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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.
Hyundai, Kia Delay Payments to Managers
Hyundai, Kia Delay Payments to Managers

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although it initially seemed like Japanese companies were less involved into what seems to be the toughest period in the history of the global automotive industry, the financial recession now starts making its presence felt in Asian markets, too. A...

 
VW to Help Audi Boost US Sales
VW to Help Audi Boost US Sales

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although it initially planned to double the United States sales by 2015, Audi may have a more difficult task than it first looked like, especially if taking into account the global economic crisis that reduced sales of most companies. However, Volk...

 
Gloomy Prediction: Auto Industry Will Lose 72 bn Euros
Gloomy Prediction: Auto Industry Will Lose 72 bn Euros

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Morgan Stanley today published its latest forecast concerning the automotive sector, predicting that this side of the industry will lose no less than 72 billion euros in the next two years. The New York-based firm's predictions are obviously b...

 
Hayden: “I Need to Quit Being a Hypocrite!”
Hayden: “I Need to Quit Being a Hypocrite!”

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After Alberto Puig accused him of unprofessional behavior, Nicky Hayden responded to Dani Pedrosa's manager comments in an amusing way and denied rumors saying that he has a problem with the Spanish rider. "I don't want to go back in...

 
Buick Bets on Mid-Size Segment
Buick Bets on Mid-Size Segment

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Similar to its parent company, the General Motors Buick division is experiencing tough times during the global recession, with sales going down for most models. However, Buick plans to pay more attention to the mid-size segment which, according to ...

 
Ferrari F142 – More Compact, No Diesel
Ferrari F142 – More Compact, No Diesel

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With only a few details regarding the Ferrari F430 replacement, which is actually dubbed F142, speculations concerning the upcoming Ferrari model come out every day. According to Car Magazine Online, F142 will be the first Ferrari “to follow ...

 
Suppliers Put Pressure on Chrysler, Demand Cash
Suppliers Put Pressure on Chrysler, Demand Cash

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although it's a well known the fact that Chrysler is encountering the most difficult period in its history, with bankruptcy almost imminent, it seems like things can get even worse for the American carmaker. According to a report coming from t...

 
Honda's European, North American Profit Goes Down
Honda's European, North American Profit Goes Down

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The global recession affected profits of most carmakers, especially the ones exporting vehicles to the United States market and unfortunately, Honda is not an exception to the rule. According to figures provided straight by the Japanese manufacture...

 
Honda Unveils Experimental Walking Assist
Honda Unveils Experimental Walking Assist

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese manufacturer Honda has just unveiled the experimental Walking Assist device which helps supporting bodyweight by reducing the legs load while walking. Basically, Honda designed this technology “with the goal to provide more people w...

 
Cadillac Escalade ESV – Most Stolen Car in the US
Cadillac Escalade ESV – Most Stolen Car in the US

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV is officially the most popular car for thieves in the United States, with an average of 15 stolen units per 1000 vehicles. Statistics are provided by the US Highway Data Loss Institute of the Insurance Institute of Hi...

 
NHTSA Revised 5-Star Rating System Delayed to 2011
NHTSA Revised 5-Star Rating System Delayed to 2011

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, announced that its new 5-star safety standards will be postponed for one more year, in order to allow carmakers adjust their models and prepare them for the revised rating system. &l...

 
Bluetooth Stereo Headset – Wireless Comfort, Driver Friendly
Bluetooth Stereo Headset – Wireless Comfort, Driver Friendly

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Bluetooth headsets play an important role in preventing car accidents and might become standard features on the upcoming car models according to a recent study. However, finding the perfect Bluetooth-compatible handsfree can prove to be more diffic...

 
Renault Symbol Arrives in Argentina
Renault Symbol Arrives in Argentina

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault continues its offensive in the South American market using the new Symbol, a model initially unveiled to the general public at the Moscow Auto Show. Symbol, which is basically a sedan variant of the popular Clio, arrived in Argentina today,...

 
NAVist III - More Than A GPS
NAVist III - More Than A GPS

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although they usually consist of an MP3 player and up to 8 speakers, in-car entertainment systems are often standard features on new cars, with more advanced devices available as optional. However, the folks at HS Networks unveiled a complete car n...

 
Kia Confident That Soul Will Rule the UK Market
Kia Confident That Soul Will Rule the UK Market

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Talking about the all-new Soul supermini scheduled to arrive into the UK in February 2009, Kia's managing director Paul Philpott expressed his confidence that this new model could help the South Korean company increase its annual sales by seve...

 
Magellan Maestro Elite 4379 Details Unveiled
Magellan Maestro Elite 4379 Details Unveiled

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Details regarding Magellan Maestro Elite 4379 were officially published on the official website of the GPS manufacturer today but where removed soon after that, leading us to believe that Magellan intends to postpone the launch of the device initia...

 
Aftermarket Zoom-Zoom Displayed at SEMA
Aftermarket Zoom-Zoom Displayed at SEMA

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Two aftermarket Mazda 6 models will be displayed at the SEMA show held in Las Vegas, Mazda announced in a press statement published today. The upgraded cars include both interior and exterior upgrades with enhanced engine performance exclusively b...

 
Jaguar Land Rover Screams for Help, Tata Brings Tens of Millions
Jaguar Land Rover Screams for Help, Tata Brings Tens of Millions

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Tata Motors recently announced that it has agreed to help its UK brand Jaguar Land Rover with financial support, but refused to indicate whether the money is going to be used for new models or for improving current models. The Indian company did no...

 
Opel Antara Brings FWD, 2,000 Euro Price Saving
Opel Antara Brings FWD, 2,000 Euro Price Saving

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Opel has just introduced an upgraded version of its crossover/SUV Antara which now offers a front-wheel drive system combined with a price saving of no less than 2,000 euros. According to an Opel statement released to the press, the FWD version com...

 
Volkswagen Becomes World's Most Valuable Company
Volkswagen Becomes World's Most Valuable Company

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / German car manufacturer Volkswagen became the world's most valuable company after Porsche SE announced plans to increase its VW stake to 75 percent. Volkswagen overtook Exxon Mobil Corporation's market value of $343 billion, Bloomberg wro...

 

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