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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.
BMW to Include the UK in MINI E Global Trial
BMW to Include the UK in MINI E Global Trial

17 Apr 2009, 12:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Following the United Kingdom's announcement that it plans to provide up to 5,000 pounds worth incentives to fully-electric car buyers, BMW today announced that it intends to include the country in its MINI E global trial that is currently avai...

 
Honda Reportedly Working on New Beat "Kei" Car
Honda Reportedly Working on New Beat "Kei" Car

17 Apr 2009, 10:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese automakers have longly been described as less-affected companies when it comes to damages caused by the economic chaos, mostly thanks to their increased appetite for fuel-efficient models. And Honda now aims to continue the tradition with ...

 
Chinese Toyota RAV4, Highlander to Star in Shanghai
Chinese Toyota RAV4, Highlander to Star in Shanghai

17 Apr 2009, 09:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese automaker Toyota today announced its plans for the upcoming Shnghai New York International Auto Show, confirming that it intends to display approximately 50 production and concept vehicles. Among these cars, Toyota will also present the Ch...

 
Ford Enters Lithium-Ion Battery Alliance, Promises Electric Cars by 2010
Ford Enters Lithium-Ion Battery Alliance, Promises Electric Cars by 2010

17 Apr 2009, 09:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just as we told you a few months ago, Ford is willing to revamp its product lineup with several recession-aimed models, including electric cars powered by lithium-ion batteries. The company today announced a new step towards this goal through an ag...

 
Britain Caught on Tape: UK Has the Most Speed Traps in Europe
Britain Caught on Tape: UK Has the Most Speed Traps in Europe

17 Apr 2009, 09:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We already told you that Europe is slowly but sure turning into a huge Big Brother show but it seems like British authorities plan to do it faster than the other countries. According to a report by dailymail.co.uk, the United Kingdom has the bigges...

 
2010 Kia Forte Koup Gets "Best in Show" Pick in New York
2010 Kia Forte Koup Gets "Best in Show" Pick in New York

17 Apr 2009, 08:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The recently-debuted 2010 Kia Forte Koup, currently on display at the 2009 New York International Auto Show, has been awarded "Best in Show" by MSN Auto. Kia Forte Koup is a model based on the KOUP concept showcased at the previous editio...

 
Hartge BMW X6 xDrive35d
Hartge BMW X6 xDrive35d

17 Apr 2009, 07:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / German tuning house today unveiled what seems to be one of the sportiest tuning packages for BMW's X6 xDrive35d diesel. As you can see for yourselves in the adjacent photos, the tuner improved the exterior styling with the help of a whole new ...

 
SEAT New Ibiza FR And Leon Cupra Facelift Unveiled
SEAT New Ibiza FR And Leon Cupra Facelift Unveiled

17 Apr 2009, 07:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / SEAT has just debuted its long-awaited Ibiza FR and Leon Cupra facelift, two models that are projected to be displayed at the upcoming Barcelona International Motor Show to run between 9-17 May. To get straight to the point, the Ibiza FR will b...

 
UK Government Approves £5,000 Incentive Program
UK Government Approves £5,000 Incentive Program

16 Apr 2009, 14:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We all know that governments around the world are willing to support the struggling automakers, but it simply seems like the United Kingdom is really keen on this. The British authorities today approved subsidies of up to 5,000 pounds to direct new...

 
Chrysler to Launch Full-Electric Sports Car By 2010
Chrysler to Launch Full-Electric Sports Car By 2010

16 Apr 2009, 14:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if the company is yet unsure whether it is able to get through the crisis and keep its head above the water, rumors surrounding its future models keep coming. The latest in this series is a report by MotorAuthority.com which claims the America...

 
Harley-Davidson Reports Slow Sales, Announces Job Cuts
Harley-Davidson Reports Slow Sales, Announces Job Cuts

16 Apr 2009, 14:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The motorcycle industry is going down as well, despite that related economic reports make the headlines only once in a while. Harley Davidson for example today announced its first quarter 2009 results, unveiling a drop of 12 percent, with 74,670 mo...

 
Renault-Nissan's Zero-Emission Heads to Europe
Renault-Nissan's Zero-Emission Heads to Europe

16 Apr 2009, 13:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Nissan-Renault alliance has just announced a new partnership to continue its Zero-Emission Mobility initiative, this time with LeasePlan, an European feel and vehicle management company. Just as we told you in our previous reports, Renault-Niss...

 
2010 Lotus Elise and Exige Upgraded with Cleaner Engines
2010 Lotus Elise and Exige Upgraded with Cleaner Engines

16 Apr 2009, 12:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / How often does it happen to think at fuel consumption when talking about Lotus cars? Pretty often it seems, since the sports car manufacturer felt the need to align with the continuously-changing market trends and roll out upgraded engines. In shor...

 
Toyota Expects Prius to Overtake Honda's Insight
Toyota Expects Prius to Overtake Honda's Insight

16 Apr 2009, 10:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After struggling to cut prices on the new-generation Prius, Toyota is now confident that the upcoming model has the ability to outpace its main rival Honda Insight and record bigger sales, at least in the domestic market. According to a report by R...

 
JE-Design Debuts Aftermarket SEAT Exeo Sedan
JE-Design Debuts Aftermarket SEAT Exeo Sedan

16 Apr 2009, 10:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The paint hasn't dried yet on the SEAT Exeo and aftermarket companies have already started rolling out new packages for this sedan. JE-Design is one of the first tuning houses that aim to make the overall appearance of the car a bit sportier a...

 
2010 Scion xB: Same Price, Improved Sound Quality
2010 Scion xB: Same Price, Improved Sound Quality

16 Apr 2009, 09:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Scion has just announced an upgrade for the 2010 model year xB which now comes with an all-new standard Pioneer audio system while keeping the base price unchanged. Furthermore, the upgraded range includes an optional Alpine Premium audio system, n...

 
Confirmed: Opel Insignia OPC to Be Launched in Barcelona
Confirmed: Opel Insignia OPC to Be Launched in Barcelona

16 Apr 2009, 09:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors has finally confirmed that the high-performance flavor of the already-popular Opel Insignia will be officially unveiled on May 7 at the Barcelona Motor Show. This upgraded version of the 2009 Car of the Year will come equipped with a...

 
GM, Ford Offers $50 Voucher for Testdriving Cars
GM, Ford Offers $50 Voucher for Testdriving Cars

16 Apr 2009, 08:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Or how desperate the American companies have become following the impact of the economic chaos... Both General Motors and Ford today announced a new campaign aimed at bringing more visitors into their dealerships and, more importantly, allow them t...

 
Renault-Nissan Pledges for Electric Vehicle Charging Network in Phoenix
Renault-Nissan Pledges for Electric Vehicle Charging Network in Phoenix

16 Apr 2009, 08:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Renault-Nissan Alliance continued its efforts to expand the coverage of its electric models around the world by signing a new partnership, this time with Maricopa Association of Governments to bring electric vehicles in the region and develop a...

 
RDSport Debuts E92 BMW 335i-Based RS325 BiTurbo
RDSport Debuts E92 BMW 335i-Based RS325 BiTurbo

16 Apr 2009, 07:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / BMW tuner RDSport has just unveiled its latest creation, the so-called RS35 Biturbo, a new model based on BMW's popular E92 335i Coupe. As you can see for yourselves in the adjacent photos, the resulting car is an impressive state-of-the-art v...

 

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