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.
2013 BMW F13 M6 Coupe Review by autoblog
13 Jun 2013, 08:27 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / There are few people in this world that wouldn't call the new M6 as it is: a beast, almost worthy of supercar status. The problem is that the F13 came into this world at a bad moment, when Huayras and Koenigsegg Agera Ss are deemed as supercar...
2014 MINI Paceman and Countryman Will Be Available with New City Pack
13 Jun 2013, 08:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / MINI USA just announced the pricing for all their models for the MY2014 cars. The prices will remain the same for most cars, excluding the Paceman and Countryman. All 4 variations of the Paceman and its four-door brother (Cooper, Cooper S, Coope...
BMW's DTM Teams Are Ready for Lausitzring
13 Jun 2013, 07:44 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The Lausitzring was the place of rebirth for BMW's DTM history. In 2012 BMW managed to secure its first win in 20 years on the German track. This time, they are going in hot. Two weeks after the historic 1-2-3 win achieved at Spielberg, the...
World's First X5 Ute Hails from… Australia, of Course
12 Jun 2013, 16:08 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The word 'Ute' might not mean anything to you if you're not from Australia. If it does, you'll probably think it's related to tribes and such stuff. However, for the Aussies, this word describes a certain type of vehicle. ...
The Ultimate Aftermarket Part: White LED BMW Badge
12 Jun 2013, 15:49 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Remember we showed you a DIY a while back on how to replace the badges on your car? Well, it's time to put it to good use. Scooping around Amazon we found a new, interesting badge model, a direct competitor for Mercedes-Benz's latest opti...
2013 BMW X1 xDrive28i Review
12 Jun 2013, 15:20 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / It's been a while since BMW introduced the X1 in the US, thus making the crossover the cheapest model in their line-up. Furthermore, the X1 is the only almost SUV-like vehicle you can still order with hydraulic steering and rear-wheel-drive. ...
Clean BMW F10 M5 Rides on ADV Wheels
12 Jun 2013, 14:45 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Nothing says 'clean' about a car like the Alpine White paint job. It's one of the BMW community's favorites and has been around since the first dawn of the E30 M3. Now, the most recent cars wear it too and they look amazing. ...
Another Candidate for Weirdest Commercial of the Year
12 Jun 2013, 14:35 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The BMW 1M Coupe. What hasn't already been said about this great little car? Everyone loved it and everyone wants one. Too bad BMW only built 6,331 of them. The 1M is great as it comes out of the BMW assembly lines. Most people would say th...
BMW's i3 Might Spell Doom for Conventional Cars
12 Jun 2013, 14:12 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The future of transportation might be in a great peril. In a recent interview, Bob Lutz, GM's ex-vice chairman said that if electric cars such as the i3 will prove to be reliable, conventional cars might become obsolete. Of course, Lutz ref...
BMW E91 3 Series Touring Roof Rails Removal DIY
12 Jun 2013, 10:37 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Unfortunately for some of us, the E91 3 Series Touring came fitted as standard with roof rails, devices that were meant to bring even further functionality to the all-purpose BMW. So, in light of this unfortunate decision, some forum members got...
The BMW M3 Is Still Used as a Benchmark in the Compact Sports Sedan Class
12 Jun 2013, 09:55 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / In the world of compact sports sedans, there is no other name more famous than the M3. Over the years, BMW's creation manage to outdo itself over and over, with each new generation. That made it a nightmare for other manufacturers that real...
BMW F13 M6 Defeats the GT-R Once Again. Repeatedly
12 Jun 2013, 09:34 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The phenomenon that the M6 became is hard to swallow for some people. The truth of the matter is that the quickest car BMW is currently making is a record breaker in every way and the world just wasn't prepared for it. Even though most peop...
How to Activate the Rear Fog Lights on Your BMW E8x 1 Series
12 Jun 2013, 08:41 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / As far as differences between the European BMWs and American ones go, most of us already know about the common ones. Amongst them you'll find the US front reflectors, the daytime running side signals and many more. However, one thing is oft...
BMW E92 3 Series Wins Edmunds' Best Retained Value Award
12 Jun 2013, 08:15 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Each year, the guys from Edmunds.com, put together a top ranking the way various cars retain their value over time. They have various categories based on the price tag of each car. The categories include are divided amongst sedans, wagons, coupe...
2013 BMW E92 M3 Lime Rock Park Edition Test Drive
12 Jun 2013, 07:57 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / As far as rare BMWs go, the Lime Rock Park Edition model is definitely one of the rarest. Built in only 200 units, the car that was sold only on American soil was named after a famous raceway in Connecticut. The guys from Winding Road Magazine ...
BMW Showcases the Luggage Carrying Capabilities of the Active Tourer
11 Jun 2013, 15:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / When BMW announced the Active Tourer Concept everyone wondered what its purpose could be. After a while, rumors that this will be BMW's first front-wheel-drive car alarmed the people even more. Now, that the people had enough time to get it...
Fast Charging Stations' Testing Completed by BMW and GM
11 Jun 2013, 15:31 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Most major manufacturers are currently working on a shared platform that would allow vehicles around the world to use the same type of charging station for their electric vehicles, no matter the continent or country. Up until now BMW, General Mo...
BMW ConnectedDrive Wins 2013 Telematics Update Award
11 Jun 2013, 14:47 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / BMW's AssistTM eCall system with enhanced Automatic Collision Notification and Teleservice was awarded the 2013 Telematics Update Award in Detroit for "Best Safety & Security Solution" in a ceremony that took place today. Almo...
BMW iDrive Touch Controller's Functions Showcased
11 Jun 2013, 14:33 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Starting with MY2014 models, BMW will be introducing its new infotainment system called iDrive touch. Most people overlooked just how good this new device is and thought that it just senses where you press and touch the controller. However, the ...
Yellow's Back in Fashion: BMW E92 M3 in Phoenix Yellow
11 Jun 2013, 14:02 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / BMW recently found a great deal of pleasure a whole new fan base, with its new range of customization possibilities for its cars. One of these actually allows you to paint your car in almost any color you wish. One of the base colors that seems ...