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.
Mitsubishi to Sell Rebadged Suzuki Cars
28 Dec 2010, 09:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Since the only way to face competition and stay strong in the current automotive industry seems to be joining forces with one of your rivals, Suzuki and Mitsubishi signed an agreement a few days ago to collaborate on a number of projects. The first...
Citroen DS5 to Debut in 2011, DS3 Cabrio Postponed
28 Dec 2010, 08:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The revival of the DS range has brought several modifications in Citroen's product strategy for the next few years and, although the company has already sketched the launching scheduled of the new models to complete the range, slight changes a...
US Investigates GM's Saturn Ion for Steering Issue
28 Dec 2010, 08:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although it's no longer an active company, Saturn is periodically brought in the spotlights due to a number of complaints regarding certain parts of the car. Today it's the turn of the Ion's steering system that's apparently the...
Strong December, Slow 2011 for the US Auto Industry
28 Dec 2010, 07:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The American automotive sector is surely enjoying the month of December, especially because sales are going greater than in any other month in the past two years and consumers have an increased appetite for vehicles. But although the last month of ...
Ford to Tear Down EcoBoost Engine at 2011 NAIAS
27 Dec 2010, 14:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / In order to demonstrate how tough an F-150 EcoBoost engine is, Ford will tear down an engine that has gone through the "torture test" at the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January 2011. The engine was the subject ...
New Factory for Toyota Etios Engines
27 Dec 2010, 13:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts, briefly known as TKAP, will make a new investment in an engine and transmission plant that will be especially aimed at the newly-launched Etios sedan produced by Toyota for the Indian market. The car is currently manufa...
General Motors Closes Willow Run Plant
27 Dec 2010, 11:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Back in June 2009, General Motors rolled out what was considered its biggest plant closure strategy to cut costs, putting the name of the Willow Run site in Michigan on the list. The factory was scheduled to go offline this month and, because GM�...
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid Launched in China
27 Dec 2010, 11:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Porsche used the Guangzhou Auto Show in China to unveil the new Cayenne Hybrid, a model that although it is designed to reduce emissions and improve mileage, is unlikely to benefit from a green subsidy from the Chinese government. According to a re...
Suzuki Kizashi vs. Audi A4 vs. Merc C-Klasse
27 Dec 2010, 10:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Suzuki Kizashi is playing the flagship role for the Japanese manufacturer, so every single effort that's supposed to bring the sedan in the spotlights is worth every cent. That's why Suzuki rolled out a new campaign that emphasizes what t...
Porsche Reveals World Premiere for 2011 NAIAS
27 Dec 2010, 09:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We're a few weeks away from the official debut of the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) and companies attending the venue have already started announcing their goodies to be displayed in Detroit. Porsche is one of the big nam...
2011 Kia Pro_cee'd Facelift Photos Revealed
27 Dec 2010, 09:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Kia recently revealed a few photos with the facelifted Pro_cee'd model that will make its public debut next year in March. The car will be offered with restyled parts on the front fascia, including the new grille used by Kia on all of its mod...
BYD Takes Over the USA with Three Green Dreams at 2011 NAIAS
27 Dec 2010, 08:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chinese manufacturer BYD will use the upcoming 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to introduce its green solutions for the United States. Nicknamed "Three Green Dreams", the BYD portfolio will thus be on display at the Ja...
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Receives Five-Star NHTSA Rating
27 Dec 2010, 07:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chevrolet Cruze has recently been awarded with a five-start overall safety score by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), thus becoming one of the first vehicles in its class to be tested under the revised New Car Assessment P...
Ford to Use Hybrid Start-Stop on Conventional Cars, Crossovers
27 Dec 2010, 07:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / American carmaker Ford will use the auto start-stop technology it initially implemented on its gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles on future North American versions of its cars and utilities to be rolled out in 2012. The feature is already available ...
New Honda Civic Prepared for 2011 NAIAS
23 Dec 2010, 12:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2011 North American International Auto Show is the right place to display the latest models, not only because it takes place in one of the largest car markets in the world, but also because all eyes are set on the venue. Japanese carmaker Honda...
Paris Planning to Restrict SUVs and Old Diesels
23 Dec 2010, 11:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / French capital Paris is looking into ways to set a new pack of restrictions regarding the use of gas-guzzling vehicles in the city, including SUVs and other types of vehicles that are releasing too many polluting gases. In an effort to limit pollut...
Hyundai-Kia Wants World's Fourth Largest Carmaker Spot
23 Dec 2010, 10:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After seeing how great car sales were going in the last couple of months, the Hyundai-Kia conglomerate started dreaming about more enthusiastic things, including a potential fourth place in the world's largest carmakers top. The automotive gro...
autoevolution Users Think Winter Tires Should Be Mandatory
23 Dec 2010, 09:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / It's winter and driving is less fun for some of us but, because sometimes the car is the only means of transportation, facing the harsh winter conditions is the only viable solution. That's why we wanted to find out your opinion through o...
Higher Death Risks in Car Accidents for Obese Drivers
23 Dec 2010, 09:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Obese drivers are among the most vulnerable drivers to severe auto accidents, a study conducted by researchers from Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and at Erie County Medical Center and published in the American Journal of Emerge...
Sweden and Saab Form Joint Venture for Building Transmissions
23 Dec 2010, 08:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Saab continues its restructuring process, this time with a more significant step backed by the Swedish government. Saab Automobile and state-backed venture capital investor Fouriertransform will jointly form a new entity that will be called VICURA ...