Florin Amariei
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Personal motto:
It's better to die than to live without passion
Years passed and I found myself more and more in love with cars. It wasn`t about their speed or their looks. Heck, it wasn`t even about clout, but about the freedom they represented, the happiness they provided and the magnitude of options that were available to each and every type of driver.
After witnessing a lot of TV coverage for some of my favorite cars, I decided that it`s time to act on what I like. I started by watching random TV shows and ended up loving British presenters. I bought a lot of magazines and found out that I simply cannot ignore the shape of a Ferrari - especially a yellow one. That may the influence of my father who had a Fiat Tempra. Nowadays, I`m leaning towards enjoying a F-150 Raptor, rather than exploring the Riviera with a small car.
That being said, years of just reading, listening and watching turned into a passion for discovery. That is why I started to write about what I know, experience or find out to be interesting. After 5 years of news for print and online outlets, travels and a whole lot of test driving, I joined the autoevolution family to spread this passion and share relevant information.
Auto Mechanic Says Audi's Four-Pot Engine Can Blow Up, but There's a Solution
16 Jun 2024, 20:58 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Mechanic-turned-YouTuber Scotty Kilmer received a visit from an Audi owner, and he took advantage of the occasion to share a couple of thoughts with his 6.2 million subscribers about the car and the German marque. The title of his video is exaggera...
2025 Rivian R1T Makes It Hard To Choose Tesla's Cybertruck
9 Jun 2024, 20:52 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Let's say you want a brand-new and very capable pickup truck, and a simple gas- or diesel-powered workhorse simply won't cut it. You want something with plenty of power, many amenities, and the latest tech. Your budget? Just shy of breaki...
Core American Car Brands No Longer Welcomed in This Popular Mechanic's Repair Shop
9 Jun 2024, 19:31 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Most car buyers already know that fixing something that went wrong with your ride at home is slowly becoming impossible. You don't just need the right tools for the job and the best manuals, but also the right software and maybe even some spec...
Get the Spec Right, and BMW's 7 Series Can Look Amazing
8 Jun 2024, 21:22 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Believe it or not, a little over two years have passed since the striking and polarizing 7 Series was first shown to the world. BMW is reportedly preparing a facelift that's supposed to drop in the summer of 2026. So, we have to wait two more ...
BMW's CO2 Emissions Scoreboard Backfires, Drivers Compete To Pollute More
8 Jun 2024, 20:52 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / BMW owners can access a multitude of data points if they agree to allow their car to collect more driving details than necessary. One nifty implementation is the CO2 emissions tool that tells customers if they drive as efficiently as other members ...
Full-Size SUVs Not Safer Than Midsize SUVs or Crossovers, the IIHS Finds
8 Jun 2024, 14:26 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Many people believe that a very large high-riding vehicle can provide better all-around protection in case of a crash. Unfortunately, the Institute for Insurance and Highway Safety (IIHS) tested a few of them for the first time, and the findings go...
Influential Non-Profit Group Comes Out Against Elon Musk's Big Payday
7 Jun 2024, 23:20 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / More Perfect Union, a non-profit organization that claims to advocate for working-class Americans, says Elon Musk's reward for transforming Tesla into the world's most valuable automaker is way too generous, and he shouldn't get it. ...
YouTuber Arrested for Shooting Fireworks at a Lamborghini Huracan From Helicopter
7 Jun 2024, 08:26 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / GTA VI developers really don't have to do much imaginative work. The real world is inspiring enough. But unlike in video games, doing some mildly dangerous things without proper paperwork can result in jail time and federal charges. This YouTu...
Rivian's New R1T Is Faster Than Tesla's Cyberbeast, R1S Rides Better Than Ever
6 Jun 2024, 20:24 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Rivian made a couple of changes to its R1-series lineup. The pickup truck and the SUV feature better tech, updated internals, cool graphics, new interior materials and trim, fresh wheels, different tires, and more. Here's what you need to know...
"A Win for the People." New York's Congestion Charge Ended Before It Started
6 Jun 2024, 16:37 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / It is estimated that New Yorkers waste almost 120 hours per year driving through or, better said, stuck in the Big Apple's Lower Manhattan area. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) wanted to change that by instituting a congestion ...
2025 BMW 1 Series Debuts With 2017 BMW 5 Series-Like Starting Prices
5 Jun 2024, 16:08 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The fourth-gen BMW 1 Series is here. If you want to upgrade to a brand-new Bavarian hatchback, you should be aware of a couple of interesting details about the pricing strategy. Here's what the Brits and those living in Continental Europe can ...
The 2025 BMW M135 xDrive Is Here, Here's What's Special About It
5 Jun 2024, 00:10 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / We just learned that BMW has officially replaced the 1 Series with a brand-new model that not only looks different but is also more interesting and possibly US-bound. The best version of the cute hatchback is the M135 xDrive. Here's what'...
The 24-Karat Gold-Plated Tesla Cybertruck Is Real, It's a World-First
4 Jun 2024, 22:17 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Bentley, Maybach, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, and a couple of other brands that sell pricey rides might want to take notice of what's happening in the States. An edgy zero-tailpipe emission pickup truck that doesn't have very much going fo...
BMW Unveils Fourth-Gen 1 Series With iDrive 9 and No Manual, It's a Stunner!
4 Jun 2024, 22:02 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Finally – something that's not an SUV or crossover! The all-new BMW 1 Series is here. The 20-year-old compact model has evolved (again) and now features many improvements that make it a great premium car worthy of your consideration. Her...
2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Gets Weighed and the Numbers Are Baffling
3 Jun 2024, 22:30 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Ever since the somewhat Porsche 911-ified SL-based AMG GT was shown to the world in its production form, many have wondered if the successor to the iconic long-nosed Merc would be worthy of its moniker. Well, according to Harry Metcalfe, founder of...
"Now the Future Is Past." Someone Made a Song About the Tesla Cybertruck
2 Jun 2024, 20:44 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Elon Musk wanted Tesla to have an answer for the Rivian R1T, the Ford F-150 Lightning, the GMC Hummer EV Pickup, and the Chevrolet Silverado EV. But what he wanted the most was to create a brand-new Tesla-branded EV that would look "like the f...
Storytime: Why Tesla Cybertruck Owners Should Avoid Superchargers When Road-Tripping
2 Jun 2024, 18:41 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / While it's common knowledge that the Cybertruck cannot tow the average trailer commonly used in the US for more than 100-110 miles on a full charge, that doesn't mean the all-electric pickup truck can't be used for slightly longer-th...
When Stars Align: Cadillac Lyriq Buyer Scores $16,500 Discount
2 Jun 2024, 01:29 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Willing to switch to a battery-powered vehicle or upgrade? Well, you might want to check out Cadillac's offers because the brand wants to put more Americans behind the steering wheel of EVs built on the Ultium platform. Here's what deal a...
Would You Ditch Your iPhone for One of These Two Porsche-Designed Honor Smartphones?
1 Jun 2024, 20:43 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Want a Porsche but can't afford the vehicle you're dreaming of? Well, you could get a special smartphone until you get the finances in order. Similarly, if you already have a Porsche, why not get a matching smartphone? Here's what yo...
Hyundai Owner Finds Out His Car Has Been Snitching on Him, Gives Up on the Brand
31 May 2024, 20:48 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / We are living in a very connected world, and our privacy has been suffering the most because of it. What's even worse is that some companies try very hard to hide that they're tracking our every move or make it incredibly inconvenient to ...