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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.
GM Opens New Production Plant in China
GM Opens New Production Plant in China

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While the American auto industry is experiencing probably the toughest period in its history, with the largest three carmakers fighting for their lives, General Motors is heading to other markets that could help it remain in business. Since the Eur...

 
Stop/Start Helps Mahindra Reduces Fuel Consumption
Stop/Start Helps Mahindra Reduces Fuel Consumption

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Indian car manufacturer Mahindra recently announced that new variants of Bolero and Scorpio models will include a stop/start technology, especially introduced to reduce the overall fuel consumption. Stop/start features are already installed on othe...

 
Chrysler Asks Citizens to Beg for Money
Chrysler Asks Citizens to Beg for Money

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / US-based automakers have joined forces for what seems to be the only way to help them get out of the global economic crisis: a large alliance continuously asking employees and US citizens in general to contact their US senators and representatives ...

 
Aftermarket Ford Flex Models Prepared for SEMA
Aftermarket Ford Flex Models Prepared for SEMA

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Everybody agrees that Ford Flex is an excellent car model for aftermarket companies who make a living customizing the base model with several high-performance parts. Even Ford's marketing manager said that Flex was especially designed for this...

 
Suzuki Delays 2010 Large-Size Car
Suzuki Delays 2010 Large-Size Car

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese automaker Suzuki decided to put on hold plans to bring a large car model in 2010 due to the same economic downturn that has slashed sales of companies all around the world. In addition, Suzuki will also delay the start of several productio...

 
Say Hello to the MultiDrive RS Driving Simulator – Drive A Car in Your Bedroom
Say Hello to the MultiDrive RS Driving Simulator – Drive A Car in Your Bedroom

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Today's racing games are incredibly well-developed and are capable of providing a shockingly realistic atmosphere, even if they require a huge amount of hardware resources. But even so, playing a racing game without the suitable equipment may ...

 
Mercedes Reduces Alabama SUV Production
Mercedes Reduces Alabama SUV Production

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mercedes today said it plans to reduce SUV and crossover production for the Vance, Alabama plant, but avoided mentioning the modified production capacity, Autonews wrote today. Starting January, Mercedes will lower production of the M-class crossov...

 
Upgraded Mazda MX-5 Roadster Launched in Japan
Upgraded Mazda MX-5 Roadster Launched in Japan

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mazda Motors today announced that its refreshed Mazda MX-5 Roadster goes on sale today in Japan with all authorized dealerships to showcase the new model in the next few days. Prices for the upgraded model range from 2,330,000 to 2,600,000 yen for ...

 
Chrysler: No More Milk and Honey at Detroit
Chrysler: No More Milk and Honey at Detroit

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although it was initially rumored that several major automakers won't come to the Detroit Motor Show, set to open its doors this month, Chrysler once again confirmed its presence to the event but admitted that its cost-cutting plans will bring...

 
NHTSA Requires Moto Helmets Labeling Changes
NHTSA Requires Moto Helmets Labeling Changes

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With the total number of motorcycles continuously increasing, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed a modification to the current Motorcycle Helmet DOT Labeling, requesting a series of new tests that could improve the hel...

 
The Seeker Vehicle Recovery Protects Your Car
The Seeker Vehicle Recovery Protects Your Car

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Anti-theft systems are mandatory these days, with most car manufacturers installing such devices as standard on the majority of their models. However, sometimes you may need even more than a simple car alarm to protect your car and Seeker Vehicle R...

 
Chery May "Help" Chrysler Go Bankrupt
Chery May "Help" Chrysler Go Bankrupt

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chrysler's race for survival may bite the dust due to an unexpected obstacle: Chery Automobile, the Chinese partner of the American company, may “convince” the United States Senate to reject the funding request. Charles Child of Au...

 
Renault's Sales Fell 16.9%, Dacia's Grew 20.2%
Renault's Sales Fell 16.9%, Dacia's Grew 20.2%

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / French manufacturer Renault announced today the October 2008 sales report, unveiling a decrease by 16.9 percent for the Renault brand but an increase by 20.2 percent for the Romanian Dacia. Renault Samsung Motors sales fell 27.7 percent, the French...

 
The GPS Tracker with SMS Messages
The GPS Tracker with SMS Messages

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Tracking your car or your motorcycle is more difficult than it sounds in case the vehicles are not equipped with last-generation tracking or navigation devices. Just think about one of the most common unpleasant things: your car gets stolen and you...

 
How Cars Will Look Like in 2025
How Cars Will Look Like in 2025

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if today's cars include all kinds of high-performance and futuristic equipment, a difference of 17 years can bring a lot of new features to race cars, especially when talking about million dollar investments made by multinational companie...

 
Opel Unveils Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo
Opel Unveils Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Opel today announced that its new natural gas-propelled Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo van will be showcased at the upcoming Bologna Motor Show that starts on December 5. Opel says the new Zafira provides a maximum power of 150 hp combined with a top speed o...

 
US Gov Seeking for “Car Czar”
US Gov Seeking for “Car Czar”

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The global recession soap-opera continues with a new report which came out today, with the House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi pointing that a “car czar” to supervise the Detroit 3 could be named this week. More specifically, ...

 
2009 Ford Flex Enters Automobile Magazine All-Stars
2009 Ford Flex Enters Automobile Magazine All-Stars

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2009 Ford Flex has just entered Automobile Magazine's 2009 All-Stars top, officials of both the carmaker and the publication proudly announced today. Vehicles that reached the All-Stars table were selected by design, value, performance and...

 
Porsche Becomes VW Majority Owner, Takes Indirect Control of Scania
Porsche Becomes VW Majority Owner, Takes Indirect Control of Scania

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Porsche has increased its stake in Volkswagen to more than 50 percent which brings the German sports car manufacturer the majority owner role and indirect control over VW's properties. This means that Porsche is now in control of Scania, the S...

 
Kia Rio – The Subcompact Car Americans Hate The Most
Kia Rio – The Subcompact Car Americans Hate The Most

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The US automotive industry had been through an extremely difficult period over the last few months, probably the toughest times in history. Americans started looking for more fuel efficient cars, abandoning the local brands and becoming interested ...

 

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