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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.
Toyota Working on $5,000 Car Model
Toyota Working on $5,000 Car Model

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With lowered demand in most markets, Toyota plans a very cheap car that would be able to compete with low-cost models such as Nissan-Renault and Tata Motors. The new new model is likely to be priced at approximately $5,000, Autonews reported today ...

 
car2go - Get a smart Whenever You Need It
car2go - Get a smart Whenever You Need It

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / German company Daimler recently announced a new mobility concept that allows residents of a certain city to use a smart fortwo whenever they need to with a simple payment system. How does it work? The whole concept is based on a pre-paid mobile pho...

 
First Ever Hybrid NASCAR Pace Car to Debut in Miami
First Ever Hybrid NASCAR Pace Car to Debut in Miami

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford proudly announced that its own 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid will pace the upcoming Ford 400 race in the NASCAR Sprint Cup, marking the first ever hybrid leading the field to the green flag. The Sprint Cup-edition Fusion will come in NASCAR-inspired...

 
VW and Porsche Shuffle Board Ranks
VW and Porsche Shuffle Board Ranks

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The dispute between Porsche and Volkswagen regarding the control of the largest carmaker in Europe is about to be settled as VW's union chief Bernd Osterloh has become the chairman of the works council, Autonews wrote today. For those of you w...

 
Nissan Partners with Google for Enhanced Navigation
Nissan Partners with Google for Enhanced Navigation

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / American carmaker Nissan signed a new partnership with search company Google in order to add interoperability between the web-based service Google Maps and its in-car navigation system CARWINGS. From now on, Nissan drivers can use their PCs to sear...

 
GM Employees Asked to Take Dec. 22, 23 Off
GM Employees Asked to Take Dec. 22, 23 Off

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors is still experiencing a very difficult period after the global economic crisis smashed its sales, with the board now requiring employees to take December 22 and December 23 off despite the two-week holiday already scheduled for next ...

 
GM Sues Bankrupt Automotive Supplier
GM Sues Bankrupt Automotive Supplier

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors said it has filed a lawsuit against a bankrupt automotive part supplier on Christmas Eve, requesting access to a number of components that currently puts on hold production of the new Chevrolet Camaro. GM accuses Cadence Innovation L...

 
How to Prepare Your Car for Winter
How to Prepare Your Car for Winter

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Since winter is quickly approaching in most 4-season countries, drivers from all around the globe start looking for information on how to get their cars ready for the cold season. “How should I prepare my car for winter?” is surely one ...

 
Nissan Launches KIX Mini SUV
Nissan Launches KIX Mini SUV

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Nissan today announced the launch of a new mini sport utility vehicle dubbed KIX, a new model with the top version sold for approximately 1,591,800 yen (12,385 euros). According to representatives of the car manufacturer, the name of the new model ...

 
Ford's European Sales Down 24.8 Percent
Ford's European Sales Down 24.8 Percent

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford Motor Company, aka the only Detroit 3 member that could remain in business even without government support, continued to experience poor sales in November, with Europe unveiling a 21.4 percent drop when compared to the same month of 2007. Acco...

 
How to Read Tire Markings
How to Read Tire Markings

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / There's no doubt that tires are among the most important elements of a car as choosing the proper tires for your vehicle can sometimes make the difference between leaving the roadway and having an accident or staying on the road without any da...

 
Mercedes Still in Love with Hungary
Mercedes Still in Love with Hungary

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mercedes recently confirmed that it will continue its expansion in Hungary, denying rumors saying that the German company may retract the investment due to the global economic crisis, The Budapest Times reported today.Plans for the new Mercedes fac...

 
New Fiesta Sells Well, Still Unable to Save Ford
New Fiesta Sells Well, Still Unable to Save Ford

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The recently-launched Fiesta is currently Ford's best-seller, according to November figures provided by the American carmaker, with over 42,200 units already delivered to customers across Europe. This makes the new Fiesta the second most popul...

 
Lamborghini Opens Beijing Branch
Lamborghini Opens Beijing Branch

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Automobili Lamborghini today confirmed the Board of Management's decision to expand its activities to China, with a new branch to open its doors in January, 2009. Lamborghini said that the new office will be built in Beijing, with several deal...

 
Volkswagen Recalls MY 2009 Passat, CC, Wagon
Volkswagen Recalls MY 2009 Passat, CC, Wagon

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volkswagen is recalling 130 model year 2009 Passat, Passat Wagon and Passat CC vehicles due to what seems to be a problem concerning the electromechanical steering gear control unit, as mentioned by the German carmaker in a notification sent to NHT...

 
Satisfy Your Need for Speed with FANATEC's RennSport Wheel Stand
Satisfy Your Need for Speed with FANATEC's RennSport Wheel Stand

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Playing Need for Speed, Gran Turismo, GRID or any other racing game using a wheel is probably the best gaming experience one could get when talking about this kind of games. And if force feedback functions are also included, the whole experience ge...

 
Infiniti, Murano Production Cut by Nissan
Infiniti, Murano Production Cut by Nissan

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Most news reports which came out in the last few days were somehow related to the global economic crisis, regardless if they announced job cuts, lowered productions or other markets moves meant to minimize loses. Unfortunately, a similar report cam...

 
Vectrix-i – Two-Wheel Entertainment
Vectrix-i – Two-Wheel Entertainment

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Listening to your favorite music or MP3 files while riding a motorcycle was quite impossible a few years ago, but thanks to a couple of new gadgets launched in the recent period, it all became a piece of cake. However, the Vectrix-i bike is more th...

 
Volkswagen Feels the Recession Too
Volkswagen Feels the Recession Too

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The whole automotive industry is currently experiencing what seems to be the toughest period in history, with the global recession pushing them close to bankruptcy and turning models supposed to bring record sales into major failures. Unfortunately...

 
Hurst/Hemi-Challenger Performance Series Specs
Hurst/Hemi-Challenger Performance Series Specs

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Initially unveiled at the SEMA Show, which took place in November, the 2009 Hurst/Hemi-Challenger quickly gained the attention of most car enthusiasts, especially thanks to the fact that it anticipated a high-performance car sporting an eye-catchin...

 

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