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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.
British Detailing Meets German Tuning, Brabus 800 Widestar G63 Turns Out Golden
British Detailing Meets German Tuning, Brabus 800 Widestar G63 Turns Out Golden

31 Aug 2020, 07:53 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In the world of high-class automotive ownership there is no such thing as going too far. Seriously, you can easily be excused for completely changing the color of your car just to make sure it gets protected while looking even more astounding. This...

 
Robert Downey Jr. Loves SpeedKore and They Treat Iron Man With German Passion
Robert Downey Jr. Loves SpeedKore and They Treat Iron Man With German Passion

29 Aug 2020, 08:45 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / No one is wondering anymore about the alternative looks of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) if it weren’t for the genius move to give Robert Downey Jr. (RDJ) a chance at Hollywood redemption as the face of Tony Stark, aka Iron Man. Just ta...

 
This Action Star Is the Dream Car Delivery Celebrity for People in the UK
This Action Star Is the Dream Car Delivery Celebrity for People in the UK

29 Aug 2020, 07:50 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Folks have managed to uncover a lot of entertaining ways to spend time at home since the start of the global health crisis and the associated lockdowns. Some have learned a completely strange language; some have made intricate LEGO creations withou...

 
Get 990 hp of Mamba Flowing Inside Low-Mileage Supercharged 2004 Dodge Viper
Get 990 hp of Mamba Flowing Inside Low-Mileage Supercharged 2004 Dodge Viper

29 Aug 2020, 06:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / What can be said about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 other than hinting that such a raw and masculine sports car needs to be experienced firsthand in order to properly grasp the concept behind its performance credentials. And if that is not enough, then y...

 
See Bugatti Type 57 Atalante and XK150 by Bertone at First Major '20 Concours
See Bugatti Type 57 Atalante and XK150 by Bertone at First Major '20 Concours

28 Aug 2020, 13:45 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Classic car aficionados and general automotive enthusiasts were used to a full playing field of opportunities to witness firsthand some of the greatest cars ever made, but this year turned out unlike any other in recent history. Fortunately, we are...

 
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Meets C8 Corvette, Carbon Fiber Track Pack Wins
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Meets C8 Corvette, Carbon Fiber Track Pack Wins

28 Aug 2020, 13:26 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / How about a get-together between a former front-engine rear-wheel drive proponent now happily mid-engined and the current king of the Ford Mustang empire, the 2020 Shelby GT500 with the Carbon Fiber Track Pack? Sparks are bound to fly off, but fort...

 
Renn20 Is Calling all Porsche Enthusiasts to Gather in UK's Northamptonshire
Renn20 Is Calling all Porsche Enthusiasts to Gather in UK's Northamptonshire

28 Aug 2020, 12:50 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / So little can be said about people and their enduring passion for a brand that embodies German engineering at its best that has not been written, sung, or video recorded already. Porsche has been a staple of what automotive passion should be about ...

 
McLaren Senna Visits the United States, Comes Home With Four Record Benchmarks
McLaren Senna Visits the United States, Comes Home With Four Record Benchmarks

28 Aug 2020, 12:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Remember “The Boston Tea Party,” the political and mercantile protest that spiraled out of control and led to the American Revolution? Well, the relationship between the British and the Americans has certainly evolved in a positive mann...

 
Get to Soccer Practice in Time With Fastest Street-Legal Minivan in the World
Get to Soccer Practice in Time With Fastest Street-Legal Minivan in the World

28 Aug 2020, 10:03 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Crossovers, SUVs, and trucks are all the rage these days, but once upon a time minivans ruled the planet when it came to fulfilling big family duties. Now they must accept living in the shadows, where they are slowly dying away while remembering th...

 
Transit Custom Nugget LWB Is Ford's Offering for Longer Adventures in the UK
Transit Custom Nugget LWB Is Ford's Offering for Longer Adventures in the UK

28 Aug 2020, 09:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While many European camper enthusiasts rely on the ubiquitous aftermarket market for their expeditionary vehicle, automakers have long joined the fray in offering their own conversions. Some have also enlisted outside help to make sure they get eve...

 
Rolls-Royce Wraith Abandons Coupe Form, Turns Into Silver Spectre Shooting Brake
Rolls-Royce Wraith Abandons Coupe Form, Turns Into Silver Spectre Shooting Brake

28 Aug 2020, 08:43 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / What happens when a 52-year old Belgian coachbuilding firm joins forces with a multidisciplinary automotive design studio at the bidding of an affluent Rolls-Royce “patron”?! Well, you could say many things, but chances are you would no...

 
SpeedKore Is Working Hard on Ralph Gilles' Carbon Fiber 1970 Dodge Charger
SpeedKore Is Working Hard on Ralph Gilles' Carbon Fiber 1970 Dodge Charger

28 Aug 2020, 07:40 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / When talking about SpeedKore there is always a chance that words such as performance, restomod, celebrities and carbon fiber come up into the same sentence. Well, we are not going to stray away from normality so we can share with you the first deta...

 
Would You Spend $25,000 on This Quirky 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Station Wagon?
Would You Spend $25,000 on This Quirky 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Station Wagon?

27 Aug 2020, 14:12 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While many fans have been rooting for General Motors to change the iconic American sports car to a mid-engine configuration, we are fairly sure a lot less would have approved an official station wagon conversion. Yes, we know Ford got away with the...

 
2021 Ford Bronco Becomes Adorable Marriage Proposal Wingman, She Said "Yes"
2021 Ford Bronco Becomes Adorable Marriage Proposal Wingman, She Said "Yes"

27 Aug 2020, 13:25 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ford has undergone some innovative conceptual ways of thinking when it comes to its treatment of the reimagined 2021 Bronco, with the Blue Oval automaker making sure it can really GOAT (Go Over Any Terrain) at any given moment. But so far, we never...

 
Aston Martin DB5 Junior Brings Vintage Fashion to the Modern Generation
Aston Martin DB5 Junior Brings Vintage Fashion to the Modern Generation

27 Aug 2020, 12:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Have you ever considered that childhood toys are sometimes just as valuable as their real-life counterparts?! We have a myriad of examples from around the world, but the latest one is very close to our car aficionado hearts. OK, it may be far-fetch...

 
2021 Kia Stinger to Arrive in North America Packing Smartstream T-GDi and 304 hp
2021 Kia Stinger to Arrive in North America Packing Smartstream T-GDi and 304 hp

27 Aug 2020, 12:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Quick on the heels of revealing the first images and details about the upgrades bestowed upon its “gran turismo fastback sports sedan,” Kia has now officially announced the complete specifics for its 2021 model year Stinger. Interesting...

 
2021 Dodge Durango Pricing Revealed, SRT Hellcat Has Each HP Worth $114
2021 Dodge Durango Pricing Revealed, SRT Hellcat Has Each HP Worth $114

27 Aug 2020, 10:02 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While the Auburn Hills, Michigan-based automaker doesn’t have the biggest lineup of them all there’s quick compensation. In the form of the SRT-enhanced versions of the Charger, Challenger, and Durango, of course. The latter is a very i...

 
Team Fordzilla Makes Good on Ultimate Virtual Racing Car Promise, Unveils the P1
Team Fordzilla Makes Good on Ultimate Virtual Racing Car Promise, Unveils the P1

27 Aug 2020, 09:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Worldwide lockdowns in place this year have changed so many facets of our society – including the way people consume automotive and motorsport events. But even before these were in effect Ford’s Old Continent arm decided it was high tim...

 
Jaguar F-Pace SVR Reaches 195 mph in Lister Stealth Configuration
Jaguar F-Pace SVR Reaches 195 mph in Lister Stealth Configuration

27 Aug 2020, 08:33 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just half a decade ago it would have been virtually inconceivable for Jaguar to dare trespass onto its sister company Land Rover’s territory. But, as the Charles Dickens saying goes, “never say never.” So, here we are into 2020 wi...

 
Bentley Flying Spur Styling Specification Dynamically Enhances Visual Appeal
Bentley Flying Spur Styling Specification Dynamically Enhances Visual Appeal

27 Aug 2020, 07:18 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While automobiles such as those exquisitely manufactured by the “Flying B” automaker usually rely on other credentials than sportiness, the Crewe-based company always takes into account its rich motorsport heritage. Sometimes it is less...

 

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