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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.
Super-Rare Charger Hemi Is One of Just 468 Units That Left the Factory in 1966
Super-Rare Charger Hemi Is One of Just 468 Units That Left the Factory in 1966

6 May 2020, 11:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Hemi version of the 1966 Charger wasn’t available from the very beginning, but was introduced as a half model year upgrade that many people actually liked, particularly thanks to the power output of the new engine. But because it arriv...

 
This Ford Mustang GT Convertible Is One of the First Produced in 1969
This Ford Mustang GT Convertible Is One of the First Produced in 1969

6 May 2020, 11:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind Ford Mustang, this ‘69 Convertible might be exactly the one you want, as it’s believed to be among the first produced for this model year.   Now for sale on eBay, the ‘69 Mustang ...

 
This 1969 Dodge Charger Is Literally a Rust Bucket, Still Getting So Much Love
This 1969 Dodge Charger Is Literally a Rust Bucket, Still Getting So Much Love

6 May 2020, 09:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 1969 Dodge Charger is essentially an awesome car that would be nice to have even after all these years, no matter if it’s a project car or a restored model that serves as your daily driver. And it goes without saying that Chargers typi...

 
1979 Chevrolet Nova Barn Find Is Ready to Roll
1979 Chevrolet Nova Barn Find Is Ready to Roll

5 May 2020, 15:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Nova isn’t necessarily Chevrolet’s most popular car, but this doesn’t necessarily mean it still doesn’t have so many fans all over the world. And if any of these fans is looking for one of the last rear-wheel-drive No...

 
This “Mostly Parked” 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Has the Typical American Interior
This “Mostly Parked” 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Has the Typical American Interior

5 May 2020, 15:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chevrolet has produced approximately 65,000 units of the ‘67 Camaro RS, but finding one in a good condition is still a challenge these days. But the model right here, which is listed on Facebook Marketplace with a $16,900 price tag, not on...

 
CarPlay Music Listening Experience Ruined by Spotify Jumping During Songs
CarPlay Music Listening Experience Ruined by Spotify Jumping During Songs

5 May 2020, 14:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Spotify is one of the most, if not the most, popular music app for Android Auto and CarPlay, and this means that the parent company needs to make sure that everything’s running properly after every single update. But a recent release has d...

 
Music Audio Dead on Some Volkswagen Cars with Android Auto
Music Audio Dead on Some Volkswagen Cars with Android Auto

5 May 2020, 14:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A number of Volkswagen car owners are now complaining that listening to music in their cars is pretty much impossible if they’re trying to do the whole thing using music players in Android Auto. More specifically, the issue was first repor...

 
This “Rare” Dodge Charger Has an Awesome Exterior, Awful Interior
This “Rare” Dodge Charger Has an Awesome Exterior, Awful Interior

5 May 2020, 13:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A “decent” 1966 Dodge Charger that is now being sold on eBay, with the owner explaining that it only needs new brakes and it’s good to go. Most of the classic Chargers that you can find these days and which haven’t been r...

 
1965 Chevrolet Impala “True Barn Find” Has Been Sitting for 28 Years
1965 Chevrolet Impala “True Barn Find” Has Been Sitting for 28 Years

5 May 2020, 13:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you’re willing to spend nearly $10,000 on a 55-year-old car, then this Chevrolet Impala might be exactly what you’re looking for. Sold on Facebook Marketplace, the ‘65 Impala has been sitting for 28 years, but despite being ...

 
Google Releases New Versions of Google Maps for Android and Android Auto
Google Releases New Versions of Google Maps for Android and Android Auto

5 May 2020, 12:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Despite several other companies trying to build navigation apps that would eventually serve as alternatives to Google Maps, Google’s very own solutions continue to be the preferred choice for nearly everybody out there. And when it comes t...

 
This 1967 Dodge Charger Barn Find Is One of 528 Ever Built Specced Like This
This 1967 Dodge Charger Barn Find Is One of 528 Ever Built Specced Like This

5 May 2020, 12:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A well-preserved ‘67 Dodge Charger that’s now listed on the Facebook Marketplace claims to be a truly special model, as it comes with options that only some 527 other units actually got. The seller explains that the Charger, which is...

 
This Dusty 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback Will Get the New V8 It Truly Deserves
This Dusty 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback Will Get the New V8 It Truly Deserves

5 May 2020, 11:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Old Mustangs are cool, but old Mustangs that have already been restored are the cars that you can easily fall in love with. And this 1967 Mustang fastback is about to enter the restomod project that it truly deserves, with the new owner claiming...

 
1962 Chevrolet Nova Barn Find Just Needs a Second Chance to Shine
1962 Chevrolet Nova Barn Find Just Needs a Second Chance to Shine

5 May 2020, 11:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Finding a ‘62 Chevy Nova in good condition obviously isn’t something that easy these days, while the restored models very often cost more than anyone is willing to spend. And yet, here’s someone selling an “all original&r...

 
Weird Android Auto Behavior Makes Drivers Use Phones While Driving
Weird Android Auto Behavior Makes Drivers Use Phones While Driving

4 May 2020, 17:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto is now experiencing a weird behavior when drivers try to use voice commands: it prompts them to tap a notification on the phone to enable the feature. More specifically, just after drivers say “OK, Google” to enable the ...

 
Intel Is the Surprise Name That Could Launch a Google Maps and Waze Rival
Intel Is the Surprise Name That Could Launch a Google Maps and Waze Rival

4 May 2020, 17:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps and Waze are pretty much the most popular navigation apps out there, with only a few worthy alternatives right now on Android and iOS. While some stick with Apple Maps just because they have an iPhone, Google’s apps are a lot m...

 
The Latest Version of Android Auto Brings Major Performance Improvements
The Latest Version of Android Auto Brings Major Performance Improvements

4 May 2020, 16:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has released a new update for Android Auto a few days ago, bringing the app to version 5.3. Of course, no changelog was provided, so it was up to users to determine what’s been improved in this new build. While the search giant has ...

 
1989 Jaguar XJ12 Barn Find Gets the Bath It’s Been Waiting for So Long
1989 Jaguar XJ12 Barn Find Gets the Bath It’s Been Waiting for So Long

4 May 2020, 16:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Abandoned cars typically look heartbreaking and depressing, and it’s often impossible to understand how some people just decide to leave them locked up in a barn instead of selling them to diehards who’d properly take care of everything...

 
This Abandoned Chevrolet Was Forced to Run for 600 Miles After a 30-Year Sleep
This Abandoned Chevrolet Was Forced to Run for 600 Miles After a 30-Year Sleep

4 May 2020, 15:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Buying a car from the Internet isn’t always the best thing to do because you could end up with a bucket of rust instead of the promised car that an old lady used to go to the church on Sundays. But the YouTuber over at Vice Grip Garage too...

 
This Is How It Feels to Drive a Fully Restored 1969 Dodge Charger 440 V8 SE Auto
This Is How It Feels to Drive a Fully Restored 1969 Dodge Charger 440 V8 SE Auto

4 May 2020, 15:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Dodge Charger is an iconic muscle car, and it goes without saying so many people not necessarily dream to own one some day, but to actually drive it for a few minutes. And until this happens, it’s the technology that makes dreams come ...

 
1964 Chevrolet Impala Barn Find Was Used by an Old Lady to Go to Church
1964 Chevrolet Impala Barn Find Was Used by an Old Lady to Go to Church

4 May 2020, 14:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / It goes without saying that a 56-year-old car that’s just spotless isn’t something that you come across on a regular basis. And when the car in question is a 1964 Chevrolet Impala, then the whole thing is definitely worth checking out. ...

 

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