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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.
Basic Car Maintenance Made Easy
Basic Car Maintenance Made Easy

18 Jan 2009, 21:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even though all new cars benefit from a multi-year warranty, keeping up with routine maintenance is one of the most important activities in the post-buying period in order to have a fully-functional and shiny-looking car just like those in dealersh...

 
Bugatti Veyron Sees the End
Bugatti Veyron Sees the End

16 Jan 2009, 16:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 300-unit Bugatti Veyron production is going to end very soon as approximately 50 cars are still waiting for a buyer to take them home, according to Bugatti's spokesman. This means that 250 models were already distributed to the whole word,...

 
Fiat to Showcase LPG Grande Punto, Panda and Bravo
Fiat to Showcase LPG Grande Punto, Panda and Bravo

16 Jan 2009, 16:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Fiat today announced it will publicly show its LPG versions of Grande Punto, Panda and Bravo on January 24 and 25 as part of its “Open Doors” initiative supposed to allow customers to view and testdrive specific models. As expected, the...

 
Renault Modus and Kangoo to Run on E85 Bioethanol
Renault Modus and Kangoo to Run on E85 Bioethanol

16 Jan 2009, 15:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / French automaker Renault today expanded its E85 bioethanol-fueled product lineup with two new models, namely the Modus and the new Kangoo families. Renault sees the introduction of E85 bioethanol as the best way to protect the environment without d...

 
Mercedes Reportedly Working on Small Roadster
Mercedes Reportedly Working on Small Roadster

16 Jan 2009, 14:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / German automaker Mercedes is currently working on a small front-wheel drive roadster based on the new-generation A-Klasse that may reach the market as soon as 2012, a report published by drive.com.au said. The two-seater model is especially aimed a...

 
Racer X Design 2009 BMW RZ-M6
Racer X Design 2009 BMW RZ-M6

16 Jan 2009, 14:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if some automakers attempt to revive old models using next-gen technology and styling elements, it's sometimes impossible to do that, especially due to the market conditions which are continuously demanding a certain type of design, engin...

 
Alfa Romeo Prepares 46-Unit Limited Edition MiTo RIAR
Alfa Romeo Prepares 46-Unit Limited Edition MiTo RIAR

16 Jan 2009, 13:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Since the newly-released MiTo has millions of fans all over the world, Alfa Romeo thought it would be a great idea to pay a tribute to RIAR (Registro Italiano Alfa Romeo) for its 46 years of life by launching a special limited-edition MiTo that wou...

 
2010 Ford Shelby GT500 and 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor up for Sale
2010 Ford Shelby GT500 and 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor up for Sale

16 Jan 2009, 11:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / In case you're a Ford lover and can't wait to see the new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 or the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, here's your chance to get one of these even before the official launch. Ford today announced it will be auctioning th...

 
Fiat 500 Convertible Ready for Geneva Motor Show
Fiat 500 Convertible Ready for Geneva Motor Show

16 Jan 2009, 10:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if the 2009 North American International Auto Show is not over yet, people are already talking about the upcoming Geneva Motor Show which opens its doors on March 5. According to Channel4, Italian automaker Fiat will unveil its new 500 Cabriol...

 
Alfa Romeo Debuts Two New MiTo Engines
Alfa Romeo Debuts Two New MiTo Engines

16 Jan 2009, 09:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Italian automaker Alfa Romeo today announced it will unveil two new MiTo engines on Saturday and Sunday that will be particularly focused on fuel consumption and environmental protection. The new units, 1.4-liter gasoline and 1.3-liter diesel, are ...

 
Brabus New-Generation Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse Widestar
Brabus New-Generation Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse Widestar

16 Jan 2009, 08:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Brabus, the official smart tuner and one of the oldest Mercedes tuners, has just unveiled an update for its Widestar M-Klasse tuning package particularly addressed to the new-generation ML. The German company says the new Brabus Widestar package is...

 
Feast Your Eyes with Hamann's BMW X6 Tycoon
Feast Your Eyes with Hamann's BMW X6 Tycoon

16 Jan 2009, 08:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / German tuner Hamann today unveiled its latest creation, a customized BMW X6 dubbed Tycoon. As expected, the car incorporates an impressive amount of aftermarket elements, starting with aerodynamic parts and ending with engine performance upgrades. ...

 
2009 Porsche Boxster and Cayman Pricing Unveiled
2009 Porsche Boxster and Cayman Pricing Unveiled

15 Jan 2009, 16:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / German sports car manufacturer Porsche today announced pricing for the new generation Boxster and Cayman models plus updated pricing details for the 2009 911 and Cayenne. In short terms, the base model of the 2009 Boxster will be priced at $46,600 ...

 
Schwinn Mocks US Automakers, Launches Hybrid Bicycle
Schwinn Mocks US Automakers, Launches Hybrid Bicycle

15 Jan 2009, 16:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / US automakers put all their faith and hope in the “hands” of hybrids as they are often described as the only type of vehicles that can rescue their apparently sealed gloomy future. Their main goals? Next-gen hybrids that could bring fue...

 
Chrysler Discontinues PT Cruiser
Chrysler Discontinues PT Cruiser

15 Jan 2009, 16:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / American carmaker Chrysler today confirmed it will discontinue the PT Cruiser model and will start seeking a potential buyer for the equipment it used to manufacture this vehicle. President Tom LaSorda said this is just an attempt to abandon less-a...

 
Mazda2 and Mazda6 Tamura Special Edition Unveiled
Mazda2 and Mazda6 Tamura Special Edition Unveiled

15 Jan 2009, 15:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese automaker Mazda today announced two special editions of its well-known Mazda2 and Mazda6 models that will include a set of new features when compared to the base models. Dubbed Tamura Special Edition, the new range will be priced from &pou...

 
Russian Automaker Aiming to Buy SsangYong Rights
Russian Automaker Aiming to Buy SsangYong Rights

15 Jan 2009, 14:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Russian automaker Sollers today said it is interested in acquiring SsangYong production rights to manufacture sport utility vehicles for the domestic market. SsangYong filled for bankruptcy protection in December 2008 after loses caused by the econ...

 
Peugeot 3008 Detailed
Peugeot 3008 Detailed

15 Jan 2009, 11:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Officially announced in August 2008 and presented to the general public one month later at the Paris Motor Show, the Peugeot 3008 Crossover is going to be a compact and spacious crossover manufactured in Eastern France at the Sochaux facility. Peug...

 
Knight XV, World's Most Secure SUV, Costs $310,000
Knight XV, World's Most Secure SUV, Costs $310,000

15 Jan 2009, 11:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / There's no doubt people love safe cars. More airbags, more attractive, lots of people think, without taking into account engine power, exterior or interior design. Well, in case you're one of those secure car aficionados, we have somethin...

 
2009 Kia Cee'd ISG Reduces Fuel Consumption by 15 Percent
2009 Kia Cee'd ISG Reduces Fuel Consumption by 15 Percent

15 Jan 2009, 10:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Kia Motors Corp. today said that the 2009 Kia Cee'd ISG, equipped with the newly-developed Idle Stop & Go technology, will arrive in the market in March 2009. The new model, exclusively addressed to the European countries, will be produced...

 

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