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.
BMW M3 GT4 Ready for Nurburgring 24-Hour Race Debut
10 Apr 2009, 13:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The BMW M3 GT4, which made its debut on Nordschleife during the 56th edition of the ADAC Westfalenfahrt, will line up at the 24-hour race on the Nurburgring's Nordschleife on May 23rd/24th 2009. The car will be driven by Augusto Fa...
General Motors to Display 37 Models at Shanghai
10 Apr 2009, 12:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if the company already confirmed that it won't show up at a number of auto events this year, General Motors is planning to display a total of 37 models at the upcoming Auto Shanghai 2009 that begins on April 20. More specifically, Gene...
GM Denies Rumors, Says Buick Will Remain a Core Brand
10 Apr 2009, 10:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A General Motor China official today denied rumors claiming that American automaker intends to sell the Buick nameplate to some local parties, explaining that this particular division is still a core brand for the time being. Furthermore, represent...
Confirmed: Mitsubishi Brings i MiEV in the US
10 Apr 2009, 10:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mitsubishi finally confirmed that it will introduce a small electric car in various markets around the world, including the United States, as soon as 2010. Dubbed i MiEV, the model will be powered by a 330-volt lithium-ion battery and is expected t...
2010 Mazda CX-7 World Premiere in New York
10 Apr 2009, 09:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Along with the redesigned version of CX-9, Mazda has also debuted the 2010 CX-7 at the New York Auto Show, an upgraded model that comes with lots of exterior, interior and engineering improvements. The CX-7 is powered by a 2.5-liter DOHC four-cy...
2010 Mazda CX-9 Facelift Makes Debut in New York
10 Apr 2009, 08:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just as we "warned" you in mid-March, the 2010 Mazda CX-9 was officially introduced at the 2009 New York Auto Show. The refreshed model will be available in three forms, Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. As you can see for yourself in the...
2010 Subaru Outback Unveiled
10 Apr 2009, 08:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The New York Auto Show yesterday hosted the launch of another important model, the 2010 Subaru Outback that will be offered to United States buyers in a choice of two engines. And to get straight to tech facts, the car is powered by improved Box...
2010 Kia Forte Koup Launched in New York
10 Apr 2009, 07:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Kia Motors America yesterday debuted the Forte Koup at the 2009 New York International Auto Show, a two-door coupe passenger car that first saw daylight at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. The Koup is based on the KOUP concept presented to the world at ...
Tesla Opens London Store, European Sales to Start in June
10 Apr 2009, 07:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Tesla Motors today announced it will open a new store in June, as part of a broader campaign to expand the company's coverage across Europe. Overall, the electric car manufacturer wants a total of three European centers, with the London region...
Toyota Predicts Better US Auto Sales
9 Apr 2009, 15:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if the American auto sector reached the lowest possible level and domestic automakers fight for life, Toyota says the second quarter is expected to bring increased sales when compared to those recorded in the previous months. Toyota Motor Sale...
Bocanegra-Based SEAT Ibiza to Debut at Barcelona
9 Apr 2009, 14:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new generation SEAT Ibiza will be showcased for the first time to us as this year's Barcelona Motor Show next month. Details are pretty sketchy at this time but, according to the people over at MotorAuthority.com, the model will be based o...
Toni Elias Predicts Difficult MotoGP Season Opener
9 Apr 2009, 14:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toni Elias, who returned to Honda's satellite team Gresini this year, is expecting a difficult start in the new MotoGP season, citing the various problems his motorcycle experienced during testing stages as the main reasons. Furthermore, the ...
2010 Mazdaspeed3 Unveiled in New York
9 Apr 2009, 13:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mazda today rolled out its high-performance model Mazdaspeed3 at the New York International Auto Show, a five-door model that joins the Mazda3 range launched that North American International Auto Show earlier this year. And to get straight to t...
GM Takes on VW, Expects Double Sales in China
9 Apr 2009, 13:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if the current economic situation brought it close to bankruptcy, General Motors expects to double the company's car sales by 2013 and take on Volkswagen Group, its main rival in this particular region. General Motors expects to sell more...
Chrysler Officials Drive Fiat 500 to New York Auto Show
9 Apr 2009, 12:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We already knew that as part of the Chrysler - Fiat alliance the American automaker is going to bring a number of European models in the United States, but what we have here might be the first sign that a final deal could be reached anytime in the ...
Next Generation Chrysler 300 Interior Official Photo
9 Apr 2009, 10:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The first photo showing the interior of the next generation Chrysler 300 came out yesterday at the New York International Auto Show as the company rolled out the new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The first thing you'll notice when looking at the i...
2010 Opel Astra Unofficial Photos and Specs
9 Apr 2009, 10:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Details regarding the 2010 Opel Astra are pretty ambiguous at this time, but the guys over at Auto Motor und Sport have just revealed some new unofficial specs of the upcoming model. As you can see for yourselves, the car features a low hood and fr...
Golf VI, GTI Make Debut in the US
9 Apr 2009, 09:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf and the GTI flavor have just made their official United States debut at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. Both models are projected to go on sale in the fall of 2009, with Golf to bring a 2.0-liter TDI ...
Scion iQ Concept Sees Daylight in New York
9 Apr 2009, 08:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2009 New York Auto Show today witnessed the official unveiling of a special concept version of the iQ, a microcar especially addressed to people looking for urban transportation without the hassle of high fuel consumption. Featuring a length of...
Acura ZDX Officially Launched, First Photos Inside
9 Apr 2009, 07:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Acura today unveiled the ZDX prototype at the New York International Auto Show, while the production version is expected to be released in the fall of 2009. The four-door sports luxury car will come equipped with a V6 engine mated to a 6-speed auto...