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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.
GM Said to Start 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Production on December 8th
GM Said to Start 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Production on December 8th

6 Nov 2020, 08:58 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / General Motors knows very well that its C8 generation of the legendary Chevrolet Corvette has turned into a big winner in the sports car segment. Seemingly, its decision to switch the iconic model to a mid-engine configuration was incredibly popula...

 
UPDATE: Ford Expands EcoSport Range With Active Alternative to Sporty ST Line
UPDATE: Ford Expands EcoSport Range With Active Alternative to Sporty ST Line

6 Nov 2020, 08:12 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Not long ago, Ford’s European range was highly deficient in terms of SUV propositions in an era when such models are crucial to any automaker’s existence. That time has passed, with the brand offering the EcoSport, Puma, Puma ST, Kuga, ...

 
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Was Restored Just to Start Fresh Racing Career
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Was Restored Just to Start Fresh Racing Career

5 Nov 2020, 14:46 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With proper TLC and timed maintenance, some examples of the Corvette C2 could survive for decades before needing a frame-off restoration. This vintage racer does not need one because it has already been performed around six years ago – althou...

 
First Look Inside the Volvo P1800 Cyan Hints There Was Room for Larger Engine
First Look Inside the Volvo P1800 Cyan Hints There Was Room for Larger Engine

5 Nov 2020, 13:53 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Presented no less than 60 years ago, ahead of other popular sports cars such as the Jaguar E-Type, Ferrari 250 GTO, or the Ford Mustang, Volvo’s P1800 is notorious not just for the connection with the popular TV series The Saint. It’s a...

 
The 2021 RS e-tron GT Isn't Official Yet, But Here Are the First Reviews
The 2021 RS e-tron GT Isn't Official Yet, But Here Are the First Reviews

5 Nov 2020, 12:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / We already knew the Audi e-tron GT was modeled by the Porsche Taycan thanks to the connections between the two companies. So, it was just a matter of time before the Ingolstadt-based automaker revealed its Audi Sport GmbH RS alternative to the all-...

 
This Mediterranean Island Could Become a Paradise Retreat for EVs
This Mediterranean Island Could Become a Paradise Retreat for EVs

5 Nov 2020, 12:13 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although summer is a long way ahead and most of Europe is facing the sad prospect of another lockdown, it’s always sensible to plan in advance. This is exactly what the Volkswagen Group and Greek authorities are doing for an entire community,...

 
1969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro Comes in Fathom Green, Price Matches Pristine Looks
1969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro Comes in Fathom Green, Price Matches Pristine Looks

5 Nov 2020, 10:44 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro, just like its Ford Mustang archnemesis, has ample value for collectors – it's the original, brings a lot of heritage, has great styling (especially compared to its successor), and from time to time ...

 
2021 Nissan Navara and South American Frontier Updated, Now Feature PRO-4X Grade
2021 Nissan Navara and South American Frontier Updated, Now Feature PRO-4X Grade

5 Nov 2020, 09:50 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Automakers do not seem to mind that consumers might get confused when using different names for the same (or entirely different) models. Take the Navara / Frontier facelift for example. The Japanese automaker has upgraded the European and Mexico pl...

 
American Heart in Italian Body, the Zagato Iso Rivolta GTZ Is Now an LT4 Reality
American Heart in Italian Body, the Zagato Iso Rivolta GTZ Is Now an LT4 Reality

5 Nov 2020, 08:54 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / A storied coachbuilder and design studio, a famed Italian micro- and performance car brand, along with a high displacement American V8 engine. Those were the interesting coordinates of the limited-series Zagato Iso Rivolta GTZ project when it was a...

 
C8 Corvette, Model 3, and a 458 Street Drag on Curvy Road With Surprise Winner
C8 Corvette, Model 3, and a 458 Street Drag on Curvy Road With Surprise Winner

5 Nov 2020, 07:57 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Whenever one of Tesla’s cars is involved in drag racing, one can easily assume that it’s going to be the winner. This time around, even though when paired with a C8 Corvette and older Ferrari 458 the initial conclusion is the same, it&r...

 
Great Way to Reinvent the C4 Chevrolet Corvette Includes C6 ZR-1 LS9 Engine Swap
Great Way to Reinvent the C4 Chevrolet Corvette Includes C6 ZR-1 LS9 Engine Swap

4 Nov 2020, 14:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Given how Chevrolet produced the C4 generation of the Corvette from 1983 to 1996, it’s not exactly the most likely candidate for a custom project. It’s not old enough for a restomod, and still adequately modern when discussing late mode...

 
This 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class CGI Depicts It Exactly Like a Shrunken S-Class
This 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class CGI Depicts It Exactly Like a Shrunken S-Class

4 Nov 2020, 13:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The three-pointed star automaker has not even allowed the paint to properly dry on its new S-Class (W223) flagship, and it’s already hard at work preparing the successor of the best-selling C-Class. Because numerous parallels have been drawn ...

 
2021 Dacia Sandero Costs €8,690 at “Home” in France, Stepway Goes for €12,590
2021 Dacia Sandero Costs €8,690 at “Home” in France, Stepway Goes for €12,590

4 Nov 2020, 12:25 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Revealed just a few weeks ago – ahead of the other big unveil from the Romanian brand (the Spring electric car) - the Dacia Sandero and its rugged Sandero Stepway version are just about ready to hit one of their most important European market...

 
GT500 Chases Willow Springs Hot Lap and Starts Friendly Feud With McLaren 720S
GT500 Chases Willow Springs Hot Lap and Starts Friendly Feud With McLaren 720S

4 Nov 2020, 12:21 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While the Ford Mustang Mach 1 is the hottest release from the Blue Oval’s sports car range for 2021, no one can deny the star of the current year has been the Shelby GT500 – and with so few of them already delivered it’s no wonder...

 
Bowler to Use Original Defender for Supercharged CSP 575 Project
Bowler to Use Original Defender for Supercharged CSP 575 Project

4 Nov 2020, 10:27 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Land Rover Defender (originally called Ninety and One Ten) is currently enjoying its modern life thanks to the new generation being completely rebuilt for the 21st century. But the previous incarnation, which ceased production back in 2016, sti...

 
600 HP LS3-Swapped Chevy C10 Was Dreamt by BMW Specialist With E46 Handling
600 HP LS3-Swapped Chevy C10 Was Dreamt by BMW Specialist With E46 Handling

4 Nov 2020, 09:52 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Most North American BMW fans that love a premium mod on their Bavarian rides have probably heard about the Dinan Performance Centers. Well, one of their retired engineers seemingly decided it was time for a change... and build a 600-hp LS3 Chevrole...

 
Lumma Design Seeks Auto Mr. Universe Title With “Bodybuilder” CLR G770 R
Lumma Design Seeks Auto Mr. Universe Title With “Bodybuilder” CLR G770 R

4 Nov 2020, 08:57 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although bodybuilder, actor, and former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger has now adopted greener vehicles, we bet he would secretly agree with Lumma’s latest release. If not because of its enhanced performance, at least for the st...

 
2021 Renault Trafic Is a Refreshed European Combi in Its Own SpaceClass
2021 Renault Trafic Is a Refreshed European Combi in Its Own SpaceClass

4 Nov 2020, 08:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While the current generation of the Renault Trafic commercial vehicle has been revealed quite a while ago – in 2014 – the French carmaker has kept it up to date with a series of updates. Why a series – well, just because it was on...

 
Toyota USA Teases Late December Arrival of 2021 Mirai, JDM Reviews Already Out
Toyota USA Teases Late December Arrival of 2021 Mirai, JDM Reviews Already Out

3 Nov 2020, 14:29 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / It’s been a full year since Toyota presented the next generation of the Mirai fuel cell car, stubbornly treading on its chosen path of sustainable mobility. We’re now fast approaching the actual market introduction, as per the company&r...

 
Novitec Ferrari 812 N-Largo Flaunts $292k Worth of Exposed Carbon Fiber
Novitec Ferrari 812 N-Largo Flaunts $292k Worth of Exposed Carbon Fiber

3 Nov 2020, 14:25 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / A German tuner with a deep love for Italian thoroughbreds, Novitec has worked its magic on many sublime creations from Ferrari, Maserati, or Lamborghini. Some will even argue that its limited series N-largo treatment bestowed upon the 812 Superfast...

 

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