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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.
Refreshed Mercedes S-Class Digitally Flashes LED Stars, Larger Grille, Bigger Everything
Refreshed Mercedes S-Class Digitally Flashes LED Stars, Larger Grille, Bigger Everything

20 Jun 2024, 06:55 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Born in 1972 with the current official name, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class heralds as far back as 1954, but the counting did start with the W116 iteration. Now, they are in the seventh generation, aptly coded W223. They say that passenger cars, in ...

 
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI Unofficially Comes Back to Life in Shiny CGI. Yay, or Nay?
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI Unofficially Comes Back to Life in Shiny CGI. Yay, or Nay?

19 Jun 2024, 20:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Let's all agree that in many parts of the automotive world, including North America, the Japanese automaker Mitsubishi is a shadow of a shadow of its former self, shall we? It currently sells just the Mirage, Eclipse Cross, Outlander Sport,...

 
It Doesn't Take Much to Make the 2024 Lexus GX 550 Look Stunning, Just Fresh Wheels
It Doesn't Take Much to Make the 2024 Lexus GX 550 Look Stunning, Just Fresh Wheels

19 Jun 2024, 13:24 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Widely regarded as a potential luxury off-roader SUV of dreams, the 2024 Lexus GX is available in America from $64,250 in no less than six trims – but some tiny improvements are still possible. If you ask around, some people might even sa...

 
Would You Care More About the Ford Ranger if It Came as a Hybrid Lightning Sport Truck?
Would You Care More About the Ford Ranger if It Came as a Hybrid Lightning Sport Truck?

19 Jun 2024, 10:30 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / After the first quarter of the year, Ford's Ranger mid-size pickup truck is the exact opposite of the best-selling unibody compact Maverick and full-size F-Series: it ranks dead last. Last year, the mid-size pickup truck sector became the ...

 
All-New 2026 Cadillac Coupe de Ville 'Vert Enters Imagination Land Just in Time for Summer
All-New 2026 Cadillac Coupe de Ville 'Vert Enters Imagination Land Just in Time for Summer

19 Jun 2024, 09:54 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Vince Burlapp (aka vburlapp on social media or burlappcar.com) is a prolific virtual artist who loves to dream of all the latest models across the wide-ranging automotive realm – especially from Cadillac. Also, it seems that he likes to keep ...

 
Slammed Widebody 'Glory' Ford Mustang Rides Across a CGI Highway With a Supercharged Roar 
Slammed Widebody 'Glory' Ford Mustang Rides Across a CGI Highway With a Supercharged Roar 

19 Jun 2024, 09:01 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The second largest US automaker, Ford Motor Company, has recently kept the headlines with the 'usual' mix of recalls and motorsport attitude. Interestingly, some of the news was about the fresh S650 Mustang, the last surviving member of t...

 
Refreshed 2025 Hyundai Tucson CUV Arrives in the Land Down Under From AUD 39,100 
Refreshed 2025 Hyundai Tucson CUV Arrives in the Land Down Under From AUD 39,100 

19 Jun 2024, 08:26 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The best-selling compact crossover SUV has been thoroughly enhanced for the new model year and comes to Australia after the grand March unveiling at NYIAS – New York International Auto Show. Although it was first revealed in America along...

 
1,100-HP R35 Nissan GT-R Drags 2,500-HP Lambo Huracan and M3 With Surprising Results 
1,100-HP R35 Nissan GT-R Drags 2,500-HP Lambo Huracan and M3 With Surprising Results 

19 Jun 2024, 07:47 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The good folks over at the racing-focused ImportRace channel on YouTube are not at their usual venue - Island Dragway in Great Meadows, New Jersey, but rather they are pendulating between BMP and MIR (Bradenton Motorsports Park and Maryland In...

 
All-New 2025 BMW X3 Debuts With Two MHEV Powertrains From Under $50k
All-New 2025 BMW X3 Debuts With Two MHEV Powertrains From Under $50k

19 Jun 2024, 07:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The fresh fourth generation of the compact luxury crossover SUV (although BMW claims it's a mid-size SAV now) is here, complete with a polarizing design, 48V mild hybrid tech, and the BMW Curved Display with iDrive 9. Once again, for the u...

 
2025 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Gets Showcased Early, Albeit Virtually and Unofficially
2025 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Gets Showcased Early, Albeit Virtually and Unofficially

18 Jun 2024, 20:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Cadillac is with one leg in the high-performance racing and V8 ICE-powered past and with another in the novel IQ all-electric lifestyle. Which one will prevail? Today, the Caddy roster is quite something to behold. They are one of the final bas...

 
2025 Ford Flex Hybrid Comes Back From the Nether to Join the Imagination Land's Roster
2025 Ford Flex Hybrid Comes Back From the Nether to Join the Imagination Land's Roster

18 Jun 2024, 12:05 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / These days, everything at the Ford Motor Company is about motorsport and crazy expensive assets. If you don't believe us, let's share some examples, shall we? The latest reveal is the insane Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck, an electric...

 
Land Rover Defender 110 Gets the Signature Mansory 'Torture' and a Boost to 650 Horsepower
Land Rover Defender 110 Gets the Signature Mansory 'Torture' and a Boost to 650 Horsepower

18 Jun 2024, 10:41 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The luxury car, SUV, and truck modification experts from Brand, Germany, have done it again. Mansory now has a bespoke program for the L663 modern incarnation of the Land Rover Defender. The company promises customization beyond limits and (pot...

 
2025 Ford Expedition Refresh Gets Showcased Inside and Out, Albeit Only in CGI
2025 Ford Expedition Refresh Gets Showcased Inside and Out, Albeit Only in CGI

18 Jun 2024, 09:15 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The second largest US automaker, Ford Motor Company, has been heavily preoccupied with motorsports as of late – they went to France with their Mustang GT3 to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, presented the Mustang GTD Carbon Series with Per...

 
2026 Chrysler New Yorker Gets Digitally Envisioned With PHEV and Hurricane Oomph
2026 Chrysler New Yorker Gets Digitally Envisioned With PHEV and Hurricane Oomph

18 Jun 2024, 07:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Stellantis – formed in 2021 from the backbones of Italian-American carmaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and France's PSA Group – is home to numerous brands. Fourteen of them, to be more precise. Just like in any (dysfunctional) h...

 
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Drags Turbo S2000, R8, Camaro - Destruction Is Absolute!
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Drags Turbo S2000, R8, Camaro - Destruction Is Absolute!

18 Jun 2024, 06:14 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The good folks over at the racing-focused ImportRace channel on YouTube are not at their usual venue - Island Dragway in Great Meadows, New Jersey, but at Bradenton Motorsports Park for another excerpt from the Street Car Takeover event. N...

 
CGI Minivan Festival: 2025 GMC Vandura, Chevy Venture, Ram Promaster, Ford Tourneo
CGI Minivan Festival: 2025 GMC Vandura, Chevy Venture, Ram Promaster, Ford Tourneo

17 Jun 2024, 20:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Minivans are the source of endless soccer mom and hockey dad jokes, but they really are also practical models that can engulf a horde of adventurous kids and their luggage or take businesspeople to their next appointment in style and comfort. Plus,...

 
Jeep Wrangler 392 on 'Bronzino' Wheels Looks Ready for Another Jurassic World
Jeep Wrangler 392 on 'Bronzino' Wheels Looks Ready for Another Jurassic World

17 Jun 2024, 13:10 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Tinkered by Lake Park, Florida-based DV8 Motorsports Inc and tastefully shared by the knowledgeable aftermarket folks over at Vossen, it's a Jeep treat – or a threat? Well, it all depends on your POV, of course. If you ever wanted an...

 
2025 MINI Aceman Lands in the Land Down Under, Base All-Electric Costs From AUD 56k
2025 MINI Aceman Lands in the Land Down Under, Base All-Electric Costs From AUD 56k

17 Jun 2024, 12:31 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The first-ever MINI Aceman has arrived in Australia in two all-electric versions - E and SE as the indirect replacement of both the three-door Paceman and the six-door Clubman. The five-door crossover keeps the dimensions tight but still seats five...

 
Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept Morphs Into EV Pickup, Digitally Hunts Full-Size Trucks
Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept Morphs Into EV Pickup, Digitally Hunts Full-Size Trucks

17 Jun 2024, 09:33 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / This virtual artist, better known as Theottle on social media, has recently resorted to CGI slicing and dicing the Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept to unofficially transform it into a veritable EV pickup truck contender to zero emissions off-...

 
All-New Tesla Model S Gets Previewed Across Imagination Realm Along With Other Fresh EVs
All-New Tesla Model S Gets Previewed Across Imagination Realm Along With Other Fresh EVs

17 Jun 2024, 08:21 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Tesla Model S is already 12 years old, and eight years have passed since its first and only refresh – which wasn't at the midpoint of its life cycle, as it turned out. So, is this the right time for Musk and Co. to consider a fresh s...

 

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