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.
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.
Mahindra Sees Bright Future for "Electronic" Vehicles
30 Dec 2010, 09:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After it has acquired 55 percent in Reva Electric Car Company, Mahindra Reva is becoming more serious when it comes to electric cars and predicts that petrol and diesel prices are making EVs a more attractive solution for those looking to purchase ...
Putin Pledges to Protect Auto Industry after Joining WTO
30 Dec 2010, 08:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said during a press conference that the local automotive industry will continue to be protected by the government even after the country enters the World Trade Organization. A potential joining of the WTO...
More Expensive Mahindras Starting January 1
30 Dec 2010, 08:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Indian manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra will increase prices on all of its models starting January 1, but it hasn't provided specific details on how expensive each vehicle is going to be. The main reason behind its decision to hike prices ...
Volvo to Hire 200 Workers in Preparation for Higher 2011 Demand
30 Dec 2010, 07:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Opinions on the way the automotive industry is going to perform next year are still divided, but some companies are already making the final adjustments to be able to face a potential higher demand in the upcoming 12 months. Volvo Cars, recently ac...
Porsche Cayman, Boxster, VW Golf to Be Built Together
29 Dec 2010, 14:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Volkswagen Group is again sketching a production plan that involves more of the brands it owns, this time aiming to build the Porsche Cayman, the Boxster and the Volkswagen Golf under the same roof. However, such a thing is possible only if the...
VW Sets Optimistic Goal for US NMS
29 Dec 2010, 12:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volkswagen is probably making the final touches to the American "New Midsize Sedan", as it calls the upcoming model destined to the US market, so the company has already set the sales goal for its first full year. The German manufacturer ...
Carmakers Ready to Face China's End of Tax Incentives
29 Dec 2010, 11:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / China remained on the top of the auto markets, even in the last couple of years when giants such as General Motors and Chrysler had to step under bankruptcy protection, and eventually became the number one destination for many of today's large...
Katie Holmes Looks Cool in a Mercedes-Benz CLK
29 Dec 2010, 10:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Katie Holmes is one of the Hollywood actresses that really know how to look good and we're not talking about the moments when she's filming, but in real, private life. She always managed to remain tightlipped when it came to her personal ...
New Mazda5 to Debut in China on January 11
29 Dec 2010, 10:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new Mazda5 that was presented earlier this year at the Geneva Auto Show will go on sale in China on January 11, 2011 to compete with local leader Volkswagen Turan. The car will be sold through Mazda's local joint venture, so in case you�...
Mahindra Thar CRDe Launched
29 Dec 2010, 09:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mahindra recently debuted the company's latest SUV, the so-called Thar CRDe, in New Delhi, with the rest of the country scheduled to receive the vehicle in the first month of next year. Although it's being called a life style vehicle, the...
Chevrolet Malibu to Replace Aging Epica in China
29 Dec 2010, 09:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After the launch of the BaoJun brand in China, General Motors tries to refresh its product lineups a little bit, pushing Chevrolet a little bit above the affordable brand image it had in the past in this particular market. BaoJun will now play the ...
2012 BMW 1 Series M Coupe Won't Have a Moonroof
29 Dec 2010, 08:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / BMW recently unveiled the 1 Series M coupe and, although it is one of the most appealing models released this year, it won't be offered with a moonroof option. That's right, the German manufacturer retails the 1 Series M with tons of opti...
Alfa Romeo MiTo Facelift Coming with 900cc Engine
29 Dec 2010, 08:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The first facelift of the MiTo family is expected to be rolled out in 2012 and, apart from the obvious styling improvements that will make it to the new model, the car is likely to be offered with a 900cc engine as well. Although boasting such a sm...
Ford MyKey Updated
29 Dec 2010, 07:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford has just announced that its MyKey system, that allows parents to set up several limitations on a car, received a feature upgrade that will debut next year as standard equipment of Taurus and Explorer. The new MyKey function now lets parents bl...
BAIC Eyes 400% Dealership Increase in 2011
28 Dec 2010, 14:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / BAIC is one of the Chinese carmakers that are struggling to make themselves noticed in the automotive industry, so the company is making new investments every once in a while in various segments of its business. BAIC is now aiming to improve its de...
2012 Hyundai Veloster Video Teaser
28 Dec 2010, 11:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As Hyundai prepares to introduce the new Veloster at the upcoming 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January next year, the company teases us every once in a while to stir up interest on the future coupe. Of course, not much is ...
Future Chevrolet Corvette Rendered
28 Dec 2010, 11:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chevrolet Corvette is undoubtedly one of the big names of the auto industry and whenever its name is brought into discussions, there's at least one fan around to start a debate on the model's impressive history. And we must all admit that...
2011 Fiat Strada Sporting Launched
28 Dec 2010, 10:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Fiat's Brazilian division recently released the new Strada Sporting, a special version of the popular pick-up customized with multiple sporty accessories that improve both the exterior and the interior of the car. Pickups are fairly popular in...
Infiniti Targets 10% Share of the Chinese Luxury Segment
28 Dec 2010, 10:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Like many other companies selling cars in China, Infiniti also has high expectations from what has recently became the number one car market for several major brands. Nissan's luxury division intends to raise its local share to up to 10 percen...
Renault and Nissan Think Big in India
28 Dec 2010, 09:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After China, India has slowly became one of the key markets for many carmakers that are trying to benefit from the growing auto sector that could boost their revenues on the short term. Renault and Nissan for example are both hoping to achieve a 5 ...