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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.
2021 Ford Bronco First Edition Officially Teased With Exclusive Lightning Blue
2021 Ford Bronco First Edition Officially Teased With Exclusive Lightning Blue

25 Sep 2020, 09:40 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / When Ford introduced the all-new Bronco family, it also revealed that early adopters will have the chance to snatch something special – a 2021 Bronco First Edition. These limited series have become highly customary among automakers as of late...

 
Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 and Ferrari 360 Modena Do a Rev Battle
Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 and Ferrari 360 Modena Do a Rev Battle

25 Sep 2020, 08:53 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In the age of internet and social media, poster cars are a dying breed – which is a shame. Just think about how many people became somebody because as kids they wanted to someday own the Lamborghini or Ferrari that casually hung up on the bed...

 
Modified Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach Nails 200 mph on Autobahn Like It's Nothing
Modified Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach Nails 200 mph on Autobahn Like It's Nothing

25 Sep 2020, 07:46 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / They say that racing-bred cars are not exactly fast in a straight line, but Porsche certainly begs to differ. Even with a huge wing attached to the back – which our famous socialite says is akin to “a picnic table” - the 911 GT2 R...

 
2021 Hyundai i30 N “Face-Shifts” With Enhanced Design and New Wet-Clutch DCT
2021 Hyundai i30 N “Face-Shifts” With Enhanced Design and New Wet-Clutch DCT

24 Sep 2020, 13:51 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The latest releases from the South Korean automaker have been very bold in terms of design, but now Hyundai comes up and botches things a little bit with the newly facelifted i30 N. The styling changes are so conservative that even the color mirror...

 
Peugeot Celebrates 210 Years With Performance Division and 360 HP Hybrid 508 PSE
Peugeot Celebrates 210 Years With Performance Division and 360 HP Hybrid 508 PSE

24 Sep 2020, 12:30 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / On September 26th, French automaker Peugeot will celebrate 210 years since the business was founded. But, as is customary, it decided to jump the gun a little – and behold the all-new Peugeot Sport Engineered performance division. The new gro...

 
Cadillac XT4 Reaches European Showrooms on October 10th, Launch Editions in Tow
Cadillac XT4 Reaches European Showrooms on October 10th, Launch Editions in Tow

24 Sep 2020, 11:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Believe it or not, General Motors has not deserted (not entirely, at least) the European region. True, you can only select a few models from specific brands – for example the new mid-engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette, or the soon to be introduced ...

 
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition Is Virtually Brand-New at Just 17 Miles
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition Is Virtually Brand-New at Just 17 Miles

24 Sep 2020, 11:06 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / General Motors has a strong connection with one particular race – the Indianapolis 500. As per custom, in 2020 it was the C8 Chevrolet Corvette’s turn to act as pace car for the 17th time for the family. But how about owning a low-milea...

 
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Restored for Formula E Racer Is Orange-Tastic
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Restored for Formula E Racer Is Orange-Tastic

24 Sep 2020, 09:26 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / There is so much one can say about the heritage of the German sports car maker that words are just not enough. Some double them with snapshots of life. And while the electro-futuristic Formula E series does not have much in common with a vintage Po...

 
Get to Know the 2020 Ford Performance Puma ST in Exactly 11:06 Minutes
Get to Know the 2020 Ford Performance Puma ST in Exactly 11:06 Minutes

24 Sep 2020, 08:27 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Because we know time is the most important modern currency, we bundled together just a little over eleven minutes of 2021 Ford Puma ST footage to satisfy your thirst for knowledge. As such, you can get to know a little better Ford Performance&rsquo...

 
This Is How the Volkswagen ID.4, the First MEB Crossover, Is Made
This Is How the Volkswagen ID.4, the First MEB Crossover, Is Made

24 Sep 2020, 07:42 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / This is, arguably, the moment anyone we can really say that Volkswagen has finally kickstarted its own electric revolution. The ID.4 crossover is the second model of the house based on the dedicated MEB architecture, but it is the first with global...

 
Porsche Has Last Minute Reshuffle of Driver Roster Ahead of 24-Hour Nurburgring
Porsche Has Last Minute Reshuffle of Driver Roster Ahead of 24-Hour Nurburgring

24 Sep 2020, 06:57 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / We have been waiting for so long to see our favorite races finally take place, and suddenly, we find out that everyone sighed in relief a bit too early. After the iconic Le Mans race last weekend, the safety measures in place have yielded worrisome...

 
2021 Ford Ranger XL Turns into Stylish Workhorse with STX Package
2021 Ford Ranger XL Turns into Stylish Workhorse with STX Package

23 Sep 2020, 14:58 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In the United States even the smallest pickup trucks need to be at potent in order to survive, which is one of the main reasons why the Ford Ranger may look almost the same as its global counterpart, but it’s mechanically different. And after...

 
2021 Audi R8 green hell Is of Course Green, and Nurburgring Inspired
2021 Audi R8 green hell Is of Course Green, and Nurburgring Inspired

23 Sep 2020, 14:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just like other German automotive peers, Audi has a long and quite resounding motorsport history. Among the many achievements of the four-ringed brand we can count five overall wins at the crazy 24 Hours race on the Nürburgring, where the 25+ ...

 
2021 Sonata N Line Shows Hot Sedan Look, Hides Most Important Details
2021 Sonata N Line Shows Hot Sedan Look, Hides Most Important Details

23 Sep 2020, 13:17 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The South Korean automaker is boldly going where no Hyundai has gone before, quickly expanding its N Line quasi-performance roster in a bid to attract even more customers. Its popular Sonata model, now in its eighth generation, is just the latest e...

 
Porsche Taycan Sales Rise Spectacularly in Europe, Tops the Chart in August
Porsche Taycan Sales Rise Spectacularly in Europe, Tops the Chart in August

23 Sep 2020, 12:37 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / We might see Japanese automaker Nissan as the go-to specialist in terms of inventing new niches, considering its past successe with the Qashqai and Juke, but following the same line of thought we should give credit to Porsche as well. When it comes...

 
2021 Kia Sorento Lands in the U.S. as Hybrid or PHEV, Is More Off-Road Capable
2021 Kia Sorento Lands in the U.S. as Hybrid or PHEV, Is More Off-Road Capable

23 Sep 2020, 11:43 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Once considered dull and way too affordable to be trusted, Kia has managed to (slowly, but steadily) change popular opinion with a host of successful and stylish models. The new decade sees the Asian carmaker as one of the freshest offerings on the...

 
Drive Tough, Drive Rough, Seems to Say This GM-Designed Sci-Fi Sierra Denali HD
Drive Tough, Drive Rough, Seems to Say This GM-Designed Sci-Fi Sierra Denali HD

23 Sep 2020, 11:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Automotive designers have just one chance to vent out the frustrations caused by engineers who tell them a flourish or two (usually more, actually) have no chance of making it into actual manufacturing. They have the virtual realm at their disposal...

 
Spice Up the 2021 BMW M3 and M4 With a Shocking M Performance Titanium Exhaust
Spice Up the 2021 BMW M3 and M4 With a Shocking M Performance Titanium Exhaust

23 Sep 2020, 09:55 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Exactly 35 years ago there was just one BMW M car, but now there’s an entire range of fully-fledged models. There is also a big lineup of M-influenced versions, and even a sprawling aftermarket side-business. M GmbH clearly knows how to expan...

 
U.S. Pricing Already Revealed for 2021 BMW M3 and M4, One Kicks Off Below $70k
U.S. Pricing Already Revealed for 2021 BMW M3 and M4, One Kicks Off Below $70k

23 Sep 2020, 08:30 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The premium German automaker from Bavaria just presented the high-performance recipe for the 35-year old BMW M3 and its M4 Coupe two-door counterpart, and already eager U.S. customers can start writing down the checkbooks. The two models will arriv...

 
2021 BMW M3 and M4 Coupe Celebrate Very Bold Style With No Less Than 510 HP
2021 BMW M3 and M4 Coupe Celebrate Very Bold Style With No Less Than 510 HP

23 Sep 2020, 07:41 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Heritage is a key selling point for many automakers – and BMW has plenty to show for. Just take the all-new BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe for example. The former has already reached its sixth generation, 35 years after the Bavarian automaker pres...

 

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