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Bogdan Popa

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Personal motto:

"Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow" - Jeff Valdez, Stand-up Comedian.

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Bogdan keeps an eye on how technology is taking over the car world, and more often than not, you’ll see him writing about the whole thing with a typing speed that a traffic camera could easily issue a ticket for.

He typically carries both an iPhone and Android device because there’s no such thing as the perfect phone, and he drives a car that some say is blue, others say is green.

His guilty pleasure is finding bugs in Android Auto (cc @Google, you’d better keep an eye on his reports, as these could actually help you refine the experience behind the wheel), and he occasionally tries out all kinds of weird gadgets that many people didn’t even know they exist.

His daily tech arsenal also includes a smartwatch and earbuds because that’s how geeks rock, as well as a laptop that has nothing in common with fruit.

Bogdan’s long-term goals are buying an 18-wheeler because he needs more space in the trunk for his kid’s toys, as well as convincing Google and Apple that Android Auto and CarPlay deserve at least as much attention as the phones that these two companies build.

When he’s not writing about cars, Bogdan’s probably trying to fit a bike in the 375-liter trunk of his car or posting tech stuff for autoevolution’s sister site Softpedia.
Waze-Inspired Apple Maps Is the Navigation App Android Auto, CarPlay Need
Waze-Inspired Apple Maps Is the Navigation App Android Auto, CarPlay Need

13 Jul 2020, 10:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned Waze is currently one of the most popular navigation apps on Android, iPhone, Android Auto, and CarPlay, and what sets it apart from the rest of the crowd is the community-driven reporting system. Users can send reports for a wi...

 
Audi A3 Lamborghini Edition Looks Like Doable German-Italian Craftsmanship
Audi A3 Lamborghini Edition Looks Like Doable German-Italian Craftsmanship

13 Jul 2020, 10:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new rendering posted online recently envisions an Audi A3 with a Lamborghini front fascia, something that is not entirely far-fetched given the improvements the German manufacturer announced for its 2020 model. The digital artwork that was pub...

 
This 1959 Ford F-600 Rat Rod Looks Like It’s Ready for the Apocalypse
This 1959 Ford F-600 Rat Rod Looks Like It’s Ready for the Apocalypse

13 Jul 2020, 09:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The third-generation Ford F-Series was manufactured for just four years between 1956 and 1960, and it was available with a choice of three engines, namely the 223 ci (3.7-liter) Mileage Maker l6, the 272 ci (4.5-liter) Y-Block V8, and the 292 ci (4...

 
This Ford Mustang “MINI Cooper” Jaguar Edition Looks Like Street-Legal Madness
This Ford Mustang “MINI Cooper” Jaguar Edition Looks Like Street-Legal Madness

13 Jul 2020, 08:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you’re into custom cars but restomods and engine swaps are just too mainstream for you, here’s a totally unexpected mix that you probably didn’t even think it was possible. Someone out there has created their very own car us...

 
Alfa Romeo Nero Looks Like a Ferrari Monza with More Italian Charm
Alfa Romeo Nero Looks Like a Ferrari Monza with More Italian Charm

12 Jul 2020, 18:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new set of renderings published online recently envisions a so-called Alfa Romeo Nero, and in case the design of the car looks familiar to you, it is for a good reason. It’s because the digital artwork courtesy of Instagram designer Andr...

 
This Custom Ford GT40 Looks Like an Angry Coyote Ready for Action
This Custom Ford GT40 Looks Like an Angry Coyote Ready for Action

12 Jul 2020, 14:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford GT40 officially made its debut in the world of racing in 1964 at the Nürburgring, but things didn’t go exactly as planned due to a suspension problem. And while the first attempts to build a car that would dominate every single r...

 
Google Updates Maps and Waze for iOS, Top CarPlay Feature Still Missing
Google Updates Maps and Waze for iOS, Top CarPlay Feature Still Missing

11 Jul 2020, 17:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has recently released new updates for both Google Maps and Waze on iOS, but the most anticipated feature is still nowhere to be seen. Right now, Google owns two of the most popular navigation apps that iPhone users turn to when launching ...

 
Google Confirms Highly Anticipated Feature Coming to Google Maps
Google Confirms Highly Anticipated Feature Coming to Google Maps

11 Jul 2020, 16:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps continues to be the world’s number one navigation app both on mobile and on systems supposed to be used behind the wheel, like Android Auto and CarPlay. And because so many people are using the app, Google’s always lookin...

 
This Custom 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Once Belonged to a NASCAR Team Owner
This Custom 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Once Belonged to a NASCAR Team Owner

11 Jul 2020, 16:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air that received a massive restomod package is now listed for sale online, and while at first glance it might look like another classic that got a second chance, it’s actually a one of a kind icon that belonged to a NASC...

 
Waze, Spotify, Thousands of Other iPhone Apps Crashing Due to Facebook Blunder
Waze, Spotify, Thousands of Other iPhone Apps Crashing Due to Facebook Blunder

10 Jul 2020, 13:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A brand-new Facebook SDK glitch has caused thousands of iOS apps, including the ones that drivers turn to for navigation and music streaming, to crash on launch. The issue first appeared earlier today when some users discovered that launching a ...

 
Modern Alfa Romeo Montreal Looks Like an Italian Arrow
Modern Alfa Romeo Montreal Looks Like an Italian Arrow

9 Jul 2020, 12:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you ever tried to imagine a modern version of the Alfa Romeo Montreal, the Italian coupe sports car that was launched in 1970, then the rendering right here could help you with this. Created by Instagram artist Dinesh Kuril, the digital artwo...

 
This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Hides a Mystery Under the Hood
This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Hides a Mystery Under the Hood

9 Jul 2020, 12:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro was manufactured between 1966 and 1969, and was offered either as a 2-door hardtop or a 2-door convertible with a wide array of engine choices. The ’67 model, for example, was available with three diff...

 
This 1953 Chevrolet Suburban Is the Corvette  Blue Custom Treat of the Day
This 1953 Chevrolet Suburban Is the Corvette Blue Custom Treat of the Day

9 Jul 2020, 11:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 1953 Chevrolet Suburban is part of this model's third generation, and its design was based on the new Chevrolet Advanced Design pickups. Manufactured between 1947 and 1954, this Suburban generation introduced a series of major changes, ...

 
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Facelift Rendering Looks Doable
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Facelift Rendering Looks Doable

8 Jul 2020, 15:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A rendering that envisions a minor facelift for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio has recently been published online, proposing key changes to the headlights and taillights of the car. The digital artwork was posted on Instagram by artist Davide Maggioni, ...

 
Google Working on a Major New Google Maps Feature
Google Working on a Major New Google Maps Feature

8 Jul 2020, 15:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps continues to be the preferred choice for many users on Android and iPhone, so it makes sense for the search giant to keep working on new features that improve the overall experience for everyone. Most recently, the company has starte...

 
This 1965 Shelby Cobra Is a Custom Build with a Totally Unexpected Price
This 1965 Shelby Cobra Is a Custom Build with a Totally Unexpected Price

8 Jul 2020, 09:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you want a page of automotive history parked in your garage, this ’65 Shelby Cobra might be the car that you’re looking for. And as you can find in the ad published by garage Auto Desert, the price of the Cobra is much lower than ...

 
Custom 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback Is a Wild Coyote That Costs a Small Fortune
Custom 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback Is a Wild Coyote That Costs a Small Fortune

8 Jul 2020, 08:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 5.0-liter (302ci) Coyote V8 engine is one of the most important pieces of Ford hardware, created as a competitor for GM’s 6.2-liter powering the Camaro and Chrysler’s 6.4-liter Hemi that was installed on the Charger and the Challeng...

 
This 1969 Ford Mustang Is a $240,000 Wild Pony With 2020 Goodies
This 1969 Ford Mustang Is a $240,000 Wild Pony With 2020 Goodies

7 Jul 2020, 14:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The ’69 Ford Mustang marked several firsts for what was already a highly-successful car, including the introduction of new performance and customization packages that set them apart from the previous models. For example, one of the most no...

 
Alfa Romeo Giulia “Tonale” Is a Face Swap That Just Makes Sense
Alfa Romeo Giulia “Tonale” Is a Face Swap That Just Makes Sense

7 Jul 2020, 13:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A rendering that was published online recently envisions an upgrade that at some level just makes sense: the Alfa Romeo Tonale look on the Giulia. At first glance, this digital artwork published by Andras Veres details a new Giulia front end tha...

 

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