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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.
Toyota Idles Russian Operations Due to Falling Demand
Toyota Idles Russian Operations Due to Falling Demand

17 Mar 2009, 14:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota today announced that it will temporary suspend operations at its Russian production facility between March 30 and April 6, citing the over-discussed economic recession and the falling demand as the reason. According to Autonews, Toyota said ...

 
Mazda5 and Mazda6 2% More Expensive in the UK
Mazda5 and Mazda6 2% More Expensive in the UK

17 Mar 2009, 13:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mazda UK recently announced a new measure aimed at counteracting the economic turmoil, this time directly targeting its product lineup. The Japanese manufacturer said that prices of the new Mazda5 and Mazda6 models will be 2 percent more expensive ...

 
Fiat and BMW Reportedly Developing Small Car
Fiat and BMW Reportedly Developing Small Car

17 Mar 2009, 13:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although they are often referred to as two of the most powerful automakers in Europe, it may seem like BMW and Fiat plan to join forces for designing a new small car model perfectly matching the collapsing market's demands: low fuel consumptio...

 
Porsche 997 V-RT Edition Turbo by Vorsteiner
Porsche 997 V-RT Edition Turbo by Vorsteiner

17 Mar 2009, 10:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Californian tuning company Vorsteiner Race Technologies has just rolled out a brand new bodykit for the 997 Porsche 911 Turbo. Included in the same V-GT range similar to other Porsche 911 aftermarket packages, the new upgrade is especially aimed at...

 
Peugeot 308 CC GT100 Confirmed and Detailed
Peugeot 308 CC GT100 Confirmed and Detailed

17 Mar 2009, 10:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / French automaker Peugeot today announced that it will launch a special edition 308 CC in the United Kingdom that will precede the main 308 CC range in this country. The 100-unit limited edition GT100s will be powered by an 1.6-liter turbocharged en...

 
Mazda's Japanese Production Back to Non-Crisis Schedule
Mazda's Japanese Production Back to Non-Crisis Schedule

17 Mar 2009, 09:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mazda's Japanese production returns to normal following the cuts announced last months, the car manufacturer announced in a press statement today. The Hofu Plant No. 1 and the Hofu Plant No. 2 will resume production on Fridays while the Hirosh...

 
Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 by Exclusive Tuning
Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 by Exclusive Tuning

17 Mar 2009, 09:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The ambitious concept displayed by Volkswagen in 2007 and codenamed Golf GTI W12 is now available in production form (sort of...). Exclusive Tuning Worldwide created a new bodykit for Volkswagen Golf V which perfectly resembles the appearance of th...

 
Tire Industry to Decline More in 2009
Tire Industry to Decline More in 2009

17 Mar 2009, 08:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / According to a study conducted by the Rubber Manufacturers Association, tire shipments are expected to drop more than 7 percent in 2009 compared to a decrease of 9 percent recorded in 2008. More specifically, tire shipments might fall to 261 millio...

 
Aston Martin Sales to Go Down in 2009
Aston Martin Sales to Go Down in 2009

16 Mar 2009, 16:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After recording the second-best year in the company's 95-year history when it comes to new car sales, Aston Martin is expecting lower sales this year, citing the economic recession and the slumping demand as the main reasons. Aston Martin deli...

 
Daimler Seeks Third Partner in Car Battery Alliance
Daimler Seeks Third Partner in Car Battery Alliance

16 Mar 2009, 16:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Last December, Daimler and German company Evonik joined forces to develop advanced batteries for cars that were initially supposed to be used on electric vehicles produced under the Mercedes-Benz and smart brands. According to a report by Autonews ...

 
Ford Confirms Production Cuts in Spain and Germany
Ford Confirms Production Cuts in Spain and Germany

16 Mar 2009, 15:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford is again fighting against the economic turmoil in Europe, announcing a series of new anti-crisis measures supposed to help align production with the market demand. To be more specific, the automaker will eliminate one of the three shifts at it...

 
German Officials to Meet US Reps to Save Opel
German Officials to Meet US Reps to Save Opel

16 Mar 2009, 15:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Germany's economy minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg will meet with representatives of the United States to discuss the possibilities to help General Motors' brand Opel. According to The Detroit News, zu Guttenberg will meet with banking...

 
2009 Mercedes M-Klasse Recalled in the US
2009 Mercedes M-Klasse Recalled in the US

16 Mar 2009, 15:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The safety recall saga started by Hummer H3T and several other General Motors models continues with the 2009 Mercedes M-Klasse. In a notification published on its official website, NHTSA warns that approximately 16,130 model year 2009 M-Klasse W164...

 
New Fiesta Helps Ford Increase Market Share
New Fiesta Helps Ford Increase Market Share

16 Mar 2009, 14:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new Fiesta is one of the most attractive models in the company's product lineup when it comes to European cars. At least this is what Ford claims, pointing to its February 2009 sales figures. Ford of Europe sold a total of 91,100 vehicles ...

 
GM Recalls Nearly 270,000 Buick, Chevy, Pontiac and Saturn Models
GM Recalls Nearly 270,000 Buick, Chevy, Pontiac and Saturn Models

16 Mar 2009, 13:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Earlier this day, it was only the Hummer H3T which had a problem with the fuel tank that could lead to severe accidents. Now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informed that General Motors is recalling no less than 276,729 ...

 
AMG Announces Driving Academy 2009/2010 Programme
AMG Announces Driving Academy 2009/2010 Programme

16 Mar 2009, 11:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / AMG today announced the new Driving Academy programme for the 2009/2010 season that allows interested people to drive at high speeds, improve active handling safety and increase their racing skills with professional instructors. And because we'...

 
BMW's Level 10 Gaming Tower Concept Detailed
BMW's Level 10 Gaming Tower Concept Detailed

16 Mar 2009, 10:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Displayed last week at the CeBIT, the high-end gaming tower prototype released by BMW Group DesignworksUSA quickly gained everyone's attention. For those of you who missed the news, the gaming case, codenamed "Level 10", is a design ...

 
GM Recalls 2009 Hummer H3T Due to Faulty Fuel Tank Support
GM Recalls 2009 Hummer H3T Due to Faulty Fuel Tank Support

16 Mar 2009, 09:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As if the economic turmoil which slashed its sales and put its future in doubt wasn't enough, General Motors is now recalling 1,798 2009 Hummer H3T models to install a new fuel tank front strap support. A notification issued by the National Hi...

 
Dovizioso Happy with Honda Testing Role
Dovizioso Happy with Honda Testing Role

16 Mar 2009, 08:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Andrea Dovizioso, who is now an official factory rider for Honda MotoGP team, reckoned at a Repsol launch event in Palacio de Deportes in Madrid that helping develop the bike and testing the configuration is an "incredible challenge". Mor...

 
Daewoo Matiz - The Number One Small Car in South Korea
Daewoo Matiz - The Number One Small Car in South Korea

16 Mar 2009, 08:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Daewoo Matiz, the model designed by the Korean division of General Motors, has been named the number one small car in the domestic market, a study conducted by the Korean Management Association Consulting (KMAC) revealed. The Korean Brand Power Ind...

 

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