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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.
Mighty Nissan GT-Rs Now Have Trouble Drag Racing Audi's RS3 and the Old Fox Body
Mighty Nissan GT-Rs Now Have Trouble Drag Racing Audi's RS3 and the Old Fox Body

14 May 2021, 07:44 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Nissan first presented the sixth generation GT-R (R35) back in 2007. It’s not just the “Godzilla” but also a true dinosaur in automotive terms alongside other models that haven’t received a successor in years, such as the th...

 
Range Rover Evoque Goes Sporty or Stylish With P300 HST and Bronze Collection
Range Rover Evoque Goes Sporty or Stylish With P300 HST and Bronze Collection

14 May 2021, 07:01 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The British premium automaker recently added the most luxurious and sophisticated version to the Range Rover Evoque family, the Autobiography. But that’s not nearly enough, because Land Rover now ups the stakes in the dynamic or elegant ...

 
Low-Mileage 2004 Ford SVT Cobra Could Be an Affordable Hero in a One-Owner Song
Low-Mileage 2004 Ford SVT Cobra Could Be an Affordable Hero in a One-Owner Song

13 May 2021, 10:28 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Do we really need to explain in many words how devilishly cool some of the versions of the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra were? Let’s try to do it in just one sentence. If Hot Wheels thinks the 1993 Cobra R is a collectible worth an exclusive 48-hour...

 
Pay $549.95, and the 2021 Ford Bronco Is Ready for Adventures in Cool R/C Form
Pay $549.95, and the 2021 Ford Bronco Is Ready for Adventures in Cool R/C Form

13 May 2021, 09:45 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Anyone who got tired of the constant Blue Oval delays and wants to get their hands on the 2021 Ford Bronco much sooner (mid-May) and on the cheap ($549.95) now has the alternative of going on trail adventures with the Traxxas TRX-4 R/C 1/10 scale m...

 
105th Indy 500 to Be Paced by a Convertible Corvette, IMS President Takes a Lap
105th Indy 500 to Be Paced by a Convertible Corvette, IMS President Takes a Lap

13 May 2021, 08:57 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / As per tradition, the 2021 C8 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible was recently announced as the Official Pace Car for the 105th edition of the legendary Indianapolis 500. The big change compared to last year? This time, we’re not dealing with a re...

 
Digitally Modernized Lotus Esprit Racer “The ESP” Has Gold Wheels, Manga Vibes
Digitally Modernized Lotus Esprit Racer “The ESP” Has Gold Wheels, Manga Vibes

13 May 2021, 08:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / A proud representative of Giorgetto Giugiaro's polygonal “folded paper” styling, the Lotus Esprit is another perfect example for the long departed but not forgotten automotive category. And with such artistical reinterpretatio...

 
Twin-Turbo Mustang Drags Them All: Supra MkIV, Hellcat, R35 GT-R, C7 ZR1, Camaro
Twin-Turbo Mustang Drags Them All: Supra MkIV, Hellcat, R35 GT-R, C7 ZR1, Camaro

13 May 2021, 07:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ford’s sixth-generation Mustang (S550) has become a regular fixture at the drag strip, and everyone knows its range of skills in stock form. Still, this 2016 Mustang GT owner wanted to punch way above its class, and the aftermarket sector is ...

 
Original Porsche Cayenne Isn't That Old, Yet Unique Classic Builds Are Here
Original Porsche Cayenne Isn't That Old, Yet Unique Classic Builds Are Here

13 May 2021, 07:09 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In production since 2002, the Porsche Cayenne nameplate hasn’t even celebrated its 20th anniversary just yet, but that won’t stop the German automaker from enticing first-generation customers into creating bespoke one-offs to turn the S...

 
Early Reviews of the Alfa GTAm Reveal What's “Sensational” About a $218k Sedan
Early Reviews of the Alfa GTAm Reveal What's “Sensational” About a $218k Sedan

12 May 2021, 14:41 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / More than a year (we have a strong 2021 Bronco déjà vu right now) has passed since Alfa Romeo unveiled the 540-PS (533-hp) GTA and GTAm duet as the modern reincarnations of the 1965 Giulia “Gran Turismo Alleggerita.” And, ...

 
Spellbinding '69 Mustang 427 Stroker Pro Touring Is the Handiwork of One Man
Spellbinding '69 Mustang 427 Stroker Pro Touring Is the Handiwork of One Man

12 May 2021, 13:55 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although no fewer than six generations have passed since the Blue Oval pulled the cover off the original pony car, one can easily understand the fascination some people still have with the first iteration of the Mustang. But, just in case you need ...

 
Modern Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth Digitally Reverts the 2021 Puma Into a Coupe
Modern Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth Digitally Reverts the 2021 Puma Into a Coupe

12 May 2021, 12:58 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / European Ford enthusiasts might remember that while North American buyers were getting a taste of the New Edge styling language with the refreshed fourth-generation Mustang, they had to slim down their sporty expectations to stuff like the original...

 
GM Design Puts a CGI Forward Control Twist on the Future of Exploration Trucks
GM Design Puts a CGI Forward Control Twist on the Future of Exploration Trucks

12 May 2021, 12:01 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Anyone looking to catch a glimpse into the world of automotive design centers needs to look no further than GM Design’s official social media account. A multitude of artistic expressions can be encountered there, from ideation sketches of wha...

 
Tough-Looking 1965 Ford Mustang Sends Out “Eleanor” Vibes With an Orange Twist
Tough-Looking 1965 Ford Mustang Sends Out “Eleanor” Vibes With an Orange Twist

12 May 2021, 11:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Whenever one lays eyes upon a seriously modified first-generation Mustang, there’s always a chance you’ll get an “Eleanor” déjà vu. Sometimes it’s for the better, other times for the worst. But, as always...

 
The Lone Ranger Isn't a Cowboy Anymore, but ARB's Take on Ford's U.S.-Spec Truck
The Lone Ranger Isn't a Cowboy Anymore, but ARB's Take on Ford's U.S.-Spec Truck

12 May 2021, 10:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Founded way back in 1975 and growing for more than four decades to become Australia's largest manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket 4WD accessories, it’s safe to say that ARB has the proper off-roading experience—and a global...

 
RLC Hot Wheels Mustang Cobra R Is So Exclusive You Only Have 48 Hours to Order
RLC Hot Wheels Mustang Cobra R Is So Exclusive You Only Have 48 Hours to Order

12 May 2021, 09:25 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / It’s not just us that have a sweet spot for the Fox-Body, one model year-only 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, it seems. Mattel’s Hot Wheels brand now has a very exclusive, 48-hour window of opportunity for pre-ordering its own take on the ...

 
Lady's Caddy ATS-V Gaps Truck, Camaro, M3 but Vortec Mustang Proves Too Much
Lady's Caddy ATS-V Gaps Truck, Camaro, M3 but Vortec Mustang Proves Too Much

12 May 2021, 08:42 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Recent Street Car Takeover events that took place earlier this month at the Atlanta and Bristol Dragways have proven very successful in attracting both drag racing enthusiasts and onlookers, as the suspense was guaranteed. Case in point, the latest...

 
Semi-Official 2021 Ford Bronco Fuel Economy Figures Show Sasquatch Does 17 MPG
Semi-Official 2021 Ford Bronco Fuel Economy Figures Show Sasquatch Does 17 MPG

12 May 2021, 07:40 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / It’s an almost tangible feeling: the 2021 Ford Bronco is about ready to hit the dealerships. Everything points in that direction, with the Blue Oval recently showcasing the accessories page and officially presenting the final specifications f...

 
2022 VW Tiguan Revealed With Fresh Design, More Technology, Streamlined Trims
2022 VW Tiguan Revealed With Fresh Design, More Technology, Streamlined Trims

12 May 2021, 07:07 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Volkswagen has introduced the second-generation Tiguan crossover in America back in 2017, and while it quickly rose up the ranks to assume the mantle of sales leadership, it has also faced increased competition from rivals in the segment. Naturally...

 
2021 Shelby GT Comes to the Custom Ford Mustang Party for a Lower $62,310 MSRP
2021 Shelby GT Comes to the Custom Ford Mustang Party for a Lower $62,310 MSRP

11 May 2021, 15:36 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In March, Shelby American made the day of any Ford Mustang aficionado when it presented a “bundle of snakes.” The flagship apparition was naturally the 825-hp toting 2021 Super Snake Speedster, but the company knows very well it’s...

 
2021 Mercedes GLA Gets Compared to Old 911 Carrera Because of Close Power Levels
2021 Mercedes GLA Gets Compared to Old 911 Carrera Because of Close Power Levels

11 May 2021, 14:59 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With today’s explicit OEM love of trespassing into unknown territory with just about every new model launch, can we really blame the internet for delivering the oddest comparisons possible? For today’s healthy dose of quirkiness, here&r...

 

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