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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 X5 M and X6 M to Debut at New York?
BMW X5 M and X6 M to Debut at New York?

5 Mar 2009, 08:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The over-discussed BMW X5 M and X6 M may be unveiled as soon as next month but it's currently unclear whether the German manufacturer plans to showcase the two models at the New York Auto Show or during a private media launch to be organized i...

 
Fisker Karma Debuts in Europe, Pricing Unveiled at Geneva
Fisker Karma Debuts in Europe, Pricing Unveiled at Geneva

5 Mar 2009, 08:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The over-discussed Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid finally debuted at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show, with the American manufacturer of premium green automobiles announcing that pricing will start at 78,780 euros, excluding VAT. The Fisker Karma saloon will...

 
Hyundai ix-onic Concept - First Pictures at Geneva
Hyundai ix-onic Concept - First Pictures at Geneva

4 Mar 2009, 16:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / South Korean automaker Hyundai has finally unveiled the ix-onic concept, a prototype model that incorporates several Hyundai firsts as well as a bunch of new features that bring it closer to the "urban nomad" nickname given by its creator...

 
Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic World Debut in Geneva
Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic World Debut in Geneva

4 Mar 2009, 15:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just as expected, Maserati today unveiled the GranTurismo S Automatic at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show, together with the new Quattroporte Sport GT S, which marked its European premiere. Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic incorporates a 4.7-liter V8 e...

 
2010 Land Rover Freelander 2 Live in Geneva
2010 Land Rover Freelander 2 Live in Geneva

4 Mar 2009, 15:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Land Rover today introduced the new 2010 model year Freenlander 2 and the Range Rover "Westminster" Limited Edition at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show. First of all, the limited edition. The Range Rover TDV8 codenamed "Westminster"...

 
Perana Z-One Gets Official in Geneva
Perana Z-One Gets Official in Geneva

4 Mar 2009, 14:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Perana Z-One was finally unveiled today at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show, with the full technical specification list finally given to the general public. The Z-One is the first joint production of the Milanese coachbuilder Zagato and the South African ...

 
Renault-Nissan Starts Zero-Emission Initiative
Renault-Nissan Starts Zero-Emission Initiative

4 Mar 2009, 14:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault-Nissan alliance and the city of Yokohama today announced a zero-emission mobility initiative codenamed "Project Zero" especially aimed at cutting CO2 emissions and encourage people to adopt less-polluting models. The project has s...

 
Aston Martin's Lagonda Concept Official Pictures
Aston Martin's Lagonda Concept Official Pictures

4 Mar 2009, 11:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Only a rumor a few months ago, the Lagonda Concept is finally on display at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show, marking the return of the popular luxury car brand. In fact, plans to revive Lagonda were confirmed by Aston Martin in late 2008 but the newly-de...

 
Audi A4 Allroad Quattro Close to North American Comeback
Audi A4 Allroad Quattro Close to North American Comeback

4 Mar 2009, 11:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Following the public unveiling at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show, it may seem like German automaker Audi wants to re-launch the Allroad Quattro in North America, despite the fact that current market conditions aren't exactly appropriate for such a ...

 
Tata Nano Europa on Display at Geneva
Tata Nano Europa on Display at Geneva

4 Mar 2009, 10:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Indian automaker Tata Motors has just introduced the Nano Europa at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show. Basically, the new Tata Nano model is especially addressed to the European market but the car manufacturer hasn't released any specific detail regar...

 
Toyota-Subaru "Toyobaru" Still Alive
Toyota-Subaru "Toyobaru" Still Alive

4 Mar 2009, 09:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rumors surrounding a potential collaboration between Subaru and Toyota are again spread on the web, with new information claiming that so-called "Toyobaru" may be still on track. Recent speculations stated that the two Japanese automaker ...

 
Tesla Makes Canadian Auto Market a Priority
Tesla Makes Canadian Auto Market a Priority

4 Mar 2009, 08:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Tesla Motors yesterday began to sell cars in Canada, the electric vehicle manufacturer announced, with the first models to be delivered to Canadian customers in the fourth quarter of this year. Tesla says the reason for such a strategic move is fai...

 
BRABUS ML 63 Biturbo on the Show Floor at Geneva
BRABUS ML 63 Biturbo on the Show Floor at Geneva

4 Mar 2009, 08:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Based on the Mercedes AMG ML 63, the new BRABUS ML 63 Biturbo was officially unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show yesterday. The car is now powered by a 6.3-liter V8 engine that produces a maximum power of 650 hp (478 kW) and a maximum speed of 31...

 
Renault Clio RS 200 Is Unleashed at Geneva
Renault Clio RS 200 Is Unleashed at Geneva

3 Mar 2009, 16:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Beside the RS version of Megane, the French manufacturer Renault used the 2009 Geneva Auto Show to introduce the new Clio Renaultsport 200, a new model especially "aimed at drivers looking for a comfortable, well-equipped, status-enhacing car ...

 
Infiniti Essence Sees Daylight in Geneva, Photo Gallery Inside
Infiniti Essence Sees Daylight in Geneva, Photo Gallery Inside

3 Mar 2009, 16:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2009 Geneva Auto Show is surely the best time of the year to roll out a grand concept and Infinity is simply aiming to take full advantage of this. The automaker today debuted the Essence concept, a high-performance hybrid model which puts out ...

 
Ford iosis MAX Rolled Out in Geneva
Ford iosis MAX Rolled Out in Geneva

3 Mar 2009, 15:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford has just rolled out at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show iosis MAX, the third in its series of iosis concept cars incorporating the company's so-called "kinetic design". Just like the previous concepts, the new model features both inter...

 
2009 Renault Megane RS Launched with Photos and Video
2009 Renault Megane RS Launched with Photos and Video

3 Mar 2009, 15:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The sporty Megane Renault Sport was finally unveiled to the general public today at the Geneva Auto Show. The new model is now powered by a new-generation 2.0-liter 16-valve turbocharged petrol engine which raises the maximum output to 250 horsepow...

 
Wiesmann Roadster MF4 Unveiled, First Pictures Inside
Wiesmann Roadster MF4 Unveiled, First Pictures Inside

3 Mar 2009, 13:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / German car manufacturer Wiesmann today showcased its new Roadster MF4 model along with the technical specifications list and pricing information. In essence, the new soft-top will offer a choice of two engines, as it follows: a high-torque 4.8-lite...

 
2011 Opel Ampera Pictures Galore
2011 Opel Ampera Pictures Galore

3 Mar 2009, 11:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After the fairly limited in details teasers we already told you about, Opel today rolled out full details about the so-called "revolutionary" Opel Ampera. Just as expected, the car incorporates a 16 kWh lithium-ion battery that helps the ...

 
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Photos and Details
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Photos and Details

3 Mar 2009, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Despite the fact that the previously-known as the Mercedes SLC model won't be on display at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show, Mercedes has just unveiled a bunch of new details, as well as some new photos regarding the SLS AMG. That's right, the ...

 

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