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.
Amateur Racer Crashes BMW E46 M3 on Nurburgring
4 Jul 2013, 14:51 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / As you all know, the Green Hell, or Nurburgring, is actually an open road and only at special events is closer, being open for everyone in the meanwhile. The so-called Touristenfahrten is the name the circuit bares when it's open to the pu...
360 HP BMW E30 M3 Is Stunning
4 Jul 2013, 14:27 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Hailing from Norway, this Bimmer is not your usual 3er. At first the car was covered in a blue thin layer of paint and was powered by a 2.3-liter engine that was powerful enough for anyone but not its owner. Ever since he got his hands on it, he...
European Auto Source Presents: Exhaust Tip Upgrade for BMW E9x M3s
4 Jul 2013, 13:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Akrapovic, SuperSprint, Eisenmann, Remus, Borla, Dinan, they all make custom exhaust systems that will change the way you perceive your car forever. However, their products are extremely expensive. For example, an Akrapovic Titanium Evo system f...
Clutch Delay Valve Replacement/Removal DIY for BMW E8x 1 Series
4 Jul 2013, 13:04 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / A while back BMW introduced the so-called Clutch Delay Valve on most of its cars. This system limits the flow of hydraulic fluid to the clutch, in order to minimize the wear of the components. That's all good, on our account, since it...
Alpha Performance Is Ready to Tackle the Big Boys: M5 in the Works
4 Jul 2013, 12:41 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / After stunning the world with their so-called AMS GT-Rs (that sometimes hit over 1000 HP) the guys from Alpha Performance are ready to take on BMW. They just posted an interesting announcement on their website saying that a BMW M5 is in the work...
BMW F30 335i xDrive with M Performance Package Kit Test Drive
4 Jul 2013, 11:52 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / BMW announced it will be offering an upgrade kit for all models fitted with the N55 engine but no one expected the bump in power to be so impressive. Even Steve Dinan had to admit that you get a lot of bang for the buck with the M Performance Packa...
BMW F32 4 Series Coupe Still Undercover in China
4 Jul 2013, 11:09 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Even though BMW officially unveiled the new 4 Series Coupe a good while back, it seems like some things reach China later than the Occidental world. A spy photographer just caught up with the 3 Series Coupe's replacement somewhere near Beij...
Losing One of Your BMW's Wheels at a Drift Contest Is Honorable
4 Jul 2013, 09:52 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Most of the world knows the BMW E39 5er is a great car. Built like a rock, nearly indestructible and with amazing performance, especially in the M5 version. However, even the mighty E39 can fail after hours of abuse and tire screech drifting. Th...
New, Entry-Level BMW F30 3 Series Introduced in Malaysia
4 Jul 2013, 09:23 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Up until now, Malaysia's entry level F30 3er was the 320i. That car was joined in the daring task of charming Malaysians into choosing the best mid-sized sedan by the 320d, 328i, 335i and the ActiveHybrid3 models. Now, the 316i comes out to...
BMW F22 2 Series M235i Video Rendered
4 Jul 2013, 09:11 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / BMW's current trend of bringing forth new models is going to affect the 1 Series too, next to the 3 Series. They will most likely release the 2 Series this year, replacing the Coupe and Convertible versions of the 1er. While waiting for thi...
BMW E90 3 Series Rides with the Leopards in China
4 Jul 2013, 08:29 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Cruising around the busy streets of China is a daring attempt every time. Not only because they are crowded beyond recognition but also because you spot find some cars you'll never forget. Take for example this white E90 3 Series. From a di...
Unique BMW E46 M3 Hails from EAS
4 Jul 2013, 08:04 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / After looking at incredible E90, E92 and E93 M3s all day long, it's actually refreshing to stare at an E46 M3. Yes, we said stare, because you can't help it, especially when talking about the car you'll find in the photo gallery belo...
BMW F30 335i with M Performance Power Kit Is as Fast as a Manual E90 M3
4 Jul 2013, 07:50 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The guys from MotorTrend are on a roll. They tested the F30 3 Series with a twist. The car they had was fitted with a M Performance Power Kit and an 8-speed automatic gearbox. This means that the model they had is the fastest you can get, taking...
Alpina B4 Rendered: Could this Be Alpina's Take on the 4 Series?
3 Jul 2013, 16:01 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Since the 3 Series Coupe will soon be history, being replaced by the new 4 Series model, Alpina will definitely have to come up with a replacement model too. Considering the 3 Series Coupe and Sedan share the same name at the Buchloe-based manu...
MINI Outraged by Leaked Spyshots of Upcoming Cooper S
3 Jul 2013, 16:01 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / This week we were amazed to see the UKL-based MINI Cooper S in some spyshots, completely camouflage-free. Unfortunately, so was the British manufacturer. The company owned by BMW now just released a statement, expressing its shock and disgust th...
'Das Bat' Is One Mean 1M Coupe Machine
3 Jul 2013, 15:17 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Coming from the darkest corners of the world, fitted with ungodly power and looking like the dark lord himself, this BMW 1M Coupe is one dark, mean machine. Dubbed 'Das Bat', it's quite obvious that this car's name was inspir...
BMW's South Carolina Plant Changes Leadership
3 Jul 2013, 14:41 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Ever since BMW's US plant, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, was opened, Josef Kerscher was appointed Managing Director, a position that brought him many successes on both the US market and worldwide. This year, he will assume new res...
Choosing the Right Sticker for your BMW Is Harder than you Think in China
3 Jul 2013, 14:04 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Up until now, most of the cars from China that we made fun of were, let's say, kitschy. The reason for that is poor taste in choosing what's best for your car. That we can understand. Some people have different tastes but this time, we...
How to Fit Eyelashes to your BMW E90 3 Series
3 Jul 2013, 13:30 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / This one's for the ladies. It's been a while since we first saw a car with eyelashes on public roads. We're not pretty sure where all this hype began but we're guessing it can be related to the ladybug fever that swept the globe...
Coupe BMW F13 M6 Takes Down Extreme Mitsubishi Evo VI
3 Jul 2013, 13:13 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Some people claim that if you really want to be a winner in drag races, the car to choose is a EVO. Some would even go as far as saying that it doesn't matter what generation, they are unbeatable. Of course, such performance can be achieved...