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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.
No Lex Luthor for Superman SsangYong in the UK
No Lex Luthor for Superman SsangYong in the UK

12 Jun 2009, 10:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / SsangYong must be some kind of Superman, or Batman if you like him more, because the Korean manufacturer fights with bankruptcy in the domestic market but sets new sales records outside. And all consumers are attracted by the brand per se, the comp...

 
Ford to Show Chinese the Unique American Driving Style
Ford to Show Chinese the Unique American Driving Style

12 Jun 2009, 09:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford is trying a different approach when it comes to China, one of the largest automotive markets nowadays, despite the difficult economic environment car manufacturers encounter. While most companies plan to challenge the Chinese industry with new...

 
2010 Lotus Evora Specifications
2010 Lotus Evora Specifications

12 Jun 2009, 08:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Here are the 2010 Lotus Evora specifications we've been expecting for. The guys over at lotusenthusiast.net have published three apparently leaked documents which contain the official specifications of the 2010 Evora, a model that was official...

 
Spyshots: 2010 Volkswagen Transporter
Spyshots: 2010 Volkswagen Transporter

12 Jun 2009, 08:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although some of you guys have been pleasantly surprised by Volkswagen's numerous special edition and limited series models launched in the last few weeks, the German manufacturer is also working on the commercial vehicle sector, with a faceli...

 
Fiat Smiles Again, Germany Says Opel's Selling Reopened
Fiat Smiles Again, Germany Says Opel's Selling Reopened

12 Jun 2009, 08:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Things are getting better for Fiat after the company a few days ago finalized the strategic alliance with Chrysler and Sergio Marchionne has been appointed CEO of the new Chrysler. It might seem like the long dispute between Magna International and...

 
2010 Kia Forte US Pricing Revealed
2010 Kia Forte US Pricing Revealed

12 Jun 2009, 07:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Kia has just released pricing details for the 2010 Forte compact sedan, with the cheapest model available from $13,695. Overall, the car will be offered in a choice of three versions, LX, EX and SX, with prices ranging between $13,695 and going as ...

 
Mazda Promises Hybrid Powertrains by 2010
Mazda Promises Hybrid Powertrains by 2010

12 Jun 2009, 07:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The whole market is slowly moving towards hybrid powertrains and Mazda makes no exception to the rule. The Japanese manufacturer recently announced it will concentrate its efforts on gasoline-electric engines but emphasized that it won't relea...

 
GM Kills Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura Hybrids
GM Kills Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura Hybrids

12 Jun 2009, 06:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Still under the Chapter 11 umbrella, General Motors takes the first decision regarding its product lineup: it will stop making Chevrolet Malibu and Saturn Aura hybrids but will design a new and more advanced system that would provide a better milea...

 
Mazda Debuts New Axela in Japan
Mazda Debuts New Axela in Japan

11 Jun 2009, 15:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mazda today rolled out the new Axela in Japan, with prices ranging from 1,660,000 to 2,678,000 yen ($16,870 to $27,200). The new Axela, also known as Mazda3 in non-Japanese markets, received a major upgrade, including engine enhancements especially...

 
Suzuki Pleased with UK Scrapping Scheme
Suzuki Pleased with UK Scrapping Scheme

11 Jun 2009, 14:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The United Kingdom government scrappage scheme is helping most automakers selling cars in the country, including Suzuki who recorded much more deliveries compared with the apogee of the economic recession. The Japanese manufacturer said it received...

 
Rolls-Royce Ghost More Details Unveiled
Rolls-Royce Ghost More Details Unveiled

11 Jun 2009, 13:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The upcoming Rolls-Royce Ghost is going to be a really state-of-the-art model from all points of view. At least, this is what the British luxury car manufacturer says every once in a while, every time it steps in to praise some of the features inte...

 
Infiniti FX UK Pricing Announced
Infiniti FX UK Pricing Announced

11 Jun 2009, 13:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Infiniti today announced UK pricing for the new FX, with the cheapest model to cost 42,600 pounds ($70,213) when it will hit showroom later this year in September. There will be several versions available on the market, as it follows: FX37 GT, FX37...

 
China Bans Renault Imports
China Bans Renault Imports

11 Jun 2009, 12:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault is facing heavy criticism in China after the country decided to block the imports of several cars manufactured by the French company, claiming these vehicles do no comply with the local safety regulations. What's worse is that some off...

 
SEAT Leon Cupra R Ready for Frankfurt Debut?
SEAT Leon Cupra R Ready for Frankfurt Debut?

11 Jun 2009, 10:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While some of you might think that Spanish carmaker SEAT is less busy nowadays, the company is continuously working on new projects and the first results might be released as soon as this autumn. According to a report by Autoblog Spanish, Volkswage...

 
Tata Motors in the US Through Fiat-Chrysler?
Tata Motors in the US Through Fiat-Chrysler?

11 Jun 2009, 10:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Tata Motors' United States expansion is still in doubt due to a number of reasons but the Indian manufacturer seems to be keen on this plan. As we told you a few days ago, Tata Motors could use the existing Jaguar Land Rover North American dea...

 
Official Letter By Sergio Marchionne to Chrysler's Employees
Official Letter By Sergio Marchionne to Chrysler's Employees

11 Jun 2009, 09:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Now that the strategic alliance between Chrysler and Fiat has been finalized, people are still wondering what would be the future of the American automaker. We mean the real one, not the over-discussed version we've seen in so many media repor...

 
Lamborghini Expects No Recovery Until 2011
Lamborghini Expects No Recovery Until 2011

11 Jun 2009, 09:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if some automakers are already seeing the first signs of recovery, others are still fighting with the economic recession. Lamborghini, the luxury sports carmaker which reported positive results last year, confirmed a 30 percent drop in the fir...

 
CGI: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
CGI: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg

11 Jun 2009, 08:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Only a little is known about the next-generation Volkswagen Touareg, as the German manufacturer tries to keep things secret for the time being. But here are the first two computer-generated images that could give us a glimpse into how the future SU...

 
Volkswagen Touareg BlueMotion in the Works
Volkswagen Touareg BlueMotion in the Works

11 Jun 2009, 08:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volkswagen is continuously revising its product range, no matter if we're talking about new cars, revised versions of the actual models or special edition series. Although not confirmed, it appears that the German brand is getting ready to lau...

 
Chrysler, Fiat Finalize Global Strategic Alliance
Chrysler, Fiat Finalize Global Strategic Alliance

11 Jun 2009, 07:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sergio Marchionne should be really proud of what he has done in the United States, with Chrysler, one of the largest automakers in the country, now operating under Fiat's umbrella. In addition to the managerial changes we told you about earlie...

 

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