Bogdan Popa
13,287 ARTICLES
Personal motto:
"Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow" - Jeff Valdez, Stand-up Comedian.
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.
This 1970 Dodge Charger R/T Is More Expensive than a Bentley Bentayga
12 May 2020, 11:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you’re in the market searching for a one-of-a-kind Dodge Charger, look no further than this model right here, as it’s a unique restomod that you certainly won’t find elsewhere. More specifically, this is a 1970 Dodge Charger...
Tesla Model 3 Touring Is a Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake Looking Hideous
12 May 2020, 10:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Tesla building a station wagon version of the Model 3 isn’t something that’s totally off the table, but until this happens, it’s only up to each of us to imagine how such a model could look like. Skilled designer Kleber Silva, ...
Rare RHD BMW 850Ci V12 Is One of the Few Still Alive
11 May 2020, 16:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A 1993 BMW 850Ci V12 Auto is now available on eBay, and the company that sells it explains this is one of the last units that are still in working condition. This BMW 8 series E31 has been a pretty rare model from the very beginning, as the Germ...
This Rare 1956 Plymouth Belvedere Gets a Thumbs Up Everywhere It Goes
11 May 2020, 15:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A 64-year-old car that’s sitting abandoned in a parking lot is already a head turner, but a 64-year-old car in mint condition that shines like a brand-new model is quite a show-stopper. And in case you’re looking for such a car, it&r...
Someone Has Fixed the Android Auto Full Charge Bug But You Won’t Like It
11 May 2020, 15:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Some Android Auto users have discovered that their phones are automatically disconnected from the car when a full battery charge is reached. And while Google says it’s investigating the problem, someone has discovered an easy workaround, a...
Google-Owned Waze Said to Be Working on Critical CarPlay Update
11 May 2020, 15:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google-owned app is said to be working on a fix specifically aimed at CarPlay users after discovering that the latest version causes the app to break down volume control for iPhone users. More specifically, Waze is now encountering an issue that...
Babied 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Is American Muscle Treated Right
11 May 2020, 15:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Fully-restored muscle cars are the best muscle cars, and the ’69 Chevrolet Camaro SS right here is living proof of how you should properly take care of American muscle. Currently being sold on Craigslist, this Camaro SS has received a full...
This 1977 Porsche 924 Is Why Everybody Loves Barn Finds
11 May 2020, 13:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While for most people barn finds are only cool if they come down to muscle cars launched in the ‘60s, others love pretty much every single abandoned car that’s discovered after sitting for many years. This is the case of this 1977 Po...
Audi “Avenir” Could Be the German Tesla Killer the World Needs
11 May 2020, 12:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Teslas are considered by many the epitome of electric cars, and despite other companies investing aggressively in this market, Elon Musk continues to be described as the innovator that keeps pushing the EV world as a whole forward. A design stud...
2022 Volkswagen Golf Country Is the Golf Crossover Everybody Wants
11 May 2020, 11:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you’re one of the millions of Volkswagen Golf fans out there, you’re probably still dreaming about a modern version of the Golf Country. And while the German carmaker doesn’t seem to be willing to bring back this model, choo...
Carmakers Unite, Join Huawei in 5G Revolution
11 May 2020, 11:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Huawei is one of the largest names pushing for 5G adoption across the world, and when it’s not struggling with the sanctions imposed by the United States government, it teams up with other companies to continue the 5G revolution. This time...
1965 Dodge Coronet Barn Find Is the Car You Shouldn’t Dodge
11 May 2020, 10:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Dodge Coronet was manufactured until 1976, so it’s not the kind of common car that you can easily find these days. And when it comes to a restoration project, this is even harder, especially as this would require a car in a relatively go...
This 1970 Dodge Charger Restomod Is a Rare Mopar Turned Monster
10 May 2020, 15:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you’re a Charger fan dreaming of owning a classic model in tip-top shape, this is the car that can easily catch your attention but, at the same time, make you cry. And it’s all due to the price, as this 1970 Dodge Charger Restomod...
Android Auto Going Crazy on Alpine Head Unit, Here’s the Fix
10 May 2020, 14:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto keeps disconnecting from the head unit, some drivers are now complaining, and by the looks of things, all these people have one thing in common: they’re using an Alpine HU. More specifically, the issue is most often encountere...
1979 Mini 1000 Barn Find Gets Its First Wash in 25 Years
10 May 2020, 14:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / One of the best moments in the new life of a barn find is the first car wash, as this is pretty much the perfect occasion to get rid of all the dust and mold that’s been sitting on its body after spending so much time abandoned. Of course,...
Corvette Z06 Upgraded with an iPad Dash Using a Custom Center Console
10 May 2020, 13:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Custom dash projects make the impossible, well, possible, allowing drivers to redesign the interiors of their cars and add all kinds of cool stuff, including tablets that would help them with everything infotainment. In most of the cases, car ow...
This 1969 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Looks Just Like a Brand-New 2020 Car
10 May 2020, 13:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Barn finds are pretty common these days, but not everyone wants to invest in a car that’s full of rust and mold to bring it back to mint condition. All these people should check out this 1969 Cadillac DeVille that looks just as good as a 2...
Very Rare 1966 Chrysler 300 Is a Barn Find Classic That’s Still Alive
10 May 2020, 11:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A ’66 Chrysler 300 that’s listed as a very rare barn find is now up for grabs from the Facebook Marketplace, and the seller says the car has had just one owner since it left the factory. What’s more, the Chrysler 300 is still i...
This 1975 Dodge Dart Is a Puzzle Project Car
10 May 2020, 11:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Finding the perfect project car takes time, especially if you’re looking for a model that can be restored easily without spending a fortune on the whole thing. The 1975 Dodge Dart that we have here comes with its own pros and cons as far a...
Chrysler 300 SUV Looks Like a Cheap Bentley Bentayga Rival
10 May 2020, 10:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Bentley Bentayga is the luxurious SUV that so many people love but which only a few actually get to drive, given its insane price. And because the Bentayga remains just a dream that would never come true for so many people, how about another...