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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.
France: New Renault Clio to Cost from 12,800 Euros
France: New Renault Clio to Cost from 12,800 Euros

3 Mar 2009, 10:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / French automaker Renault today rolled out the French prices for the latest Renault Clio facelift, with the cheapest variant to cost 12,800 euros (three-door hatchback, Authentique equipment level). The new Renault Clio, which is available in three-...

 
2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Prices Unveiled
2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Prices Unveiled

3 Mar 2009, 08:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2010 Ford Fusion, a model that has always been praised for the low fuel consumption it provides, will be priced between $19,995 for the cheapest variant and $27,995 for the hybrid. 2010 Mercury Milan starts at $21,905 while Milan Hybrid will be...

 
Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce Released with Photos
Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce Released with Photos

3 Mar 2009, 08:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / High-performance models delivering insanely-high power are not even close to being attractive during recession times because most people are looking for fuel-efficient models and less-polluting models. Unless we're talking about Lamborghinis. ...

 
Chevrolet Cruze LPG Confirmed for Europe
Chevrolet Cruze LPG Confirmed for Europe

2 Mar 2009, 16:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As a part of a broader campaign to cope with the economic turmoil and concentrate on less-polluting models, Chevrolet today announced that it will launch several LPG models in Europe. More specifically, Chevrolet will roll out LPG versions of its g...

 
BMW X3 xDrive20d Emergency Rescue Vehicle
BMW X3 xDrive20d Emergency Rescue Vehicle

2 Mar 2009, 15:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Beside the other goodies we already told you about, BMW will also display at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show a BMW X3 xDrive20d emergency rescue vehicle that features a wide range of functions particularly aimed at special-purpose models. The first th...

 
2009 BMW Alpina B7 Leaked Photo
2009 BMW Alpina B7 Leaked Photo

2 Mar 2009, 14:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With only days until the 2009 Geneva Auto Show officially opens its doors, we finally got the first official photo showing the newly-designed 2009 BMW Alpina B7. Although it's not yet clear if the company published the picture on the Internet ...

 
NHTSA February Recalls: Mazda, Kawasaki Hit by Serious Flaws
NHTSA February Recalls: Mazda, Kawasaki Hit by Serious Flaws

2 Mar 2009, 14:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even though February was apparently a fairly quiet month, both Kawasaki and Mazda were hit by major issues which could even lead to death, as the NHTSA notifications read. Japanese automaker Mazda announced almost two weeks ago that approximatel...

 
New Prius to Produce 70 Percent Fewer Smog-Forming Emissions
New Prius to Produce 70 Percent Fewer Smog-Forming Emissions

2 Mar 2009, 14:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We already knew that the third generation Prius was going to be one of the most advanced models ever produced but Toyota simply wants to refresh our memory every once in a while. So today the Japanese automaker rolled out a new press statement pra...

 
Nissan Says No to 2010 NAIAS
Nissan Says No to 2010 NAIAS

2 Mar 2009, 11:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Nissan recently announced a broader initiative to cut costs in almost every single area of the company, including production and operations around the world. In addition, the Japanese automaker also confirmed it won't be attending several auto...

 
Toyota Prius to Feature Battery-Powered Air Conditioning, Pre-Collision
Toyota Prius to Feature Battery-Powered Air Conditioning, Pre-Collision

2 Mar 2009, 11:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota Prius is surely going to be one of the most advanced models ever released by the Japanese automakers and not only thanks to the hybrid system it sports, but also due to a number of features unavailable on other Toyotas. More importantly, Toy...

 
Toyota Pre-Crash Safety Upgraded with Radar, Pre-Crash Seatbacks
Toyota Pre-Crash Safety Upgraded with Radar, Pre-Crash Seatbacks

2 Mar 2009, 10:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese car manufacturer Toyota recently announced it has added two new systems to its Pre-crash Safety package, namely a radar system to detect front-side collisions and electronically-controlled rear seats to prepare passenger for front and rear...

 
Opel Ampera Official Photo
Opel Ampera Official Photo

2 Mar 2009, 09:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Opel already announced two weeks ago or so that its "revolutionary" electrically-propelled Ampera model is going to be showcased at the Geneva Motor Show this month, but all we got was a teaser photo. Today, the German brand rolled out th...

 
Ford's EcoBoost V6 Engine Undergoes Boot Camp Tests
Ford's EcoBoost V6 Engine Undergoes Boot Camp Tests

2 Mar 2009, 09:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford's EcoBoost V6 engine is said to incorporate the best possible technology produced by Ford to boost fuel economy without neglecting power. Because of that, the upcoming 2010 Lincoln MKS and MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus SHO are going to be ...

 
Mercedes Reports 55 Percent EBIT Drop in 2008
Mercedes Reports 55 Percent EBIT Drop in 2008

2 Mar 2009, 08:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Taking into account the economic turmoil that occurred in the third and fourth quarter of 2008, the disappointing figures automakers are now reporting shouldn't amaze anyone. Mercedes is probably the best example as parent company Daimler has ...

 
Holden VE Omega Sportwagon Achieves 5-Star Safety Rating
Holden VE Omega Sportwagon Achieves 5-Star Safety Rating

2 Mar 2009, 07:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / GM's Australian division Holden proudly announced today that VE Omega Sportwagon is the first locally-built wagon that achieves the maximum safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). According to Holden, the fi...

 
Cayenne Turbo S-based TechArt Magnum
Cayenne Turbo S-based TechArt Magnum

28 Feb 2009, 21:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / TechArt is again planning to shock the Geneva Auto Show audience with its models. This time, the tuning firm is planning to unveil its Cayenne Turbo S-based Magnum model featuring both engine performance upgrades and exterior plus interior modifica...

 
TechArt Cayenne Diesel Tuning Package
TechArt Cayenne Diesel Tuning Package

28 Feb 2009, 21:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa /  The paint hasn’t dried yet on the newly-launched Porsche Cayenne Diesel and tuning companies rush to launch their first aftermarket packages for this particular model. Tuning firm TechArt today announced it will display the so-called Ae...

 
Renault Modus & Grand Modus Exception Rolled Out
Renault Modus & Grand Modus Exception Rolled Out

27 Feb 2009, 16:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / French manufacturer Renault today announced the availability of Modus and Grand Modus Exception, two limited editions based on the Dynamique version but adding a number of additional features. First of all, Renault says the two special-edition mode...

 
Fiat Is the Less-Polluting Automaker in Europe
Fiat Is the Less-Polluting Automaker in Europe

27 Feb 2009, 16:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / CO2 emissions and fuel economy are two of the over-discussed subjects since the beginning of the economic turmoil, with the majority of car manufacturers altering their production lines to focus on less-polluting and more fuel-efficient models. In ...

 
Opel Sends Viability Plan to Germany, Demands 3.3 EUROS in Support
Opel Sends Viability Plan to Germany, Demands 3.3 EUROS in Support

27 Feb 2009, 16:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors Europe and Opel submitted their viability plan to the German government, emphasizing the need for state support to finance a liquidity gap through the end of 2011. Curiously enough, General Motors said in a press statement published ...

 

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