Aurel Niculescu
9,659 ARTICLES
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.
Totaled Tesla Model 3 Shows the Perils of T-Boning an Uninsured Ford F-350
4 Jan 2021, 10:10 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Tesla’s high-tech approach to car ownership has brought all sorts of side benefits to the world, including tons of interesting footage caught through the TeslaCam (its built-in dashcam) and Sentry Mode. They’ve been a great resource of ...
2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Rendering Is Probably Spot on Thanks to Official Teasers
4 Jan 2021, 09:21 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / General Motors is preparing to have a field year in 2021, and chief among its star contenders is the Chevrolet Bolt EV family. That’s because the company is diligently paving the way for not just the refreshed electric hatchback, but also the...
85-Mile 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Probably Hasn't Lapped Laguna Seca Just Yet
4 Jan 2021, 08:41 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / As far as Ford Mustang collectibles are concerned, most will probably give a shout-out to Shelbys. But connoisseurs can quickly delve deeper into ‘Stang heritage and still get a daily driver with numerous modern amenities if they choose to go...
Ford Bronco and Lucid Air Enter PopSci's 2020 List of 100 Greatest Innovations
3 Jan 2021, 05:45 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Founded almost 150 years ago, back in May of 1872, Popular Science magazine has been a true staple of our modern society, bringing into discussion topics of science and technology for general reader awareness. Every year since 1988, the outlet is a...
Final-Year 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 4x4 Could Be Yours for a Little More Than $7k
2 Jan 2021, 08:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Born as a 1966 model year, the original Ford Bronco clearly experienced the best years of the hippie counterculture movement. This fifth-generation Bronco XLT from 1996 makes a nice 30-year-old arch over time with an interesting spare wheel cover. ...
2006 GU Nissan Patrol Camper Is the Right Way to Start 2021 in the Wilderness
2 Jan 2021, 05:50 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although the United States knows it as the Nissan Armada, the Patrol is an iconic off-roader all over the world. The series is turning 70 this very year and has already reached the sixth generation, although it’s currently on sale across limi...
Ford Casually Explains Some of the Basics of Its SYNC 4 Infotainment System
1 Jan 2021, 09:45 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The second-largest U.S. automaker has been quite busy this year introducing the reinvented 2021 Bronco and the fourteenth-generation 2021 F-150 pickup truck, among other models. Luckily, its Ford How-To series on YouTube still takes care of some of...
Toyota GR Yaris Battles Fiesta ST, Civic Type R and Golf GTI for Hot Hatch Glory
1 Jan 2021, 08:30 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / If someone asks a car enthusiast to name a few classic hot hatches, chances are the Ford Fiesta ST, Honda Civic Type R, and the VW Golf GTI will get thrown in the mix. That's precisely what the Brits from Auto Express bet on that when trying t...
1972 Ford Bronco Looks Sweet as Brown Sugar, Sports “Creamy” White Top
1 Jan 2021, 07:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Chances are everyone has taken a heavy dose of sweet delights over this holiday season, and it isn't even over, right? Okay, we can’t help comparing this 1972 Sequoia Brown Ford Bronco to a tasteful automotive pastry. It’s an origi...
Zyrus LP1200 Strada Is a $729k Lambo Huracan In Search of a Green Hell Title
31 Dec 2020, 08:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Remember when earlier this year a little-known Norwegian small scale car manufacturer called Zyrus Engineering made the headlines for beating then-record holder Aventador SVJ for the title of fastest Lamborghini around the Nürburgring Nordschl...
Audi Is Ready to Celebrate Five Decades of “Vorsprung durch Technik” Next Year
31 Dec 2020, 07:45 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In case you didn’t know, the Ingolstadt-based automaker’s history has its own business address and it’s called Audi Tradition. The subsidiary is getting ready to celebrate the arrival of 2021 with the release of its newest install...
Nowicki Wants Exactly $795 for a Chevrolet Corvette C8 Carbon Fiber Engine Cover
31 Dec 2020, 06:05 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although deeply troubled, 2020 has been a great year for automotive enthusiasts in America. A trio of models has been among the most coveted: Ford’s reinvented Bronco SUV, the fourteenth generation of the almighty F-150, and Chevy’s rem...
Ford Bronco Production Start Date Allegedly Pushed Back to May 3, 2021
30 Dec 2020, 12:26 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Blue Oval has started building up hype for the reinvented 2021 Bronco years in advance of its official arrival in July this year. Sadly, for both the company and above all the model’s fans, trouble with a crucial supplier moved the expect...
1969 Ford Bronco Sits Four-Inch Higher So We Can Check Out the Off-Road Goodies
30 Dec 2020, 12:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Because the Blue Oval is getting late to the party with its 2021 Bronco, the original generation remains a wonderful way to spend some hard-earned cash when searching for a new companion for timeless adventures. And the used car market is choke-ful...
Here's a Squadron of Koenigseggs Enjoying the Track for a Family Shoot
30 Dec 2020, 10:49 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although highly unusual – on account of all the stuff that has been going on around the world – 2020 has been a good year for the Ängelholm, Sweden-based exotic manufacturer. Koenigsegg followed the 2019 Geneva Motor Show arrival o...
Koenigsegg Agera RS Refinement Arrives as Official One-Off Aftermarket Project
30 Dec 2020, 10:05 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / It’s a lot easier to guard something safely when few people know about its existence. This is probably one of the reasons why small and exotic automakers can keep secrets way better than large conglomerates. Koenigsegg’s new Project Age...
1970 Chevy Chevelle SS Goes Stealthily Overboard With ProCharged LS and 800 WHP
30 Dec 2020, 09:07 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although produced for a relatively short period (1963 - 1977) and spanning just three generations, the Chevelle remains one of the most successful nameplates for the Chevrolet brand. It’s not just because of the classic car attire, but also t...
Generational Porsche 911 Turbo Drag Race Is a Delight, Doesn't Matter Who Wins
30 Dec 2020, 08:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Read this in amazement: seven iterations of the Porsche Turbo series have gathered around for a quick shoot-out. Six are driven by famous racers; the seventh gets a surprise guest. A hint, he’s also involved with Porsche motorsport history. T...
10-Year-Old Uses Beat Up S-10 for Massive Burnout Under Parent Supervision
29 Dec 2020, 12:37 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / There are burnouts, and then there are burnouts. And we don’t mean of the smoky or failed variety. Instead, let’s focus on what happens at a farm where daddy’s laid-back personality and great mechanical skills have turned him into...
See This '49 Hudson Rust Bucket Turn Into an LS3-Supercharged Custom Work of Art
29 Dec 2020, 11:28 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / If someone is looking for some proper 1940s American car flavor, Hudson’s largest and most luxurious model – the Commodore – easily fits the bill. Remember, Steve McQueen (a.k.a. the “King of Cool”) owned a Convertible...