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.
The Proper Way to Drive a BMW E46 M3
11 Jul 2013, 11:19 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Ever heard of 'Drive it like you stole it?' That's a famous quote. After watching the video below, some people might actually start saying 'Drive it like you're hill-climbing!', it's that good! Armenian dr...
Hamann Tycoon Evo M BMW X6 Is as Menacing as a Bengal Tiger
11 Jul 2013, 09:47 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Talking about crazy looking cars you can't go wrong assuming that they hail from Dubai. Where else do all the crazy ideas come to life? One particular crazy Bimmer comes to us in the shape of a BMW X6 M. Not just any X6 M, this one was tune...
MINI Commercial Invites You to Rock Out at Stop Signs
11 Jul 2013, 09:17 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / As part of MINI's NOT NORMAL Campaign, the following video will make you laugh. At least that's a good thing, as the words 'NOT NORMAL' might imply things that are not so pleasant too. We have to give it to MINI USA. They sur...
BMW Expects China to Become Its Largest Market this Year
11 Jul 2013, 08:56 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / China is currently the largest automotive market in the world, surpassing the US this year. However, each manufacturer has its preferences and some markets are more successful than others, depending on the public's preferences. For BMW, the...
BMW i3 First Drive Review by Top Gear
11 Jul 2013, 08:31 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The reviews of BMW's i3 just keep on pouring in. Top Gear joined in the effort to best describe how the all-electric vehicle is on the road and published their own review. According to them, the car is blissfully simple and the drivetrain s...
BMW Teases the 1 Series GT Some More with Active Tourer Concept Outdoor
11 Jul 2013, 08:09 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Unlike some manufacturers, BMW is keeping up with the times. Take PSA for example: the French company is in trouble these days, and it's easy to see why. We haven't seen a good, new model from the French conglomerate in quite a while. ...
Best Proposal Ever Happens Inside a BMW
11 Jul 2013, 07:43 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / When you meet a girl that has exactly the same passion as you and you get along perfectly, make her your wife, no questions asked! Especially when she enjoys drifting BMWs just as much as you. Jake Wile is one such lucky guy. His girlfriend, Mag...
BMW Launches Limited Edition Nighthawk M5 in Japan
10 Jul 2013, 15:40 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Talking about limited edition BMWs, it doesn't get more exclusive than this: BMW M5 Nighthawk Special Edition. Doesn't ring a bell? Well, it shouldn't. This is the name of a new, 10-units only M5 launched for the Japanese market ...
Family Feud Destroys BMW E89 Z4 in China
10 Jul 2013, 15:25 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / It's not a welcome sight to watch two people go at it in a road rage incident. It's even worse when those two are related. The father-son bond should be all about respect and caring for one another not beating each other senseless. In ...
AC Schnitzer's M6 Gran Coupe Does 300 km/h in 26 Seconds
10 Jul 2013, 14:56 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / After teasing us with some interesting dyno runs with the M6 Gran Coupe, the guys from AC Schnitzer finally revealed their take on the powerful 4-door Coupe. Even though initially they showed a lot more power could be gained from the S63 engine,...
BMW F13 M6 on Modulare Wheels Comes from PSI
10 Jul 2013, 14:17 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The current BMW M6 is more than a beast, it's also classy. The monstrous V8 under the bonnet will tear holes in the ground but it will also carry you comfortably for a midnight ride throughout the city. The guys from Precision Sport Industr...
BMW i3 First Drive Review by Edmunds
10 Jul 2013, 13:54 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The future of transportation as we know it is changing by the hour. Fossil fuels are getting more and more scarce and someone needs to come up with a viable solution, for all our sakes. Some claim that hydrogen fuel-cell technology is the soluti...
MINI Sets Out for Another World Record, in Michigan
10 Jul 2013, 13:27 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / On August 3rd, MINI owners from around the US are invited to join in on an effort to break a World Record set previously by… Mini. No, we're not mad, hear us out. In 2009, the London & Surrey Mini Owners Club set the world record...
BMW i3's Batteries Come from Samsung, Can Be Recharged in 30 Minutes
10 Jul 2013, 13:09 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / There's no doubt in anyone's mind that for an Electric Vehicle to be considered successful, the batteries will play an important role. BMW took that into consideration, alongside their own findings to bring the best technology to the i3. ...
Shh! BMW E92 M3 GTS Is Hunting Rabbits!
10 Jul 2013, 12:37 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / It's a sad day when you start being afraid of fluffy little rabbits but some things might justify this fear, also called leporiphobia (fear of evil mutant bunny rabbits). Yeah, we know, it sounds weird but that thing really exists, check it...
BMW i3 Will Be Riding on Specifically Designed Tires
10 Jul 2013, 12:08 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The all-electric, city-car from BMW, the i3, will not only be using revolutionary technology but everything had to be special about it, down to the tires. We talked about the full specs of the car, the way the BMW on-board technology will change...
Witness the Speed of BMW's LCI 530d with Launch Control
10 Jul 2013, 11:18 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Starting this month, BMW will allow its customers to fit their non-M 1ers, 3ers and 5ers with the Launch Control feature for the 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox. This should take the acceleration times even further down, reaching new benchmarks. Th...
BMW E85 Z4 Aluminum E-Brake Handle Install DIY
10 Jul 2013, 09:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The E85 Z4 Roadster looks very good with the brushed aluminum trims inside the cockpit. Most drivers go for this look, as the car has a sportive character and aggressive feel that go better with the aluminum finish than wood. However, the e-brak...
BMW's ConnectedDrive Turns the i3 Into the World's First Fully Networked EV
10 Jul 2013, 09:41 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The BMW i3 is the world’s first fully networked electrically powered car. No other model boasts such far-reaching exchange of information between the vehicle, its driver and the outside world. An embedded SIM card in the BMW i3 is the key...
Malaysia's MINI Line-up Receives 4 New JCW Models
10 Jul 2013, 08:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / MINI fans from Malaysia are soon to be spoiled. The British manufacturer decided to introduce four new models to the Malaysian market this month, making the Hatch, Coupe, Countryman and Paceman available in JCW wise. The cheapest model will be t...