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 i3's Range Extender Will Hurt Performance
30 Mar 2013, 16:33 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / While BMW was developing the all-new i3, most BMW enthusiasts expressed their concerns regarding its autonomy, issue addressed by manufacturer with a range extender. BMW North America CEO Ludwig Willisch said that the range extender feat...
Matte Silver M5 by Need 4 Speed Motorsports
30 Mar 2013, 16:33 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The range of possibilities for tuning an F10 M5 is virtually limitless. That's what the guys from Need 4 Speed Motorsports discovered when creating this Matte Silver monster. The unmistakable body shape of the M5 is complimented by extensiv...
BMW Attacks Audi
29 Mar 2013, 17:11 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / After the minor publicity stunt between the 2 German manufacturers that made the newspapers a while back, BMW Club Georgia decided it wasn't over. Finding out about a meeting the Audi Fan Club had nearby, the Bimmer-heads decided it was tim...
Spyshots: BMW F10 5 Series LCI Interior
29 Mar 2013, 17:09 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / As we're waiting for the 2014 F10 5 Series LCI to be unveiled, the Bavarian manufacturer keeps on testing it. That means that we get the opportunity to see it, even in disguise, like in today's spyshots from China. The current 5er turn...
BMW E70 X5 M Gets Billet DCT Paddles at EAS
29 Mar 2013, 16:11 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / A while back we told you about some new, interesting parts you can order from European Auto Source, called Extended Billet DCT Shifter Paddles. Coming in 4 models, they will cater to every need and today we're taking a look at how they fit ins...
E92 BMW M3 with Stroker Sounds Unbelievable
29 Mar 2013, 16:09 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / In order to get the perfect mix of German engineering and American muscle, the owner of the E92 M3 we're looking at today, took some drastic measures. Being a BMW fan and an American at the same time, he wanted to have the best of both wor...
BMW E39 M5 vs F10 M5 Comparison
29 Mar 2013, 16:07 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / When buying a new car, most people think about how it compares to the previous generation and whether it's worth to pay a considerable amount of money for a refreshed design. This is particularly true when talking about legendary cars like M5s...
Volvo V40 XC vs BMW X1 Review by AutoMotorUndSport
29 Mar 2013, 14:16 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / If you're looking for a compact luxury crossover SUV then you're bound to end up comparing the BMW X1 and the Volvo V40 Cross Country. Both of these cars are versatile, reliable and offer good value for the money. Automotorundsport decide...
100th Anniversary Festivities Start at MINI Oxford Plant
29 Mar 2013, 14:14 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / A couple of days ago we reported that the MINI Oxford Plant in England will be celebrating 100 years of automotive excellence this month. This week a centenary exhibition was opened in the new Visitor Centre at MINI Plant Oxford. The event was inau...
Triple Black BMW M5 Will Haunt Your Dreams
29 Mar 2013, 14:11 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / After seeing so many white BMWs lately, it was about time for a change of registry. This time we're looking at a heavily modified F10 M5 with a classic black-on-black finish. When owners James and Susie went to pick up their car from the de...
BMW 320d Touring Review by AutoMotorUndSport
29 Mar 2013, 11:24 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Ever since BMW announced the new F31 3 Series Touring, European customers have been curious about the performance of the 320d, the most popular Touring version sold by the Bavarian manufacturer. AutoMotorUndSport tested the 3er to clear things up. ...
BMW M3 GT 500 By Leib Engineering Spells Trouble
29 Mar 2013, 10:45 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / German Tuner Leib Engineering is determined to make a name for itself and picked the best car for its endeavor: the E92 M3. Their first creation is interesting, to say the least. Coming out of the assembly line dressed in a most common Alpine Wh...
2013 BMW M135i Coupe Review by TheAutoChannel
29 Mar 2013, 10:44 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / After the ground-breaking E81 1 Series was pulled out of production, BMW decided to replace it with a controversial model, the F20. At first, its exterior design made lots of people turn away in anger, but some of us thought we could give it a try,...
BMW Munich Branch Changes Management
29 Mar 2013, 10:42 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Starting with April 1st, the biggest BMW Branch in Germany will change its manager. Peter Mey will take over, succeeding Michael Rahe, who has led the Munich branch for 5 years and is now retiring. Aged 47, Mey started working for the BMW Group ...
MINI Paceman SD All4 Review by Autocar
29 Mar 2013, 10:21 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The recent release of MINI's new car, the Paceman, brought a lot of confusion to the market. What is? Who are its competitors? And is it any good? These are questions to which Autocar is trying to answer in their latest test drive. Aiming d...
BMW F10 535 M Sport Is a Wall-Street Car
28 Mar 2013, 18:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The car we're looking at here belongs to someone who knows how to make money. After finishing college, Bart Maczuga (the owner of this 5er) started working on Wall-Street and earning more than your average American. That quickly translated int...
Matte Yellow BMW X6 M Comes from Canada
28 Mar 2013, 17:56 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Talking about a stunning color, you can't go much wilder than yellow. Wrapping a huge beast like a BMW X6 M in Matte Yellow vinyl will definitely make a statement when driving down the street. The owner of this X6 M was probably in a hurry ...
BMW Diesel Sales Expected to Pick Up in the US
28 Mar 2013, 17:32 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Ludwig Willisch, BMW North America CEO, said in an interview for Bloomberg.tv that sales for BMW diesels are expected to pick up during 2013. Bloomberg's own Matt Miller interviewed Willisch at the New York Auto Show that is currently under...
How to Remove Plasti Dip from Your Car
28 Mar 2013, 16:44 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Lately, in the search of ultimate exterior changing features, most people discovered the vinyl wrapping industry. It is a viable alternative to a total repaint, but there also Plasti Dip. This miraculous product is actually sprayed on your car and ...
Turner Motorsport BMW M5 Goes for a Nurburgring Lap
28 Mar 2013, 16:37 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / American tuner Turner Motosports bought a brand new BMW F10 M5 back in 2012 just because it was their all-time favorite. However, after a while they decided it could be improved and this is what they came up with. The original car came in an exq...