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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.
McLaren Hints at Hybrid Supercar
McLaren Hints at Hybrid Supercar

2 Jul 2009, 08:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / McLaren Automotive is apparently interested in developing hybrid models as well, despite the company being fairly reticent when it comes to this particular subject. Nevertheless, the biggest hint that McLaren is indeed working on a hybrid supercar ...

 
Hyundai Pleased with US June Sales
Hyundai Pleased with US June Sales

2 Jul 2009, 07:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The United States market is showing the first signs of recovery, with many automakers selling cars in the country posting improved sales in June. Hyundai Motor America is one of them, with the South Korean company revealing an increasing deliveries...

 
Spyshots: 2010 Renault Master
Spyshots: 2010 Renault Master

2 Jul 2009, 07:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although Renault is quite busy nowadays with the passenger car sector, the French manufacturer is also keen on improving the commercial vehicle lineup. As you can see in the adjacent photos, Renault is currently performing heavy testing on the 2010...

 
Bankruptcy Is a Good Thing, GM Improves June Sales
Bankruptcy Is a Good Thing, GM Improves June Sales

2 Jul 2009, 06:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Bankruptcy is surely a good thing for General Motors, not only because it would convert the American manufacturer into a cleaner and more competitive company but also because it helps it improve sales in the domestic market. And the first signs of ...

 
Ford Focus to Be Produced Only in Germany
Ford Focus to Be Produced Only in Germany

1 Jul 2009, 12:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / American manufacturer Ford today announced that its Saarlouis Plant in Germany will be the only facility to build the European version of the all-new Ford Focus which will go on sale in 2010. Additionally, the factory in Valencia, Spain will be sol...

 
Chrysler Still Burning Cash but Slower
Chrysler Still Burning Cash but Slower

1 Jul 2009, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After stepping out of bankruptcy last month but now selling cars under Fiat's umbrella, Chrysler is still burning cash, new CEO Sergio Marchionne said, but at a slower rate than before filing for Chapter 11 protection. According to a Reuters r...

 
SsangYong Civil War: Violent Clashes, Firebombs, 80 People Injured
SsangYong Civil War: Violent Clashes, Firebombs, 80 People Injured

1 Jul 2009, 09:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Things are getting out of control at SsangYong's plant in Pyongtaek, South Korea where more than 900 armed workers - please note, ARMED - forced the entrance in the facility. Although it might sound like Spartan King Leonidas' war cry...

 
VW Passat CC Wins red dot Design Award
VW Passat CC Wins red dot Design Award

1 Jul 2009, 09:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volkswagen Passat CC, which we agree looks quite appealing, last night received the "red dot Design Award 2009 - Best of the Best". This is the second award in a row as the four-door coupe recently won the "Australian International D...

 
Chevrolet Cruze Gets Five-Star Safety Rating...
Chevrolet Cruze Gets Five-Star Safety Rating...

1 Jul 2009, 08:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / ... in China. After snatching the maximum five-star rating in the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) in Australia, Chevrolet Cruze proves its advanced safety level once again, this time in China. the compact sedan received the maximum ra...

 
Preh to Supply Climate Control Systems for 2010 Ford Taurus
Preh to Supply Climate Control Systems for 2010 Ford Taurus

1 Jul 2009, 08:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Preh has been selected the supplier of electronic climate control systems for the 2010 model year Ford Taurus and Ford Flex. This is the second deal in a row between Preh and Ford as the part supplier has been awarded the contract to develop and pr...

 
Scion iQ in the US by Early 2011
Scion iQ in the US by Early 2011

1 Jul 2009, 07:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The tiny iQ will arrive in the United States after all, with an estimated launch date going somewhere around early 2011. However, it won't arrive in the country as a Toyota as the Japanese manufacturer plans to debut the 3+1 vehicle as a Scion...

 
Renault Submits Bid for SBFM
Renault Submits Bid for SBFM

1 Jul 2009, 07:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / French manufacturer Renault today announced that it made a takeover proposal for Societe Bretonne de Fonderie et Mecanique as the company has gone into receivership last week. Renault said no other buyers have come forward, so it intends to take ov...

 
GM Daewoo Gets Better and Better...
GM Daewoo Gets Better and Better...

1 Jul 2009, 07:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Despite the difficult economic environment that keeps the mother company still in bankruptcy, GM Daewoo Auto & Technology performs better and better, increasing sales month by month. The Korean division announced today that it has sold no less ...

 
Chevy Volt Much More "Sporty" Than Prius, Insight
Chevy Volt Much More "Sporty" Than Prius, Insight

30 Jun 2009, 14:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The battle for the best hybrid on the market is about to become even fiercer as General Motors sees Chevy Volt as a more advanced model than its two main competitors, Insight and Prius. Andrew Farah, Volt's chief engineer, said on the GM FastL...

 
RHJ Close to Snatching Opel
RHJ Close to Snatching Opel

30 Jun 2009, 14:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / And the saga continues. This time, the main character is RHJ International which is reportedly close to snatching the German brand Opel. As you probably known from the millions of reports on the matter, Canadian - Austrian parts manufacturer Magna ...

 
Almost All Honda Models Eligible for US CARS
Almost All Honda Models Eligible for US CARS

30 Jun 2009, 14:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese manufacturer Honda today revealed that almost all models in its American lineup qualify for the United States Cash for Clunkers scheme that allow buyers trade-in an old car in exchange for buying a new and greener model. The only models...

 
Lexus Recalls 2009 GX in the US
Lexus Recalls 2009 GX in the US

30 Jun 2009, 13:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota and its brand Lexus are recalling 1,281 vehicles in the United States after the Japanese manufacturer discovered that the loading information label is insufficient for certain vehicles. Basically, the worst thing that could happen is the veh...

 
Opel to Keep 300M Euros as Backup Funds
Opel to Keep 300M Euros as Backup Funds

30 Jun 2009, 11:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With some voices hinting that Magna might fail to takeover Opel, the German brand is still relying on the 1.5 billion loan it received from the local government. And given the current rumors that the deal won't be closed sooner than September,...

 
Peugeot 207 Facelift Full Photo Gallery
Peugeot 207 Facelift Full Photo Gallery

30 Jun 2009, 10:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just as we told you yesterday, French manufacturer Peugeot revealed the facelifted 207 model, a car which is expected to be showcased to the general public this autumn, probably at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Today we're getting back on the subje...

 
Volvo Debuts Allergy-Free Child Seats
Volvo Debuts Allergy-Free Child Seats

30 Jun 2009, 10:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volvo is already famous for the high level of safety most of its cars is providing but the company continues its efforts in this particular market with a new range of child seats. Volvo's latest innovation protect children of up to 10-year old...

 

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