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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.
Yellow School Buses Talk With Audi Vehicles Through C-V2X, Protect Kids Better
Yellow School Buses Talk With Audi Vehicles Through C-V2X, Protect Kids Better

3 Apr 2021, 07:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Last year, Audi of America, together with Applied Information and Temple, Inc., kicked off the initial deployment of C-V2X (cellular vehicle-to-everything) technology. Now, the German automaker emphasizes the capabilities of communication with ever...

 
This Spring, Brighten His and Her Mood With the Bentley Collection
This Spring, Brighten His and Her Mood With the Bentley Collection

3 Apr 2021, 06:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Bentley is clearly on a roll this spring as it recently introduced both its next level of grand touring high-performance and celebrated the 200,000th vehicle built since the brand's foundation. Now it’s also diligently taking care of bus...

 
One of Just 2,000 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcats Goes Out for Some POV Drive Action
One of Just 2,000 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcats Goes Out for Some POV Drive Action

2 Apr 2021, 14:03 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With all that's currently going around on the North American automotive scene, we nearly got sidetracked by all the C8 Corvette, 2021 Ford Bronco, or 2021 Ram TRX action and almost forgot about the incredibly rare and marvelously overpowered 2...

 
4WP Ford Bronco Shown From All Angles and in Action, Looks Trail-Ready Awesome
4WP Ford Bronco Shown From All Angles and in Action, Looks Trail-Ready Awesome

2 Apr 2021, 13:25 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ford brought a total of four deeply customized 4-Door 2021 Ford Broncos and a lonely Bronco Sport to crash Jeep’s Easter Safari party in Moab, Utah. Of them, three are entirely bespoke creations from renowned aftermarket specialists, and we a...

 
West Coast Customs Magic Doubles the Bling on One-of-One Mansory Bugatti Veyron
West Coast Customs Magic Doubles the Bling on One-of-One Mansory Bugatti Veyron

2 Apr 2021, 12:43 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Anyone curious to see what a “quick refresh” means in West Coast Customs customization parlance should look no further than the shop's latest YT video. It describes the process of taking a one of one Mansory Bugatti Veyron to &ldqu...

 
Rally-Winning All-Original 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Boano Is a Timeless Masterpiece
Rally-Winning All-Original 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Boano Is a Timeless Masterpiece

2 Apr 2021, 11:55 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ferrari’s berlinettas that were so stripped down it was easy to get them to race in stock condition are the stuff of automotive history legends. And the Prancing Horse’s 250 GT Coupe series packing the famous Colombo V12 (3.0-liter Tipo...

 
Feisty 2022 VW Golf R Hits 60 MPH in 4s Flat, Then Rocks the Autobahn at 180 MPH
Feisty 2022 VW Golf R Hits 60 MPH in 4s Flat, Then Rocks the Autobahn at 180 MPH

2 Apr 2021, 11:10 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While in the United States, the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf’s flagship version isn’t exactly ready to shine on the dealer lots just yet, European fans already have the chance to observe its performance qualities in the best possib...

 
Vaughn Gittin Jr. Nails This 2-Door Ford Bronco First Edition Action Walkaround
Vaughn Gittin Jr. Nails This 2-Door Ford Bronco First Edition Action Walkaround

2 Apr 2021, 10:05 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Blue Oval fans currently have their eyes peeled for more 2021 Ford Bronco Easter Safari custom action in Moab, Utah. But let’s take a step back in time with RTR head honcho and Drift/Ultra 4 champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. to the earlier days of &...

 
80-Year-Old Races Tuned Dodge Hellcat Like There's No Tomorrow, Gaps Them All
80-Year-Old Races Tuned Dodge Hellcat Like There's No Tomorrow, Gaps Them All

2 Apr 2021, 09:02 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Popular culture is filled with “Bad Grandpa” tropes, but Jackass’ alumni Johnny Knoxville has nothing on this very nice senior. After all, he likes to showcase his passion for life through racing instead of idiotic shenanigans (so...

 
2021 Ford Bronco Badlands ARB Edition Walkaround Settles the Velocity Blue Case
2021 Ford Bronco Badlands ARB Edition Walkaround Settles the Velocity Blue Case

2 Apr 2021, 08:14 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Blue Oval fans already know very well that Ford decided to crash the traditional Jeep bash at the Easter Safari in Moab, Utah. It didn’t come alone, as it brought no fewer than four deeply customized 4-Door Broncos and a little Bronco Sport t...

 
C8 Corvette Gaps Cayman S in Autocross and Drag Racing, Meets a Classic Camaro
C8 Corvette Gaps Cayman S in Autocross and Drag Racing, Meets a Classic Camaro

2 Apr 2021, 07:32 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / We’re almost ready for the official introduction of the third model year for the mid-engine C8 generation of the Corvette, but that doesn’t mean the initial version has already depleted all the racing options against competitors. So, he...

 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Shines Like New After Pristine Detailing
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Shines Like New After Pristine Detailing

1 Apr 2021, 14:33 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / There’s something incredibly soothing about seeing (sometimes) priceless vehicles get a luxury detailing. Basically, it’s like sending the beloved four-wheeled possessions to a car-dedicated spa and taking the time to watch as someone e...

 
Twin-Turbo Chevy Malibu Takes Flight in Texas, Doesn't Nail a Save Upon Landing
Twin-Turbo Chevy Malibu Takes Flight in Texas, Doesn't Nail a Save Upon Landing

1 Apr 2021, 13:48 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Now that winter is finally behind us, the spring blossom brings the racing crowd outdoors for a great number of events. And with not everything exactly up to speck after months on end of idling, we shouldn’t be surprised by the occasional fly...

 
1958 Chevrolet 3100 Is No April Fools' Joke Although It Could Easily Pass as One
1958 Chevrolet 3100 Is No April Fools' Joke Although It Could Easily Pass as One

1 Apr 2021, 12:55 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Today we’re expecting all sorts of April 1st tomfoolery, but it turns out some people will try to carry the tradition all year round. At least that’s the sensation we’re given by this customized 1958 Chevrolet 3100 that hides its ...

 
Porsche Manufaktur Fakes Giving Patina Paint to Sample Option to Modern 911
Porsche Manufaktur Fakes Giving Patina Paint to Sample Option to Modern 911

1 Apr 2021, 11:57 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / An entire world shook in awe of how badly a German carmaker managed to make a fool of itself with a botched attempt at a joke. Now another automaker (from within the same group, mind you) offers an elegant lesson on how to indulge in traditional Ap...

 
Here's a 2021 Ford Bronco Front Camera Literally Seeing Past “Edge of the World”
Here's a 2021 Ford Bronco Front Camera Literally Seeing Past “Edge of the World”

1 Apr 2021, 11:13 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With Ken Block already moving on from his Ford days and Travis Pastrana doing the Gymkhana for Subaru, somebody’s got to put on the social media hero mantle for the Blue Oval. Actually, given Ford’s extensive relationship with RTR Vehic...

 
Fan-Favorite 4WP 2021 Ford Bronco Reveals All Custom Secrets Save for a Big One
Fan-Favorite 4WP 2021 Ford Bronco Reveals All Custom Secrets Save for a Big One

1 Apr 2021, 10:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Blue Oval further signaled its intention to snatch the off-roading crown from Jeep’s Wrangler series when it brought to life a bevy of custom Bronco projects for this year’s Easter Safari in Moab, Utah. Essentially a rock-crawling s...

 
8s SRT8 Jeep Humiliates Camaro, Then Tries to “Climb” the Tree During Burnout
8s SRT8 Jeep Humiliates Camaro, Then Tries to “Climb” the Tree During Burnout

1 Apr 2021, 09:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although many people question the sanity of building a five thousand(ish) drag racer that actually has the aerodynamic qualities of a concrete block, no one will deny that some mods are taking these high-riding machines to new ET lows. Besides, it&...

 
Lamborghini Lets Alexa Control Both Huracan EVO Features and Owner's Smart Home
Lamborghini Lets Alexa Control Both Huracan EVO Features and Owner's Smart Home

1 Apr 2021, 08:44 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Anyone with concerns about privacy in a tech-obsessed world might want to look away from Lamborghini’s Huracan EVO range from now on. After all, the Italian supercar maker has just announced it's the first to integrate “comprehensi...

 
Nine Popular 3-Row SUVs Battle for AWD Glory, Hyundai Santa Fe Wins the Crown
Nine Popular 3-Row SUVs Battle for AWD Glory, Hyundai Santa Fe Wins the Crown

1 Apr 2021, 08:06 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In many places of the world, the spring thaw is already well underway (or has already wrapped up), but it seems that you can still find very slippery and snowy conditions if you look hard enough. We do have a feeling that our friends from the SUV B...

 

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