Aurel Niculescu
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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.
Bentley Bentayga Speed Enjoys Itself in Detailing and Paint Protection Process
27 Jul 2020, 13:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / When you own the world’s fastest production SUV and could potentially reach 190 mph (306 kph) one element of the car is always in grave danger. Just imagine what happens to the front paint if the hulking British vehicle meets even the tiniest...
Jay Leno Is Really Proud of His Nazi-Era 1938 Tatra T87
27 Jul 2020, 11:51 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / High automotive points go to anyone knowing the name of the third oldest automotive producer with an unbroken manufacturing history. Yes, it really is this Czech company from KopYivnice - established back in 1850 under a different name and which be...
Mercedes-Benz and Geely Act Smart, Establish smart Europe GmbH
27 Jul 2020, 09:59 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Some might remember smart as that quirky company that was born from the collective minds of Swiss watchmakers and German engineers. Others might recall smart because the fortwo (originally the City Coupé) is that car you could plant facing t...
Dive Under the Hood of the 20 MPG, 700 HP 1994 Bugatti EB 110 SS Le Mans
27 Jul 2020, 09:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / If Bugatti were a human, its name would have been carried by three generations – the Automobiles Ettore Bugatti born in 1909, Romano Artioli's Italian Bugatti Automobili S.p.A. version from 1987 and the current, Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S...
See Tesla Autopilot With Latest Update Exploring Unknown Roads
27 Jul 2020, 08:05 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Tesla is a different kind of automotive company – it only produces electric cars, has its own battery factory, it even makes you energy-independent if you live somewhere shiny and can take full advantage of its solar tiles and Powerwall. It i...
Your 2021 Ford Bronco Overlander Is Best Served Yellow and SuperLite
25 Jul 2020, 10:45 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / There are hardcore off-grid 4x4 enthusiasts and there are people who love the idea of overlanding but do not have a dedicated vehicle for such adventures. One of the cheapest solutions for the latter problem is the beloved pop-up roof accessory. Yo...
These Are the Nissan Cars That Made the Letter Z Famous
25 Jul 2020, 07:30 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Always in the shadow of the bigger and badder Skyline and GT-R series brother, the Nissan Z-Car is still a beacon of thrill, adventure, and affordability among many other iconic cars from the Japanese automaker’s trophy room. It is over 50 ye...
Renault Gives Free Zoe EV to Each Resident in This Town
25 Jul 2020, 06:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Everyone loves a freebie – even extremely affluent and powerful people will become uncivilized when someone offers them something completely free of charge. Renault is doing the exact opposite and is hooking up an entire town in France to a f...
Bugatti Baby II Still Has Few Build Slots, Time to Begin Crying 'I Want One'
24 Jul 2020, 13:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Better later than never – the reimagined electric for dad-not-the-kid Bugatti Baby II is now ready for series manufacturing of the 500-unit series. Deliveries to first customers are scheduled to kick off soon, and the concept that was present...
Europe Gets First Dibs on Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, it Is Merely 335,240 EUR
24 Jul 2020, 12:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Figure that out – we have been swirling around rumors of Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series' flagship arrival for years. Now that they finally unveiled it, they are not fashionably late with the pricing as well. So, without further ado, we can...
Crossover Your e-2008 Ambitions Over to Peugeot Cycles
24 Jul 2020, 12:17 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The trademark lion of the Peugeot brand has been applied on a variety of mechanical products – from saw blades to engines and automobiles. But one of the most integral chapters of the company has to do with the production of two-wheeled means...
Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer Price Reveals a "Poor Man's" Alternative to EQV
24 Jul 2020, 09:37 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Electrification is costly, there is no way of hiding that. The engineering involved, the materials, the still prohibitive cost of battery packs. Everything adds up. Automakers are looking at ways of making it more affordable, though. Or at least lo...
Laura Siegemund Exchanges Clay and Racket for Hockenheim and Taycan Turbo S
24 Jul 2020, 08:40 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Laura Natalie Siegemund does not have the same star power of compatriot Angelique Kerber or the physical presence of Serena Williams, nor the petite yet extremely powerful stature of Simona Halep. Yet she is still a primal element of her national t...
See, Smell, Touch Bentley's First 3D Wood Inserts Inside Flying Spur Limousine
24 Jul 2020, 08:07 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Remember Bentley’s roster for the 2015 Geneva Motor Show? If not, we can tell you it included the spectacular EXP 10 Speed 6 concept car. The V6-powered hybrid had a lot going for it – swan doors, a new styling philosophy and the compan...
Treat Yourself to Sticky Pirelli P Zero Rubber With 2021 Hyundai Sonata
24 Jul 2020, 07:51 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The South Korean automaker brought about a major design philosophy change for the eighth-generation Sonata, a model that has been a staple of the midsize segment for Hyundai since way back in 1985. The North American version produced at the company...
Audi Could Recharge Your Home, e-tron Gets Along Well With Tesla Solar Panels?
23 Jul 2020, 13:39 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Imagine this scenic view: you go home after a hard day’s work and the lovely one-story building connects to your Audi e-tron to exchange information and even electricity. According to Audi and its partner, the Hager Group, this might be possi...
Social Distancing Helps Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Shine in EU's Heart
23 Jul 2020, 13:26 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The recent lockdown has led to an eerie atmosphere in what were once over-crowded city centers. Tourists are exercising the social distancing measures and one special traveler has managed to take advantage of the situation for an otherwise quasi-im...
Kia Sings a Global Compact SUV Sonet Originating From India
23 Jul 2020, 11:17 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / There are few Indian-produced vehicles on the global market – owing to the country’s poor reputation across the automotive industry. Notable exceptions have always existed – and the recent ones seem to focus on the compact SUV seg...
NAS-E 4x4 Has Twisted the Vintage Defender Into a California-Dwelling EV
23 Jul 2020, 10:03 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Is there anything more to be said about the classic Land Rover Defender that has not been uttered already? As always, action speaks for itself and the iconic go-anywhere, do-anything British off-roader has been transformed into a luxurious American...
Mitsubishi to Shake Up Entire U.S. Lineup, All-New Outlander Coming Q2 2021
23 Jul 2020, 09:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Mitsubishi is finally taking notice of its declining fortunes in North America – the Japanese brand sold less than 12,200 vehicles during the second quarter of 2020, loosing 58% of deliveries compared to the same period last year. To get the ...