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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.
Chevrolet's New eCrate Package Will Be Officially Installed by Lingenfelter
Chevrolet's New eCrate Package Will Be Officially Installed by Lingenfelter

3 Nov 2020, 12:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / General Motors has been paving the way for upcoming restoration and customization projects using Chevrolets, GMCs, and the lot with an electric twist since last year. And it’s been using the classic SEMA venue for its alternate mobility resto...

 
Electric MINI Joins the “Speed Force” at Comics Fair, Sees The Flash Turning 80
Electric MINI Joins the “Speed Force” at Comics Fair, Sees The Flash Turning 80

3 Nov 2020, 12:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Both the original MINI and its modern counterpart have seen their fair share (as in a lot) of pop culture vanity, turning up in commercials, music videos, TV shows, feature films, books, and more. It’s not entirely original of MINI to collabo...

 
Ornamental Conifer GR Supra Brings (Almost) Lost Art of Sign Painting to SEMA360
Ornamental Conifer GR Supra Brings (Almost) Lost Art of Sign Painting to SEMA360

3 Nov 2020, 10:25 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Remember how interest for Polaroid’s instant film skyrocketed when it was announced that production would cease? It’s just a positive example of how an artform threatened with obsolescence becomes instantly culturally relevant once more...

 
Toyota's SEMA360 Showcase Has GReddy Supra Going Sideways With Rocket Bunny Kit
Toyota's SEMA360 Showcase Has GReddy Supra Going Sideways With Rocket Bunny Kit

3 Nov 2020, 09:36 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / 2020 could have been a benchmark year for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, but we all know this period has been anything but standard across the entire planet. Well, life still goes on and needs to be celebrated ...

 
Toyota Going Precious With Larger Screen and More in 2021 Crown, Is a JDM Affair
Toyota Going Precious With Larger Screen and More in 2021 Crown, Is a JDM Affair

3 Nov 2020, 09:18 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / On uninterrupted sale since way back in 1955, Toyota’s Crown makes a big case for itself with faster than normal updates. It has reached its fifteenth generation back in 2018, and already the Japanese customers are treated to an important upg...

 
SEMA360 Is Greeted by Overlanding Toyota Tacoma and Trio of Crazy Supras
SEMA360 Is Greeted by Overlanding Toyota Tacoma and Trio of Crazy Supras

3 Nov 2020, 07:58 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although many hoped otherwise, 2020 remains an odd year – and even completely different when it comes to classic automotive shows. Adaptation is key to survival, so even though physical presence is currently out of the question in many venues...

 
Volvo's China-Designed E-Motors Will Power the Next-Generation SPA 2 Vehicles
Volvo's China-Designed E-Motors Will Power the Next-Generation SPA 2 Vehicles

2 Nov 2020, 13:55 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While Volvo Cars has just one fully electric model in its lineup, the XC40 Recharge, the Gothenburg-based company has been adamant about its determination to become a fully electric automaker, much like Tesla. Still, converting from a classic manuf...

 
Blue-Tinted Carbon Fiber Body Hits the Sweet Spot for Chevy OBS Youngtimer
Blue-Tinted Carbon Fiber Body Hits the Sweet Spot for Chevy OBS Youngtimer

2 Nov 2020, 13:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / General Motors C/K truck series decided to go out with a squared bang in late 1980s when the fourth-generation models were presented to the public on the GMT400 architecture. Because they heralded the times to come in terms of styling for the Chevy...

 
2005 Chevrolet Colorado Goes Clean Shaved to Las Vegas, Beware of Chopped Glass
2005 Chevrolet Colorado Goes Clean Shaved to Las Vegas, Beware of Chopped Glass

2 Nov 2020, 12:36 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Not that anyone wondered how it would be possible to have every member of the household enjoy the ultimate “wind in your hair” experience in the family Colorado truck, but here’s the answer. Yes, it’s a Chevrolet Colorado pi...

 
Supercharge the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 to V8 Levels With Callaway's SC410 Pack
Supercharge the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 to V8 Levels With Callaway's SC410 Pack

2 Nov 2020, 12:09 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The second-generation Colorado is no pickup truck to be ashamed of, especially when selecting the halo off-road performance ZR2 trim. But the aftermarket segment thrives on improving just about everything – even if one is more renowned for up...

 
BMW Group's #NEXTGen 2020 Will Digitally Present the iNext, a MINI and a Bike
BMW Group's #NEXTGen 2020 Will Digitally Present the iNext, a MINI and a Bike

2 Nov 2020, 10:50 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / BMW Group’s #NEXTGen platform and event were created last year as a way of providing interesting insights into the world of the Bavarian automotive manufacturer. This year’s edition is again looking to present the company in a new and i...

 
1956 “Farmer” LS3 Chevrolet Bel Air Looks Red-Ivory-Tastic While 550-HP Cruising
1956 “Farmer” LS3 Chevrolet Bel Air Looks Red-Ivory-Tastic While 550-HP Cruising

2 Nov 2020, 10:13 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Calling a hefty and lengthy machine the “Hot One” - as per General Motors advertising of the time – was a bit of an overstatement for the second-generation Chevrolet Bel Air. Still, it was well received during the era, and went on...

 
Honda and Acura NSX Crossover Looks Almost Ready to Fight Urus in Super-SUV Game
Honda and Acura NSX Crossover Looks Almost Ready to Fight Urus in Super-SUV Game

2 Nov 2020, 09:01 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / After automakers managed to formally establish the coupe-SUV genre as part of automotive culture, they’re off to face the next self-imposed challenge. And it seems ultra-high-performance crossovers are the next viable target. We have seen the...

 
Ford's Active Drive Assist Coming Not Just on Mach-E, But Also 2021 F-150
Ford's Active Drive Assist Coming Not Just on Mach-E, But Also 2021 F-150

2 Nov 2020, 08:13 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While it’s certainly a lot calmer in recent months, the autonomous vehicle segment wasn't abandoned by automakers – not after investing billions in research and development. Hot on the announcement that it’s already testing o...

 
Final C7 Chevrolet Corvette and First C8 in Canada Were Auctioned for Kids
Final C7 Chevrolet Corvette and First C8 in Canada Were Auctioned for Kids

1 Nov 2020, 09:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Canadian subsidiary of General Motors turned the very last 7th generation Chevrolet Corvette and the first example of the all-new 8th generation Stingray produced for the local market into great collectibles for a worthy cause. That’s bec...

 
Urraco Turned 50 This Autumn, a Lamborghini That Shouldn't Be Forgotten
Urraco Turned 50 This Autumn, a Lamborghini That Shouldn't Be Forgotten

1 Nov 2020, 08:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Lamborghini currently has one of the biggest model ranges in its history, with four models – Huracan, Aventador, Sian, and Urus overlapping in production. That’s quite a lot for a manufacturer known for its very low production quota, wi...

 
Arkonik's Oxygen Defender Will Reach That Exotic Dive Site Wherever It May Be
Arkonik's Oxygen Defender Will Reach That Exotic Dive Site Wherever It May Be

1 Nov 2020, 07:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The legendary Land Rover Defender – the original, not its modern reincarnation – is by no means forgotten, even though it hasn’t been produced for almost half a decade by now. An easy – but expensive – way of keeping i...

 
Yakima Lets Anyone Power-Up and Enjoy an Outdoor Day With CBX Solar and OnRamp
Yakima Lets Anyone Power-Up and Enjoy an Outdoor Day With CBX Solar and OnRamp

31 Oct 2020, 09:50 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / For almost four decades, the Washington-state based outdoor accessory company has been reinventing the way people travel both on and off-road. Yakima’s products can be found on virtually every model that has even the faintest link to the grea...

 
This Very Blue and Wide 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SEC AMG Sold For Just Under £20k
This Very Blue and Wide 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SEC AMG Sold For Just Under £20k

31 Oct 2020, 08:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Mercedes-Benz cars of the 1980s and 1990s are known for their legendary durability. It’s no wonder why many European countries have mega taxi fleets of models with the three-pointed star on the hood.  Thus, whenever you need to speak ...

 
Here's Another Retro-Modern “Roof Tile” Automotive Option From Caselani: Type HG
Here's Another Retro-Modern “Roof Tile” Automotive Option From Caselani: Type HG

31 Oct 2020, 07:30 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Citroen H panel van (aka Type H) is not exactly anyone’s first choice for a restomod, especially when there are so many Porsches, Camaros, Mustangs, or Corvettes to LS-swap and give them proper modern performance. Still, among so many ico...

 

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