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Aurel Niculescu

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Once upon a time there was a little boy that didn't know his age but dreamed of reaching high in the sky alongside the absolute best aviators. He was passionate about reading books (action and Sci-Fi), grew up with many great authors and soon discovered the mirage of cinema.

There he understood anything is possible if you work hard and passionately strive to follow your imagination. This is how at the age of 16 he managed to fulfill the first dream – flying alone in a glider plane. He was no Tom Cruise, of course, so young adulthood brought him back to reality.

With every kick in the familiar *utt comes a chance to step forward, so a seemingly unimportant ad in one of his favorite automotive magazines brought a dilemma - follow through with the current job or dare to achieve greatness by deploying (previously) unknown literary skills.

Since 2006, he’s been perfecting them at Automondial, Supercar, Cox, Autoshow, Autopro, Auto Motor & Sport, and more magazines plus their online versions. After driving some of the best and worst cars in Europe and around the world, he’s part of the autoevolution team, where he aims to develop his best-ever form.
Race-Ready 1973 Chevy Nova SS Looks Like a “Smash and Grab” Steal at $27,500
Race-Ready 1973 Chevy Nova SS Looks Like a “Smash and Grab” Steal at $27,500

13 Apr 2022, 13:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Spanish-speaking people used to make fun of Chevrolet’s quirky name for the Chevy II/Nova series though sometimes just a quick look at an example will be enough to freeze the smile on anyone’s face. And then make way for dreams of quart...

 
Mean-Looking Little VW ID.3 CGI-Steals Golf R Bumpers to Hide Slammed EV DNA
Mean-Looking Little VW ID.3 CGI-Steals Golf R Bumpers to Hide Slammed EV DNA

13 Apr 2022, 12:59 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Volkswagen tried to kick off its EV revolution with the ID.3 back in 2019. but all we hear about the compact battery-powered hatchback nowadays is that it keeps getting OTA updates. That will not make it jeopardy for German Giga Berlin-built Model ...

 
Wrapped Dodge Durango “HellKat” Looks Like a Golden Kitty but It's a Busy Bee
Wrapped Dodge Durango “HellKat” Looks Like a Golden Kitty but It's a Busy Bee

13 Apr 2022, 12:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / What happens when your 2021 model year-only three-row family hauler equipped with a 710 horsepower Hemi does not seem enough, anymore? Well, you could just send one out into the open with all sorts of mixed feelings, for sure. The Los Angeles...

 
Beefed-Up Ferrari SF90 Hides Novitec Goodies Behind Satin Black and Red Attire
Beefed-Up Ferrari SF90 Hides Novitec Goodies Behind Satin Black and Red Attire

13 Apr 2022, 10:32 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ferrari is finally getting ready to unveil its first-ever five-door crossover SUV, but out on the street, people still cannot get enough of its sports car flagships. Especially when these PHEVs blend an elegant satin finish with a dark, menacing de...

 
Modern, Stylish Alfa Romeo GTV Envisioned as EV Flagship to Wrestle New BMW i7
Modern, Stylish Alfa Romeo GTV Envisioned as EV Flagship to Wrestle New BMW i7

13 Apr 2022, 09:36 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Drenched in all the real-world Tonale news and the rumored, swirling MiTo return or the confirmed second-generation Giulia EV, we almost forgot about a potential EV sedan revival. Luckily, a virtual automotive artist quickly refreshed our memory. ...

 
6x6 Ram TRX Warlord Does Grass Drifts, 11-Feet Jump, Almost Loses Spare Wheel
6x6 Ram TRX Warlord Does Grass Drifts, 11-Feet Jump, Almost Loses Spare Wheel

13 Apr 2022, 08:41 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Apocalypse Manufacturing is becoming a regular socialite with its 6x6 conversions, as their outrageous builds are now staring in Hollywood flicks, and bespoke conversions get featured by major YouTube venues. Never heard of Apocalypse Manufac...

 
Vintage Chryslers Could Use an Imperial Hellcat Against Coyote and LS Restomods
Vintage Chryslers Could Use an Imperial Hellcat Against Coyote and LS Restomods

13 Apr 2022, 07:49 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / There is always a fine line between objects of adoration and hatred, even when dealing with the automotive industry. However, it is always best to gauge the audience’s reaction virtually... Over the years, we have seen a lot of Americana...

 
Kim Kardashian’s Latest Monochromatic-Gray Elite Fleet Member Is a Maybach GLS
Kim Kardashian’s Latest Monochromatic-Gray Elite Fleet Member Is a Maybach GLS

13 Apr 2022, 06:50 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Los Angeles, California-based Platinum Motorsport Group, prides itself on being a leader in the customization area for the past two decades. So, they are not afraid to show us examples of their prowess with a little help from Kim Kardashian&nbs...

 
Turbo S550 Mustang Drags Tesla Plaid, Turbo S197, Hellcat, ICE Power Always Wins
Turbo S550 Mustang Drags Tesla Plaid, Turbo S197, Hellcat, ICE Power Always Wins

13 Apr 2022, 06:09 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / They say that nothing stock – not even Air Dreams or skydivers – can beat a Tesla Model S Plaid on the quarter-mile. But how about something fully built to give all-out glory to ICE power? The videographer behind the Drag Racing a...

 
2023 Nissan Z “Slantnose” Looks Like a JDM Porsche Sports Car With a 240Z Mind
2023 Nissan Z “Slantnose” Looks Like a JDM Porsche Sports Car With a 240Z Mind

12 Apr 2022, 21:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / One of the most hyped enthusiast cars of the year, the seventh-generation 2023 Nissan Z was first rumored (then confirmed) way back in 2018. And since the Z Proto concept initially appeared almost two years ago, there has been enough time to go cra...

 
2021 Caddy Escalade ESV Shows How Old-School Murdered-Out Style Is Done Right
2021 Caddy Escalade ESV Shows How Old-School Murdered-Out Style Is Done Right

12 Apr 2022, 11:58 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While many fans are urging the OEM to move faster towards the moment of the 2023 Escalade-V epiphany, the aftermarket world is not lying around and waiting for Cadillac. Instead, the customization trend keeps adding tons of personality to the hulki...

 
Leaked 2023 Lambo Huracan Tecnica Gets Track-Ready, Digital Beast Makeover
Leaked 2023 Lambo Huracan Tecnica Gets Track-Ready, Digital Beast Makeover

12 Apr 2022, 10:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Soon, there will be yet another new Lamborghini Huracan version to join the original lineup, the facelifted series, as well as the massive roster of special editions. And, of course, virtual automotive artists have already taken notice of the cool ...

 
Dodge Challenger “Amphi Hellcat” Is a Boat Car We'd Love to Be Seen Leaking Around
Dodge Challenger “Amphi Hellcat” Is a Boat Car We'd Love to Be Seen Leaking Around

12 Apr 2022, 10:14 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Given how old the third-generation Dodge Challenger has become and how many variants Stellantis and its predecessors have allowed, an SRT Hellcat boat car would not be out of the question, frankly. Still, a Challenger Amphicar would be a tad harder...

 
Boxy yet Smooth Mitsubishi Pajero CGI-Returns to Fight Hordes of Toyota and Lexus SUVs
Boxy yet Smooth Mitsubishi Pajero CGI-Returns to Fight Hordes of Toyota and Lexus SUVs

12 Apr 2022, 09:13 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just look at the upcoming Hyundai Palisade or popular Kia Telluride to understand that Asian SUVs are becoming quirkier in the best possible way. Then, think of the hype surrounding Toyota and Lexus’ flagship off-roaders. That way, one ...

 
CGI Aftermarket 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Gets Fully-Smooth Fenders, Looks Chubby
CGI Aftermarket 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Gets Fully-Smooth Fenders, Looks Chubby

12 Apr 2022, 08:29 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While all Jeep fan eyes are naturally affixed to the trail action of the ongoing 56th Moab Easter Safari (April 9-17), that does not mean an entire off-road world revolves around their seven new concepts. Remember, there is still a 2022 Ford Bronco...

 
2023 Toyota GR Corolla Not Enough for the Family? Then Have a Digital Sienna GR
2023 Toyota GR Corolla Not Enough for the Family? Then Have a Digital Sienna GR

12 Apr 2022, 07:59 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Alongside Chrysler, for example, Toyota is among the very few brands that still offer minivans for sale in North America. That makes it casually interesting for everyone, including virtual automotive artists. Perhaps intrigued by the latest A...

 
BMW X7 M50i SuperVan With Six CGI Doors Finally Makes Grille Seem Properly Sized
BMW X7 M50i SuperVan With Six CGI Doors Finally Makes Grille Seem Properly Sized

12 Apr 2022, 07:15 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / After a few good years on the luxury SUV market, the 2023 BMW X7 update is just around the corner. And, following countless unofficial renderings, spied prototypes, and even a full leak, we already know everything, right? Well, not exactly. F...

 
427 Turbo Datsun 240Z Drags Mustangs, Supra, Viper, World Record Destruction Ensues
427 Turbo Datsun 240Z Drags Mustangs, Supra, Viper, World Record Destruction Ensues

12 Apr 2022, 06:25 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / This year’s premiere Texas drag racing event, TX2K22 had everything: photo finishes, crashes, two to 3,000-hp beasts wreaking havoc, and all sorts of new quarter-mile records. The oddities also represented the audience’s delight, of cou...

 
Scott Disick Adds Black Rolls-Royce Cullinan Rolling on Forgiato 26s to Collection
Scott Disick Adds Black Rolls-Royce Cullinan Rolling on Forgiato 26s to Collection

11 Apr 2022, 22:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Initially known for his appearances as Kourtney Kardashian’s then-boyfriend on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” Scott Disick has glamorously expanded his media personality, socialite prowess, and entrepreneurship to all-new heig...

 
Crazy Wide, Slammed Camaro ZL1 and Challenger Get Our Virtual Muscles Pumping
Crazy Wide, Slammed Camaro ZL1 and Challenger Get Our Virtual Muscles Pumping

11 Apr 2022, 21:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Usually, an encounter between any Detroit Three pony/muscle car heroes gets our heart rate spiking or possibly even skipping a (violent) beat. However, not all meetings have to end up in total humiliation for at least one of them. Just recent...

 

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