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.
Once Catalysts for EV Adoption, Apartment Complexes Are Now Slowing It Down
12 May 2024, 16:27 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / This year didn't start well for EVs. In a move never seen before in the automotive industry, Tesla slashed prices across the board with the sole goal of spurring demand globally. The world's most valuable car maker continued a pricing dow...
His Cybertruck Broke Down Too Often, so He Pleaded With Tesla and Elon Musk for a New One
12 May 2024, 14:59 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Tesla's first all-electric pickup truck – the Cybertruck – looks like nothing else on the road today. Some would even call it the supercar of the pickup truck world because it has that divisive exterior design. That's not all ...
Vandals Are Cutting Supercharger Cables, but Tesla Is on Top of It
12 May 2024, 00:36 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Reliable DC fast charging is what the US needs to accelerate the transition to zero-tailpipe emission vehicles. Most people won't drive an all-electric car unless they are able to comfortably travel long distances. The more Supercharger-like s...
Not Just EVs: Repairing Conventional Cars Is Already a Major Headache
11 May 2024, 20:05 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Few mechanics are properly equipped to deal with all-electric vehicle issues. Unless properly trained, they are limited to what service manuals say. In many cases, shops refuse to work on EVs that have tricky problems because they don't want t...
Tesla's Cybertruck Can Easily Tow an 8,000-Lb Trailer, but Not Very Far or for Cheap
11 May 2024, 14:32 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / A capable all-electric pickup truck can be a great vehicle. Tradespeople, for example, will find it convenient to power their many tools without a generator and spend less on fuel (if they charge at home or the office). But when it comes to towing,...
Half the Cylinders, Twice the Fun: Tuned BMW M3 Touring Schools Lambo Revuelto
11 May 2024, 11:44 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Could a family wagon keep up with a fully-fledged hypercar? An instinctual response would be "no," and nobody could blame someone for answering that way. After all, cars meant to haul people and luggage rarely present themselves in the fo...
Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Erect "Thousands" of New Supercharger Pedestals in 2024
10 May 2024, 08:53 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that Tesla is not going to abandon the mighty Supercharger network. Even better, the company plans on adding "thousands" of brand-new DC stalls by the end of ...
Tesla Cybertruck Visits an Independent Mechanic, the EV's Owner Is Not Happy
9 May 2024, 00:18 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Tesla made the pickup truck it promised. Last year, we finally saw it in the flesh. It entered this world looking like a concept that somehow freed itself of bland committee decisions. However, it must have also avoided responsible engineers and th...
Jay Leno Says the 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre Is the F1 of Comfortable Automobiles
7 May 2024, 00:47 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Imagine for a second (or more) that you can drive a vehicle manufactured by the world's most well-known and respected luxury automaker without a single worry. It would feel amazing, wouldn't it? Well, Jay Leno knows exactly how it is beca...
Electrify America Won't Repair Vandalized Chargers Until After Police Investigation
6 May 2024, 20:57 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / First, it was street lights. Now, it's all about EV charging cables. Thieves or people who simply hold a big grudge against battery-electric cars are actively sabotaging the move to a less polluting way of moving around. That's happening ...
It Might Feel Unfair, but Elon Musk Is Entitled to His Big Payday
5 May 2024, 20:59 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Six years ago, Elon Musk promised everyone that he would continue to lead Tesla for at least another 10 years. He quashed all the rumors regarding a departure from the company after the Model 3 was ready for prime time internationally. His reward f...
Electrify America Steps In After Tesla Gives Up on Adding New DC Chargers on a Whim
3 May 2024, 20:55 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Tesla had and arguably still has one major ace up its sleeve – the Supercharger network. We previously said that long journeys with a non-Tesla EV could be unpleasant because replenishing the high-voltage battery remained a challenge. Things ...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Confronts Four Goliaths, Proves Its Worth, and Scores Big
3 May 2024, 13:16 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Still can't believe that a sub-$100K all-electric car can rival some of the world's most admired supercars? Well, it's time for a rude awakening. The South Koreans pulled it off. You won't have to envy the Ferrari or the Lambo d...
These Four New Watches Celebrate Jeep's Monumental History
2 May 2024, 21:47 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Today, the Jeep name is associated with off-roading, overlanding, and living a worry-free, boundaryless life. But 83 years ago, this term was used only by US military personnel. People who served were the ones who witnessed a seemingly simple motor...
Spending $3 Could Land You This M4 CSL and One Heck of a BMW M Bike
1 May 2024, 20:37 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The European muscle car made in Bavaria could be yours for a fraction of its real price. But wait, it gets better – the organizers added a BMW M 1000 RR in the mix. Of course, they will also take care of the taxes. Here's what you need t...
Protect Your Lexus' Grille Emblem, Replacing It Can Cost a Small Fortune
1 May 2024, 19:09 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Let's say Toyota doesn't make something that suits your style, but you still prioritize dependability. Then, you will likely love what Lexus has in its portfolio. Be it new or used, a vehicle wearing the iconic "L" badge is goin...
5 Reasons Why I Wouldn't Buy a Tesla – for Now, at Least
1 May 2024, 12:01 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / If you need a car, be it used or new, and you want it to be battery-electric, there are more interesting options out there than what Tesla currently sells. Here's why I actively avoid what the world's most valuable automaker has in store ...
Tesla Gifts Americans the Best 2025 Model 3 Performance
23 Apr 2024, 23:00 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Tesla is finally doing right by its domestic market: the brand-new Model 3 Performance comes in its best form in the US and the US only. Canada, Australia, European markets, and Asian countries get a slightly different electric sedan that's no...
Tesla Unveils All-New Model 3 Performance With 510 HP and 2.9-Second 0–60 Time
23 Apr 2024, 20:17 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Redemption time? Tesla and its CEO have been the center of attention for a couple of weeks now, and not because they were doing something great. But when the marque that forced all other auto brands to step up and invest in battery-electric technol...
Two Cousins Built This "Solar-Powered" Ford F-150 Lightning
21 Apr 2024, 20:59 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Tesla made battery-electric vehicles popular and became the world's most valuable automaker in doing so. It entered a very conservative business sector with hopes for a better future and managed to rise to fame and reach profitability after on...