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.
GMC Hummer EV Shows Apocalyptic SUV and Six-Wheel Truck Looks Via Catchy Renders
30 Jan 2021, 09:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / General Motors’ flagship electric vehicle is, without a doubt, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV. It’s slated to arrive at dealerships this very fall in fully decked out Edition 1 guise that’s going to cost you an arm and a leg at $112,595. ...
449-Mile 2016 Ferrari F12tdf Once Belonged to Roger Penske, Up for Grabs Again
30 Jan 2021, 08:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Much of the world usually associates the legendary “Tour de France” with cycling's most important racing event alongside the “Giro d'Italia” and the “Vuelta a España.” For automobile fans in gene...
Here's a Couple of 808-HP Lamborghini Sian Hybrids Enjoying the London High-Life
30 Jan 2021, 07:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Usually, the delivery of two cars somewhere in London by a local dealer is nothing to write home about. Given that we’re dealing not with one, but two examples of the exceedingly rare Lamborghini Sián series, the situation changes dram...
Twin-Turbo 1978 Chevy Malibu Takes Down HEMI Corvette With Amazing 3.72s Pass
29 Jan 2021, 15:09 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Because it’s already the end of January, it’s time for another edition of the U.S. Street Nationals at the Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida. That can only mean some neat surprises are in store for drag racing fans, including some s...
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Feels the UK's EV Pulse as Market Launch Nears
29 Jan 2021, 14:02 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / After successfully introducing the recently crowned 2021 North American Utility and Truck of the Year (the Mustang Mach-E and F-150) in the United States, Ford seems to focus on carefully plotting its EV course around the entire world. We rece...
1967 Ford Mustang From Holman-Moody's Racing Days Has Vintage Trans Am Vibe
29 Jan 2021, 12:52 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / After a highly successful January, with sales of more than $141 million, Mecum Auctions is gearing up for the first major event of this coming spring. The Glendale, Arizona, show taking place between March 18th and 20th will reportedly have around ...
Trio of Spotted 2021 Ford Broncos Present a Modern Take on “The Blues Brothers”
29 Jan 2021, 12:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just a few months (if everything pans out and there are no further delays) separate eager fans of the 2021 Ford Bronco from the moment when the first examples will get parked on their driveways in preparation for upcoming adventures. In the meantim...
Roush “Performance Pac” Takes Ford Ranger to Level 2, Brings an Additional 47WHP
29 Jan 2021, 10:54 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ford’s current (T6) generation of the midsize Ranger pickup truck hasn’t been around for too long in the United States. Even so, the usual suspects for ramping up the capability of the Blue Oval pickup have jumped at the chance of creat...
Toyota GR Supra Thinks It's a Plane, Goes for “Wing-To-Wing Aerobatic” Display
29 Jan 2021, 10:08 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Did anyone think the fourth-generation Toyota GR Supra only had things in common with the G29 iteration of the BMW Z4? Well, some life-long fans of the Japanese sports car might be surprised to learn that Toyota seems to believe the GR Supra might ...
2021 Ford Bronco and Mustang Mach 1 Won't Be a Common Sight Because One Is RHD
29 Jan 2021, 09:24 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Blue Oval aficionados need to be a little more patient as wonderful things are in store during the next few months. For example, the hotly anticipated 2021 Ford Bronco and the 2021 Mustang Mach 1 should become a common sight on America’s road...
2022 Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition Spied With Massive New Screens
29 Jan 2021, 08:23 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With the 2021 Ford F-150 pickup truck already out and about in its fourteenth generation, it was only natural for the Blue Oval to diligently prepare the arrival of its SUV counterparts. As it turns out, the company is prototype testing not just th...
Vintage LEGO Porsche 911 Set Doubles the Brick Fun for Almost $150
28 Jan 2021, 16:53 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Porsche’s vintage models aren’t exactly known for being the most affordable sports cars out there. Especially if you’re looking into securing one of the legendary versions from the 1970s or the 1980s. So, how about having both a P...
Jeep Debuts First 80th Anniversary Model in Europe, More Are Coming in Spring
28 Jan 2021, 16:15 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / At home in America, Jeep jumped the gun on its 80th anniversary celebrations way back in September 2020 with the introduction of the namesake special edition models across the entire range. Now it’s time to check out the European versions, th...
Production-Spec Renault Kiger Lands In India First, Rest of the World Next
28 Jan 2021, 15:01 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Originally unveiled back in November last year as a concept car, the Renault Kiger is now making its production debut in its main market, India. Just like many other automakers, the French brand is deeply interested in securing a piece of the regio...
This Piece of Junk Might Turn Into a “First-Ever” Tesla-Swapped 1972 Ford F-100
28 Jan 2021, 14:08 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Judging by the F-Series holding the pickup truck sales crown for the past 44 years, just about everybody in America loves the “Built Ford Tough” series. And, with no fewer than fourteen generations to sift through, anyone can find the p...
Wild Camo Cover Helps Maserati MC20 Vanish, But You'll Need a Special Background
28 Jan 2021, 12:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Whenever someone sees a camouflaged vehicle, one naturally assumes it’s a classic case of this or that automaker testing the prototype of its latest model series. Because they’ve become such a regular occurrence, carmakers even started ...
Jeep Wrangler Meets Pack of Light Dacia Dusters, Muddy Winter Challenges Arise
28 Jan 2021, 11:38 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Eastern Europe is that magical place where most automotive playbook rules have been thrown down the drain, and all sorts of crazy stuff seemingly happens without interruption. Sure, having access to social media also helps with the feeling. We...
Ford Mustang Mach-E Goes for “Made in China” Signature Just for the Local Market
28 Jan 2021, 10:26 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Blue Oval company’s recent move is entirely logical since China continues to reign supreme as the world’s largest car market even under the stressful conditions of 2020. It really should come as no surprise that Ford decided so quic...
LA Dodgers Tribute 1971 Ford F-100 Hides Supercharged Coyote Numbers
28 Jan 2021, 09:46 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Introduced with the 1967 model year, the fifth-generation Ford F-Series built upon its predecessor’s architecture with a contemporary design, an expanded cab, and larger greenhouse, as well as more engine options. Still, even when dealing wit...
Jaguar C-Type Continuation Might Think It's Time for 1953 Le Mans All Over Again
28 Jan 2021, 08:31 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Jaguar Classic is gearing up to celebrate seven decades since the C-Type's arrival with a new installment in the successful Continuation program. Classic car enthusiasts and collectors now have a chance at snatching one of just eight newly han...