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.
Mazda3 to Receive Stop-Start System
23 Jan 2009, 09:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Since most automakers are now trying their best to reduce their models' combined fuel consumption, a fresh report announcing the introduction of a stop-start system should not surprise you. However, Mazda will implement the system on its new M...
Tata Aims to Build 80,000 Nanos by March 2010
23 Jan 2009, 08:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Tata is fully prepared to combat the global recession by using its own small car model. The Indian automaker plans to produce no less than 80,000 units by March 2010, a plan supposed to help it align its offering with the market demand as more and ...
Cerberus to Axe 10 Percent of its Workforce
23 Jan 2009, 08:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We all know that Chrysler faces one of the toughest times in its history but even so, reports concerning its parent company Cerberus Capital Management made the headlines fairly rare. Unfortunately for the American investment institution, financial...
Fiat 500 to Arrive in the US by 2010
22 Jan 2009, 16:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / First signs of the Fiat – Chrysler will appear early in the United States market as the two automakers plan to bring the popular Fiat 500 model in Chrysler's backyard. Obviously, this would be a move especially meant to help the American...
Lexus Recalls 214,500 LS, IS and GS Models
22 Jan 2009, 16:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Lexus is recalling more than 214,000 LS, IS and GS models in the United States due to what seems to be a a glitch concerning two fuel pipes located in the engine compartment. The malfunction has been discovered on several cars manufactured between ...
Cadillac Australian Launch Officially Postponed
22 Jan 2009, 14:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors has just announced it decided to delay the launch of Cadillac into Australia “indefinitely”, especially due to the difficult conditions and poor interest a newly-launched brand may face in a struggling market. GM Holden C...
Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Prepared for Geneva
22 Jan 2009, 14:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2009 Gay Car of the Year Alfa Romeo MiTo may become a bit more heterosexual after the upcoming Geneva Motor Show set to open its doors in March. The Italian car manufacturer plans to debut an upgraded version of MiTo providing more power and fe...
Chevrolet Launches Online Interactive Design Center
22 Jan 2009, 13:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The world of car designing is undoubtedly fascinating but, in most cases, it is extremely difficult to go behind the curtain and find out what happens in such a designing center. Well, Chevrolet Europe has just launched an interactive website that ...
Skoda Announced UK Limited Edition Octavia vRS
22 Jan 2009, 12:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Skoda today introduced the new Limited Edition Octavia vRS in UK, an all-new series that is said to provide more value at almost the same money offered for a stock Octavia. The 500-unit Limited Series will arrive in authorized dealerships in the ne...
Confirmed: 2009 Saab 9-3x and 9-5 Still Alive
22 Jan 2009, 11:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / There were a lot of rumors claiming that GM's Swedish brand Saab may bite the dust due to the economic downturn which slashed its sales on most markets. There were also some reports saying that General Motors plans to sell Saab as the Swedish ...
Toyota Lures Hybrid Buyers with New Certification Program
22 Jan 2009, 11:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Since hybrids play a very important role in the major counter-attack Toyota has started against the economic recession, the Japanese company struggles to lure more buyers into using every single available method. In a market ruined by consequences ...
France Asks Auto Execs to Cut Bonuses in Return for State Aid
22 Jan 2009, 10:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The French government yesterday agreed to provide financial support to local automakers but only if struggling companies agree to cut bonuses paid to chief executives, Autonews wrote in a report published today. The French economy minister Christin...
Honda Announces 2010 Insight Accessories
22 Jan 2009, 09:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even though the 2010 Honda Insight is fairly new on the market, as it was officially unveiled at the 2009 North American Detroit Auto Show, the Japanese automaker has already announced accessories for the European production model. In short terms, ...
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse AMG Package Unveiled
22 Jan 2009, 09:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mercedes today announced the availability of a new AMG sports package for the 2010 E-Klasse which is said to bring several sporty and dynamic features to an already-stylish model. The new sports package is available for every single engine variant ...
GM Says It Could Run Out of Cash by March 31
22 Jan 2009, 09:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors is making the headlines once again, as it recently said it may run out of cash as soon as March 31 in case it doesn't receive the second loan payment from the US government. The $5.4 billion payment was set to be transferred on ...
Toyota Crowned World's No. 1 Car Manufacturer
21 Jan 2009, 16:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors was often referred to as the world's largest automaker as it managed to lead the overall chart of the automotive industry for no less than 77 years. Unfortunately for the American carmaker but pretty obvious if taking into accou...
Dealers Pleased with Chrysler-Fiat Alliance
21 Jan 2009, 16:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chrysler's announcement that will form a strategic alliance with the Italian automaker Fiat pleased the American company's dealerships who explain that such a move could also help them remain in the business. Moreover, a number of Chrysle...
GM Praises 2008 Sales Despite North American Comedown
21 Jan 2009, 16:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Despite the fact that the company struggled to face the global recession and begged for money from the United States government, General Motors says 2008 was a pretty good year when it comes to global sales as it managed to sell no less than 8.35 m...
Toyota Rolls Out Major Camry, Corolla and Prius Price Cuts
21 Jan 2009, 15:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Following the slow sales reported in December last year, the Japanese automaker announced a major price cut for several of its models aimed at both customers and dealerships. The popular Prius is one of the models included in this special offer, de...
Cadillac Converj in Doubt due to Insufficient Funds
21 Jan 2009, 13:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cadillac Converj model displayed by General Motors at the 2009 North American may not reach mass-production due to insufficient funds, Bob Lutz, GM's vice chairman of global product development, told Autonews. "Ready to go? Well, f...