Aurel Niculescu
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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.
Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 Becomes a “Mobile Safe Room” Thanks to AddArmor
3 Feb 2021, 08:41 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Everyone is currently waiting for the all-new generation 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor (going live on February 3rd, 11 a.m. EST), so the hype wave is already at tsunami levels. That is also great for the small companies trying to make a living out of spec...
Lexus Teases EV Concept Car Again, Claims 2020 Sales Performance Was Not So Bad
2 Feb 2021, 15:38 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just about everyone would like to lock up all bad memories of 2020 in a drawer and be done with it, but it’s a little more complicated for automakers who still need to report on their full-year sales performance. Lexus, just like other carmak...
Ford's Ranger Becomes Available With Stealthy Armored Protection in South Africa
2 Feb 2021, 14:54 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Blue Oval has made sure its Ranger series is just as enticing both at home in the United States and across international markets. Most recently, we have seen the latter get treated to both a bare-bones Chassis Cab version as well as a stylish R...
Chevy Decals Bring Stars and Stripes Love to Your Silverado Before Valentine's
2 Feb 2021, 14:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / It’s almost that time of the year when love is in the air, and careful planners have already started looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Well, this isn’t exactly a recommendation for something to give your significant ot...
Custom 1956 GMC 100 Shows Why Utility Pickups Need to Be in Mint Green Condition
2 Feb 2021, 12:54 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / When it comes to classic pickup trucks from the 1950s, most aficionados know very well the class was mostly geared towards useful tasks, rather than fashionable social media outings in the latest vlog series like some of their modern counterparts. ...
Ford Prepares to Cope With Increased Demand for Global Version of 2023 Ranger
2 Feb 2021, 12:18 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The F-Series may be the undisputed king of the Blue Oval's pickup truck family, but that doesn’t mean the Ranger sibling isn’t getting an equal amount of business love. After all, with the fourteenth generation 2021 F-150 finally o...
This 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Had a Colorful Crash Course in Mexican Tradition
2 Feb 2021, 11:02 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / We are used to seeing the famous G-Wagen (a.k.a. the “Geländewagen”) in all sorts of situations since its launch in 1979. Of course, most of them have to do with its renowned abilities to conquer just about any terrain. Still, the ...
Manhart MH2 GTR Track-Ready Pack Takes the BMW M2 CS Exactly Where It Belongs
2 Feb 2021, 10:06 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The German tuner is kicking off 2021 with a powerful bang, both in terms of SUV models (such as the recently introduced Manhart MHX5 800) and the traditional sports car segment. For the latter, the Wuppertal-based performance expert has announced a...
1998 Dodge Dana Brings Affordable NASCAR Truck Racing Vibes to One's Mopar Life
2 Feb 2021, 09:08 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Remember when the NASCAR Truck Series was so popular with fans and television because of the five-minute “halftime” break rule? Here’s an example of the times, as this 1998 Dodge Dana racing truck comes from the final year of the ...
Ford Outs Bronco 4400 Race Trucks, Teases Surprise for 2021 King of the Hammers
2 Feb 2021, 08:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While just about every reservation holder is waiting for news on the exact date of first deliveries for the 2021 Bronco, the Blue Oval’s machine steams down its course. On this occasion, it’s time for some high-speed off-road motorsport...
844-HP McLaren 765LT Evolution Is a Wrap So Novitec Celebrates at 195 MPH
1 Feb 2021, 15:44 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Cars with the “Longtail” branding have been a familiar sight for motorsport aficionados as far back as 24 Hours of Le Mans races from the 1960s. Basically, the longer rear end made the track-only monsters a bit faster on the very long M...
Let's Get Classic Truck Gold Digging With This 1984 Dodge Ram Prospector
1 Feb 2021, 14:40 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Back in the 1980s, Ram was still an integral part of the Dodge legacy, and the brand was trying to bring toughness into the life of its customers, including with the addition of the iconic Ram hood ornament. Great news, because this 1984 Dodge Ram ...
Rare 1963 Ford F-100 Unibody Was Turned Into an LS-Swapped Patina Low-Rider
1 Feb 2021, 13:49 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Back in the day, the fourth-generation Ford F-Series introduced several notable firsts to the family of trucks. One of the most important was the addition of the “Unibody” model alongside the traditional Flareside and Styleside. Unfortu...
Nissan Leaf10 Edition Comes With Ariya-Inspired Kumiko Pattern and Smart Tech
1 Feb 2021, 12:38 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With just about every automaker promising an electric revolution and lots of competition, Nissan’s original mass-market EV has been dwelling in the shadows recently. Still, that doesn’t mean the automaker won’t celebrate its legac...
£7,995 Dacia Sandero Finally Crosses the Channel as UK's Cheapest Car for 2021
1 Feb 2021, 12:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Groupe Renault has prepared wonderful things for its Romanian subsidiary Dacia, and we’re not talking just about the Bigster concept or the new business strategy that will see it partner with Russia’s Lada in a single unit. Instead, we&...
TFL Buys Three Cheap Trucks, Not All of Them Are for New “Hell and Back” Series
1 Feb 2021, 11:10 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / When Roman Mica, the presenter and publisher of TFL, starts a video with “this has been the craziest week of our ten-year career here at TFL,” we’re all eyes and ears. Granted, that also happened after we noticed that “Holy ...
2021 Ford Super Duty Gets a Healthy Dose of Roush Performance From $14,900
1 Feb 2021, 10:03 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Roush Performance is having a busy year start as far as Blue Oval pickup trucks are concerned. After it recently presented the new Roush Ranger Performance Pac - Level 2, it’s time for the company to address the other end of the spectrum with...
Dodge Challenger Meets Speeding Tesla Model 3, Rage Chase Leads to Massive Crash
1 Feb 2021, 09:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Tesla’s cars are so beloved by automotive enthusiasts not only because they’re responsible towards the environment. They’re also in a league of their own when it comes to performance credentials, and sometimes that doesn’t b...
400-HP VW Amarok V6 Diesel Joins the “Darkside,” Chases BMW X5 M50d on the Track
1 Feb 2021, 08:25 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although Volkswagen isn’t exactly the first brand that comes to mind when discussing capable pickup trucks, its European Amarok is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with by the competition. The Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara and the lot are usua...
Jaguar F-Pace Campaign Arrives With “World-Exclusive” Soundtrack Called “Lies”
31 Jan 2021, 09:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Jaguar Land Rover recently announced its intention to lend its support to creative talent. Its first order of business was to introduce a new Jaguar F-Pace campaign centered around both emerging and established artists. That’s all fine and da...