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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.
Sergio Marchionne, New Chrysler Group CEO
Sergio Marchionne, New Chrysler Group CEO

11 Jun 2009, 07:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / It was only a matter of time but the inevitable has occurred: Sergio Marchionne, was appointed Chief Executive Office of Chrysler Group LLC, the newly-formed entity which went through bankruptcy and will rely on four core brands, Chrysler, Jeep, Do...

 
The Battle for GM's Small Car Down to Three Plants
The Battle for GM's Small Car Down to Three Plants

11 Jun 2009, 07:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As you probably remember from our previous coverage on the matter, General Motors recently decided after an agreement with the United Auto Workers union to save one of the plants sentenced to closure and start the production of a small car. Well, c...

 
Sport Divisions in the Spotlight - MAZDASPEED
Sport Divisions in the Spotlight - MAZDASPEED

11 Jun 2009, 05:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Similar to many other sport divisions out there, MAZDASPEED first made history in motorsports before becoming Mazda's popular sport unit we all heard about. It all started in 1967 when an independent racing team, pleasantly surprised by Mazda&...

 
Rolls Royce Ghost Stirs Shopping Frenzy
Rolls Royce Ghost Stirs Shopping Frenzy

10 Jun 2009, 12:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although it is yet to be released, the long-awaited Rolls Royce Ghost is already attracting the interest of many people around the world, with the British manufacturer claiming that around 1,500 persons have already expressed their interest in the ...

 
Saab: BAIC Taking a Sneak Peek?
Saab: BAIC Taking a Sneak Peek?

10 Jun 2009, 10:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / BAIC is again making the headlines and once again, it is linked with an acquisition of a General Motors Europe unit. After failing to convince the German government to hand over Opel's majority stake, Beijing Auto is reportedly interested in S...

 
Volkswagen Pledges for Lighter Bodyshells
Volkswagen Pledges for Lighter Bodyshells

10 Jun 2009, 10:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / It might seem like a trend nowadays but more and more car manufacturers are slowly focusing their efforts on developing lighter bodyshells for their cars. In the end, the result is the same: improved fuel efficiency, better handling, reduced emissi...

 
New Astra to Boast Better Handling, Increased Comfort
New Astra to Boast Better Handling, Increased Comfort

10 Jun 2009, 09:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new Astra, to be manufactured and sold in Europe and in the UK by Opel and Vauxhall respectively, is going to be a very advanced car from many points of view. At least, this is what the two automakers are saying, pointing every once in a while ...

 
Audi Q5 Earns Top NHTSA Safety Pick
Audi Q5 Earns Top NHTSA Safety Pick

10 Jun 2009, 09:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Audi's new crossover Q5 was awarded a Top Safety Pick for model year 2009 from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Specifically, the 2009 Audi Q5 received a "good" rating in all three crash tests: side impact, offset f...

 
Saab Buyer to Be Announced This Week
Saab Buyer to Be Announced This Week

10 Jun 2009, 08:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Here we go again: General Motors is apparently planning to announce the new Saab owner as soon as this week, a report by the Financial Times states, confirming that the battle for the Swedish manufacturer is now down to three parties: Koenigsegg, R...

 
Mercedes SLK 2LOOK Edition UK Pricing
Mercedes SLK 2LOOK Edition UK Pricing

10 Jun 2009, 08:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mercedes has just announced pricing for the SLK 2LOOK Edition, a model that was officially shown to the world in March at the Geneva Motor Show. With the production series limited at 150 units, each of these models will cost 31,235 pounds ($51,150)...

 
US Supreme Court Approves Chrysler - Fiat Deal
US Supreme Court Approves Chrysler - Fiat Deal

10 Jun 2009, 07:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The United States Supreme Court approved the sale of Chrysler's assets to Fiat, giving the green light to what seemed to be a dead-end situation despite the numerous praises the two companies have drawn. In a statement rolled out today, Chrysl...

 
2009 Mercedes ESF S400 Hybrid Concept
2009 Mercedes ESF S400 Hybrid Concept

10 Jun 2009, 06:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mercedes-Benz has just given us a hint into how car safety features might look in the future through the so-called Experimental Safety Vehicle based on the upcoming S400 Hybrid. The new prototype is somehow similar with the previous ESV concepts la...

 
Ford and Hydro-Quebec Join Forces for Electrification
Ford and Hydro-Quebec Join Forces for Electrification

10 Jun 2009, 06:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford continues its efforts aimed at the electric sector and yesterday joined forces with Hydro-Quebec, the largest electricity generator in Canada which is supposed to enhance the company's evolution in the electric car market. Hydro-Quebec en...

 
Fiat Linea to Be Built in Guangzhou
Fiat Linea to Be Built in Guangzhou

9 Jun 2009, 15:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Fiat Linea will be the first model to be produced in Guangzhou following the agreement the Italian automaker signed a few weeks ago with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co in Panyu, Guangdong. Just as we told you at that time, the join venture is expect...

 
"100 Years of Audi" Package for European Models
"100 Years of Audi" Package for European Models

9 Jun 2009, 14:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Automakers across the globe find all kind of ways to celebrate their anniversaries, with most of them launching special edition cars boasting exclusive features and equipment. Audi decided to honor its 100th anniversary a bit differently and today ...

 
Mazda2-Based Small Roadster in the Works
Mazda2-Based Small Roadster in the Works

9 Jun 2009, 13:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese automaker Mazda is apparently planning a new small roadster that would be based on Mazda2 and will be released in several major markets. According to a report by Best Car, the new roadster would join the Mazda range straight under the MX-5...

 
Volkswagen Golf GTD Launched, New Photo Gallery
Volkswagen Golf GTD Launched, New Photo Gallery

9 Jun 2009, 12:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volkswagen debuted the long acclaimed Golf GTD in Germany with pricing starting at €27,475 (US$38,100) for the 6-speed manual and €29,350 (US$40,700) for the DSG version. The GTD version of the World Car of the Year is often referred to a...

 
Magna Could Move Ampera Production Outside the UK
Magna Could Move Ampera Production Outside the UK

9 Jun 2009, 10:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Bad news for the United Kingdom: Magna International, the new Opel/Vauxhall owner, might move the Ampera production, initially projected to take place at the Ellesmere Port factory in Cheshire, outside the United Kingdom. The reason? Magna might co...

 
Magna, Sberbank Give Opel 500 Million Euro to Save Jobs
Magna, Sberbank Give Opel 500 Million Euro to Save Jobs

9 Jun 2009, 10:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After receiving the first 300 million euros from the German government last week, Opel is about to receive a new funding package, this time sourced from Magna International and Russia's Sberbank. The two companies will inject up to 500 million...

 
Volkswagen BlueSport Heading to Mass Production?
Volkswagen BlueSport Heading to Mass Production?

9 Jun 2009, 09:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Long rumored to remain in concept form, it might seem like Volkswagen BlueSport roadster might have the chance to enter mass production after all, according to a report by autoweek.com. When displayed at the North American International Auto Show h...

 

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