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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.
Digitally Electric Volvo V90 Cross Country Shows That (Cool) Station Wagons Still Matter
Digitally Electric Volvo V90 Cross Country Shows That (Cool) Station Wagons Still Matter

21 Nov 2023, 08:10 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Has anyone noticed something peculiar about Volvo? Although the EV market is cooling down, and carmakers fear it will reach the freezing point, the Swedes are relentless in their pursuit of sustainability. Currently, they have a slew of hybr...

 
Refreshed Hyundai Tucson Invites You to Find the Changes Outside, Has a Flashier Cockpit
Refreshed Hyundai Tucson Invites You to Find the Changes Outside, Has a Flashier Cockpit

21 Nov 2023, 07:39 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The South Korean automaker decided its eccentric exterior didn't need many changes; the considerable modifications come from inside where the cabin looks way cooler – it has that 'looks like a spaceship' vibe that's so 202...

 
Y63 Nissan Armada: Is This the 3rd Gen? Renderings Based on Latest Spy Shots Say Yes
Y63 Nissan Armada: Is This the 3rd Gen? Renderings Based on Latest Spy Shots Say Yes

20 Nov 2023, 23:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Once upon a time, a mighty Nissan was patrolling the rocky terrain and sandy dunes of Earth. Now, though, it's an armada of models that do that. As far as the Japanese automaker is concerned, there are only two of them. One of the most ...

 
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Versus Honda Element: Could It Be Possible in the Real World, Too?
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Versus Honda Element: Could It Be Possible in the Real World, Too?

20 Nov 2023, 21:56 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / These days, the Japanese automaker Toyota is piling up one model on top of another just to make sure the hype remains constant. Could Honda try to enact a similar strategy? The latest introductions from the carmakers are not exactly shining b...

 
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Turns Boxier, Virtual Mid-Size SUV Feels Refreshingly Cool
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Turns Boxier, Virtual Mid-Size SUV Feels Refreshingly Cool

20 Nov 2023, 11:03 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Jeep first unleashed the Grand Cherokee for the 1993 model year, and three decades later, the mid-size SUV has gained a steady cult following across five different generations. At a time when most SUVs were still reliant on the old-school bo...

 
Imagined 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid Wagon Makes the All-New Crown Signia Obsolete
Imagined 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid Wagon Makes the All-New Crown Signia Obsolete

20 Nov 2023, 09:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / This automotive fall season is about to conclude – though not before we see the novelties brought by the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show. Of course, Toyota is not shying away from the red carpet's spotlight. In fact, the Japanese autom...

 
2024 Ford Mustang GT 'First Timer' Drags S650 Dark Horse, Results Are Quite Surprising
2024 Ford Mustang GT 'First Timer' Drags S650 Dark Horse, Results Are Quite Surprising

20 Nov 2023, 08:27 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / After long waiting times, the 2024 Ford Mustang's seventh generation is finally here, and the S650 not only has the EcoBoost and GT variants but also a brand-new Dark Horse version. The Coyote V8 models, the 2024 Ford Mustang GT, and Da...

 
2027 Lucid Electric Pickup Threatens Tesla Cybertruck's Edgy Lead From the CGI World
2027 Lucid Electric Pickup Threatens Tesla Cybertruck's Edgy Lead From the CGI World

20 Nov 2023, 07:43 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The ongoing Los Angeles Auto Show (November 17-26) had a handful of major introductions; one of them was the arrival of the 2025 Lucid Gravity. Automobility LA is a big part of the autumn celebrations for the automotive industry's fall ...

 
Toyota Is Now Moving to Consolidate the Crown Jewels Across the Mid-Size Sector
Toyota Is Now Moving to Consolidate the Crown Jewels Across the Mid-Size Sector

19 Nov 2023, 16:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Japanese automaker Toyota is busy fighting General Motors for the sales throne across the United States market - and the mid-size crown jewels are all brand new, mostly. Looking back at what happened in America this year so far, Toyota i...

 
Refreshed 2025 Toyota Tundra Springs Out of the Digital Shadows in Ritzy Attire
Refreshed 2025 Toyota Tundra Springs Out of the Digital Shadows in Ritzy Attire

19 Nov 2023, 02:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Japanese automaker Toyota is like a relentless, unforgiven (with its competitors) tidal wave when it comes to new model introductions, concept cars, and special edition series. It announced one novelty after another the entire year. Stil...

 
Does a Mercedes-Maybach Ultra-Luxury Pickup Truck Really Sound Utterly Outrageous?
Does a Mercedes-Maybach Ultra-Luxury Pickup Truck Really Sound Utterly Outrageous?

18 Nov 2023, 23:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Let's face it: Mercedes-Benz doesn't have nearly the same amount of panache and respect from the automotive world regarding its ultra-luxury Maybach endeavors like Rolls-Royce, for example. After all, they had to scale down the who...

 
Fourth-Gen Honda Insight Hybrid Comes Back to Life As Both Sedan and Coupe, Albeit in CGI
Fourth-Gen Honda Insight Hybrid Comes Back to Life As Both Sedan and Coupe, Albeit in CGI

18 Nov 2023, 22:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Toyota had many important model introductions this year, like the 2024 Grand Highlander, N400 Tacoma, and the returning Land Cruiser. However, sensible customers might only remember one – the arrival of the Prius 'Hybrid Reborn,' in...

 
One Big Reason Why Ford Might Win the Pony/Muscle Car Race (Another Why It Won't)
One Big Reason Why Ford Might Win the Pony/Muscle Car Race (Another Why It Won't)

18 Nov 2023, 16:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Blue Oval fans can rest assured that Ford's S650 Mustang is on the right track - it still has V8 power under the hood - and it shows. But what if the competition – the ones that are left – strike back with straight-six turbo fo...

 
Should the Refreshed Chevy Silverado Come With an Additional Extra-Long Bed Option?
Should the Refreshed Chevy Silverado Come With an Additional Extra-Long Bed Option?

18 Nov 2023, 02:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Earlier this year, in the middle of the summer, Chevrolet introduced the 2024 model year for the Silverado 1500 full-size light-duty pickup truck series. Unfortunately for those who knew that a lot of things were brewing at the competition, ...

 
This Week's Wacky CGI Awards Go to Acura's TLX Type S Coupe and the Lambo Tucson
This Week's Wacky CGI Awards Go to Acura's TLX Type S Coupe and the Lambo Tucson

17 Nov 2023, 23:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Sometimes, even the imaginative realm of digital car content creators gets a few nasty errors and fun glitches - and until it resets, we are plagued with quirky, humorous, or maddening visions of CGI mashups. Not long ago, these ideas &ndash...

 
2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray x Sigala Designs Is Not Real Yet, But We Have Hope
2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray x Sigala Designs Is Not Real Yet, But We Have Hope

17 Nov 2023, 22:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / General Motors is still selling better than its Detroit peers and even Toyota, according to the official figures for the first six months of the year – but can it keep up with the Japanese automaker's assault? The latter has countl...

 
Should the Ford Probe, Nissan 240SX, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Toyota Celica Get Revived as EVs?
Should the Ford Probe, Nissan 240SX, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Toyota Celica Get Revived as EVs?

17 Nov 2023, 18:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While some automakers are putting EVs on the back burner because they still think that ICE power can find a way to survive, there are more choices than the imaginative realm of digital car content creators are willing to make. Unless you are...

 
2025 Chevy Chevelle, Malibu, and Impala Would Make a Fine Passenger Car Roster
2025 Chevy Chevelle, Malibu, and Impala Would Make a Fine Passenger Car Roster

17 Nov 2023, 08:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Last time we checked the official sales reports, General Motors was still the largest carmaker in America – even if Toyota is bringing a tidal wave of novelties in its attempt to dethrone it. But what if it needs additional help to keep the c...

 
2024 Chevrolet Traverse Three-Row CUV Morphs Into a Sporty Two-Door RS Sport SUV
2024 Chevrolet Traverse Three-Row CUV Morphs Into a Sporty Two-Door RS Sport SUV

17 Nov 2023, 02:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Back in July, Chevrolet introduced one of its most notable changes to the 2024 model year lineup – the all-new third-generation Traverse mid-size three-row crossover SUV built on its signature versatility but added a more rugged flair that ta...

 
Mercedes-AMG Should Really Take a Look at This Hypothetical SL 63 Shooting Brake
Mercedes-AMG Should Really Take a Look at This Hypothetical SL 63 Shooting Brake

16 Nov 2023, 23:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although it's a niche brand, Mercedes-AMG – headquartered in Affalterbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany – has a lot of power nowadays, both internally and externally. For starters, it touches almost every model series Mer...

 

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