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.
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.
New Clio Renault Sport Details, First Photos Inside
23 Apr 2009, 13:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault has finally unveiled the official information for the 2009 Clio RS, a high-performance model that relies on a wide series of sporty elements. For example, there are several aerodynamic parts inspired from Formula 1, as the French manufactur...
Honda Accord SR-9 Photos Launched
23 Apr 2009, 13:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Beside so many concept and production-ready vehicles, the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show also brought the first photos showing the Honda Accord SR-9, a model designed in collaboration with the Chinese joint venture, Guangzhou Honda, as the folks over at C...
Fiat Denies Chrysler Alliance Is Almost Done
23 Apr 2009, 12:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rumors surrounding the Fiat-Chrysler alliance continue to surface and a recent report even claimed that the agreement is "90 percent done". Nevertheless, officials of the two companies continue to deny the speculation, saying that the two...
BMW Present Car-2-X Communication - Enhanced Safety via Radio Signals
23 Apr 2009, 10:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Automakers are continuously searching for new ways to protect car occupants and pedestrians and BMW's new Car-2-X Communication technology perfectly supports these efforts. The so-called AMULETT project (which actually standard for the German ...
Renault Clio Hatchback and Estate Ready for Launch
23 Apr 2009, 10:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / French manufacturer Renault today announced that it prepares to launch the latest-generation Hatchback and Estate version of the new Clio, with both versions to be manufactured in Flins (France), Valladolid (Spain) and Bursa (Turkey). The GT versio...
Subaru Forester and Exiga Get Top Safety Rating in "JNCAP"
23 Apr 2009, 09:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Subaru Forester and Exiga received the top rating in the latest JNCAP (Japan New Car Assessment Program) safety tests for fiscal year 2008, Fuji Heavy Industries, owner of the Japanese car giant, proudly announced in a release today. This is the se...
Nissan Reports Sharp Drop in March
23 Apr 2009, 08:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The automotive industry is currently divided into two opposed parts: the struggling automakers who are still fighting for survival and crying for government money (count here General Motors, Chrysler and others) and the manufacturers who are ...
Nissan Continues Green Efforts, Joins Forces with Oak Ridge National Laboratory
23 Apr 2009, 08:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Renault-Nissan alliance continues its efforts into the green car sector with a new partnership with energy-research center Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee. The purpose of the agreement is basically the same with the other Zero...
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Centenaire First Official Photos
23 Apr 2009, 07:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just as we told you back in March, Bugatti displayed at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show a special-edition Veyron called 16.4 Bleu Centenaire that was especially intended to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary. However, Bugatti's new Veyro...
Renault Eyes SUV Buyers with New Grand Scenic
22 Apr 2009, 16:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault puts all its hopes in the new Grand Scenic when it comes to the SUV class, as the French manufacturer expects to revamp this particular sector with the help of the refreshed model. The new Grand Scenic will go on sale in more than 20 Europe...
GM Denies Buick Selling Rumors, Expects Stronger China Sales
22 Apr 2009, 14:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors' Asia-Pacific chief, Nick Reilly yesterday denied rumors claiming that the American car giant is interested in selling the Buick unit to SAIC, confirming that this particular brand is going to remain a core product for the compa...
GM Shows Chevrolet Cruze in Shanghai
22 Apr 2009, 13:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / In case you still have doubts that China is becoming a major automotive industry, here's GM proving that you're wrong. The American car giant launched numerous new models at the Auto Shanghai 2009, including the Chevrolet Cruze which is e...
Ducati's Carbon Chassis, Stoner's Secret Weapon
22 Apr 2009, 12:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Filippo Preziosi, Ducati's technical director, said that Casey Stoner had a major advantage in Qatar thanks to the new carbon fiber-made chassis of his new bike, which made it more stable and easier to handle at high speeds. Stoner dominated t...
Asian Automakers Eying Production Plants in Morocco
22 Apr 2009, 10:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chinese automakers are basically the only players in the automotive industry who are continuously seeking to expand their operations, despite the difficult conditions everyone else is currently experiencing. According to a report by Reuters, Asian ...
Audi Q3 to Be Produced in Martorell, Spain, Official Launch in 2011
22 Apr 2009, 10:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Audi has just confirmed that the new Q3 small SUV will be manufactured by the Spanish production facility in Martorell starting with 2011. The plant has an annual production capacity of up to 80,000 units, with the total investment amounting to 300...
GM Debuts Cadillac Escalade Hybrid SUV in China
22 Apr 2009, 09:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Among other goodies we already told you about, General Motors also displayed at the Auto Shanghai 2009 the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, a two-mode hybrid that will go on sale in China later this year. The two-mode hybrid system is actually an assembly...
Mercedes Shows Off 2009 S-Klasse in Shanghai
22 Apr 2009, 09:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mercedes-Benz is showcasing the 2009 S-Klasse at the Shanghai Auto Show, with the lithium-ion battery powered S400 Hybrid turning into the main attraction of the whole booth. Overall, the S-Klasse range includes eight petrol and diesel units that r...
2010 Cadillac SRX Shines at Auto Shanghai 2009
22 Apr 2009, 08:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just as we told you last week, Cadillac used the Auto Shanghai 2009 to introduce the 2010 SRX into China, a large market that slowly but surely attracts all major automakers in the world. The 2010 Cadillac SRX had its first public appearance at the...
Citroen C-Quatre Sedan Launched in Shanghai
22 Apr 2009, 08:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / China, and particularly Shanghai, is the main attraction these days for all car enthusiasts around the world who are waiting for new models to come out at the local show. Such a global premiere is the one of Citroen C-Quatre, a sedan that was displ...
2010 Buick LaCrosse Makes Chinese Debut in Shanghai
22 Apr 2009, 08:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We already knew that the 2010 LaCrosse is going to play a major role in Buick's global strategy, so every single event that promotes the refreshed model quickly gains everyone's attention. The latest in this series in the Auto Shanghai 20...