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.
James Bond's Z8 Would've Looked Like this if G-Power Had Anything to Say
6 Jul 2013, 06:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / When we first saw this car all we could think was 'Holy Mother of God! This is the car that should've made it into the James Bond movie!'. It's amazing, isn't it? Yes it is. It's one of the best looking Z8s we'...
BMW X6 M Versus Original Fiat 500 Reminds Us of David and Goliath
5 Jul 2013, 16:01 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The E71 X6 M is a big car. Some would argue that it's ugly but we love it. Everything about it screams power and 'get out of my way' and it's justified. After all it was 560 HP and 680 Nm (501 lb-ft) at its disposal and, hook...
Hot Blonde Teaches You How to Wash Your BMW 3 Series Coupe
5 Jul 2013, 15:24 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / If men had their way, a lot of things would be different in the world. There would definitely be a law saying that women aren't allowed to call bars where their husbands/boyfriends are known to hang out and something tells us that even fashion...
Black BMW E60 M5 Is a Gangster Car
5 Jul 2013, 15:10 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / As far as we know, gangsters seem to have a liking for beautiful, powerful cars. You won't see a real gangster/mafioso/capo in a Prius or a Neon. No! You'll see them in either a BMW, a Mercedes or a Maybach. That's how they roll. ...
This Is the Last BMW E92 M3 Leaving the Assembly Line
5 Jul 2013, 14:53 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The end of a chapter is near. The last BMW M3 Coupe with a naturally aspirated engine was caught on film as it was leaving BMW's assembly line. As the M3 Coupe will be retired, so will its naturally aspired engine. Its place will be taken b...
Everybody Wants a BMW in China: MG6 Caught Posing as BMW 5 Series
5 Jul 2013, 14:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The new found wealth of the Chinese people might soon be going to waste, especially if they continue to spend their money on frivolous things. BMW is currently one of the most sought after brands in the communist country. However, not everyone c...
BMW E30 M3 Drifting the Right Way
5 Jul 2013, 13:38 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Having your cake and eating it too. That's what the E30 M3 was and still is all about. The car wrote history ever since it was released. The way it makes you feel both on a circuit and on a daily basis is what made this car so appreciated. ...
BMW E90 328i Is Better than the F30 328i According to Road&Track
5 Jul 2013, 13:15 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / From the first day the F30 3 Series was launched in the US, the 328i model was there. There were some differences compared to the previous version though, some differences that didn't go unnoticed by the public. The E90 328i was the best se...
Red White and Blue M3s Celebrated 4th of July at EAS
5 Jul 2013, 12:40 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / This year, the guys from European Auto Source celebrated the 4th of July in a more unconventional way. They put together a photo gallery with 3 BMW E92 M3s. The trick was that they were either white, blue or red, making up the colors found on th...
BMW E9x 3 Series Chrome Tailpipe Installation DIY
5 Jul 2013, 12:09 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / This is probably the easiest way to change the looks of your car. This DIY will show you how to install chrome tailpipes on your stock, OEM ones, in a couple of minutes. The only tool you need is a flat head screwdriver. Yes, that's it! It ...
MINI John Cooper Works GP Reviewed on a Kart Circuit
5 Jul 2013, 11:28 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The fastest MINI ever built was unfortunately limited to only 2000 units. We're, of course, talking about the MINI John Cooper Works GP, a 1,235kg (2722 lbs), 218 HP rocket that keeps that same-old go-kart feeling as always. Being built in ...
What's Better than Fireworks on the 4th of July? 2 BMW M5s Revving
5 Jul 2013, 09:55 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Yesterday every American celebrated Independence Day and everywhere in the US you could spot barbecues and fireworks. Being a BMW fan certainly has its perks and one of these is exemplified in the video below. Two M5s celebrated the day in a mor...
Milltek Performance Exhaust System for BMW F20 M135i Launched
5 Jul 2013, 09:43 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Many regard the 1 Series models as descendants of the E30 3 Series due to the perfect balance and short wheelbase of the 1er. The M135i is the pinnacle of the 1 Series, with a 320 HP engine under the bonnet. The N55 can now breathe easier, thank...
Space Grey BMW E82 135i on Matte Black Apex Wheels
5 Jul 2013, 08:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Going to European Auto Source can prove to be a battle of will. This owner of a BMW 1 Series went in determined to get only a set of new tires. Somehow, he ended up getting more than that. Alongside the new tires (Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110, me...
The Magic of Vinyl Wrappings: Red Devil M3 Turns Teal
5 Jul 2013, 08:50 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / We're sure you remember the red BMW E92 M3 we showed you a while back that became the Red Devil after the guys from RestyleIt were done with it. It was hard to miss. This time, the owner went back and asked for a different color, more in to...
BMW F32 4 Series Coupe Configurator Is Live on BMWUSA.com
5 Jul 2013, 08:11 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The moment you've all been waiting for has finally come. The BMW 4 Series configurator went online yesterday on BMW's USA website. For the moment, it seems like the American website is the first one to have a working configurator, as o...
BMW Professionals Talk Future Sustainable Tech with Astronauts
5 Jul 2013, 07:52 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / This week, the 26th Planetary Congress of the Association of Space Explorers will take place in Cologne, hosting around 80 young astronauts from Germany, France, the USA and Russia. Six of them will be joining forces with BMW young professionals...
Black&Yellow BMW E86 Z4 M Is Worthy of Darth Vader's Car Collection
4 Jul 2013, 16:01 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Everything about the Z4 M screams speed. It's low slung body and long bonnet, it's wide wheel arches and the aggressive front fascia, everything is there for a reason. The engine under that long bonnet is a S54B32, the same used on the...
Akrapovic Showcases Its Evolution Exhaust System for BMW 335i
4 Jul 2013, 15:41 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Enough talk! Enough photos too! Akrapovic decided to showcase the Evolution Exhaust system for BMW's F30 335i model with a video. BMW's latest 3 Series model was reviewed as many times as you'd like and everyone said the same thin...
BMW E30 M3 Chasing Down 1974 911 Will Take You Back in Time
4 Jul 2013, 15:04 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Talking about classic sport cars you can't overlook the Porsche 911 or the BMW E30 M3. Those were the best cars of their times and their perfect balance and exquisite performances still keep them in our hearts. That's why a video showc...