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 i3 Will Provide 'Undiluted Driving Pleasure' According to BMW
10 Jul 2013, 08:32 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / It was 2007 when BMW first started working on the i3. Even back then, they new that in order to create a proper city-car for the future, they had to start from the ground up, always keeping in mind the purpose of their endeavor. It's 2013 n...
BMW i3 First Drive Review by WhatCar
10 Jul 2013, 08:16 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Even though the i3 wasn't officially launched yet and production of the city-car didn't start yet, the German company offered a few publications the chance to test the new car, under their strict observation. One of those publications ...
BMW i3 Tech Specs Officially Unveiled
10 Jul 2013, 07:49 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / On July 29th, BMW will be officially presenting to the world, the first all-electric car they ever built, revolutionizing the way people look at EVs. Until that moment will finally be upon us, the German company decided to let us know what to expec...
Purity Comes from BMW: 640i Gran Coupe on RSV Wheels
9 Jul 2013, 16:07 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / You can argue for as long as you want but we still think the Gran Coupe is the best looking BMW out there at the moment. It's sloping roof line and the aggressive front fascia are responsible for turning this car into a true classic. Hook i...
Owner Comparison: BMW F20 M135i vs Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG
9 Jul 2013, 15:27 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / When Mercedes-Benz released the A45 AMG in the same segment as the BMW 1 Series, everyone went mad, immediately proclaiming the Merc as the better car. We think otherwise though. As proof, one of Bimmerpost's old members went out to a deale...
BMW iPhone App Portfolio Expands Starting with This Month
9 Jul 2013, 15:12 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / BMW just announced 5 new apps for iPhone users, compatible with the iDrive system. The latest partners offering BMW-approved apps include Deezer, Napster, TuneIn, Audible and Glympse. These new services will broaden the flexibility and usability...
BMW Racing Arsenal Shows Up in 'Project C.A.R.S.' Trailer
9 Jul 2013, 14:37 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Project CARS is a game developed by Slightly Mad Studio (creator of Shift series and GTR), based on realistic physics and outstanding graphics. The game was created by racers, for racers with racers so they pretty much know what they are talking...
BMW E70 X5 Is the Least Stolen Car in the US
9 Jul 2013, 14:00 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / According to a study carried out by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), BMW's X5 SUV is amongst the least stolen cars in the US. Actually, according to their numbers, 0 (zero) cars were stolen for evert 1000 built. T...
DTM Resumes This Weekend in Norisring. BMW Teams Are Ready
9 Jul 2013, 13:37 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / After four weeks of time off, the DTM Championship resumes this weekend with the thrilling race at the Norisring, a street circuit that is sure to bring a lot of action to the streets of the German city of Nurnberg. The circuit is special for tw...
BMW Drift Day Video Reminds Us of the Georgian M5 Adventure
9 Jul 2013, 12:57 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Even though the Georgian sensation, Giorgi Tevzadze died in a car crash a while back, we will never forget how good he was with his E34 M5 on both public roads and closed circuits. Neither will other people, fascinated by the way he managed to k...
Twin Engined MINI Is Preparing for 25 Hours of Thunderhill
9 Jul 2013, 12:32 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Every year, during the first weekend of December, the longest race in the United States takes place at the Thunderhill Raceway Park, in California, under the sanction of NASA (no, not the space agency but the National Auto Sport Association). Th...
BMW Sales in China Grow 44% In June
9 Jul 2013, 11:58 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The first half of 2013 was more than profitable for BMW, especially in China. The total sales of the luxury brand in the communist country reached 34,481 units in June, 44 percent more than in the same period of 2012. The sales were extraordinar...
BMW i3 to Start at $35,000. US Deliveries Start in January 2014
9 Jul 2013, 11:33 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The first rumors about BMW i3's pricing seem to be pretty accurate, placing it somewhere near the price of a 3 Series (that starts at $32,000 in the US). Autoblog attended an early pre-production drive of the all-electric vehicle and asking qu...
Head-Up Display Now Available for Older BMWs Too, from Garmin
9 Jul 2013, 10:00 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Just yesterday we told you that sales of Head-Up Display systems are expected to grow in the upcoming years. However, not everyone can afford a new car or even to buy such a device on their car, as an optional feature. Furthermore, most of us lo...
What Exhaust System Is Best for a BMW E39 M5?
9 Jul 2013, 09:21 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The guys from classiccarsclubmanhattan.com own a BMW E39 M5. No surprise there, as the Bimmer will forever be a classic. However, some members claim that the car is way too quiet. According to them, the monstrous 4.9-liter V8 under the bonnet ma...
Tuned BMW X6 M Outpaces SLS AMG
9 Jul 2013, 08:54 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is one heck of a machine. Weighing in at 1,620 kg (3571 lbs) and fitted with a 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces 563 HP and 480 lb-ft (651 Nm) of torque, that car is fast! Not as fast as a BMW X6 M though. That's w...
Mercedes Sales Trail Behind BMW
9 Jul 2013, 08:24 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / As the numbers keep pouring in, we can find out exactly what manufacturer is most successful. It seems like Mercedes-Benz is currently trailing its main competition from Germany, posting a slight increase of 8.3% in June. Over the first 6 months...
BMW Increases Lead Over Audi in June
9 Jul 2013, 07:50 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / With the record-breaking level of sales reached in June, BMW managed to further increase its lead over its Inglostadt-based competitor, Audi. If in the first 5 months of the year, BMW managed to overpass Audi by 11,000 units, due to the amazing ...
BMW Posts Best Sales Ever in Six Months
9 Jul 2013, 07:37 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Over the first six months of the year, the BMW Group managed to sale 954,521 vehicles, reaching a new all-time high in the history of the company. The number of vehicles sold exceeds the previous year reports by more than 50,000 units. Furthermo...
BMW F15 BMW X5 Launch Film
8 Jul 2013, 16:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / As with every model they launched in recent years (and even before), BMW's new F15 X5 was received by the public in various ways. The majority of the BMW community likes it, whilst others continue to mutter and say it's bad in one way or ...