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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.
Hama Unveils Solar GPS Receiver
Hama Unveils Solar GPS Receiver

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / GPS units are usually quite expensive because clients obviously pay for both the device and for the mapping software installed on it. However, some people can't simply afford buying one of these expensive GPS devices, so cheaper ones instantly...

 
Bentley Debuts Azure T, World's Most Elegant Convertible
Bentley Debuts Azure T, World's Most Elegant Convertible

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Bentley today announced its new Azure T model will be unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show held from November 21 through November 30. Bentley Motors dubbed the new car “the world's most elegant four-seat convertible”, especially t...

 
Honda Opens Second Thai Auto Plant
Honda Opens Second Thai Auto Plant

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese manufacturer Honda today announced the opening of the second Thai auto plant, built near the first factory (initially responsible for developing cars and engines) in Ayuttthaya province. According to a press release published by Honda, the...

 
Subaru Legacy Concept to Be Displayed at Detroit
Subaru Legacy Concept to Be Displayed at Detroit

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Subaru of America today announced that the Subaru Legacy Concept will be displayed at Subaru's booth at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2009, which opens its doors on January 17. According to a statement released to the press, the forthcoming...

 
Bradley Smith to Say Goodbye to Polaris
Bradley Smith to Say Goodbye to Polaris

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although there are only two races left in the 125cc MotoGP series, Bradley Smith is willing to do anything is possible to win at least one Grand Prix and pay a tribute to Polaris World Aprilia, a team which the next season's start. Smith joine...

 
Mercedes Unveils CLS Grand Edition
Mercedes Unveils CLS Grand Edition

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Following the same luxurious and elegant trend imposed by many of its current models, German automakers unveiled the special-edition CLS Grand Edition, a new model regarded as a “highlight to the segment of four-door premium coupes.” Ba...

 
Honda Debuts Life Saving Motorcycle System
Honda Debuts Life Saving Motorcycle System

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Since the Advanced Safety Vehicle technology installed by Honda on several car concepts was especially addressed to car drivers, the Japanese company improved on the project and developed a similar system, this time targeting motorcycles. The so-ca...

 
Ford F-150 to Create 1,000 New Jobs
Ford F-150 to Create 1,000 New Jobs

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford's new F-150 will create 1,000 new jobs in January 2009, Ford Motor Company announced in a press statement today, as a result of Ford's plans to increase production of the recently-introduced pickup. Even if sales of this car segment ...

 
Project Kahn Vanquish: Simply Lux-u-ri-ous!
Project Kahn Vanquish: Simply Lux-u-ri-ous!

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Earlier this day, Bentley unveiled Azure T, a special model of the standard Azure dubbed “world's most elegant convertible.” Well, as far we can see, Project Kahn designed the most powerful rival a car model can get when talking ab...

 
Saab Launches Anniversary 9-3 Convertible
Saab Launches Anniversary 9-3 Convertible

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With 25 years since the automotive industry saw the first Convertible wearing Saab's signature, the Swedish brand rolls out an anniversary edition of the 9-3 model due to release at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This is the second special version...

 
Prada Now “Hired” to Improve Hyundai's Appeal
Prada Now “Hired” to Improve Hyundai's Appeal

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Some people state that Hyundai's models never looked good while others think that the recently launched Genesis is one of the most attractive models in its line-up. However, one thing is sure: Hyundai aims to increase their appeal and “h...

 
2010 Cadillac SRX Unveiled
2010 Cadillac SRX Unveiled

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Set to be displayed at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show, the 2010 Cadillac SRX has just made its official debut, with the parent company praising fuel efficiency, performance and safety of the new model. First of all, the 2010 SRX comes with a choice...

 
Gaming While Driving? The GPS Game Console
Gaming While Driving? The GPS Game Console

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Driving is a real pleasant activity, except for the times when you get stuck in traffic and all you can do is listen to the radio. In case you experience such moments every once in a while, here's something for you: the GPS game console, forme...

 
Subaru Debuts Forester XTI Concept
Subaru Debuts Forester XTI Concept

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Subaru has just unveiled the Forester XTI Concept, a new model that combines features of both Forester 2.5XT and Impreza WRX STI, according to a press statement provided by Subaru. The concept will be presented to the general public at the 2008 Spe...

 
UAW Retirees Receive GM “Christmas Bonus”
UAW Retirees Receive GM “Christmas Bonus”

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if the still-called the largest carmaker in the world General Motors repeatedly said it may run out of cash in early 2009, it still has to make a number of payments which, in the opinion of the company's representatives, may become imposs...

 
Ford Develops Flex – Photoshop-Like iPhone Tool
Ford Develops Flex – Photoshop-Like iPhone Tool

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford Motor Company has just announced the availability of a new iPhone application called Flex and available as a free download on Apple's App Store. Flex is actually a mini-Photoshop software that lets you edit photographs and apply a series ...

 
Piaggio Hybrid Scooter to Reach Mass-Production
Piaggio Hybrid Scooter to Reach Mass-Production

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / In case you think MP3 is just an audio format, you should think twice before saying it because it may soon represent the world's first mass-produced plug-in hybrid. In short terms, Piaggio unveiled at the international motorcycle show in Milan...

 
Subaru Presents Mountain Rescue Forester
Subaru Presents Mountain Rescue Forester

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apart from the Forester XTI Concept prepared by Subaru for SEMA, the carmaker has also announced the Mountain Rescue Vehicle, a Forester-based model that includes a wide range of life-saving features, starting with an emergency light package and en...

 
Mercedes Details BlueZERO Concept
Mercedes Details BlueZERO Concept

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rumors claiming that Mercedes is working on a hybrid/fully-electrical vehicle to be presented at the Detroit Auto Show proved to be pretty accurate as the German carmaker today confirmed the so-called zero-emission vehicles. Just like we announced ...

 
Peugeot Sees Internet as the Key to Better Sales
Peugeot Sees Internet as the Key to Better Sales

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / It's no doubt that things we come across on the Internet have a strong influence on us so Peugeot thought that it would be a great idea to try to take advantage of this. The French automaker said that it will attempt to promote its online stor...

 

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