Gabriel Nica
7,693 ARTICLES
Personal motto:
"You finally save up enough for your dream car and you get fired"
Fast forwarding to the 21st century, his passion became his life when he was adopted by the autoevolution team. Now he finally got to do what he liked, and bring joy to others as well while writing about the passion that's been radioactively infused into his DNA.
Frozen Stahl Grey BMW E46 M3 Pays Homage to the E36 LTW M3
16 Jul 2013, 14:54 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Back in the 90s, the E36 M3 had a hard time keeping up with the lighter Porsche 911s. That caused the BMW enthusiasts to ask the German manufacturer to release a special edition M3 that was lighter than standard. The response was the LTW M3 (LTW...
BMW E60 5 Series Rides on F10 M5 Replica Wheels
16 Jul 2013, 14:05 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / I don't know about you, but for some of us there's something special about retrofitting a set of wheels. Take for example an E39 5 Series with E60 M5 wheels. It would look awesome. So does the E60 with F10 wheels, just like we're abo...
BMW M6 Gran Coupe Launched in China
16 Jul 2013, 13:33 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / This week, the BMW Group, through its Chinese partner Brilliance and the dealerships all around the country, launched the new BMW M6 Gran Coupe in the Asian country. As far as specs go, we're sure you're already familiar with the numbe...
AC Schnitzer Now Has a Complementary Rolex to Go With Their ACS6 Gran Coupe
16 Jul 2013, 13:09 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / It is a known fact that people that like high-performance vehicles have a certain similar taste in watches. It seems like the precision of an M engine has the same appeal as the precision behind a Rolex. Talking about Rolex watches, the guys fro...
White BMW E63 M6 Haunts the City Streets of NYC
16 Jul 2013, 12:33 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Even though the E63 M6 has been retired for quite a while now, we still love it. There's something about this car that makes us think about the famous Phoenix and how it rose from its own ashes. That's almost the same story as the 6 Se...
BMW's Chinese Management Team Remains the Same
16 Jul 2013, 12:18 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Recently, the Chinese media started reporting rumors that the current Management Team of BMW's branch in the Asian country might undergo some serious changes, in light of quality concerns and management issues. However, BMW China President ...
How to Clean the MAF Sensor on your BMW E60 M5
16 Jul 2013, 11:36 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / So, your M5 is occasionally entering the feared limp-mode and starts to feel as if you're driving a Prius. Moreover, it's always happening when you're trying to overtake someone. Other times, the car would stall idling, making ano...
Springs and Spacers Installed on a LeMans Blue E92 M3
16 Jul 2013, 11:12 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / One of the easiest ways to change the look of your M3 is by going with new springs and spacers. Those two basic elements will completely change the stance of your car and make you love it even more. The owner of this particular E92 didn't e...
BMW E36 3 Series Idle Control Valve Cleaning DIY
16 Jul 2013, 09:48 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / In case you're looking to buy a BMW E36 3 Series, we told you what to look for, to keep from getting fooled. One common problem found in these cars is rough idling. That issue is disturbing, especially for those of us that want our cars to ...
BMW's S70/2 Engine Showcased in Jay Leno's Garage
16 Jul 2013, 09:13 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The name BMW S70/2 might not say much at first and some of you might wonder what it stands for at first. However, by now, you'd notice the title of the video below and realize that this engine was one of the best units produced by BMW's M...
BMW i3 Review by Car and Driver
16 Jul 2013, 08:46 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / These past few days we've had our share of BMW i3 first drives and reviews. That's because BMW is certainly trying to prove the car's worth by showing it (with some slight camouflage) to various publications around the world. This...
BMW Drivers Gain More Points as Audi Winner Gets Disqualified
16 Jul 2013, 08:23 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Yesterday we told you that in the 5th race of the 2013 DTM Championship, held at Norisring, 4 BMW drivers placed in the top 10 and therefore won points, with Dirk Werner just barely missing out, finishing 11th. However, the winner of the race, A...
BMW M4 Will Be As Light as Possible, Gets Turbocharged Engine
16 Jul 2013, 07:30 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / For a while now there have been rumors going around the internet that the upcoming BMW M4, the M3 Coupe replacement, will be returning to the traditional inline 6-cylinder engine that was used on all models, excepting the E92. We guessed the eng...
Sapphire Black BMW X5 M Needs Lowering Springs
15 Jul 2013, 15:48 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Writing about so many beautiful cars makes you have certain standards over time. The idea of a perfect car gets slowly altered inside you head and when you stumble upon a car like this X5 M something seems offset. Don't get the wrong idea. ...
Mercedes Yields In Front of BMW in the US Luxury Race
15 Jul 2013, 15:24 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / At the moment, Mercedes-Benz and BMW are neck and neck in the race for the much coveted title of US's biggest luxury manufacturer. Up until now, Mercedes has a slight advantage but things are soon to change. According to the Detroit News, M...
BMW F20 1 Series Rumored to Be Launched in India in August
15 Jul 2013, 14:58 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / At the moment, the 1 Series and the recently launched 4 Series are the only BMW models missing from the Indian market (excluding the M models). However, things are about to change. According to indiancarsbikes.in the 4 Series is about to remain ...
LCI BMW 550i Goes on Sale in Australia, AUD20,000 Cheaper
15 Jul 2013, 14:36 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The new, updated 5 Series model from BMW went on sale in Australia this month. The 550i received the most impressive update, especially under the bonnet and price-wise. The 2014 model will hit the Australian market AUD20,000 cheaper than its pre...
Perfect for the Summer: MINI Convertible and Roadster
15 Jul 2013, 13:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The soft top season is here and you'll probably want to take a ride in the sun with the top down, feeling the wind through your hair. The MINI Convertible and Roadster are the perfect choices for you in this case. The Convertible allows you...
KW Brings More Suspension Options for BMW's xDrive F30 Models
15 Jul 2013, 13:31 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / German suspension specialist, KW launched a special edition coilover system for the F31 3 Series Touring model, back in April. Now the manufacturer is back with even more options for your BMW. This time, they focused on the xDrive F30 3 Series S...
BMW E91 M3 Touring Diesel Is One Mystical Car
15 Jul 2013, 12:57 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / A while back we showed you a car that claimed to be a BMW E91 M3 Touring, even though such a monster was never built. The owner simply did what he called a conversion and called it an M3. Now, a video surfaced on Youtube showing the exact car wi...