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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.
How Windshield Water Repellent Products Work
How Windshield Water Repellent Products Work

11 Mar 2012, 19:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Bad weather is the nightmare of every driver out there, although we must admit that we feel a guilty pleasure when we’re forced to drive under heavy rain. As you know, each car out there must, or at least should, be equipped with the almig...

 
Hollywood Female Celebrities and Their Hot Rides
Hollywood Female Celebrities and Their Hot Rides

4 Mar 2012, 16:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / It's no secret that women aren't exactly the best drivers on the planet and although there are a few exceptions out there (hello Danica Patrick, we hope you're fine!), men still believe that women should stay away from the things the...

 
Ford B-MAX's Easy Access Door System Explained
Ford B-MAX's Easy Access Door System Explained

26 Feb 2012, 16:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Buying a certain car model just because it has gigantic doors is not at all awkward. OK, it is actually, but we totally get your point. It's extremely frustrating to try and get behind the wheel through a very small door, especially when you&#...

 
Tokyo's Dinosaur Bridge, a Contemporary Godzilla
Tokyo's Dinosaur Bridge, a Contemporary Godzilla

18 Feb 2012, 16:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japan has always been one of the countries that rolled out top-notch technologies and not necessarily in the automotive industry, although we all agree that Japanese car manufacturers are still creating some of the most reliable products in the who...

 
Automotive Wiki: Why Are Traffic Lights Red, Yellow and Green?
Automotive Wiki: Why Are Traffic Lights Red, Yellow and Green?

11 Feb 2012, 14:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A traffic light is a common thing nowadays and you, just like all the other drivers, must obey the rules: if it's green, you pass, if it's red, you stop, and if it's yellow, you act with caution. There's no doubt that traffic...

 
History of Police Lights and Sirens: The Terrifying Duo that Scares Away Criminals
History of Police Lights and Sirens: The Terrifying Duo that Scares Away Criminals

4 Feb 2012, 18:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We all have to deal with the long arm of the law some day, it's just a matter of time. Whether you're pulled over for speeding or an officer yells at you to wait on the side walk and let the president's car pass freely, there are two...

 
The Bling-Bling Generation: How Spinners Work
The Bling-Bling Generation: How Spinners Work

29 Jan 2012, 08:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you're a car aficionado, we're pretty sure you have already heard of spinners, or spinning rims, or however you like to call those flashy rims that keep spinning even after the vehicle comes to a halt. Usually installed on large SUVs o...

 
The Dakar Rally – Redefining Physical Prowess and Technical Performance
The Dakar Rally – Redefining Physical Prowess and Technical Performance

23 Jan 2012, 01:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While most car enthusiasts agree that Formula 1 is the apogee of motor racing, there’s one competition that really sends shivers down your spine. Called “The Dakar Rally” but also known as “The Paris-Dakar Rally”, this...

 
How Traffic Light Control Systems Work
How Traffic Light Control Systems Work

15 Jan 2012, 16:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Both car manufacturers and state authorities have been struggling to boost vehicle efficiency and improve the safety of passengers and pedestrians for several years already. While the automotive industry has evolved at a very fast pace in the last ...

 
Oresund Bridge – Half-Tunnel, Half-Bridge and a Bonus Artificial Island
Oresund Bridge – Half-Tunnel, Half-Bridge and a Bonus Artificial Island

8 Jan 2012, 16:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / It goes without saying that road infrastructure is a contributing factor to what people call these days “the passion of driving”. And it's pretty much obvious that every car aficionado out there hopes to get at least a chance to dr...

 
Waterproof Roads: How Does Pervious Concrete Work
Waterproof Roads: How Does Pervious Concrete Work

31 Dec 2011, 14:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Every year, hundreds, maybe thousands of roads fall victim to natural disasters, be they floods, tsunamis or simply light rains that damage the structure and thus destroy everything in their way. Scientists around the world have tried for years ...

 
Automotive Christmas Special: How to Write a Thank You Letter to Santa Claus
Automotive Christmas Special: How to Write a Thank You Letter to Santa Claus

25 Dec 2011, 23:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / It’s Christmas Day, but we’re still busy opening presents and thinking about the turkey that sleeps in the fridge, while Santa Claus finally has the chance to rest for a minute satisfied with his achievements after a very difficult nigh...

 
Automotive Magic: Self-Healing Car Paint
Automotive Magic: Self-Healing Car Paint

18 Dec 2011, 15:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A brand new car looks fabulous, that's for sure. It doesn't even matter the brand or the model, it's all shiny and clean, and it's really a shame you have to throw it in the traffic jungles we use to call cities and destroy its ...

 
Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road – Left- and Right-Hand Traffic
Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road – Left- and Right-Hand Traffic

11 Dec 2011, 17:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A casual conversation between two drivers, one coming from the United Kingdom and the other one based in the United States, is like listening to two kids trying to figure out whose father is better: the first one usually states that driving on the ...

 
Hurricane Irene Likely to Slow US New Car Sales
Hurricane Irene Likely to Slow US New Car Sales

28 Aug 2011, 13:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Hurricane Irene is still the top news subject in the United States, but besides the harm it does to American people, it will also have a negative impact on the local auto industry. Analysts and local dealers expect the hurricane to dampen new car s...

 
MINI Develops Special Edition Highgate Convertible
MINI Develops Special Edition Highgate Convertible

28 Aug 2011, 13:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / British carmaker MINI is looking into ways to continue its infinite series of limited edition models, sources familiar with the matter hinting that a brand new Highgate flavor is currently in the works. As usual, only a few things are known at this...

 
Infiniti Unveiled First Photo of the Special Edition Sebastian Vettel FX
Infiniti Unveiled First Photo of the Special Edition Sebastian Vettel FX

28 Aug 2011, 13:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A few days after the Japanese brand published a special clip in which the Formula 1 champion, Sebastian Vettel, talks to Infiniti’s chief designer about an upcoming special edition of the FX, Infiniti decided to show us the first photo with t...

 
Chevrolet Cruze Eco Achieves 64 mpg on 9,500-mile Trip
Chevrolet Cruze Eco Achieves 64 mpg on 9,500-mile Trip

27 Aug 2011, 15:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cruze remains one of the best-selling products in Chevrolet’s lineup, so the American carmaker uses every occasion to bring the vehicle back in the spotlights. This time, Chevrolet proudly stepped in front of the media and announced a new...

 
Burnouts in a Tuned Volkswagen Touareg W12
Burnouts in a Tuned Volkswagen Touareg W12

27 Aug 2011, 14:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The tuning world remains a fascinating chapter of the automotive industry, although the firms envolved sometimes do nothing more than a horrible job that simply outrages fans from all over the world. We’ve heard a lot of people claiming that ...

 
SEAT Teases New Model Ahead of Frankfurt Debut
SEAT Teases New Model Ahead of Frankfurt Debut

27 Aug 2011, 14:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / IAA will open its doors to the public in just a few weeks and although most of the carmakers have already presented their goodies for the show, some are a little late and prefer to tease us a bit before the German event. This is also the case with ...

 

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