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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.
“Project YammaMini” Is a Classic Mini Getting Yamaha R1 Engine Swap
“Project YammaMini” Is a Classic Mini Getting Yamaha R1 Engine Swap

9 Jan 2021, 08:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Here’s a rather big example that if you put your mind to it, nothing is quite impossible; it’s just a case of surmounting obstacles. Sure, dimensionally, this project doesn’t stretch too far. After all, we’re dealing with a ...

 
Stanced 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE Coupe Looks Rusty in the UK Countryside
Stanced 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE Coupe Looks Rusty in the UK Countryside

9 Jan 2021, 07:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Anyone who’s ever been involved with a classic car knows very well that rust is among the worst enemies of an automobile. But what about specifically making your car seem rusty and claiming the reddish brown looks as an integral part of the d...

 
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Gets Quick Trackhawk Ultra-SUV Mutation
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Gets Quick Trackhawk Ultra-SUV Mutation

8 Jan 2021, 14:05 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Currently, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is offering some of the fastest family and work stuff haulers out there. The 2021 Ram TRX took the high-performance pickup crown with 702 ponies, while the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat snatched the title of &l...

 
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Dealer Asks a Fortune After Complete Restoration
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Dealer Asks a Fortune After Complete Restoration

8 Jan 2021, 13:27 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Entering the exclusive club of Boss 429 Mustang owners has always been a high-stakes, high-reward affair. After all, we have seen examples go above their estimates at many auctions, selling quite recently for close to $350k. You’re not h...

 
2021 Ford Bronco Shows Engine “Octopus” in Factory Close-Ups of Chassis Goodies
2021 Ford Bronco Shows Engine “Octopus” in Factory Close-Ups of Chassis Goodies

8 Jan 2021, 12:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With all the hype surrounding the reinvented rock-crawling SUV, Ford definitely doesn’t need any more slip-ups when dealing with the 2021 Bronco. The fact that production has been allegedly delayed until the early days of March and the first ...

 
2021 Tesla Model Y Standard Range Is Cheapest at $41,990, EPA Drops to 244 Miles
2021 Tesla Model Y Standard Range Is Cheapest at $41,990, EPA Drops to 244 Miles

8 Jan 2021, 11:32 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / We have repeatedly seen how fans know very well anything that moves inside Tesla’s EV world, so we’re not surprised that first impressions are already in on the introduction of the 2021 Model Y Standard Range. And, of course, they also ...

 
Toyota and BHP Create an EV Series 70 Land Cruiser to Work the Mines Down Under
Toyota and BHP Create an EV Series 70 Land Cruiser to Work the Mines Down Under

8 Jan 2021, 10:42 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just about ready to celebrate 70 years of continued existence, Toyota's longest-running series of models is also the second-oldest SUV in automotive history – after the Chevrolet Suburban. And what better way to celebrate the anniversary...

 
Cadillac Used Blockbuster Experts to Help Design the Lyriq's New User Experience
Cadillac Used Blockbuster Experts to Help Design the Lyriq's New User Experience

8 Jan 2021, 09:57 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Its first fully-electric crossover, the Lyriq is a big milestone for Cadillac, bringing a brand-new design identity for the iconic marque, 300+ miles (more than 483 km) of range, as well as a high-tech interior that follows the trendy style of the ...

 
1956 Ford Thunderbird Dressed Up in Colonial White Was Restored by Amos Minter
1956 Ford Thunderbird Dressed Up in Colonial White Was Restored by Amos Minter

8 Jan 2021, 09:21 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Winter has been here for a while in the Northern Hemisphere, so it’s probably time to plan in advance for the upcoming summer season. Even better, with this snow-white 1956 T-Bird, you could enjoy both the frightful season and those times whe...

 
2022 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Finally Arrive in Blackwing Format on February 1st
2022 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Finally Arrive in Blackwing Format on February 1st

8 Jan 2021, 08:25 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The premium U.S. automaker first presented the CT4 and CT5 back in 2019 as replacements for the slow-selling ATS and CTS series. Their feisty derivatives, the CT4-V and CT5-V, were displayed back-to-back late May that same year, and we have been wa...

 
MBUX Hyperscreen Comes Forward to Herald the Arrival of the Mercedes-Benz EQS
MBUX Hyperscreen Comes Forward to Herald the Arrival of the Mercedes-Benz EQS

7 Jan 2021, 14:08 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Come 2022, Mercedes-Benz will have unveiled a total of six new EV family members for the EQ sub-brand. As far as we can tell, the first to come rolling down the red carpet will be the little EQA, scheduled for a January 20th appearance in front of ...

 
Check Out a Red 2021 Ford Bronco First Edition Coming Together With Graphics
Check Out a Red 2021 Ford Bronco First Edition Coming Together With Graphics

7 Jan 2021, 12:46 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although actual series production isn’t (allegedly) coming live until May 3rd, a lot of pre-production work is being done on Ford's 2021 Broncos. It’s not the first time we see a red Bronco and not the first time we get to check ou...

 
Kia Offers Just One UK Version for the 2021 Stinger, Snatch a GT S from £42,595
Kia Offers Just One UK Version for the 2021 Stinger, Snatch a GT S from £42,595

7 Jan 2021, 12:32 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / It’s the company’s passenger car flagship for the British market, so the £42,595 (around $57,840 at the current exchange rates) Stinger is not exactly out of the ordinary. Kia’s fastback sports sedan has been discreetly enha...

 
Whipple Supercharged S550 Ford Mustang GT Dips Into Low 8's, But Is It Enough?
Whipple Supercharged S550 Ford Mustang GT Dips Into Low 8's, But Is It Enough?

7 Jan 2021, 12:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Here’s an orange S550 Ford Mustang GT that didn’t contend to living a quiet life as America’s best-selling sports car and aimed for quarter-mile glory. It’s also a great example of a competition project that showcases what c...

 
Ford Fiesta and a Couple of Transit Vans Were UK's Most Popular Vehicles in 2020
Ford Fiesta and a Couple of Transit Vans Were UK's Most Popular Vehicles in 2020

7 Jan 2021, 10:28 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Blue Oval is winding down passenger car sales at home in America, but the Fiesta is going very strong in the United Kingdom. Britain’s sales charts were dominated by Ford last year, with the Fiesta taking the crown and the Transit Custom/...

 
Ford Mach-E and Model Y Embark on the Loveland Trials, Surprises Are a Given
Ford Mach-E and Model Y Embark on the Loveland Trials, Surprises Are a Given

7 Jan 2021, 09:50 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / We all know how the TFL guys like to rename their trials with something that involves “the world’s toughest” - whether it’s involving big pickup trucks and towing or passenger cars with electric drive. Of course, everything ...

 
Unofficial Jeep Jr. Design Shows Possible Third-Generation Outcome for Compass
Unofficial Jeep Jr. Design Shows Possible Third-Generation Outcome for Compass

7 Jan 2021, 08:33 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Right now, all eyes are on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, which is adding a third row for the first time ever – along with a noticeable design evolution that’s thoroughly inspired by the Grand Wagoneer concept. Some people are even loo...

 
David Hasselhoff Auctioning Off Personal KITT Car, Have $500k Lying Around?
David Hasselhoff Auctioning Off Personal KITT Car, Have $500k Lying Around?

7 Jan 2021, 08:08 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Few personalities have endured in popular culture like David Michael Hasselhoff, the American actor, singer, producer, and businessperson. If anyone needs an official recognition to support the claim, we can tell them “The Hoff” is the ...

 
Ford F-Series U.S. Pickup Market Crown Is Now 44 Years Old, Ranger Tops UK Chart
Ford F-Series U.S. Pickup Market Crown Is Now 44 Years Old, Ranger Tops UK Chart

6 Jan 2021, 16:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although 2020 has been a tough year for everyone, including the automotive industry, automakers are always making the glass seem more than half full. Take the Blue Oval, for example, which has proudly announced the F-Series is the number one pickup...

 
1978 Ford Capri 3.0 Ghia Comes With Luxurious Interior and a Stick Shift
1978 Ford Capri 3.0 Ghia Comes With Luxurious Interior and a Stick Shift

6 Jan 2021, 14:36 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Promoted by Ford Europe as “The Car You Always Promised Yourself,” the Capri probably never escaped the label of a lesser Mustang sibling. Still, that doesn’t mean the model wasn’t a great sales success, with almost two...

 

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