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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.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck Drags Rivian R1T and GMC Hummer EV, Quickly Obliterates Both
2024 Tesla Cybertruck Drags Rivian R1T and GMC Hummer EV, Quickly Obliterates Both

4 Dec 2023, 08:21 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Hagerty's latest episode of 'Jason Cammisa on the ICONS' features the Tesla Cybertruck, possibly the world's quirkiest vehicle currently in production – and also one of the fastest, despite its edgy shape. Some say ...

 
Genesis Reveals X Gran Berlinetta Vision GT for Gran Turismo 7, BVLGARI Steals the Show
Genesis Reveals X Gran Berlinetta Vision GT for Gran Turismo 7, BVLGARI Steals the Show

4 Dec 2023, 07:38 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The latest in the Genesis X series of concepts is (take a deep breath) the X Gran Berlinetta Vision Gran Turismo Concept - a dream envisioned specifically for Gran Turismo 7 and presented at the Gran Turismo World Series World Finals in Barcelona, ...

 
2024 Porsche Panamera's Tricks and Treats Still Make It a Target for the Competition
2024 Porsche Panamera's Tricks and Treats Still Make It a Target for the Competition

3 Dec 2023, 16:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The German automaker recently debuted the third generation of its first 'sedan.' The Panamera looks mostly the same as its predecessor, and you could almost mistake it for a good facelift. However, it also boasts several tricks and treats...

 
Acura Integra Type S Deliveries Would Be on Fire If It Looked Like This at $51k
Acura Integra Type S Deliveries Would Be on Fire If It Looked Like This at $51k

3 Dec 2023, 02:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / It has been a minute since we last discussed Acura's exploits across the American car market. Just recently, the brand decided that all RDX versions should only come with AWD, starting at $44k. Additionally, they also upgraded the 2024 TLX �...

 
Refreshed 2025 Ford Maverick Looks Futuristic Indeed, It's All Wishful Thinking
Refreshed 2025 Ford Maverick Looks Futuristic Indeed, It's All Wishful Thinking

2 Dec 2023, 23:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / A couple of model years ago, the American compact pickup truck segment was still dead and buried. On the other hand, the fame and fortune of a couple of nameplates are attracting a lot of attention today. Back in 2015, Hyundai – which ...

 
Tesla Model V Concept Rendering Flaunts a Family Van That's Cooler Than a Cybertruck
Tesla Model V Concept Rendering Flaunts a Family Van That's Cooler Than a Cybertruck

2 Dec 2023, 22:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Tesla finally released the first Cybertruck examples into the wild during a late-November ceremony, no less than four years since it initially announced the full-size EV pickup truck. So, what comes next for the American automaker and sustainable e...

 
2024 Toyota Tacoma Now More Expensive Than Before, yet Still Cheaper Than Most Rivals
2024 Toyota Tacoma Now More Expensive Than Before, yet Still Cheaper Than Most Rivals

2 Dec 2023, 16:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / At long last, the Japanese automaker has released the MSRP information for the all-new fourth-generation N400 Tacoma into the wild, and the pricing is on par with most expectations. Right now, if you order a third-generation N300 Toyota Taco...

 
The Electric Future of Chrysler Looks Bright and Shiny, Albeit Only Virtually
The Electric Future of Chrysler Looks Bright and Shiny, Albeit Only Virtually

2 Dec 2023, 02:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Stellantis is ready to embrace the latest trends across the automotive market. However, because it has too many subsidiaries, it is also moving eerily slowly at times. Formed from the merger of Italian-American group FCA (Fiat Chrysler Autom...

 
Hypothetical 2025 Toyota FJ Cruiser Revival Plays the EV Card, Take That Wrangler 4xe!
Hypothetical 2025 Toyota FJ Cruiser Revival Plays the EV Card, Take That Wrangler 4xe!

1 Dec 2023, 23:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Currently, the rumor mill loves to guess what double introduction comes next for the world's largest carmaker, Toyota. According to the imaginative realm of digital car content creators, we should bet our lunch money on the revived FJ Cruiser ...

 
C3 Chevy Corvette Restomod Digitally Hits 21st Century in a Blaze of Carbon Fiber Glory
C3 Chevy Corvette Restomod Digitally Hits 21st Century in a Blaze of Carbon Fiber Glory

1 Dec 2023, 22:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / My first contact with the world of restomods was years ago, through one of Singer Vehicle Design's exquisite works on an air-cooled 964-series Porsche 911. Since then, I haven't stopped loving the mix of old car design with modern underpi...

 
2025 Toyota FJ Cruiser, Land Hopper, and 4Runner Would Make a Fine Off-Road Trio
2025 Toyota FJ Cruiser, Land Hopper, and 4Runner Would Make a Fine Off-Road Trio

1 Dec 2023, 21:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / On a very high note, Toyota is ending a glorious year of significant novelties for the North American market with the 2025 Crown Signia flagship crossover SUV and the latest iteration of the best-selling Camry mid-size sedan. In its fight wi...

 
Renault Teases New 5 EV - Fantasy Land Already Has It Alongside the Hot Alpine A290
Renault Teases New 5 EV - Fantasy Land Already Has It Alongside the Hot Alpine A290

1 Dec 2023, 10:30 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The French automaker recently took the wraps off its Master commercial vehicle at the Solutrans Motor Show but is now prepared to go back to the usual passenger car business with the upcoming Renault 5 EV rebirth. The forthcoming subcompact ...

 
What If Dodge Partnered With Toyota to Bring Back the Stratus Mid-Sizer as a Hybrid?
What If Dodge Partnered With Toyota to Bring Back the Stratus Mid-Sizer as a Hybrid?

1 Dec 2023, 09:51 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / As ordained by its parent company, Stellantis, the iconic Dodge brand is at a crossroads. On one side, we have the legacy of the Hemi V8, and on the other, there's the novel EV lifestyle. What will the automaker do? Well, as far as we kn...

 
Move Over, 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger, Tesla's Cybertruck Also Has a 470-Mile Range Extender
Move Over, 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger, Tesla's Cybertruck Also Has a 470-Mile Range Extender

1 Dec 2023, 08:09 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Yes, the Tesla Cybertruck is finally here. Well, at least for ten lucky folks who were handed the keys to the first production examples. But the delivery event also brought out some juicy, previously unknown specifications. If you need a qui...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Allegedly Beats Porsche 911 in a Drag Race While Towing an Extra 911!
Tesla Cybertruck Allegedly Beats Porsche 911 in a Drag Race While Towing an Extra 911!

1 Dec 2023, 07:02 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In a big event last night, Tesla finally started a handful of deliveries of the Cybertruck, and of course, Elon Musk took to the stage to reveal some of the juicy specifications. There were also some bold claims, as always. During the handov...

 
2024 Jeep Wrangler Launches in the Land Down Under, 2 and 4-Door Arrive in April
2024 Jeep Wrangler Launches in the Land Down Under, 2 and 4-Door Arrive in April

1 Dec 2023, 06:29 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Stellantis Australia is bringing the refreshed 2024 Jeep Wrangler to the Land Down Under this spring in both two- and four-door guise. However, we need to wait a little longer to find the MSRPs. Jeep is having a busy year for a niche manufac...

 
2025 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 4xe Gets Unofficially Revealed With Subtle CGI Mods
2025 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 4xe Gets Unofficially Revealed With Subtle CGI Mods

30 Nov 2023, 21:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The American automaker Jeep is well known for its sturdy 4x4 designs that hark back to WWII's little all-purpose and all-terrain vehicle that helped the Allies change the tide of many battles. However, now it wants to forge a legacy for the fu...

 
Cadillac CT5-V Drags Mercedes-AMG C 43 (V6), Someone Gets Surprised in the End
Cadillac CT5-V Drags Mercedes-AMG C 43 (V6), Someone Gets Surprised in the End

30 Nov 2023, 13:05 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / They don't make them like they used to. You could say that again, and the principle is sadly valid in the automotive world all too well. Here, let us give you a quick example. Sam, the host of the Sam CarLegion channel on YouTube, ...

 
Dreamy Toyota 'Land Hopper' Hybrid Compact 4-Door SUV Looks Like a Miniature FJ Cruiser
Dreamy Toyota 'Land Hopper' Hybrid Compact 4-Door SUV Looks Like a Miniature FJ Cruiser

30 Nov 2023, 12:26 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The year is drawing near its end, but Toyota enthusiasts are still hyped about potential new introductions. And after a tidal wave of reveals across 2023, who could blame them? The Japanese automaker has boasted lots and lots of all-new, fir...

 
Next-Gen 2026 Dodge Durango Emerges From Digital Shadows Looking Almost the Same
Next-Gen 2026 Dodge Durango Emerges From Digital Shadows Looking Almost the Same

30 Nov 2023, 09:51 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Stellantis, the owner of no less than 14 automotive brands, is a beacon of change these days. That's also visible across the board, from Italy to America. Formed in early 2021 through the merger of equals between the French PSA Group an...

 

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