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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.
2025 Chevrolet Impala Revivals Come From Imagination Realm to Make Us Dreamy
2025 Chevrolet Impala Revivals Come From Imagination Realm to Make Us Dreamy

7 Nov 2023, 11:42 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The good folks over at the Q Cars and PoloTo channels on YouTube are attempting to bring back to virtual life one of the most popular full-size sedans – the Chevrolet Impala – and transform it into a staple of modern-yet-class...

 
2025 Ram 1500 RHO Gets Rendered as TRX's Hurricane Cousin, Do We Like It Without a V8?
2025 Ram 1500 RHO Gets Rendered as TRX's Hurricane Cousin, Do We Like It Without a V8?

7 Nov 2023, 10:21 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / November 7, 2023, might get down in Ram Trucks history as the day of reckoning for downsizing. The Stellantis division uncovered the 2025 Ram 1500 series with a fresh design, a tech-laden cabin, and a bundle of new powertrain options. However, the ...

 
2026 Toyota Compact Pickup Truck Looks Ready to Threaten Ford's Maverick in Fantasy Land
2026 Toyota Compact Pickup Truck Looks Ready to Threaten Ford's Maverick in Fantasy Land

7 Nov 2023, 09:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Toyota is gearing up to potentially introduce two new models at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show (November 17-26) – the latest Crown body style and possibly the ninth global generation (XV80) of the best-selling Camry mid-size sedan. ...

 
The Supercharged Ram 1500 TRX Is Dead After 2024MY; Long Live the New Ram 1500 RHO King
The Supercharged Ram 1500 TRX Is Dead After 2024MY; Long Live the New Ram 1500 RHO King

7 Nov 2023, 08:55 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Some will say that passing the baton is quite normal, indeed. Others will lament not just the departure of the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 but also the TRX's retirement because that means they can't have the 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 either. I...

 
Refreshed 2025 Ram 1500 Welcomes Hurricane Engine Fam Into the Fold, Say Goodbye to V8s
Refreshed 2025 Ram 1500 Welcomes Hurricane Engine Fam Into the Fold, Say Goodbye to V8s

7 Nov 2023, 08:23 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Unfortunately for some, downsizing is now a reality at Ram Trucks, with the 2025 model year 1500 series featuring many updates but also waving goodbye to the popular Hemi V8 options from the lineup. Back-to-back with the all-new, first-ever ...

 
Ramcharger Moniker Comes Back to Life as a 2025 Ram 1500 EV With a V6 Range Extender
Ramcharger Moniker Comes Back to Life as a 2025 Ram 1500 EV With a V6 Range Extender

7 Nov 2023, 07:39 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ram Trucks has brought back to life Dodge's Ramcharger two-door full-size SUV nameplate - this time for an all-new, first-ever full-size pickup truck that has two electric motors and a V6 onboard. Dodge produced the large sport utility ...

 
Refreshed 2025 Honda Accord Feels Ready to Soar to the Next Level of CGI Design
Refreshed 2025 Honda Accord Feels Ready to Soar to the Next Level of CGI Design

6 Nov 2023, 21:56 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Everyone watching the 'drama' of the American mid-size sedan segment unfold probably knows about Toyota's plans to bring something great to the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show (November 17-26). Everyone and their mother probabl...

 
Better Hurry Up, the RTR Vehicles 2024 Ford Mustang Parts Are Selling Like Hot Cake
Better Hurry Up, the RTR Vehicles 2024 Ford Mustang Parts Are Selling Like Hot Cake

6 Nov 2023, 14:18 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / RTR Vehicles, an American aftermarket company known for its affiliation with Vaughn Gittin Jr. and the Blue Oval company, isn't as old as the Ford Mustang – it was founded by the professional drifter back in 2009. But they're strivi...

 
All-New 2025 Nissan Armada (Y63) Gets Unofficially Previewed Before the OEM's Unveil
All-New 2025 Nissan Armada (Y63) Gets Unofficially Previewed Before the OEM's Unveil

6 Nov 2023, 10:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Unlike Toyota, other Japanese automakers are less prolific with their new model introductions. As such, whenever a nameplate is up for renewal, everyone goes berserk about it – including the parallel universes of vehicular CGI. For exa...

 
Toyota Prius Drags V8 Dodge Charger Pursuit and Wins, Of Course There's a Catch!
Toyota Prius Drags V8 Dodge Charger Pursuit and Wins, Of Course There's a Catch!

6 Nov 2023, 09:41 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / What happens if (hopefully, not when) you break the law and don't stay to face the consequences? Well, if you're in a four-wheeled vehicle, some people might think they have a chance to outrun the pursuing police vehicles. Nope, that'...

 
2025 Chevy Impala Springs Back to Virtual Life as a 4-Door Sedan and 2-Door Coupe
2025 Chevy Impala Springs Back to Virtual Life as a 4-Door Sedan and 2-Door Coupe

6 Nov 2023, 07:58 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Unlike Ford, Chevrolet still has an affordable mid-size sedan in its model roster – the 2024 Malibu starting at just $100 above the $25k threshold. Meanwhile, Dodge's Charger is a lot more expensive ($35k) and on its way toward a six-cyl...

 
Redesigned 2025 Lexus LX 600 Gains New Attire, Albeit Only in Imagination Land
Redesigned 2025 Lexus LX 600 Gains New Attire, Albeit Only in Imagination Land

6 Nov 2023, 07:24 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Toyota was like a hard-working bee this year in its bid to remain the most important automaker in the world. However, it also had an uphill battle across certain regions where it wasn't the top dog. For example, America still counts Gen...

 
Toyota Was Absolutely Bonkers at the 2023 SEMA Show, and I Hope the X-Runner Turns Real
Toyota Was Absolutely Bonkers at the 2023 SEMA Show, and I Hope the X-Runner Turns Real

5 Nov 2023, 16:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / After the final week of October was dominated by the tidal wave of novelties coming from the inaugural edition of the Japan Mobility Show, this past week, it was time for the 2023 SEMA Show to shine brightly in Las Vegas, Nevada. JMS –...

 
Golden BMW M2 Touring Feels Ready to Join the M3 and M5 Touring in the Real World
Golden BMW M2 Touring Feels Ready to Join the M3 and M5 Touring in the Real World

5 Nov 2023, 02:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Bavarians over at BMW have a reputation for going in outrageous styling directions as of late. But that doesn't mean everyone has suddenly gone berserk over in Munich. Yes, there are extensive polemics surrounding some recent models...

 
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser GR Sport Appears Thoroughly Redesigned. Sadly, It's Just a Ruse
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser GR Sport Appears Thoroughly Redesigned. Sadly, It's Just a Ruse

4 Nov 2023, 23:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Japanese automaker is extremely busy at the moment, at least in the real world. Across the imaginative realm of digital car content creators, though, it always has time for yet another unofficial design project presentation, of course. C...

 
Redesigned 2025 Toyota RAV4 Also Comes With Virtual GR Sport Attire, Looks Feisty
Redesigned 2025 Toyota RAV4 Also Comes With Virtual GR Sport Attire, Looks Feisty

4 Nov 2023, 22:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Japanese automaker had an ample vision for the inaugural edition of the Japan Mobility Show, currently in its general public access days. But people in America only have eyes for the current models, not the hypothetical future iterations. ...

 
Ford Rendered the Mustang GTD and Nissan the Porsche 911 Dakar Obsolete at SEMA
Ford Rendered the Mustang GTD and Nissan the Porsche 911 Dakar Obsolete at SEMA

4 Nov 2023, 16:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / It was a busy end of October and the start of November across the automotive industry. And yet, here we are, looking back with love and respect at what happened in Japan during JMS and the United States during the 2023 SEMA Show. Those who t...

 
Next-Gen Renault (Duster) Oroch Compact Truck Looks Cool Enough to Scare Ford's Maverick
Next-Gen Renault (Duster) Oroch Compact Truck Looks Cool Enough to Scare Ford's Maverick

4 Nov 2023, 02:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The French automaker Renault is not a regular in North America, but the Southern Latin American parts are a different thing altogether. Just think of how their new model launches are not entwined with cool concepts, too. The company just sho...

 
Audacious GMC Terrain Concept Makes It a Lot Bolder Than Its Boring Chevy Equinox Twin
Audacious GMC Terrain Concept Makes It a Lot Bolder Than Its Boring Chevy Equinox Twin

3 Nov 2023, 23:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / General Motors loves to use the same platform for different kinds of models. Sometimes, that passion even rearranges the natural order of things into something else entirely. For example, GM introduced its new flexible global platform D2XX m...

 
Reborn Chevy Impala Dares to Assume an AI-Assisted EV Lifestyle to Fight Tesla Model S
Reborn Chevy Impala Dares to Assume an AI-Assisted EV Lifestyle to Fight Tesla Model S

3 Nov 2023, 22:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Unlike Ford or Chrysler, Chevrolet still has an affordable four-door sedan in its lineup – the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu starts from $25,100 and battles only Asian foes, such as the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, or Kia K5. So, why not also add a fu...

 

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