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.
1940 Ford Sedan Delivery Will Lend a GM V8 Helping Hand With Parcels
6 Jan 2021, 12:42 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just about every automaker out there – including Ford - is contemplating today what tomorrow is going to look like when deliveries will be handled autonomously by all sorts of creepy-looking vehicles. But how about handling those parcels with...
Kia Used “Pyrodrones” to Light Up Reinvented Logo, Set Guinness World Record
6 Jan 2021, 12:13 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Kia is no stranger to spectacular stunts and probably decided to kick off 2021 with a proper bang. So, it set up a successful Guinness World Record attempt for “Most unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launching fireworks simultaneously.” O...
Singer and Tuthill Porsche 911 ACS Commission Will Not Remain a Singular Entity
6 Jan 2021, 10:59 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / After recently catching an elaborated first glimpse of the “Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer All-terrain Competition Study,” here’s the official rundown on specifications and all the juicy details. And, most importantly &ndas...
Witness a Tesla FSD Journey From Frisco to LA and Then Back Again
6 Jan 2021, 10:13 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although it’s still in the Beta stage, the Tesla Autopilot with Full Self-Driving has become part of every-day life for some owners. That means people have become accustomed to its capabilities, and following the initial surge of excitement, ...
1963 Chevrolet Impala Passion Project Brings Classic Vibes Into the Modern Age
6 Jan 2021, 09:30 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / We have grown used to seeing many thoroughly modified classic cars that stray away from the vintage looks for a modern restomod treatment. This time around, this Chevy Impala shared by Shawn on the AutotopiaLA YouTube channel clearly shows the othe...
Hennessey Shares Rumbling Take on Delivering a VelociRaptor Ford Ranger
6 Jan 2021, 08:10 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Today, most eyes are on the anticipated rivalry between the newly introduced 2021 Ram TRX and the upcoming 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor. But what happens when you’re lined up for a 2021 Bronco SUV and you still want a truck for work and play at the...
Top Gear Shares a Detailed First Look at Singer's ACS, the One-Off Safari 911
5 Jan 2021, 15:33 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Being a world-renowned automotive name like Top Gear has its benefits, and the latest has to do with a detailed first look at Singer Vehicle Design’s newest project. That would be a reimagined 911 crossed with something that’s more akin...
Ford Focus ST Proves Its Track Mettle Against VW Golf 8 GTI and Hyundai i30 N
5 Jan 2021, 14:07 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Recently, just about every publication out there is interested in seeing the Toyota GR Yaris go up against the most expensive roster of hot hatch rivals it can muster. But Germany’s “sport auto” already nailed a skirmish against t...
Baby Blue C7 Looks Ready to Snatch Fugliest Widebody Chevrolet Corvette Title
5 Jan 2021, 13:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Throughout eight generations, Chevrolet’s Corvette has proved it’s like a mechanical canvas for custom vehicle artists to showcase their imagination. As such, no wonder there are countless works of art out there along with an equal numb...
2021 Nissan Juke Enigma Solves European Puzzle of Bringing Amazon's Alexa
5 Jan 2021, 12:09 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While the Enigma machine was once an encryption device extensively used during the Second World War, this time around the Nissan Juke Enigma is a different type of machine altogether. Granted, it’s a stylish special edition of the second-gene...
Ford Bronco Heritage Edition Reportedly Not Coming Before 2022MY Introduction
5 Jan 2021, 11:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Officially presented for the 2021 model year back in July of 2020, the Ford Bronco is one of the most “rara avis” contemporary models the automotive industry has seen as of late. Patience is running thin among both the fan and customer ...
Chevrolet Corvette C8 “Revolution” Documentary Now Recalls Engineering Days
5 Jan 2021, 10:33 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / It’s been roughly a year and a half since General Motors first showcased the eighth generation of the iconic Chevrolet Corvette. Since then, we have also seen conclusions drawn from the first production model year and we can easily attest tha...
Unassuming 1992 B-Series Honda Civic Actually Sports Enough Power to Gap Mustang
5 Jan 2021, 09:52 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / When it debuted in late 1991, the fifth generation of the Honda Civic was outgrowing its predecessor while also being more aerodynamic. Don't judge it by modern standards, but being larger back in the day meant it sported a wheelbase that was ...
2022 Ford F-150 Raptor Spied Cruising Down Highway Sparks More Rumbling V8 Buzz
5 Jan 2021, 08:57 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With the 2021 Ram TRX out and about sporting 702 horsepower from the 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8 that we’re used to seeing under the hood of Dodge's Hellcats, big trouble is brewing for the new incarnation of the F-150 Raptor. With th...
Vote Ford's Nominees for 2021 Hall of Fans and Stand a Chance to Win an F-150
5 Jan 2021, 08:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ford’s Hall of Fans is just about ready to welcome the class of 2021, with the company recently announcing its six nominees for the year. Voting is now open, and winners will be inducted into the Blue Oval’s Hall of Fans at the Pro Foot...
New Bentley Bentayga Hybrid Is Actually a Plug-In, Another PHEV in Tow for 2021
4 Jan 2021, 14:36 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Given the pace or releases, there wasn’t much else Bentley could do for its highly successful Bentayga SUV. After its refresh, customers could even order it with a four-seat configuration and choose between V8 and the W12 powertrains. Of cour...
“Latina Driven” Ford F-150 Shows Tuned Raptor Empowerment Against C7 and Model 3
4 Jan 2021, 13:42 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / All those men who think ladies aren’t exactly drag racing material better watch out for Veronica Rey, a.k.a. Latina Driven, a car aficionado recently turned fully-fledged vlogger, and her 2019 Ford F-150. That’s because she’s one ...
UPDATE: Maisto Teases Area 51 and Cyber Orange Ford Broncos Shrinking to 1:24
4 Jan 2021, 12:44 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The 2020/2021 Christmas and New Year celebrations are officially over, but that doesn’t mean the party shouldn’t go on with more good news. For example, 2021 Ford Bronco aficionados recently received great news from Maisto, in the ...
Henrik Fisker Teases “Lifestyle Pickup Truck,” Promises Radical Final Design
4 Jan 2021, 12:09 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / According to his own social media description, Henrik Fisker is somebody who “never gives up.” We have seen that following his botched attempt at going Tesla-style with the Fisker Karma PHEV sedan. Now he has set his sights on more lucr...
1950 Mercury Station Wagon Is the Low-Mileage Emerald of Woodies at Almost $90k
4 Jan 2021, 11:07 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Classic car enthusiasts have a world of wonders at their disposal; they can go through anything, from custom muscle cars to luxury limousines converted to run on electricity. As such, it’s best to find a niche. Or, if you really want to stand...