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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.
Hyundai's UK Enquiries Up 400 Percent
Hyundai's UK Enquiries Up 400 Percent

30 Apr 2009, 14:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The British side of South Korean automaker Hyundai is recording an up to 400 percent boost in enquiries at dealerships across the country, representatives of the company said, citing the government's incentive programs as the main reason. &...

 
Zaragoza Rolls Out Ten Millionth Opel
Zaragoza Rolls Out Ten Millionth Opel

30 Apr 2009, 13:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although things within the company are far from going well, with Opel fighting for survival ever since January 2009, the company finds its very unique occasions to open a new bottle of champagne and start an ad-hoc party during these difficult time...

 
Volkswagen Eos GT Sport Launched
Volkswagen Eos GT Sport Launched

30 Apr 2009, 13:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / In case you have thought Volkswagen's Eos wasn't sporty enough to satisfy your demands, the German manufacturer has just unveiled a special edition Eos called GT Sport that brings a black rooftop plus several sporty upgrades. The first...

 
2010 Subaru Legacy Pricing Announced
2010 Subaru Legacy Pricing Announced

30 Apr 2009, 13:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Subaru today announced pricing for the all-new 2010 Legacy sedan, with the cheapest model to be sold at $19,995, $800 lower compared to the previous generation Legacy. All Legacy models come with front McPherson strut, rear double-wishbone suspensi...

 
Honda Insight Beats Toyota Prius in UK
Honda Insight Beats Toyota Prius in UK

30 Apr 2009, 12:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The undeclared war between Honda Insight and Toyota Prius continues with a new episode, this time in the United Kingdom. According to a report by Carscoop, Honda Insight managed to win the first round of the battle but only against the current-gene...

 
Confirmed: 2011 Citroen DS5 to Boast Diesel-Hybrid Engine
Confirmed: 2011 Citroen DS5 to Boast Diesel-Hybrid Engine

30 Apr 2009, 10:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even since Citroen officially announced the revamp of the DS lineup, a lot of rumors have surfaced, pointing to all kind of engine configurations or models expected to rely on more or less advanced technologies. But here we got the first confirmati...

 
AVUS Audi RS6 Generates 700 BHP
AVUS Audi RS6 Generates 700 BHP

30 Apr 2009, 09:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / AVUS Performance, a firm based in Berlin, has just presented its very own aftermarket version of Audi RS6, a model which is now capable of developing as much as 700 bhp thanks to a wide array of engineering upgrades. To get straight to the point...

 
Geely Visits Saab, Hints at Potential Agreement
Geely Visits Saab, Hints at Potential Agreement

30 Apr 2009, 09:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After months of uncertainty regarding Saab's future, here we have the first official name that might become Saab's long-desired parent in the near future: Chinese auto group Geely has visited the Swedish unit to discuss a potential agreem...

 
2010 Subaru Outback Pricing Announced
2010 Subaru Outback Pricing Announced

30 Apr 2009, 08:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Subaru of America today announced pricing information for the 2010 Outback, the fourth-generation model that was officially unveiled at this year's New York Auto Show. There will be several trim levels available, with pricing starting at $22,9...

 
Renault Boosts New Megane Production to Meet Growing Demand
Renault Boosts New Megane Production to Meet Growing Demand

30 Apr 2009, 08:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new Renault Megane proves to be quite a hit, surprising even its parent company who didn't expect to see the newly-launched model meeting such a strong demand. Although we're still living in a market dominated by the economic recessio...

 
2011 Audi E1 - Ultra Efficient City Car
2011 Audi E1 - Ultra Efficient City Car

30 Apr 2009, 07:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Audi is currently working on what seems to be the company's first major step into the green car sector: the so-called E1, an ultra-efficient city car that is expected to go on sale in 2011. According to the editors over at autoexpress.co.uk, w...

 
Aftermarket Insignia SportsTourer by Steinmetz
Aftermarket Insignia SportsTourer by Steinmetz

30 Apr 2009, 07:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Following the official unveiling of the Insignia 5-door by Steinmetz at the Essen Motor Show 2008, the German tuning house today announced an aftermarket version of the Insignia SportsTourer. The model will make its world debut at the Tuning World ...

 
GM to Continue Opel Negotiations Till May, Hints at Possible Sale
GM to Continue Opel Negotiations Till May, Hints at Possible Sale

29 Apr 2009, 15:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / There are a lot of rumors surfacing these days when it comes to GM's German unit Opel but, according to General Motors' new CEO Fritz Henderson, negotiations regarding a potential investment of an outside party will continue into early Ma...

 
Fiat Vice Chairman Confirms Chrysler Deal Decided Thursday Evening
Fiat Vice Chairman Confirms Chrysler Deal Decided Thursday Evening

29 Apr 2009, 14:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Only one day left until we'll finally find out whether Fiat and Chrysler will finally join their forces for one the largest strategic alliances in automotive industry or continue on their own. And more importantly, Fiat's vice chairman Jo...

 
Killing Saturn Equals Killing Hybrid Sales
Killing Saturn Equals Killing Hybrid Sales

29 Apr 2009, 14:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / According to the most recent rumors, General Motors plans to shed Saturn by the end of the year unless it founds an outside investor willing to buy the ailing company. But what's interesting is that killing or at least getting rid of Saturn al...

 
Fiat's Marchionne Forecasts Chrysler Bankruptcy
Fiat's Marchionne Forecasts Chrysler Bankruptcy

29 Apr 2009, 13:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Fiat's CEO Sergio Marchionne already sees Chrysler filing for Chapter 11, the president of the Canadian Auto Workers told Autonews paraphrasing the Italian official. Ken Lewenza was extremely cautious when talking about Chrysler's future ...

 
Nissan Prepares Small Car Assault in South America
Nissan Prepares Small Car Assault in South America

29 Apr 2009, 13:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The economic chaos surely changed the way automakers regard the automotive industry, with a big part of them migrating towards small and green cars in most of their markets. Nissan makes no exception to the rule and unveiled an enthusiastic plan to...

 
Fiat Sedici Crossover Facelift Unveiled, New Engines Included
Fiat Sedici Crossover Facelift Unveiled, New Engines Included

29 Apr 2009, 12:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Fiat has just released details of the facelifted Fiat Sedici, a model which is expected to hit the streets by the end of May. As you can see for yourselves in the adjacent photos, as well as in the image gallery published below the article, the car...

 
2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport New Official Photos
2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport New Official Photos

29 Apr 2009, 11:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chevrolet last week presented the 2010 Corvette Grand Sport at the 12th annual C5/C6 Corvette Birthday Bash, held at the National Corvette Museum, in Bowling Green, Ky. but only a single picture was provided at that time. The manufacturer today lau...

 
Fiat vs. Magna in Opel Majority Stake
Fiat vs. Magna in Opel Majority Stake

29 Apr 2009, 10:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although nobody knows for sure whether the German automaker Opel can get through the crisis as an independent company or under General Motors' umbrella, Fiat and Magna are now challenging one another to get the controlling stake. While rumors ...

 

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