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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.
Lamborghini Urus Performante Dresses Up for Police Duty, Hits the Streets Of Dubai
Lamborghini Urus Performante Dresses Up for Police Duty, Hits the Streets Of Dubai

15 Jan 2024, 12:39 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / 2023 marked the year of Lamborghini's 60th anniversary, and the Italian company was keen to see its products just about everywhere, including the Police forces of various states. If we remember correctly, a Lamborghini Urus isn't pr...

 
This Unofficial Rendering Clearly Shows a Better Way Forward for BMW's 3 Series Saloon
This Unofficial Rendering Clearly Shows a Better Way Forward for BMW's 3 Series Saloon

15 Jan 2024, 11:49 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Many passionate automotive fans would argue that BMW's design department is tripping as of late – just think of the oversized vertical kidney grilles on some models, the uninteresting recent 5 Series, or the bonkers XM flagship crossover...

 
2025 Toyota GR Tundra Looks Ready to Digitally Brawl With Ford's Raptor and Ram's RHO
2025 Toyota GR Tundra Looks Ready to Digitally Brawl With Ford's Raptor and Ram's RHO

15 Jan 2024, 10:01 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / If you look at the American full-size pickup truck sector from the sidelines, it's funny to notice how GM and Ford are both claiming to hold the 2023 sales crown. However, what if you're actively trying to steal it away, how does that fee...

 
2025 Lamborghini Huracan Successor Gets Revealed In Fantasy Land With Twin-Turbo V8 PHEV
2025 Lamborghini Huracan Successor Gets Revealed In Fantasy Land With Twin-Turbo V8 PHEV

15 Jan 2024, 08:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Have you ever wondered how many Huracan versions Lamborghini built since its introduction a decade ago or how they stack up against each other? If you did, we have prepared an extensive peek into their story. If not, and you are more intereste...

 
Dodge's All-New Charger In Pre-Production Form Is the Electric Daytona. What's Next?
Dodge's All-New Charger In Pre-Production Form Is the Electric Daytona. What's Next?

15 Jan 2024, 07:43 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Stellantis has allowed Dodge to surprisingly jump out of the shadows of their proving grounds with a few photos of the upcoming 2024 or 2025 Charger bearing very little to absolutely no camouflage. However, we still have many unanswered questions. ...

 
Who Wants the Final Hellcat-Powered Dodge, and Who Thinks a Fresh Model 3 Is Better?
Who Wants the Final Hellcat-Powered Dodge, and Who Thinks a Fresh Model 3 Is Better?

14 Jan 2024, 16:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Since this was just the second week of 2024, you would think that not a lot of stuff had happened across the US automotive market. However, it would help if you guessed again because this past week got us to the extremes of the US automotive indust...

 
2025 Toyota RAV4 ICE and EV Come Out From Behind the Digital Curtain Looking Futuristic
2025 Toyota RAV4 ICE and EV Come Out From Behind the Digital Curtain Looking Futuristic

14 Jan 2024, 02:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Toyota has a lot at stake for 2024 because it needs to keep up with the tidal wave of introductions revealed last year, but it might also surprise us with some unannounced novelties. Over in the United States, where Toyota will again try to ...

 
'Baby' 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Has Almost Arrived, Currently Only in Digital Form
'Baby' 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Has Almost Arrived, Currently Only in Digital Form

13 Jan 2024, 23:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although it unleashed a tidal wave of novelties last year, Toyota didn't succeed in passing General Motors to claim the title of America's largest carmaker. When the tally came in, General Motors revealed it delivered 2.6 million u...

 
This Collection of CGI Videos Includes Everything You Want From Mazda's Compact Family
This Collection of CGI Videos Includes Everything You Want From Mazda's Compact Family

13 Jan 2024, 22:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Mazda North American Operations recently announced its full-year performance for 2023 sales, and the figures were quite rosy, indeed. For example, it had the best December ever. But that was just the tip of the iceberg. After the 44.8% sales...

 
Much Changed For the US Automotive Industry in 2023, But Some Things Stay the Same in 2024
Much Changed For the US Automotive Industry in 2023, But Some Things Stay the Same in 2024

13 Jan 2024, 16:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / For example, there's a new Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for series-produced EVs, the Ford Mustang is popular as ever, Toyota's GR Supra is not so much, and you can also get an old Nissan Skyline GT-R now in America. ...

 
Something Like the ID. Sprint Is Needed to Make Volkswagen EV's Cooler Than Tesla's
Something Like the ID. Sprint Is Needed to Make Volkswagen EV's Cooler Than Tesla's

13 Jan 2024, 02:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The German automaker was on point at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, to present its latest technological advancements. Among them, we quickly noticed the upcoming integration of ChatGPT in its vehicles – everything based on the MEB and ...

 
2025 Ram 2500 HD Comes Fast to Alleviate All Virtual Concerns and Fight the Super Duty
2025 Ram 2500 HD Comes Fast to Alleviate All Virtual Concerns and Fight the Super Duty

12 Jan 2024, 23:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just recently, the American carmakers have presented their full sales tally for 2023, and of course, truck makers came out happier than ever before – especially Ford, GM, and Ram. Of course, some were merrier than others. The Ford Moto...

 
2026 Cadillac Celestiq EV Morphs Into a Veritable 4-Door Land Yacht in Fantasy Realm
2026 Cadillac Celestiq EV Morphs Into a Veritable 4-Door Land Yacht in Fantasy Realm

12 Jan 2024, 22:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / General Motors reached 2.6 million sales across the US automotive market last year, while the second-placed Toyota stopped at 2.24 million – all without the help of too many EV nameplates. The Chevy Bolt sold great, but now it's o...

 
2028 McLaren Solomon Unofficially Keeps the Hybrid-Powered Supercar Saga Going Forward
2028 McLaren Solomon Unofficially Keeps the Hybrid-Powered Supercar Saga Going Forward

12 Jan 2024, 10:56 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Not long ago, the automotive world started transitioning to more sustainable power sources. Legacy automakers didn't believe in the potential of EVs like Tesla or Rimac did, so they chose the middle ground – they started making lots of h...

 
Toyota GR Supra Goes Slammed Widebody in the Virtual World, Also Gets Facelifted
Toyota GR Supra Goes Slammed Widebody in the Virtual World, Also Gets Facelifted

12 Jan 2024, 10:21 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Japanese automaker is currently in full swing at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon with the Toyota, Gazoo Racing, and Lexus brands with lots of new, custom, tuned, and motorsport models. However, there's one notable absentee. If you look fr...

 
What if the Chevrolet Avalanche Returned for Model Year 2025 Alongside the Silverado?
What if the Chevrolet Avalanche Returned for Model Year 2025 Alongside the Silverado?

12 Jan 2024, 09:31 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / There's a big battle raging on between General Motors and Ford as both Detroit automakers claim they are the holders of the best-selling full-size truck title across the US automotive market. General Motors was the incontestable leader ...

 
Lexus RZ 450e "F Sport Performance" Special Edition Debuts at 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon
Lexus RZ 450e "F Sport Performance" Special Edition Debuts at 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon

12 Jan 2024, 08:59 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Like many other automakers – from Abarth to Nissan and everyone in between- Toyota – the world's largest carmaker if Volkswagen didn't surprisingly pass their normal tally – is having a field day period at the 2024 Tokyo...

 
The First-Ever Nissan Ariya Nismo Has Arrived, Flagship Spec Packs 429 HP
The First-Ever Nissan Ariya Nismo Has Arrived, Flagship Spec Packs 429 HP

12 Jan 2024, 08:18 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Japanese automaker Nissan didn't give us this model by surprise; we have seen it a long way coming thanks to spies and official teasers. Interestingly, at least at home in Japan, there are two versions to choose from. Once heralded a...

 
2025 Subaru Baja Is Born Again as a Hybrid to Scare the Mavericks of Imagination Land
2025 Subaru Baja Is Born Again as a Hybrid to Scare the Mavericks of Imagination Land

11 Jan 2024, 21:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just like many other automakers (one stark exception was Stellantis, for example) active in the US automotive market, Subaru of America ended 2023 with total sales registering a positive development. The tally jumped 13.6 percent after 17 co...

 
Reborn 2025 Chevy Impala Goes Hybrid to Help the Virtual Realm Fall In Love With It
Reborn 2025 Chevy Impala Goes Hybrid to Help the Virtual Realm Fall In Love With It

11 Jan 2024, 10:37 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / General Motors retained the overall sales crown of the US automotive market last year with almost 2.6 million vehicle deliveries. However, the competition wasn't too far behind them. Toyota issued a barrage of introductions last year, b...

 

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