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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.
New Renault Kangoo Launched
New Renault Kangoo Launched

5 Jan 2011, 11:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / French carmaker Renault has just presented the 2011 Kangoo, a revised lineup that comes with many enhancements inside, outside and under the hood. The car will be unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show this month and will go on sale in March later thi...

 
Four GM Brands Sell More in 2010 Than Eight Brands Did in 2009
Four GM Brands Sell More in 2010 Than Eight Brands Did in 2009

5 Jan 2011, 10:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Efficiency. This was the main word spoken inside General Motors when the US-based car manufacturer started its massive restructuring process and stepped under Chapter 11's umbrella. It killed some brands, it sold others and decided to focus on...

 
No Problem Between Audi and VW on A1 Rotary EV
No Problem Between Audi and VW on A1 Rotary EV

5 Jan 2011, 10:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Audi was believed to take its very own route when going the electric way and develop a special version of the A1 model equipped with a lithium ion battery pack and gasoline combustion rotary engine. Still, rumors regarding such a project were point...

 
Cadillac Crowned Fastest-Growing Luxury Brand
Cadillac Crowned Fastest-Growing Luxury Brand

5 Jan 2011, 10:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / GM's Cadillac is back in the game. Or so claims the US-based car manufacturer when unveiling the financial performance of the Cadillac brand in 2010. This particular GM core entity sold a total of 16,718 vehicles in December, an increase of 13...

 
GM Launches OnStar Rearview Mirror
GM Launches OnStar Rearview Mirror

5 Jan 2011, 09:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / OnStar is becoming a more popular service every day and, after "repeated consumer requests", General Motors decided to expand the safety, security and connectivity package beyond its cars. In other words, the company will start selling a ...

 
GM and Verizon Bring 4G, Skype and Video Chat in Passenger Cars
GM and Verizon Bring 4G, Skype and Video Chat in Passenger Cars

5 Jan 2011, 08:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was the host of a revolutionary prototype presented by GM's OnStar in the Verizon Wireless booth. Using the 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, the carmaker installed multiple functions on th...

 
Pelosi Applauds Detroit Turnaround, Confirms 2011 NAIAS Attendance
Pelosi Applauds Detroit Turnaround, Confirms 2011 NAIAS Attendance

5 Jan 2011, 08:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Nancy Pelosi was one of the American politicians that stepped in front of the media and repeatedly emphasized back in 2009 that the US auto industry needs a major shake-up, encouraging carmakers to make major sacrifices in order to stay in business...

 
Toyota Models to Feature Pandora Internet Radio
Toyota Models to Feature Pandora Internet Radio

5 Jan 2011, 07:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese manufacturer Toyota announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas that its newly-launched Entune multimedia system will also feature the Pandora Internet radio, but the company hasn't provided information on the first ...

 
AT&T to Provide Wireless Systems in BMWs
AT&T to Provide Wireless Systems in BMWs

4 Jan 2011, 15:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Wireless services, be them traffic information, safety or infotainment functions, have become a must-have in most vehicles out there although their price remains pretty high. From this point of view, their availability is still limited nowadays and...

 
Turkey Grows... and Grows... and Grows...
Turkey Grows... and Grows... and Grows...

4 Jan 2011, 15:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Turkey isn't quite a popular topic in global automotive news, especially because carmakers aren't exactly focused on either starting or expanding operations in this country. Only a few car manufacturers actually invested in Turkey but, as...

 
This Is Not a Typo: VW Increases Indian Sales by 1000%
This Is Not a Typo: VW Increases Indian Sales by 1000%

4 Jan 2011, 14:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The year that has just ended brought what was probably the greatest increase of the Indian auto sector, as carmakers selling vehicles in the country invested massively in their local operations. Volkswagen is just one of the big names that worked o...

 
One Hundred Years of Spirit of Ecstasy
One Hundred Years of Spirit of Ecstasy

4 Jan 2011, 14:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Spirit of Ecstasy is a name that could give some people goosebumps, especially when thinking about the old models that established the foundation of the luxurious company that today bears the name of Rolls Royce. The famous flying lady mascot that ...

 
2010 Was GM's Best Year in China
2010 Was GM's Best Year in China

4 Jan 2011, 13:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors recorded in 2010 what could be easily considered its best year ever in China, as the US-based auto giant has set a new sales record, with domestic sales surpassing 2.3 million units. Last year, the company delivered 28.8 percent more...

 
Volvo XC60 Recalled Due to Front Electric Seat Stoppers
Volvo XC60 Recalled Due to Front Electric Seat Stoppers

4 Jan 2011, 13:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Now living under Chinese ownership, Volvo feels pretty much like home in China so there should be no surprise that the Swedish manufacturer focuses more on the local business. And how else could it do that if not by starting a recall on one of its ...

 
Next-Generation Kia Picanto Unveiled
Next-Generation Kia Picanto Unveiled

4 Jan 2011, 11:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / South Korean carmaker Kia has just unveiled the new-generation Picanto, the revised city car that presents a new exterior look, a revised interior and four new engines. Kia hasn't released the exact technical details of the car but it did ment...

 
Britney Spears Thinks a White BMW Is Better than a CLK
Britney Spears Thinks a White BMW Is Better than a CLK

4 Jan 2011, 11:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mercedes and BMW have always been the top choices among American celebrities, but opinions are still divided on which one is best and which is more appropriate for a Hollywood diva. Britney Spears seems to have made her choice: she replaced her &qu...

 
Christina Aguilera Not So Sexy in a White Range Rover
Christina Aguilera Not So Sexy in a White Range Rover

4 Jan 2011, 10:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / It rarely happens to see a Hollywood star stepping out from an expensive car on the right front door, unless he/she is driving a right-hand drive vehicle. But Christina Aguilera seems to have made a passion out of traveling on the front passenger s...

 
Toyota Zelas to Be a Rebadged Scion tC, in China This Year
Toyota Zelas to Be a Rebadged Scion tC, in China This Year

4 Jan 2011, 10:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A few days ago, in late December to be more specific, Toyota presented what it calls the Zelas, a model that will go on sale in China this year through Guangzhou Toyota. Especially aimed at the young segment, the car will actually be a rebadged Sci...

 
Orange Lexus LFA for the 2011 NAIAS
Orange Lexus LFA for the 2011 NAIAS

4 Jan 2011, 09:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Lexus LFA is one huge surprise for all of us, mostly because Toyota's luxury division has been working for several years on a project that was often brought in the spotlights through different spyshots of various news regarding its launch mome...

 
VW to Switch Focus to Algeria
VW to Switch Focus to Algeria

4 Jan 2011, 08:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volkswagen is the second top carmaker that aims to invest in the Algerian auto sector after French company Renault confirmed in late 2010 that it intends to expand its operations in the country. There are only a few details regarding Volkswagen...

 

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