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.
2011 Audi A8 Rolled Out in China
21 Dec 2010, 11:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Audi decided to use the Guangzhou Auto Show to introduce the new A8 in China, with sales to begin in 2011 using imported models manufactured in Germany. According to a report by China Car Times, the car will be priced starting from 850,000rmb (appr...
2011 Ford Explorer's Safety Appealing to Families
21 Dec 2010, 11:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / American car manufacturer Ford hopes the recently-revealed 2011 Explorer will become much more appealing to families, mostly because of the safety features it comes with. Besides airbags all-around, the car is also equipped with the new inflatable ...
Ford Expects 12 Million Sold Cars This Month in the US
21 Dec 2010, 10:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The financial crisis is only history now, so US carmakers are predicting very high sales in the months to come. Ford, for example, expects December to total 12 million sold units in the United States, but avoids talking about the company's for...
Toyota Predicts 3 Percent Global Increase in 2011
21 Dec 2010, 10:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese carmaker Toyota expects 2011 to be a much better year for the auto industry and said that it expects to increase sales in the year to come by up to 3 percent, as compared to 2010. In other words, Toyota hopes it will deliver up to 7.7 mill...
Renault Wowed by Master Vans Success
21 Dec 2010, 10:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault Master is enjoying an impressive success since it was officially rolled out earlier this year and the first sign that demonstrate its appeal is the recent milestone reached by the Societe des Vehicules Automobiles de Batilly (SoVAB). The fa...
GM CEO Says Volt Is an American Symbol
21 Dec 2010, 09:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors CEO Dan Akerson is again making the headlines, this time talking less about the Volt's rivals and more about Chevrolet's recently launched product. Referring to the Volt, Akerson said the car "reinforces how important ...
New Volvo S60 Rolled Out in China
21 Dec 2010, 09:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Swedish carmaker Volvo is really keen on launching its new S60 in every market around the world, so the car recently debuted in China, the home land of its new owner Geely. Sales will begin in 2011, with the S60 to become the first model to be asse...
Audi Sets Greater A1 Sales Target for 2011
21 Dec 2010, 08:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / German carmaker Audi wants to increase its sales target for the next year when it comes to the new A1, as consumer demand continues to grow in most markets where it is selling the car. Furthermore, Audi could decide to boost production of its small...
Kia to Launch Amanti Sedan Replacement
20 Dec 2010, 16:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The disappointing Kia Amanti sedan will see its end very soon, as the South Korean manufacturer is planning to launch a replacement in the near future. It seems like the model designed to take the place of the Amanti is the Cadenza sedan which is l...
Chevrolet Volt Made of Oil-Soaked Material from Gulf of Mexico
20 Dec 2010, 15:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors has found an innovative way to use the oil-soaked plastic boom material used in Gulf of Mexico for its brand new Chevrolet Volt, thus saving 100,000 pounds of waste from the country's landfills, as it said in a press statement. ...
Alain Prost Finishes Third in Alpe d'Huez Trophee Andros Stage
20 Dec 2010, 14:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Alain Prost and his Dacia Duster continue to perform well in Trophee Andros, recording another finish on the podium at the latest Alpe d'Huez race. The French driver scored the third fastest time in qualifying, after Franck Lagorce and Olivier...
Lexus to Focus on "Progressive Luxury"
20 Dec 2010, 14:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After the launch of the CT 200h, Lexus is trying a different approach at a global level, planning to strengthen the brand by focusing on several elements considered key factors for luring buyers into its dealerships. In plain English, what Lexus ca...
Tesla Model S Tops 3,000 Preorders
20 Dec 2010, 13:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although it's still a yet to be launched model, Tesla Model S manages to remain extremely appealing to lots of buyers who agree to pay a $5000 reservation for an electric sedan. Deliveries will begin in 2012 and according to a report by USA To...
Mitsubishi Considers Stopping Colt European Production
20 Dec 2010, 11:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mitsubishi might end Colt production in Europe, as part of the company's plans to trim production at the NedCar plant in Netherlands. The main reason behind Mitsubishi's intentions to alter production in the country is that the factory do...
New Lancia Ypsilon Teasers Released
20 Dec 2010, 11:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new Ypsilon is one most awaited products to be released by the Italian brand, not only because it is expected to bring a major refresh in terms of exterior and interior styling, but also because Fiat's alliance with Chrysler is likely to b...
Opel Could Use Antwerp Production Lines Elsewhere
20 Dec 2010, 10:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The last Astra was officially produced last week, the first layoffs have already occurred, so it's only a matter of time until the Antwerp plant closes its doors entirely. But German manufacturer Opel is also considering the possibility to use...
Spyshots: 2012 Lancia Ypsilon
20 Dec 2010, 10:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With the Fiat - Chrysler alliance preparing new models, the guys over at Lancia are pretty busy these days to use the technology provided by the American carmaker for their future products. One of the models that could be based on a Chrysler platfo...
Range Rover Ji Guang Launched in China
20 Dec 2010, 09:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Range Rover continues its global introduction of the Evoque, so the company debuted the new five-door crossover at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China. Furthermore, Range Rover has also revealed that the Chinese version of the car will be called "...
Avatar Producers Hand Each Crew Member a Prius
19 Dec 2010, 10:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although the automotive industry is now focused on its green side more than ever, there are some other things outside this particular sector that bring environmental protection on the front page of newspapers. We all heard about Avatar, the tit...
Official Fuel Consumption Figures Explained
17 Dec 2010, 15:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We all know that the official fuel consumption figures indicated by carmakers around the world are difficult, if not impossible, to reach in real-world conditions. Many have tried, nobody has managed to record at least the same figures as the ones ...