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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.
Chevrolet Volt Is Not "Commercially Viable"
Chevrolet Volt Is Not "Commercially Viable"

11 Aug 2009, 07:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chevrolet Volt, the over-praised model which is expected to turn General Motors around and pave the way to profit, might not be ready in time for the November 2010 launch. A regulatory filing report submitted by the American manufacturer to the US...

 
Ford Restarts Production in Russia
Ford Restarts Production in Russia

11 Aug 2009, 07:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Following a well-deserved summer holiday, more or less pushed by the global economic chaos, Ford's Russian plant is restarting production and hopes for better times in the upcoming months. The St. Petersburg facility, which is building the For...

 
Toyota Says No to US Government Funds
Toyota Says No to US Government Funds

10 Aug 2009, 18:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese manufacturer Toyota says it doesn't need support from the United States government to build electric vehicles or batteries in the country. The reason? The company doesn't intend to produce electric cars or batteries in the US but...

 
Mitsubishi Outlander ACTiV Special Edition Unveiled
Mitsubishi Outlander ACTiV Special Edition Unveiled

10 Aug 2009, 14:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Australian division of Mitsubishi today introduced a new version of the popular Outlander model. Codenamed ACTiV, the new Outlander comes with several exterior and interior upgrades and is powered by Mitsubishi's 2.4-liter MIVEC engine mat...

 
GM and eBay Sign Deal to Sell Cars Online
GM and eBay Sign Deal to Sell Cars Online

10 Aug 2009, 14:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just as we told you some time ago, GM and eBay were working on a deal that would allow the former bankrupt automaker to sell cars online. Well, the two companies today announced they have reached a deal and released a special website that will run ...

 
2010 Kia Sorento Released
2010 Kia Sorento Released

10 Aug 2009, 13:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After announcing the facelifted version of the cee'd, Kia makes the headlines one more time, this time with the help of the Sorento SUV which will be also showcased at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September. The new version of the seven-seat car...

 
Kia cee'd Facelift Revealed, First Pictures Inside
Kia cee'd Facelift Revealed, First Pictures Inside

10 Aug 2009, 13:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Kia has just announced that the first facelift of its popular cee'd will be on display at the Frankfurt Auto Show next month. Additionally, the company also announced that the redesigned model will go on sale in the UK in early October and wil...

 
Police Arrest Violent SsangYong Workers
Police Arrest Violent SsangYong Workers

10 Aug 2009, 13:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if the civil war at SsangYong's plant in Pyeongtaek finally came to an end last week, the police - workers standoff continues in South Korea. But this time in a less violent manner. Police forces are now seeking the arrest of 44 people wh...

 
GM, RHJ Negotiated Opel Takeover Contract
GM, RHJ Negotiated Opel Takeover Contract

10 Aug 2009, 10:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While negotiations over the future owner for Opel continue between the four parts involved (General Motors, Germany, RHJ and Magna International), the CEO of the Belgium investor says his company has "good chances" of becoming the next Op...

 
Saab Deal at Risk Due to Koenigsegg Investors Pulling Out
Saab Deal at Risk Due to Koenigsegg Investors Pulling Out

10 Aug 2009, 10:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Koenigsegg - Saab deal is now at risk due to some rumors that investors who backed the Swedish sports car manufacturer might intend to pull out of negotiations. Nobody knows exactly why but it appears the Swedish government is already investiga...

 
Mazda Assists Dealers in Financial Management
Mazda Assists Dealers in Financial Management

10 Aug 2009, 09:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mazda is making a new step towards a a healthy recovery from the collapsing market with a campaign at dealerships who encounter difficulties in managing their finances. The Japanese manufacturer plans to support UK dealers in managing their money m...

 
RHJ Might Revise Opel Takeover Bid
RHJ Might Revise Opel Takeover Bid

10 Aug 2009, 09:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Opel selling saga is far from being over as the two suitors, Magna and RHJ, are challenging one another with new bids every once in a while. This time, the Belgian investor is looking to improve its takeover proposal by lowering the amount of g...

 
2010 Nissan Pathfinder Pricing Revealed
2010 Nissan Pathfinder Pricing Revealed

10 Aug 2009, 09:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Nissan continues to focus its business on the pickup division so the 2010 comes with several new goodies, as well as with improved engines that would perfectly comply with today's requirements: reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions. The...

 
2010 Jaguar XF Recalled
2010 Jaguar XF Recalled

10 Aug 2009, 08:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Jaguar recently announced that it is recalling 2010 XF models in the United States after discovering that some of them come with tire labels not corresponding with the tires fitted on the vehicles. According to a notification posted on the official...

 
Volvo C30 All-Electric in the Works
Volvo C30 All-Electric in the Works

10 Aug 2009, 08:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Leaving financial problems aside, Volvo continues its race for electrification with a new model. The Swedish brand is reportedly developing an all-electric flavor of the C30 which will be officially showcased at the Frankfurt Auto Show next month. ...

 
CGI: Bugatti Bordeaux
CGI: Bugatti Bordeaux

10 Aug 2009, 07:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if the company launched a few teasers to give us a glimpse into how the future model will look like, Bugatti's next car is still an enigma for most of us. And the French carmaker struggles to keep things secret when it comes to Veyron...

 
2010 Subaru Legacy and Outback European Premiere at Frankfurt
2010 Subaru Legacy and Outback European Premiere at Frankfurt

10 Aug 2009, 06:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Subaru recently announced that its all-new Legacy and Outback, already on sale in North American and Japan, will make their European debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September. Except for a few changes - restyled front grille and slight modifica...

 
Audi Releases 2010 Model Year Pricing
Audi Releases 2010 Model Year Pricing

8 Aug 2009, 11:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / German brand Audi has just announced the pricing details for its new 2010 product lineup which comes with several upgrades over the current models. Beside all the new things which you’ll find below, Audi also revealed that it is the first car...

 
Opel Sells Well Despite Financial Woes
Opel Sells Well Despite Financial Woes

8 Aug 2009, 10:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Leaving financial problems aside and the state of uncertainty surrounding its future, Opel remains an attractive brand for customers across Europe. At least, this is what the latest sales figures suggest, as the German manufacturer increased its ma...

 
2009 Volvo XC70, VW Touareg Recalled
2009 Volvo XC70, VW Touareg Recalled

7 Aug 2009, 15:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Transport Canada, the Canadian government department in charge of transportation in the country, released the latest recalls, with 2009 Volvo S80, {ad]2008 Saturn Vue and 2009 Volkswagen Touareg the "stars" of the notifications. T...

 

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