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Gabriel Nica

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Personal motto:

"You finally save up enough for your dream car and you get fired"

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Being born at around the same time as the Chernobyl disaster happened, Gabriel's addiction for cars was never questioned. His parents at first, and his friends later on, all thought that his addiction for everything that had 4 wheels was related to the toxic cloud of radiation that was circling the world at the time.

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 760Li Test Drive by Car And Driver
2013 BMW 760Li Test Drive by Car And Driver

5 Apr 2013, 11:55 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The guys from Car and Driver Magazine decided they deserve to be treated like kings so they took a brand new BMW 7 Series out for a test drive. This was no ordinary 7er though. They picked the biggest, baddest one of all, the 760Li. Priced at a...

 
BMW at Shanghai 2013
BMW at Shanghai 2013

5 Apr 2013, 08:41 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The rapid development of the Chinese automotive industry and the impressive numbers it reaches every year, made the Asian country the biggest auto market in the world. That's why the Shanghai Auto Show is becoming more and more important, and ...

 
BMW M3 vs BMW 1M vs Mustang Boss 302 by Everyday Driver
BMW M3 vs BMW 1M vs Mustang Boss 302 by Everyday Driver

5 Apr 2013, 08:38 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Ever since its first version, the M3 was the benchmark of sporty, luxurious and practical cars. Not one car managed to take its crown over the years. When its little brother, the 1M was introduced by BMW, many thought it was even better than the M3...

 
BMW X4 Concept Official Photos Released
BMW X4 Concept Official Photos Released

4 Apr 2013, 17:58 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Since 1999, as time flew by, BMW introduced a brand new set of SUV-like cars starting with the E53 X5. Over the years we saw the X1, X3 and X6 join in the ranks of tall, all-purpose vehicles from the Bavarian manufacturer. Next year, we'll ...

 
BMW E34 5 Series Drifts in a Backyard
BMW E34 5 Series Drifts in a Backyard

4 Apr 2013, 16:46 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / What do you need for a good time, if you're a gear head? According to our definition, the minimum requirements are: rear-wheel-drive and a led foot. That's about it and exactly what the guy in the next video used to get his blood flowing....

 
Supersprint Custom Exhaust for BMW E46 M3
Supersprint Custom Exhaust for BMW E46 M3

4 Apr 2013, 16:17 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The legendary BMW E46 M3 was a trailblazer ever since it was released, back in 2000. It featured a naturally aspirated 3.2-liter engine that still holds the record for the highest specific output reached by such an engine (from BMW, of course), wit...

 
BMW Plans to Sell "Zhi Nuo" Branded Cars Outside China
BMW Plans to Sell "Zhi Nuo" Branded Cars Outside China

4 Apr 2013, 16:16 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / After we found out that BMW plans to introduce a new sub-brand in China, developed in a joint-venture with their Chinese partner, Brilliance, it's time to share some new info on the matter. It seems like the German manufacturer decided to t...

 
Canadian X6 Goes Military Green
Canadian X6 Goes Military Green

4 Apr 2013, 15:11 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Canada is probably one of the most peaceful countries in the world. Canadian people are renowned for their cool tempers and extreme politeness. That's why we were surprised when we saw this Military Green in the garage of the wrapping masters ...

 
Nothing Compares to This MINI
Nothing Compares to This MINI

4 Apr 2013, 14:48 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / We've been seeing a lot of new MINI models lately, actually, with the latest Paceman model, the British company's line-up now numbers 7 models. However, none of them could've prepared you for what you're about to see. Found i...

 
BMW M6 Gran Coupe Unveiled in Middle East
BMW M6 Gran Coupe Unveiled in Middle East

4 Apr 2013, 14:05 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / This was a full week for BMW enthusiasts from the Middle East. The German company decided to unveil the most powerful Gran Coupe today just ahead of its appearance as Safety Car at the 2013 CommercialBank MotoGP which is taking place at Losail Inte...

 
BMW Safety Features Save Man's Life in Australia
BMW Safety Features Save Man's Life in Australia

4 Apr 2013, 13:49 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Australia is currently facing some serious rains, especially in the Sydney area. As we all know, rain isn't particularly good for rear-wheel-drive cars, like all good BMWs are supposed to be. One unlucky man found that out last night, in Stanm...

 
BMW X4 Photos Leaked Online
BMW X4 Photos Leaked Online

4 Apr 2013, 13:18 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Finally, the wait is over! The first photos of the BMW X4 Concept were leaked online today and boy oh boy, it looks good! The pictures you're about to see are showing BMW's newest concept car. With some rather big alloy wheels, a ...

 
Supersprint's Custom Exhaust for BMW F10 M5
Supersprint's Custom Exhaust for BMW F10 M5

4 Apr 2013, 12:48 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Many people complained about the new M5's sound. Some say it's no match for the previous S85 V10, some say that it doesn't do justice to the S63 V8. An experienced  tuner such as Supersprint couldn't miss the opportunity to...

 
BMW Leaves Audi Behind in 2013 BSPC Season Opener
BMW Leaves Audi Behind in 2013 BSPC Season Opener

4 Apr 2013, 12:45 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / BMW Team Afrox/ADF Motorsport started the 2013 Bridgestione Super Production Car season in an encouraging way. Their F30 3ers took down a whole bunch of Audis in the season opener, last month. The clash in Class A saw the Bavarian cars finish on...

 
Crazy Interior for BMW X6 from TOPCAR
Crazy Interior for BMW X6 from TOPCAR

4 Apr 2013, 12:28 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / BMW's own Sports Activity Coupe, the E71 X6, is already a controversial car. Its design and features make it an instant classic amongst BMW SUVs. Some owners like this special, aggressive design but desire even more. For these BMW enthusias...

 
Witness How Fast the F20 BMW M135i xDrive Really Is
Witness How Fast the F20 BMW M135i xDrive Really Is

4 Apr 2013, 10:23 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The current BMW 1 Series is one impressive machine. Even though many people complained about its looks, the improvements over the previous version are noticeable. You can even get an xDrive M135i now, in case you longed for a four-wheel-drive 1er. ...

 
Red BMW F10 M5 Spotted in Berlin
Red BMW F10 M5 Spotted in Berlin

4 Apr 2013, 08:48 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The BMW F10 M5 is already a really popular car, all around the world, and seeing one is definitely not regarded as a rare moment. However, what is rare about this spotting is the color. We're used to seeing M5s in black, blue, silver or whi...

 
BMW, What Car Is This?
BMW, What Car Is This?

4 Apr 2013, 08:11 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Usually, every model from any car manufacturer is designed in absolute secrecy. Nobody can now anything about it until its official release. That's why most manufacturers go as far as testing their cars in remote areas of the world or covering...

 
MINI to Launch its First Dealership with eContracting in New Jersey
MINI to Launch its First Dealership with eContracting in New Jersey

3 Apr 2013, 16:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / An innovative feature introduced in 2010 in BMW Dealerships around the US was the so-called eContracting that allowed customers to save time and money by closing and signing deals over the internet. MINI joins the effort this year with the Prestige...

 
Mike Essa's GSR BMW E46's First Run
Mike Essa's GSR BMW E46's First Run

3 Apr 2013, 16:00 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The Formula Drift driver known as "Essa" but born as Michael Essa is one of the most successful contestants ever to enter the competition. He is currently managing the GSR Autosport team and has a brand new 2005 BMW M3 with which he plans...

 

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