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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.
GM Confirms It Will Kill Pontiac Vibe in August
GM Confirms It Will Kill Pontiac Vibe in August

19 Jun 2009, 05:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Unfortunately for those of you who hoped to see a miracle and General Motors to save the Pontiac brand, or at least the Vibe model, it won't happen. The American manufacturer confirmed in a press statement today that the Vibe will be officiall...

 
PSA Chairman Appoints New Executive Team
PSA Chairman Appoints New Executive Team

18 Jun 2009, 15:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Philippe Varin, Chairman of the PSA Peugeot Citroën Managing Board, today announced some major managerial changes as the company decided to name a new team of senior executives responsible for the future of the company. The Executive Committee...

 
New Lotus Evora to Feature Pirelli P Zero Tires
New Lotus Evora to Feature Pirelli P Zero Tires

18 Jun 2009, 15:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Often referred to as the first all-new Lotus since the Elise roadster in 1995, the Evora is going to boast Pirelli P Zero Tires, the only capable tires to enhance the dynamic performance of the car. The new Lotus will be shoed with 225/40ZR18 tires...

 
Mitsubishi Developing Affordable Electric Car
Mitsubishi Developing Affordable Electric Car

18 Jun 2009, 14:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mitsubishi is reportedly working on a new and cheaper electric car that might hit the market by 2012. Still not confirmed but it appears the future model will be based on the iMiEV car already shown to the public but will be equipped with a smaller...

 
Fiat Closes Sicily Factory
Fiat Closes Sicily Factory

18 Jun 2009, 13:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Italian manufacturer Fiat said it will close the doors of its production plant in Palermo, Sicily in 2011 but the other domestic facilities won't be affected by the measure. According to a report by Autonews Europe, the facility will be offici...

 
Skoda Fabia Scout Debuts in the UK
Skoda Fabia Scout Debuts in the UK

18 Jun 2009, 12:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Skoda recently rolled out the Fabia Scout model in the United Kingdom, with orders available right now in the country. With pricing starting at £12,185, the car is offered in multiple engine configurations, as reported by autocar.co.uk, inclu...

 
Honda Plans Two Cheaper Hybrids to Tackle Prius
Honda Plans Two Cheaper Hybrids to Tackle Prius

18 Jun 2009, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Remember the old hybrid battle between Insight and Prius, after which Toyota confirmed its plans to design a cheaper hybrid to compete with Honda's very own product? Well, at that time, Honda said it has absolutely no intention to cut the pric...

 
Magna to Get Opel Final Signing by July 15
Magna to Get Opel Final Signing by July 15

18 Jun 2009, 10:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Negotiations between General Motors and Magna International regarding the Opel takeover continue despite some reports claiming that Germany is still talking with other interested parties. Additionally, the two companies have set a deadline of July ...

 
Bosch to Benefit from Fiat-Chrysler Alliance
Bosch to Benefit from Fiat-Chrysler Alliance

18 Jun 2009, 10:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Auto supplier Bosch expects to see sales increase following the Fiat - Chrysler alliance that will allow the company to bring more equipment in models manufactured by the American company. Bosch Automotive Group Chairman Bernd Bohr also added that ...

 
GM Must Act Faster, Says CEO
GM Must Act Faster, Says CEO

18 Jun 2009, 09:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / GM's CEO Fritz Henderson says the company he leads must make decisions faster in the future if it really wants to become competitive, not only to continue the restructuring plan or change chief executives. Henderson said during a press confere...

 
Renault to Showcase New Electric Concept at Frankfurt
Renault to Showcase New Electric Concept at Frankfurt

18 Jun 2009, 09:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault is about to get more serious about its electrification plans as the French manufacturer is preparing to debut a new electric concept that will hit the market in production form in 2012. According to a report by autocar.co.uk, the future mod...

 
Spyshots: 2010 Fiat Grande Punto Undisguised
Spyshots: 2010 Fiat Grande Punto Undisguised

18 Jun 2009, 08:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Here is a new set of photos showing the first facelift of the Grande Punto, which is expected to be released in the few months as a model year 2010. This time, the car is completely undisguised but, as you can see for yourselves, there's not m...

 
Ford Transit ECOnetic UK Pricing Revealed
Ford Transit ECOnetic UK Pricing Revealed

18 Jun 2009, 08:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford today revealed pricing for the British version of the Transit with ECOnetic low CO2 technology, a model based on the front-wheel-drive Transit 280 panel van. The car will be offered with a price tag of 18,095 pounds ($29,600), with the standar...

 
Ford in Good Shape Despite Crisis
Ford in Good Shape Despite Crisis

18 Jun 2009, 08:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford, the sole survivor of the Detroit Three, is actually in good shape at this point, in spite of the economic recession which is still putting pressure on the shoulders of American manufacturers. Chief executive officer Alan Mulally said the comp...

 
Chrysler Restarts Production in Seven More Plants
Chrysler Restarts Production in Seven More Plants

18 Jun 2009, 07:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Things are getting back to normal after the deal emerged from bankruptcy and completed the strategic alliance with Fiat and is now planning to resume production in most facilities its owns. After reopening the Viper production plant on June 15, Chr...

 
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid to Debut in Late 2010
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid to Debut in Late 2010

18 Jun 2009, 07:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Only a little is known about the hybrid version of the popular Porsche Cayenne SUV but it appears that we're quickly approaching to the official release date. At least, this is what a source familiar with the matter told the German newspaper R...

 
Volvo Recalls 2008, 2009 Models in the US
Volvo Recalls 2008, 2009 Models in the US

17 Jun 2009, 15:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Close to being purchased by Chinese manufacturer Geely, Volvo is now encountering even more problems, this time in the United States where it has to recall more than 17,000 vehicles. According to a notification posted on the official National Highw...

 
Almost Official: Geely Buys Volvo
Almost Official: Geely Buys Volvo

17 Jun 2009, 14:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After months of uncertainty, Volvo is close to finding its new owner. Fortunately, or unfortunately depending on your point of view on the matter, the Swedish manufacturer, often regarded as one of the safest carmakers, is likely to step under the ...

 
Magna Says It Won't Mix Parts and Cars Businesses
Magna Says It Won't Mix Parts and Cars Businesses

17 Jun 2009, 14:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Magna International, the new Opel owner as some reports are indicating - in spite of official statements that the German government is still taking with other investors - says it does not intend to mix its parts and car businesses in case the deal ...

 
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

17 Jun 2009, 14:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Hyundai has released the first images of the 2010 Santa Fe, a facelifted version of the second generation SUV launched more than three years ago. Just like hyundai-blog.com writes, the revised car comes with a wide array of improvements, including ...

 

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