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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.
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Rare Find Has Zero Rust, Runs Like New
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Rare Find Has Zero Rust, Runs Like New

14 May 2020, 14:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu is now available for sale on eBay, and by the looks of things, this is one of the classics that you can hardly find these days. Especially when it comes to its condition, that is, as the car has already received ...

 
Google Releases New Google App Updates, Android Auto Fixes Likely
Google Releases New Google App Updates, Android Auto Fixes Likely

14 May 2020, 13:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has released new versions of the Google app, and these new updates are good news for Android Auto too, as this is the engine that’s powering the Assistant experience behind the wheel. More specifically, the Google app is the one tha...

 
New-Generation BMW E24 6 Series Is a Too Modern Version of a Legend
New-Generation BMW E24 6 Series Is a Too Modern Version of a Legend

14 May 2020, 13:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The BMW E24 is considered by many a legend, and at some level, this kind of makes sense. It was the car that marked the beginning of the 6 Series, coming with a 2-door coupe body style that people truly loved. And despite so many years having pa...

 
Older Ford F-150 with an iPad Mini Dash Is DIY Craftsmanship
Older Ford F-150 with an iPad Mini Dash Is DIY Craftsmanship

14 May 2020, 12:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The iPad mini is one of the best devices that you can use for a custom dash mod, pretty much because its dimensions allow it to fit the center console of the majority of cars out there. But at the same time, building a custom dash isn’t ne...

 
2030 Ford Mustang EV Looks Like a Proper Electric Future for an Iconic Car
2030 Ford Mustang EV Looks Like a Proper Electric Future for an Iconic Car

14 May 2020, 12:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford calls the Mustang Mach-E the “future of exhilaration,” but for many, this new model doesn’t make any sense. And it’s not because it’s an electric SUV, but because it’s an electric SUV that’s part of...

 
1966 Chevrolet Impala Looks Ready to Go Home, Needs Nothing But Your Money
1966 Chevrolet Impala Looks Ready to Go Home, Needs Nothing But Your Money

14 May 2020, 11:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A ’66 Impala that needs literally nothing but your money before you can take it home is available on eBay for anyone looking for absolute perfection on a classic car. The 1966 Chevrolet Impala is described as a rare find, and by the looks ...

 
This Rare 1970 Dodge Super Bee Is a Complete Car, Numbers Match
This Rare 1970 Dodge Super Bee Is a Complete Car, Numbers Match

14 May 2020, 11:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A complete and rare 1970 Dodge Super Bee that only needs some love is now listed on eBay, and by the looks of things, this can be the great project car that many people are looking for. As the seller explains on eBay, this is a Super Bee that ne...

 
1973 Ford Mustang Convertible Is a One in a Million Barn Find
1973 Ford Mustang Convertible Is a One in a Million Barn Find

14 May 2020, 10:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Barn finds happen every once a while, but barn finds that bring back non-restored models that become genuine head-turners with just a wash are way too rare. The ’73 Mustang Convertible right here is one of these rare gems, as the owner, wh...

 
Imagined 2020 Kia Sorento Pickup Looks Like a Chevy Colorado Killer
Imagined 2020 Kia Sorento Pickup Looks Like a Chevy Colorado Killer

14 May 2020, 08:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you’ve ever dreamed about owning a pickup, then you probably know already that the options in this market aren’t that many, especially because it’s essentially a niche that doesn’t necessarily bring home the bacon for&nbs...

 
Maserati FRoma Looks Like the New-Gen Italian Maserati and Ferrari Brainchild
Maserati FRoma Looks Like the New-Gen Italian Maserati and Ferrari Brainchild

14 May 2020, 08:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Everybody loves Ferrari, right? Right. And everybody loves Maserati, there’s no doubt about that. So just how awesome it would be if the two brands joined forces and worked together on a sportscar combining the best they have to offer right n...

 
Google Maps on Android Auto, CarPlay Often Suggesting Useless Alternate Routes
Google Maps on Android Auto, CarPlay Often Suggesting Useless Alternate Routes

13 May 2020, 12:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you’re using Google Maps for navigation, either on your phone or on the car’s HU through Android Auto or CarPlay, there’s a chance that you came across a rather weird behavior of the app lately. More specifically, the altern...

 
1969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro “Hoosier Hell” Is One of Just 201 Units Ever Built
1969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro “Hoosier Hell” Is One of Just 201 Units Ever Built

13 May 2020, 12:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If the standard 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is too mainstream for you, there’s a good chance you’ll totally be impressed by one of the 201 COPO 9561 Camaros ever built. This 1969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro, also known as Hoosier Hell after mana...

 
Genius App Brings the Grand Theft Auto V Radio to Android Auto
Genius App Brings the Grand Theft Auto V Radio to Android Auto

13 May 2020, 11:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While apps like Spotify and Deezer are currently the top choices for those who want to listen to their favorite music when driving with Android Auto on the car’s screen, there are so many other choices out there. And more recently, the wor...

 
Hilarious Glitch Causes Android Auto to Speak Pig Latin
Hilarious Glitch Causes Android Auto to Speak Pig Latin

13 May 2020, 11:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto isn’t always working exactly as expected, and there are times when the problems that occur are rather hilarious. This is what happened recently to someone who took to reddit to show how Android Auto started speaking what ...

 
Google Releases New Google Maps Updates for Android and Android Auto
Google Releases New Google Maps Updates for Android and Android Auto

13 May 2020, 11:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has released new updates for Google Maps in both the stable and the beta channels, and users can download them right now on their devices. More specifically, these updates are aimed at Android devices, but they can also be used on Android...

 
New Hyundai Genesis Coupe Rendered, Looks Like the Car That Must Happen
New Hyundai Genesis Coupe Rendered, Looks Like the Car That Must Happen

13 May 2020, 10:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Hyundai is already working on a successor to the Genesis Coupe, but the details on this new model are as scarce as they could be, especially because the South Korean company itself is trying to remain tight-lipped these days. But without a doubt...

 
This 1967 Lotus Elan Has Been Abandoned for Way too Long, Must Be Loved Again
This 1967 Lotus Elan Has Been Abandoned for Way too Long, Must Be Loved Again

13 May 2020, 09:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / One of the most affordable ways to get a Lotus isn’t to purchase a new model, but to actually pay a few thousand bucks for a barn find and then restore it to the point when it can become your new driver. And this 1967 Elan right here could...

 
Lambogatti Chirus Looks Like the Perfect Lamborghini Bugatti Supercar
Lambogatti Chirus Looks Like the Perfect Lamborghini Bugatti Supercar

13 May 2020, 09:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Finding the right car is for many a super-difficult thing to do, and the most common problem is very often how much you’re willing to spend on a new model. On the other hand, there are people out there who can afford to buy both a Bugatti ...

 
This 1970 Dodge Challenger Isn’t Your Average Muscle Car, Truly Super-Rare
This 1970 Dodge Challenger Isn’t Your Average Muscle Car, Truly Super-Rare

13 May 2020, 08:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you’re looking for a super-rare Dodge Challenger that also doesn’t cost a fortune, this could be exactly the model that you want. A 1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE, which allegedly is one of the just 2,500 units that were manufactured...

 
Honda ZR-V Looks Like the CR-V Successor That’ll Take You by Surprise
Honda ZR-V Looks Like the CR-V Successor That’ll Take You by Surprise

13 May 2020, 07:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Honda is believed to be working on a new so-called Honda ZR-V that could be specifically aimed at some Asian markets and replace the current version of the CR-V. Supposed to be a compact SUV, the new ZR-V is also expected to make its way to Euro...

 

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