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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.
BMW Delays US X1 Launch Following Increased European Demand
BMW Delays US X1 Launch Following Increased European Demand

18 Jan 2011, 07:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / BMW X1 is apparently a massive hit for the German manufacturer who's now forced to delay the United States debut of the crossover as it tries to cope with the increasing demand in Europe. The X1 could thus be launched in the US later this year...

 
One Chevrolet Sold Every 7.4 Seconds
One Chevrolet Sold Every 7.4 Seconds

18 Jan 2011, 07:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chevrolet, one of the four core brands currently existing under GM's tutorship, posted significant increases in 2010, selling no more, no less than 4.26 million vehicles globally last year. More importantly, General Motors claims that statisti...

 
It's Your Call: GM's CEO Should Drive a Prius for the Rest of His Life!
It's Your Call: GM's CEO Should Drive a Prius for the Rest of His Life!

17 Jan 2011, 11:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As most of you know by now, the guys over at General Motors are pretty proud of their Chevrolet Volt and, every time they have the occasion to praise it, they certainly do it. That's the case of CEO Dan Akerson as well, who recently said in a ...

 
The Auto Show That Never Was: The 2011 NAIAS
The Auto Show That Never Was: The 2011 NAIAS

17 Jan 2011, 10:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Judging by the numbers, the North American International Auto Show is one of the biggest, if not THE biggest, auto events in North America, not only because it takes place in Detroit, but also because it witnessed over the years the introduction of...

 
Next Dodge Viper to Be Inspired by "Naked Woman on the Beach"
Next Dodge Viper to Be Inspired by "Naked Woman on the Beach"

17 Jan 2011, 07:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Dodge Viper has always been a striking appearance and, as far as its parent manufacturer is concerned, this thing will continue on the future iteration of the model as well. Ralph Gilles, the head of Chrysler's design department, said in a sta...

 
Wind Lifts Up Fergie's Dress, BMW X5 Enjoys View <span>· Photo</span>
Wind Lifts Up Fergie's Dress, BMW X5 Enjoys View · Photo

6 Jan 2011, 15:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although we're not quite Black Eyed Peas fans, we must admit that we went to a concert or two when we had the occasion. And trust us, we weren't there for the music but to see Fergie, the beautiful singer that was basically the only reaso...

 
Misha All Terrain Concept Confirmed for NAIAS
Misha All Terrain Concept Confirmed for NAIAS

6 Jan 2011, 14:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to open its doors to the public next week in Detroit is not all about global premieres or electric vehicles that will be released in the upcoming years, but also about innovative concepts that...

 
VW US Closes Best Year Since 2003
VW US Closes Best Year Since 2003

6 Jan 2011, 12:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The US auto industry recorded pretty impressive high sales in 2010, most companies selling cars in the country managing to post significant recoveries over the disappointing 2009 when the recession severely hit the auto sector. Volkswagen of Americ...

 
Visteon Launches Infotainment Solution
Visteon Launches Infotainment Solution

6 Jan 2011, 11:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Visteon used the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to demonstrate its new infotainment platform that's scheduled to debut later this year to be implemented in multiple vehicles slated to launch in the upcoming years. As...

 
Chevrolet Equinox Runs High in December
Chevrolet Equinox Runs High in December

6 Jan 2011, 11:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chevrolet performed pretty well last year and in December alone, so the company took a little time to praise some of the models that registered increases in 2010. Chevrolet Equinox is one of the models that continued to remain attractive despite th...

 
MINI Beachcomber Won't Be Made
MINI Beachcomber Won't Be Made

6 Jan 2011, 10:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We do know that MINI is currently working on the expansion of its product lineup in the future, but the models to be introduced are still an enigma for all of us. It was initially believed that the Beachcomber concept could actually make it to prod...

 
Ford Fiesta ST to Pack 182 HP
Ford Fiesta ST to Pack 182 HP

6 Jan 2011, 09:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford is reportedly working on a hotter version of the popular Fiesta that could be launched in the second half of this year and would wear the ST designation. Up until now, the US-based car manufacturer remained tightlipped when it came to its high...

 
Kia Morning Real-Life Photos Revealed
Kia Morning Real-Life Photos Revealed

6 Jan 2011, 09:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Kia yesterday presented for the first time the new-generation Picanto, the small model that will be unveiled this year in Switzerland at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show, but will be sold in most markets around the world. It appears that Kia has opted for...

 
Hyundai Launches Blue Link, OnStar Rival
Hyundai Launches Blue Link, OnStar Rival

6 Jan 2011, 08:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Remember late December when Hyundai rolled out a teaser with the upcoming Veloster and mentioned that the new model will be equipped with a so-called Blue Link system? At that time, we suggested that this could be some sort of infotainment system a...

 
2012 Buick Verano Unveiled
2012 Buick Verano Unveiled

6 Jan 2011, 07:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / In anticipation of the model's global debut at the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Buick presented the new Verano, a compact luxury sedan that will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011. The range will be pow...

 
Renault Execs Suspended on Espionage Claim
Renault Execs Suspended on Espionage Claim

5 Jan 2011, 15:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Espionage is probably one of the biggest fears of today's innovative carmakers that are hopping to launch a new technology on the market. French carmaker Renault decided to suspend three executives for what it could be corporate espionage, but...

 
Obama Signs Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act
Obama Signs Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act

5 Jan 2011, 14:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / US President Barack Obama signed into law the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act that is said to provide extra protection to blind people and other pedestrians from new vehicles whose engines are becoming more silent. With the auto industry relyi...

 
Subaru to Kill Stella Electric in 2012
Subaru to Kill Stella Electric in 2012

5 Jan 2011, 14:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Launched in 2009, the electric flavor of Subaru Stella could see its end after only three years of production. It appears that the Japanese manufacturer is considering a potential discontinuation of the electric model next year when the company wil...

 
2012 Volkswagen NMS New Teaser Released
2012 Volkswagen NMS New Teaser Released

5 Jan 2011, 13:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / In anticipation of the public revealing that will take place at the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit next week, Volkswagen has published a new photo of what is supposed to be the New Midsize Sedan (NMS) to replace the ...

 
Ford #1 in Canada
Ford #1 in Canada

5 Jan 2011, 12:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The year that has just came to an end was pretty successful for American manufacturer Ford, who managed to take the leadership of the industry in Canada with 267,974 sold units in 2010. This is an increase of 19 percent as compared to 2009 when the...

 

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