-Seat F1 Racer

15 Mar 2024, 23:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While everyone and their mother are discussing the latest automotive experiences from the novel EV lifestyle POV, some carmakers are still exotic enough to do their business without flinching. Many automakers are probably wondering if they s...

 
Reborn Ford Bronco II Morphs Ranger MS-RT DNA to Mix and Match With SUV Body Style
Reborn Ford Bronco II Morphs Ranger MS-RT DNA to Mix and Match With SUV Body Style

15 Mar 2024, 22:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / As crossovers, SUVs, and trucks have taken over the automotive world from passenger cars, there's an increasing need for individualization because the market is getting a bit crowded nowadays. The global automakers are ditching passenge...

 
860-WHP Dodge Challenger Hellcat Drags Supercharged Mustang, 10s Audi, Stuns Everyone
860-WHP Dodge Challenger Hellcat Drags Supercharged Mustang, 10s Audi, Stuns Everyone

15 Mar 2024, 15:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Currently, at least until Dodge unleashes a flagship electric Charger Daytona, the pinnacle of 'Dodgeness' is the 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170 – part of the seven 'Last Call' special editions. The US automaker intro...

 
Stunning 48-Inch Display Is Standard, But We Still Got to $82k with a 2024 Nautilus
Stunning 48-Inch Display Is Standard, But We Still Got to $82k with a 2024 Nautilus

15 Mar 2024, 12:33 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ford's premium division Lincoln launched the 2024 Nautilus fresh with a gasoline or hybrid powertrain and a massive 48-inch panoramic display above the dashboard, integrating all the mobile experiences anyone could imagine. The second-g...

 
Spring Is Coming, the Custom Scene Is Chasing It With Open-Top Bentleys, Porsches, and RRs
Spring Is Coming, the Custom Scene Is Chasing It With Open-Top Bentleys, Porsches, and RRs

15 Mar 2024, 11:53 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The good folks over at Miami, Florida-based Wheels Boutique and Hollywood, California-dwelling RDB LA show us how the East and West Coasts are looking forward to the (ritzy) spring break adventures. Spring Break is actually the Easter vacatio...

 
Skoda Epiq Concept Foreshadows Entry-Level BEV Crossover Slotted Below Enyaq and Elroq
Skoda Epiq Concept Foreshadows Entry-Level BEV Crossover Slotted Below Enyaq and Elroq

15 Mar 2024, 10:51 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Czech automaker Skoda loves its naming scheme for same-front and same-rear-letter crossovers. So, after Kodiaq, Karoq, Kamiq, and Kushaq, the all-electric Enyaq will be joined by the little Epiq. In fact, if we look at the company's ...

 
Semi-Official Mercedes-Maybach Dawning Alpha Imagines a Hyper-Luxurious Grand Tourer
Semi-Official Mercedes-Maybach Dawning Alpha Imagines a Hyper-Luxurious Grand Tourer

15 Mar 2024, 10:14 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Suppose the Mercedes-AMG subsidiary is allowed to have a pinnacle of performance and technology with the ONE limited-production plug-in hybrid sports car. Why shouldn't Mercedes-Maybach get the same credentials with a hyper-luxurious grand tou...

 
Vicious ProCharged Chevy Camaro Rolls Over Audi, Z06, Supra and Goes Out In Cloud of Smoke
Vicious ProCharged Chevy Camaro Rolls Over Audi, Z06, Supra and Goes Out In Cloud of Smoke

15 Mar 2024, 09:25 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Has it ever happened that you witnessed something and wanted to know more about that particular incident but couldn't? Well, sometimes, the world of social media still comes full circle. Not long ago, the good folks over at the racing-f...

 
2025 Kia K4 Appears Forte in Unofficial Renderings Ahead of Its Actual Premiere
2025 Kia K4 Appears Forte in Unofficial Renderings Ahead of Its Actual Premiere

15 Mar 2024, 08:06 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The South Korean automaker Kia, alongside its sibling Hyundai, is one of the most daring automotive companies in the world. Unlike BMW, though, their ideas are nearly nowhere as controversial. For example, the company is not afraid of sellin...

 
2024 Lexus GX 550 Morphs Into Fashion Statement With Ritzy Hues and Bigger Wheels
2024 Lexus GX 550 Morphs Into Fashion Statement With Ritzy Hues and Bigger Wheels

15 Mar 2024, 07:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Lexus is working to exhibit its premium situation across various venues in America. However, some fans believe there's only one direction they need to take – ritzy off-road fun with the all-new 2024 GX 550. The company is an offic...

 
Son's First Drag Race Involves Dad's Challenger Demon 170, Beats TT Ford Like It's Nothing
Son's First Drag Race Involves Dad's Challenger Demon 170, Beats TT Ford Like It's Nothing

14 Mar 2024, 21:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Dodge used the seven 'Last Call' special editions as a way to celebrate the lifetime achievements of the L-bodied Challenger coupe and Charger sedan. Of course, all good things must one day come to an end… or start from somewhere, ...

 
2024 Mazda CX-70 Unofficially Proves That Larger Wheels and Wider Tires Are Always Better
2024 Mazda CX-70 Unofficially Proves That Larger Wheels and Wider Tires Are Always Better

14 Mar 2024, 10:05 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / I know that maintenance costs and replacement expenses can be a pain in the bank account. Still, I feel that virtually everyone is now making a case for cooler automotive styling, which looks umpteen times better when the vehicle packs a larger set...

 
2024 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Drags Porsche Taycan 4S, Someone Eats Dust at Dusk
2024 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Drags Porsche Taycan 4S, Someone Eats Dust at Dusk

14 Mar 2024, 09:32 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The good folks over at the E-Drive Sweden channel on YouTube have set up a quick drag race (or two) between the fresh Volvo EX30 crossover and the established Porsche Taycan EV sedan. Recently updated for the 2025 model year, the Porsch...

 
Virtual 2025 Honda CR-V Type R Seeks to Become the Most Powerful and Fastest Compact CUV
Virtual 2025 Honda CR-V Type R Seeks to Become the Most Powerful and Fastest Compact CUV

14 Mar 2024, 08:52 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Coming from a great sales year across the US automotive market, Honda clearly outlined a deft strategy for conquering even more market share in 2024. But is that enough, or does the Japanese company need additional reinforcements? After a str...

 
Lancia Announces the Return of HF Branding, Ypsilon HF in Tow With 237 Electric HP
Lancia Announces the Return of HF Branding, Ypsilon HF in Tow With 237 Electric HP

14 Mar 2024, 08:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The ailing Italian brand attempts to reestablish itself with help from Stellantis' economies of scale. Luckily, we're also getting sporty cars, not just EVs. So, the 'HF' branding will return alongside the all-new Ypsilon HF all...

 

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