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.
Spyshots: Audi RS3
7 Apr 2009, 10:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rumors claiming that Audi may be planning a new RS3 model seem to be true as the adjacent photos show a mule of Audi's recently-launched S3. Spotted during a testing session on Nurburgring, the RS3 looks basically the same as the standard mode...
Caterpillar, Navistar Expand Alliance to Heavy-Duty Trucks
7 Apr 2009, 09:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Caterpillar and Navistar have just announced that they are expanding the initial agreement signed in June 2008 to produce Caterpillar heavy-duty trucks in North American. Furthermore, the two companies will form a 50/50 joint venture to support the...
Zero Motorcycles Sets New Record with First Electric 24-Hour Offroad Event
7 Apr 2009, 08:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Electric vehicles, no matter if we're talking about cars or motorcycles, give us a glimpse into how the future of passenger transportation will look like, experts around the world say every once in a while. But even so, there are some people t...
Harley-Davidson Starts Reorganization, Names New CEO
7 Apr 2009, 08:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / It seems like White House speaker Nancy Pelosi's statement that "companies involved in the automotive sector must be ready for sacrifices" applies to the motorcycle industry as well as Harley Davidson has just announced that Keith E....
Lexus IS 250 Sports Package Revealed
7 Apr 2009, 07:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Owners of Lexus IS 250 who were looking to get a more aggressive stance on the road and make their car a bit sportier now have the chance to do it using original Lexus accessories designed by the Japanese car manufacturer. The company has just debu...
GM and Segway Join Forces for Two-Wheel Urban Transportation
7 Apr 2009, 07:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We already knew that General Motors is so desperate that it tries to take advantage of every single possible chance to stay in business. Nevertheless, today's news shows a different face of the largest American automaker, a company which is no...
US Hybrid Market Fell 44 Percent in March
6 Apr 2009, 14:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The whole industry slowly but sure migrates to hybrid cars and electric models, right? That's a thing we all know and an obvious consequence of the economic recession. But despite this obvious course of events, it may seem like the hybrid mark...
Chrysler, A123Systems Form EV Strategic Alliance
6 Apr 2009, 14:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chrysler has just announced the signing of a new strategic alliance with A123Systems, a US-based battery supplier that would provide advanced battery systems for Chrysler's future electric cars and hybrid models. Chrysler is now facing a 30...
Ford Focus RS Making Its Way to the US
6 Apr 2009, 14:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although we all know that launching high-performance hatchback models in the United States is an absolutely waste of money and time, but it may seem like the economic downturn changed a bit the way automakers think about cars. According to recent r...
Suzuki Has High Expectations in Qatar
6 Apr 2009, 13:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With the MotoGP season kick off almost here, most riders have high expectations when it comes to the upcoming championship or, at least, to the Qatar Grand Prix. Suzuki makes no exception to the rule as both Loris Capirossi and Chris Vermeulen anti...
Chrysler Financial Confirms $170,000 Lottery Scam
6 Apr 2009, 13:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Lottery scams have always been a major problems for some companies and, despite their efforts to protect consumers, lots of people are still falling for it. Such an illegal attempt occurred a few days ago when residents across the United States rec...
PSA Suspends Chinese Minicar Plans
6 Apr 2009, 11:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Here's another enthusiastic plan that bites the dust following the consequences of the economic turmoil: it appears that PSA Peugeot Citroen is now considering canceling the minicar it planned to build in China, citing the financial problems ...
Aston Martin Rapide Official Photos
6 Apr 2009, 10:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Details regarding Aston Martin Rapide have always been fairly scarce and even if several media reports issued a number of rumors, only a little is known at this point. Furthermore, there were no official photos showing the production model, except ...
Renault Laguna Coupe Black Edition Revealed
6 Apr 2009, 10:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault has just launched the Black Edition flavor of Renault Laguna Coupe, following the successful series of Laguna Hatch and Estate. Just like the previous Black Series members, this new model boasts a wide array of exclusive elements, including...
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex - The Most Fuel Efficient Diesel in its Class
6 Apr 2009, 09:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / There's no doubt the economic recession has changed the way people and automakers talk about cars, with new trends mostly related to fuel consumption and carbon footprints. Opel says it has reached a new milestone with its new Zafira 1.7 CDTI ...
2009 Toyota Wish Debuts in Japan
6 Apr 2009, 09:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota is quite a busy company these days, with several new models debuted in different corners of the world. This time we're talking about the all-new 2009 Wish, a redesigned version of the 2005 generation that was presented to Japanese fans ...
Volkswagen Golf GTI V50 Launched
6 Apr 2009, 08:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Don't get too excited about this because what we have here is actually a limited-edition Volkswagen Golf V featuring high-performance elements installed straight by the German automakers. Furthermore, this particular model is only available to...
Ford Transit Connect Family One Concept Goes in New York
6 Apr 2009, 07:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just as we told you in the past, Ford has quite ambitious plans when it comes to its Transit Connect production line, with numerous variants, including hybrid and electric versions, currently in the works. The first in this series is the Transit Co...
2010 Toyota Urban Cruiser Detailed, Fresh Photos
6 Apr 2009, 07:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota has finally confirmed that the 2010 Urban Cruiser will officially go on sale in the UK and Europe this May, with the initial European objective for first full-year sales totaling 25,000 units. Furthermore, AWD versions account for 30 percent...
Honda Won’t Lower Insight Prices Despite Toyota’s Aggressive Campaign
5 Apr 2009, 11:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The “fight” between the two Japanese giants Honda and Toyota in the green car sector is getting more interesting day by day. After Toyota this week announced it plans to cut prices of its upcoming Prius model to better match the pricing...