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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.
2009 Ford F-150 Becomes America's Safest Full-Size Pickup
2009 Ford F-150 Becomes America's Safest Full-Size Pickup

11 Feb 2009, 08:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With the IIHS “top Safety Pick” gained last November and a 5-start government crash test rating in January, the 2009 Ford F-150 has become America's safest full-size pickup, detrimental to Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram and Nissan ...

 
Ford Fiesta Was UK's Top Selling Car in January
Ford Fiesta Was UK's Top Selling Car in January

10 Feb 2009, 16:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / New car sales fell all over the world, no matter the models sold in a specific area or the segment of buyers they are addressed to. But even so, Ford says its appealing models, count here Fiesta, Focus and others, helped the American automaker to i...

 
IceController Defrosts the Windshield in Seconds
IceController Defrosts the Windshield in Seconds

10 Feb 2009, 15:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Defrosting the windshield is one of the, let's say, uncomfortable things to be done during the cold season, despite all those sprays and devices promising only milk and honey. Well, it may seem like some people actually managed to develop a hi...

 
General Motors to Slash Workforce by 10,000 Employees
General Motors to Slash Workforce by 10,000 Employees

10 Feb 2009, 15:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors today announced that it decided to reduce salaried employment globally by 10,000 workers to 63,000 by the end of the year as part of the company's plans to cut costs and counteract the economic recession. More importantly, the A...

 
PSA Continues Russian Expansion, Mitsubishi Still on Hold
PSA Continues Russian Expansion, Mitsubishi Still on Hold

10 Feb 2009, 14:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if Mitsubishi confirmed it plans to delay production at the newly-built plant in Russia, the PSA group said is still aims to start manufacturing cars at the Kaluga factory in the first half of 2010. The Japanese automaker said a few days ago t...

 
Sunbeam Tiger: Full-Electric 160 mph Car
Sunbeam Tiger: Full-Electric 160 mph Car

10 Feb 2009, 14:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Electric cars and hybrids are undoubtedly extremely important nowadays, as they are often regarded as the only way to get out of the economic crisis and remain in business. But sometimes, electric cars can lead to at least exciting projects which g...

 
Ferrari 599 HGTE on Its Way to Geneva
Ferrari 599 HGTE on Its Way to Geneva

10 Feb 2009, 12:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Only little was know about Ferrari 599 HGTE but it may seem like things are going to change very soon as the Italian manufacturer plans to roll out this special model at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Surprisingly, this is a lot sooner than expect...

 
US Willing to Give Even More Money to Struggling Automakers
US Willing to Give Even More Money to Struggling Automakers

10 Feb 2009, 11:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The United States government is willing to provide even more financial support to struggling domestic automakers, including General Motors and Chrysler, a White House official said yesterday. However, no decision will be announced until the two aut...

 
2010 Chevrolet Spark to Debut at Geneva
2010 Chevrolet Spark to Debut at Geneva

10 Feb 2009, 09:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After the American automaker unveiled the Chevrolet Beat Concept at the 2009 North American International Show, General Motors is now preparing to launch the production version of the 2010 Chevrolet Spark, a model that is said to share a lot of par...

 
Chinese Cars to Conquer the US via Mexico
Chinese Cars to Conquer the US via Mexico

10 Feb 2009, 09:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chinese cars are far from being popular around the world and this happens especially due to a large amount of criticism shown by so-called global auto experts. But just like the Japanese manufacturers that were once marginalized and have now become...

 
GM to Decide Saturn Future by the End of the Week
GM to Decide Saturn Future by the End of the Week

10 Feb 2009, 09:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With only a few days left until the February 17 deadline, when both General Motors and Chrysler must submit their viability plans to the United States government, GM is still unsure whether to continue the Saturn brand or kill it and concentrate on...

 
Renault Applauds Government Loan, Promises Full-Electric Car
Renault Applauds Government Loan, Promises Full-Electric Car

10 Feb 2009, 08:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Following the recent announcement that the French government will provide a 3 billion euro loan to the domestic struggling automakers, Renault officials came out and applauded the decision, explaining that such a move was almost a must considering ...

 
2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 Launched in Chicago
2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 Launched in Chicago

10 Feb 2009, 07:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford unveiled the 2010 Harley-Davidson F-150 edition at the Chicago Auto Show, a customized F-150 truck that features several exclusive elements provided by the popular American motorcycle manufacturer. The best example of Harley-Davidson customiza...

 
BMW January Sales Drop 24.7 Percent
BMW January Sales Drop 24.7 Percent

9 Feb 2009, 16:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We already knew that January brought very low sales for most automakers so a 24.7 percent drop for BMW shouldn't amaze anyone. Well, German manufacturer BMW, a company that was often described as a less-affected automaker when it comes to the ...

 
Acer Ferrari 1200 Notebook Brings You in Pole Position
Acer Ferrari 1200 Notebook Brings You in Pole Position

9 Feb 2009, 15:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Since we're sure the 22-inch Acer limited-edition Ferrari monitor unveiled by the Taiwanese hardware manufacturer last October wasn't enough, here's another goody for Scuderia fans: the Acer Ferrari 1200, a whole new notebook series ...

 
Italy to Offer Up to 5,000 Euros in Green Car Incentives
Italy to Offer Up to 5,000 Euros in Green Car Incentives

9 Feb 2009, 15:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Buying a new car during recession times is sometimes pretty difficult unless you're one of those rich guys aiming to buy a Bentley... Taking into account the current credit crunch and the collapsing auto makers, the Italian government today an...

 
Kia Soul'ster Close to Mass-Production
Kia Soul'ster Close to Mass-Production

9 Feb 2009, 15:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Recently unveiled at the 2009 North American International Auto Show, the Kia Soul'ster may reach mass production in the near future, the South Korean automaker Kia announced today. The main reason? Kia says it's the avalanche of positive...

 
Chevrolet Cruze Causes a Riot at Abu Dhabi
Chevrolet Cruze Causes a Riot at Abu Dhabi

9 Feb 2009, 14:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While we don't know how many people actually liked and praised the new Chevrolet Cruze, General Motors says the upgraded model caused quite a stir at the 2008 Abu Dhabi International Motor show, with lots of visitors surprised by the car. Even...

 
Renault Twingo Customization Options Set for Paris
Renault Twingo Customization Options Set for Paris

9 Feb 2009, 13:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Because customization is one of the most important attributes for Renault Twingo, the French manufacturer aims to fully benefit from this aspect, so today it has announced a new series of options to be presented at the Paris PTS (Personalization, T...

 
Ford Plans Transit Connect-Based Electric Van
Ford Plans Transit Connect-Based Electric Van

9 Feb 2009, 13:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / American automaker Ford said that a battery electric-powered version of the company's global Transit Connect will be offered in 2010, with Ford collaborating with Smith Electric Vehicles, for advanced battery systems. Ford says this is only a ...

 

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