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.
BMW Successful Even on the European Market
12 Apr 2013, 13:36 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The European market recorded the worst years in the history of the automotive industry during the recent economical and financial crisis. However, BMW managed to record positive numbers even on the old continent. The encouraging numbers gained i...
BMW F25 xDrive28i X3 Review by National Motorists Association
12 Apr 2013, 12:27 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The new X3 model, code-name F25, is quite different from its older brother and differences start to show once you head down the road behind its wheel, as Eric Peters from National Motorists Association Blog found out. The F25 is quite bigger tha...
Madonna Discovers the Seatbelt's Importance in the Back of a BMW M5
12 Apr 2013, 12:26 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Back in 2001, BMW decided to create a short series called The Hire as a marketing scheme for promoting its best models of the moment. The series featured Clive Owen and a lot of important stars that were extremely popular back in those days. One...
2013 BMW 135is Review by Ridelust
12 Apr 2013, 11:20 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Since the US Market won't be receiving the new F20 M135i model and the American customers have to settle for the E82 135is, everyone seems to be taking a second look at the incredible 1er Coupe from BMW. The strong little car is as close t...
Best Sports Sedan under $35,000: BMW 320i with ZSP and ZMT
12 Apr 2013, 09:13 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Most BMW fans know everything about the company's dedicated packages and the letter used to abbreviate them. That's why the phrase "320i with ZSP and ZMT" will be easily understood by a BMW fanatic but not other people. Back ...
BMW Launches a New Digital Tool for ActivE Enthusiasts
12 Apr 2013, 09:12 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Back in 2012 BMW launched a field trial using their ActiveE 1 Series models in order to obtain useful and relevant data about how people use electric vehicles and where improvements could be done. This week, after almost a year, BMW launched an on-...
Production BMW 4 Series Spotted at Airport Just Before Shanghai
12 Apr 2013, 08:34 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The 2013 Shanghai Auto Show is just around the corner. That means that most manufacturers will be sending their cars over to the Asian country to prepare for the big event. Autoweek photographers spotted a production model 4 Series Coupe at the Sch...
BMW Launches Limited Edition 5 Series in Japan
12 Apr 2013, 08:29 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / BMW is looking to increase their market share in Japan and already has a plan for this courageous endeavor. The first phase seems to be offering limited edition BMWs. After launching the special edition BMW 116i Fashionista for the Japanese mark...
Want 100 Extra HP for your Z4 for less than $1,000? Call ESS!
11 Apr 2013, 17:34 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The E89 Z4 is an impressive little roadster. Going for the sDrive35i version will get you a 306 HP car with 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque at your disposal. More than enough for the lightweight Bimmer. However, in case you always wanted an M versi...
An Exquisite Appearance: E92 335i on Vossen Wheels
11 Apr 2013, 16:43 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / If you want something done right, go to Vossen. That's what the photos of this Blue E92 BMW seem to suggest. And they might be right. The Vossen engineers really know what they're doing. Otherwise, the American company wouldn't be...
BMW Group Sales in the Middle East Rise 28% in First Quarter of 2013
11 Apr 2013, 16:43 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / After a record-breaking year in 2012, BMW claimed that this year will be even better. Everybody thought they must be going mad when they made the announcement but the first results show they were right. The Middle East market rose this year by 2...
New BMW F07 5 Series GT LCI Spotted Again
11 Apr 2013, 16:42 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / BMW is certainly interested in reviving the 5 Series GT, otherwise we wouldn't have been seeing so many camouflaged cars in our latest spyshots. Yesterday we showed you a batch of LCI 5er GTs and today we have a fresh batch. Launched back i...
The R's Tuning BMW E92 M3 Is a Street and Track Beast
11 Apr 2013, 14:04 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / For the last year, the guys from the R's Tuning started working on a E92 M3 project designed to be used on the street and on the track as well. After a lot of work, the 'beast' is almost ready and it's stunning. At first, the...
Summer Is Coming, Time for Convertible BMWs
11 Apr 2013, 14:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Since we're getting closer and closer to the sunny days of summer, BMW decided to ask its customers what car will they will be driving this year in a rather special way: with a video that showcases their Convertible models. Of course, we do...
Must Share: LTMW Spring Meet Video Features Unique BMWs
11 Apr 2013, 12:32 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / When we first saw this clip we said 'this has to be shared with as many people as possible'. It's not just because it features stunning BMWs but it's also because it emphasizes what being a gear-head is all about. LTMW stands...
Remus Is Back: BMW M5 Exhaust System Now Available in the US
11 Apr 2013, 12:32 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The world renowned custom exhaust manufacturer, Remus, introduced its new set of Exhaust Systems for the BMW F10 M5 on the US Market. The new system is going to change your car both acoustically and performance-wise. According to them, the alter...
BMW F10 M5 in Olympic Blue by ReStyleIt
11 Apr 2013, 10:15 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / When it comes to car wrapping, especially in Canada, you can go to the ReStyleIt crew with confidence. Their portfolio is impressive and you'll definitely be satisfied with the end results as we're sure this M5 owner is. The F10 M5 has...
Mineral Grey BMW F21 M135i Spotted in Madrid
11 Apr 2013, 10:12 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / We admit, the F20 1 Series is not the best looking car in the world at the moment but it will offer you one of the best driving experiences you'll ever come across, especially in the M135i version, like the one spotted cruising around the stre...
BMW F30 328d Review by LeftLaneNews
11 Apr 2013, 09:32 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The New York International Auto Show brought the US Market a new BMW model, one that will be taking the 335d's place as BMW's only 3 Series diesel car: the 328d. Even though European customers know it already as the 320d, the American die...
MINI One Launched in Malaysia
11 Apr 2013, 09:08 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / This week, the BMW-owned company announced that the MINI One model will be available in Malaysia, starting at RM144,888 (€36,482, $47,707). At first, the One will be available only in Pepper White or Chili Red Exterior and standard equipmen...