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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.
Chrysler Lures Dealers with Extra Cash
Chrysler Lures Dealers with Extra Cash

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With most carmakers seeing their sales going down in the last few months, Chrysler tries a different market strategy that could help them deliver more cars to dealerships across the country. In short terms, the American carmaker offers extra incent...

 
Magna to Build $109M Russian Factory
Magna to Build $109M Russian Factory

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The less-known Canadian auto parts manufacturer Magna International has announced plans to build a new production facility in Russia by 2011. The company will invest approximately $108.7 million for the new St. Petersburg factory, Autonews reported...

 
Toyota Prius – Most Reliable 2009 Family Car
Toyota Prius – Most Reliable 2009 Family Car

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Consumers Reports published the annual reliability rankings concerning cars of all classes, with Scion xD and Mini Cooper Clubman leading the overall table. The study is regarded as a very important source of information for carmakers because they ...

 
Spyker D12 Peking to Paris Reaches Mass Production
Spyker D12 Peking to Paris Reaches Mass Production

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Officially unveiled in 2006 at the Geneva Auto Show, the so-called Cayenne rival will reach mass production in 2009, with an estimated price of 186,000 pounds ($294,252). The D12 will be exclusively produced by Spyker's Zeewolde factory using ...

 
Ford Otosan Suspends Production for 3 Weeks
Ford Otosan Suspends Production for 3 Weeks

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / News telling you about reduced production, idled plants and job cuts shouldn’t really amaze you, as large companies such as General Motors, Chrysler, Volvo or Ford already announced multiple such cost-cutting measures. But even so, similar re...

 
The Way Computers Could Help Auto Industry
The Way Computers Could Help Auto Industry

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / There's no secret that computers play a very important role in the development of new cars, no matter if we're talking about engine performance, bodywork or aerodynamics. But even so, designing a generic algorithm that could help carmaker...

 
Casey Stoner Delays Surgery due to GP9 Testings
Casey Stoner Delays Surgery due to GP9 Testings

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2007 MotoGP season champion Casey Stoner promised a good performance in the two remaining Grands Prix but admitted that his mind is currently on the 2009-season motorcycle, formerly known as Ducati Desmosedici GP9. Stoner told Crash.net that he...

 
Ford Idles 10 Production Plants
Ford Idles 10 Production Plants

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / New day, more suspended plants. This time, the company that takes the decision to temporary suspend the activity of several production facilities is Ford, one of the largest carmakers in the world and member of the close-to-bankruptcy group, Detroi...

 
Toyota Delays US-built Prius
Toyota Delays US-built Prius

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even though Toyota initially planned to produce a special version of Prius at the new plant in Mississippi, the Japanese manufacturer today confirmed the committee is reviewing production of all future models, including the Prius which was initiall...

 
How to Get Driving Directions WITHOUT a GPS
How to Get Driving Directions WITHOUT a GPS

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / There’s no secret that GPS devices met an impressive growth in popularity in the last few years, more and more car manufacturers signing major deals with GPS companies for exclusive and high-end tools. Even recent studies have shown that ...

 
UK Gov Promotes Electric Vehicles
UK Gov Promotes Electric Vehicles

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The British Government announced a new campaign supposed to promote electric vehicles and hybrids among the local residents by allowing them to test such cars for several days. The trial will begin next year and will include approximately 100 vehic...

 
Kia Unveils Detroit Soul Teaser
Kia Unveils Detroit Soul Teaser

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / South Korean company Kia Motors unveiled a teaser photo of what seems to be a Soul-based model set to be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2009. Even though there are only a few details available at this time, it looks like the concept v...

 
Rossi on Stoner: “He Won't Stand Still!”
Rossi on Stoner: “He Won't Stand Still!”

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With only two Grands Prix left in the 2008 championship, most riders are struggling to get a glimpse of late-form that could help them save a disappointing season. More importantly though, the already-crowned champion Valentino Rossi promises a sol...

 
Chrysler Upgrades 2009 Models – Better Fuel Efficiency, New Features
Chrysler Upgrades 2009 Models – Better Fuel Efficiency, New Features

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chrysler today announced that it has modified three models of the 2009 lineup in order to better suit the market demand as the majority of customers are now looking for better fuel efficiency instead of high power engines. In fact, these are the ma...

 
Alfa Romeo Delays US Return
Alfa Romeo Delays US Return

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The long-awaited Alfa Romeo return to the United States has been postponed by parent company Fiat due to the so-called “depressed market” that would massively affect the brand's sales. "It would be simply crazy to invest in br...

 
Bush Paves the Way for Auto Funds
Bush Paves the Way for Auto Funds

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / US Government's involvement in the automotive industry crisis is still the main debate in the United States with lawmakers, senators and even the president participating to negotiations. While President-elect Barack Obama already confirmed tha...

 
Russia to Fight Against Car Imports Avalanche
Russia to Fight Against Car Imports Avalanche

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With the global economic crisis damaging sales of most carmakers around the world, governments in every country struggle to help local companies survive on the auto industry, preserve jobs and maintain their revenues. Russia is one of the best exam...

 
Chrysler Unveils Anniversary Minivans
Chrysler Unveils Anniversary Minivans

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chrysler today rolled out the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan 25th Anniversary Editions, two special and limited versions of the popular minivans especially supposed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the minivan.The Amer...

 
Renault Group Temporarily Closes Production Plants
Renault Group Temporarily Closes Production Plants

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault Group today announced the production in no less than five production plants across Europe will be temporarily stopped due to decreasing demand in main emerging markets. Basically, Renault takes the same decisions as the other carmakers arou...

 
Suzuki Chief Executive Returning as President
Suzuki Chief Executive Returning as President

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Osamu Suzuki, the current Chairman and Chief Executive of Suzuki, is returning as president of the Japanese carmaker, a post he held until 2000. According to Autonews, the two Suzuki employees will change positions within the company on Thursday, w...

 

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