autoevolution
 

Bogdan Popa

13,307  ARTICLES

Personal motto:

"Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow" - Jeff Valdez, Stand-up Comedian.

Staff Writer
editor photo
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.
Nissan to Fire 2,000 Spanish Workers
Nissan to Fire 2,000 Spanish Workers

27 Aug 2009, 14:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese manufacturer Nissan recently announced it plans to cut its Spanish workforce by around 2,000 jobs as the company is currently experiencing decreasing demand for the vehicles built in the country. According to just-auto.com, the layoffs wil...

 
Nearly 700,000 Clunkers Traded-In in US CARS
Nearly 700,000 Clunkers Traded-In in US CARS

27 Aug 2009, 14:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With the US Car Allowance Rebate System now officially closed, we're all curious to find out which were the most attractive models in the scheme and, more importantly, which are the companies that benefitted the most following the scrapping pr...

 
Chrysler to Attend Frankfurt as Part of Fiat's Display
Chrysler to Attend Frankfurt as Part of Fiat's Display

27 Aug 2009, 13:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chrysler will display its models at the Frankfurt Auto Show but only as part of Fiat's stand. Furthermore, it won't hold press conferences and grandiose launches, as the American manufacturer will continue to maintain the same silence it ...

 
ESP to Rule China in 5 to 10 Years
ESP to Rule China in 5 to 10 Years

27 Aug 2009, 13:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is going to become a must have feature in future new cars in China, Jennifer Jiang Director of Bosch China Marketing and Sales Controlling, Chassis Systems Control, said in an interview with gasgoo.com. Wha...

 
Five Euro NCAP Stars for Skoda Yeti
Five Euro NCAP Stars for Skoda Yeti

27 Aug 2009, 10:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Skoda Yeti is one of the models that received the maximum safety rating from Euro NCAP, following the latest crash tests conducted this week. The Yeti is one of the best of all vehicles tested so far, the Czech manufacturer said today in a release ...

 
Toyota Prius Coupe Made in Italy
Toyota Prius Coupe Made in Italy

27 Aug 2009, 10:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rumors regarding a potential coupe version of Toyota's flagship Prius keep coming which is usually the first sign that there might be indeed some truth behind the stories. This time, it is believed that the Prius Coupe will be manfuactured in ...

 
BAIC to Build Plant in Lithuania
BAIC to Build Plant in Lithuania

27 Aug 2009, 10:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Except the numerous bids submitted for European brands, this is the first major step made by the Chinese carmaker Beijing Automotive (BAIC) towards a long-awaited European expansion. It appears that the Chinese automaker is looking to build a produ...

 
Germany Insists Obama Should Help Decide Opel Owner
Germany Insists Obama Should Help Decide Opel Owner

27 Aug 2009, 09:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Negotiations on the new owner for Opel continue, but Germany is still putting pressure on US officials who are insistently asked to step in and help General Motors pick the preferred bidder. General Motors is currently 60 percent owned by the US, b...

 
Ford to Start Romanian Production on September 8
Ford to Start Romanian Production on September 8

27 Aug 2009, 09:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford will commence production at the new Romanian plant in Craiova on September 8, the company revealed. It will produce the Transit Connect, a model which is also manufactured in Turkey and scheduled to be globally released in 2010. The new pro...

 
New Saab 9-5 Sedan Detailed
New Saab 9-5 Sedan Detailed

27 Aug 2009, 08:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Saab has just detailed the all-new 9-5 sedan, the first model released under the ownership of Koenigsegg. The car will be on display at the Frankfurt Auto Show next month so in case you will attend the show, don't miss the public unveiling at ...

 
Dacia UK Launch Possible in 2010
Dacia UK Launch Possible in 2010

27 Aug 2009, 08:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault's Dacia low-cost brand might arrive in the United Kingdom as soon as 2010, officials of the French manufacturer hinted. Basically, Renault delayed the UK launch of the Romanian brand because of the pound's weakness against the eur...

 
Toyota Recalls Corolla, Matrix and Scion xD
Toyota Recalls Corolla, Matrix and Scion xD

27 Aug 2009, 07:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota Motor Sales USA today announced that it will recall approximately 95,700 2009 and 2010 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix and 2008 and 2009 Scion xD vehicles sold in the US after discovering that "condensed moisture from the positive crankc...

 
Volkswagen Polo Achieves Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating
Volkswagen Polo Achieves Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating

27 Aug 2009, 06:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new Volkswagen Polo is one of the models that scored the best in the latest Euro NCAP tests. The new Polo achieved a 5-star rating thanks to an advanced safety package comprising an optimized body structure, a highly effective belt-and-airbag c...

 
Suzuki Swift in the US in 2011
Suzuki Swift in the US in 2011

26 Aug 2009, 15:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The United States plays a key role in Suzuki's global market strategy and the company has established a whole new plan to increase its market share in the country in the next three years. Autonews writes that one of the most important goals is...

 
Skoda Octavia RS-P Launched in Australia
Skoda Octavia RS-P Launched in Australia

26 Aug 2009, 13:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Following the Australian debut of the Octavia RS a few days ago, the Czech manufacturer is now revealing an even sportier model called Octavia RS-P. Unfortunately, the car won't be mass produced so it's quite impossible to find one of the...

 
Standard ESC on C3 Following 4-Star Euro NCAP Rating
Standard ESC on C3 Following 4-Star Euro NCAP Rating

26 Aug 2009, 13:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Disappointed by the four-star rating scored by its popular C3 model, Citroen might introduce ESC stability control as standard across the whole range. The company has already confirmed that it will review the safety result and decide whether it sho...

 
2010 Cadillac SRX Causes a Stir in the Middle East
2010 Cadillac SRX Causes a Stir in the Middle East

26 Aug 2009, 13:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if it is projected to hit the market in December, the 2010 Cadillac SRX luxury crossover has generated a lot of comments, attracting a lot of interest from people who are willing purchase the new vehicle. General Motors says people in the Midd...

 
Germany Could Accept RHJ as Opel Buyer
Germany Could Accept RHJ as Opel Buyer

26 Aug 2009, 12:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While General Motors says it is considering keeping Opel and cancel a potential sale to Magna or RHJ, the German government is willing to accept the offer submitted by the Belgium consortium RHJ. It was well known the fact Germany favored Magna Int...

 
Geely Continues Expansions, Forms JV with Yulon Motor
Geely Continues Expansions, Forms JV with Yulon Motor

26 Aug 2009, 10:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Geely tends to become an everyday subject in the automotive industry as the Chinese manufacturer is continuously seeking new joint ventures and partnerships that could support its global expansion. The company is now planning to set up a joint vent...

 
Hyundai i10 UK Pricing Increased
Hyundai i10 UK Pricing Increased

26 Aug 2009, 09:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Hyundai i10, one of the most successful models sold by the South Korean manufacturer in the United Kingdom, is a bit more expensive starting this month as the parent company decided to increase prices following the weakness of the British pound aga...

 

Stories by Bogdan Popa