Pedigree of the Brands - A Different View of the Story... ...Many of us own cars which come from rather famous brands. Plenty of times, even if you hate to admit it, the badge is the main reason to look at a certain car and, in the end, it's the decisive reason in actually choosing the "perfect"model. OK, there ... Continue reading >
100+ years since the invention of the self-propelled car, three new engines battle for a place in the automotive future. Which one do you see in your car 10 years from now?
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Articles written by Bogdan Popa
Bogdan Popa
Bogdan believes the automotive industry is one of the most interesting things nowadays, so working as an autoevolution editor is like a dream come true. Although he obtained a driving license when he was 19, he had a particular interest in cars ever since he was a child. His other hobbies include driving (as expected), computers and operating systems, gadgets, sports and music.Favorite quote: "Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow" - Jeff Valdez, Stand-up Comedian.
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