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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.
2024 Ford Mustang Gets Redesigned Into Something Other Than a Classic Muscle Car
2024 Ford Mustang Gets Redesigned Into Something Other Than a Classic Muscle Car

15 Mar 2022, 07:50 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ford is making tremendous changes to its business model these days and already wants to have nine EVs in Europe by 2024. However, North America is interested in the latter model year for a vastly different S650 Mustang reason. Late in January...

 
Tuned Honda Civic 1.5T Drags 2022 Acura TLX Type S, Roles Get Dramatic Reversal
Tuned Honda Civic 1.5T Drags 2022 Acura TLX Type S, Roles Get Dramatic Reversal

15 Mar 2022, 07:15 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Now the flagship of the passenger car lineup in Acura’s roster, the TLX also comes flavored with the legendary Type S branding. Will it be enough to stomp on the smaller and more affordable Honda Civic group sibling? Normally, the much ...

 
“The Polecat” VW Polo SRT Hellcat Might Go CGI-Unnoticed by the High Gas Prices
“The Polecat” VW Polo SRT Hellcat Might Go CGI-Unnoticed by the High Gas Prices

14 Mar 2022, 22:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Severely high gas prices at the pump station are nothing new. However, that does not mean they hit us any softer. Even with the now-present EV revolution, not all woes are over. So, what else could we do? Swapping a Tesla powertrain into your...

 
1970s Dodge Dart “Twisted Trakpak” Turns Redeye HIPO Monster to Spite Demons
1970s Dodge Dart “Twisted Trakpak” Turns Redeye HIPO Monster to Spite Demons

14 Mar 2022, 22:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Between the 1959 and 1976 model years, Dodge had a line of Dart automobiles that did not stand out in any crowd. However, that changed forever when Mopar enthusiasts got the fourth generation that acted out like a Demon. Among the most underr...

 
All-Original, Survivor 1965 VW Beetle Had One Owner and Trips of Just 1,714 Miles
All-Original, Survivor 1965 VW Beetle Had One Owner and Trips of Just 1,714 Miles

14 Mar 2022, 14:52 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While Volkswagen is officially kicking off yet another glorious EV chapter (or so they hope) of their story, people are still looking back to the ICE legacy. And a 1965 Beetle is staring back, all squeaky clean and pristine. Although probably...

 
2022 Ford Ranger Has Final T6 Off-Road Performance Roush, a $13,250 Morphing
2022 Ford Ranger Has Final T6 Off-Road Performance Roush, a $13,250 Morphing

14 Mar 2022, 14:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Blue Oval aficionados already know that an all-new T6.2 Ford Ranger will also hit the North American market soon. Hey, even the feisty Ranger Raptor will finally make the regional jump. So, how about the aftermarket world? Well, they are prob...

 
2023 McLaren 845 FT Imagined as British Super-SUV Response to Urus, Purosangue
2023 McLaren 845 FT Imagined as British Super-SUV Response to Urus, Purosangue

14 Mar 2022, 13:49 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While McLaren looks entirely focused on tweaking its Formula 1 motorsport ideas, the virtual realm has other stuff brewing. Like a direct rival for the contemporary Lambo Urus and upcoming Ferrari Purosangue super-SUVs. Although Land Rover an...

 
The Batman's Batcycle Mixed Custom Hayabusa and Ducati Worlds via CGI Fab
The Batman's Batcycle Mixed Custom Hayabusa and Ducati Worlds via CGI Fab

14 Mar 2022, 11:38 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Whether or not a Robert Pattinson fan, superhero enthusiasts will probably agree the latest Hollywood outing of the caped crusader is one of the best. Ever. And it is probably all due to Matt Reeves and his team’s attention to detail. S...

 
2023 Mazda6 Estate Rendered With CX-60 DNA Shows Wagons Still Deserve a Chance
2023 Mazda6 Estate Rendered With CX-60 DNA Shows Wagons Still Deserve a Chance

14 Mar 2022, 10:12 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Unfortunately, if this were real, it would still represent a forbidden fruit for North America (just like the small CX-3) as the Mazda6 nameplate has just received the boot. Alas, let us marvel at the power of wishful thinking. Mazda is growi...

 
Hellcat Mercury Grand Marquis Wagon CGI-Laughs In the Face of Huge Gas Prices
Hellcat Mercury Grand Marquis Wagon CGI-Laughs In the Face of Huge Gas Prices

14 Mar 2022, 09:31 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Today, even a coma or a misplaced bullet point can cause an entire nation to develop paranoia. These times are odd, distressing, saddening, and quite frankly abnormal, to say the least. But do the automotive virtual artists really care? When ...

 
Toyota Sequoia Coupe Might Turn Out the BMW X6 Laughingstock of Lexus LX 600s
Toyota Sequoia Coupe Might Turn Out the BMW X6 Laughingstock of Lexus LX 600s

14 Mar 2022, 08:51 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just like popular wisdom, studies also found out that truck-based SUVs with Japanese DNA are among the most reliable vehicles on the U.S. market right now. So, is there logic behind messing up with the recipe? Toyota has already stirred contr...

 
“Roughneck” Truck With Baja Tailfins Digitally Gets Our Gas-Guzzling Crave to 11
“Roughneck” Truck With Baja Tailfins Digitally Gets Our Gas-Guzzling Crave to 11

14 Mar 2022, 08:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / After a rather lengthy hiatus from virtual duties, a pixel master that loves Americana outrage is back with a gas-guzzling vengeance. Not the best time for getting our blood pumping, right? With gas prices at psychological tipping points alre...

 
Bouncing 8s Chevy Nova Drags Chevy Camaro, Someone Gets the Crowd Roaring
Bouncing 8s Chevy Nova Drags Chevy Camaro, Someone Gets the Crowd Roaring

14 Mar 2022, 07:18 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / For dragstrip aficionados, there is never a shortage of reasons to celebrate. Sometimes it is even a case of family feuding instead of the traditional Detroit Three skirmish or variations on the matter. However, it is still cheerfully entertaining....

 
With the Arrival of VW's ID. Buzz, Prepare for Sustainable LWB California Dreaming
With the Arrival of VW's ID. Buzz, Prepare for Sustainable LWB California Dreaming

13 Mar 2022, 11:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The German automaker missed the mark a couple of years ago to feature their production ID. Buzz during the 70th anniversary of the famous Type 2. Aka Transporter, Microbus, Kombi. Or colloquially, Bulli, Camper, or America’s hippie Bus. ...

 
2024 Chevrolet Tahoe RST Gets Unofficial Sporty Refresh, Still ICE-Powered
2024 Chevrolet Tahoe RST Gets Unofficial Sporty Refresh, Still ICE-Powered

13 Mar 2022, 08:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Right now, General Motors aficionados with a taste for crossover SUVs are debating whether or not to abandon the boat, considering the recent 2024 Equinox EV and Blazer SS EV announcements. No worries, the upgraded Tahoe remains an ICE affair. At l...

 
Spring Thaw Nears, Let Us Embrace Quirkiness With Some "All-Weather" Cabrio SUVs
Spring Thaw Nears, Let Us Embrace Quirkiness With Some "All-Weather" Cabrio SUVs

12 Mar 2022, 11:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / People might now be enticed by the finer weather and warmer temperatures. But when spring thaw occurs, it is not exactly recommended to start enjoying your muscle car with summer performance tires. It is best to take a weighted approach towards the...

 
McLaren 570s Spider Turns Unlikely GT3 Racer With CGI Roll Cage and Eerie Nebula
McLaren 570s Spider Turns Unlikely GT3 Racer With CGI Roll Cage and Eerie Nebula

11 Mar 2022, 22:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / This 562-horsepower British sports car might be part of McLaren’s “low-end” Sports Series, but that does not mean it shows up any less feisty at the track. Be it a real dragstrip or a virtual racing circuit. Numerous variant...

 
New-Patina Bronco Platform Has Towering Heavy-Duty Pipes and Matching 2nd Gen
New-Patina Bronco Platform Has Towering Heavy-Duty Pipes and Matching 2nd Gen

11 Mar 2022, 22:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While Ford has seemingly moved on from the Bronco hype after presenting us with the 2022 Everglades special edition and the 2022 Bronco Raptor, the aftermarket sector has other plans. Both in the real world and across the virtual realm, it seems. ...

 
58-Mile 2022 Chevy Corvette Stingray 1LT Coupe Gets Our Red Mist Blood to $107k
58-Mile 2022 Chevy Corvette Stingray 1LT Coupe Gets Our Red Mist Blood to $107k

11 Mar 2022, 13:56 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / A 2022 C8 Chevy Corvette Stingray Coupe RWD 1LT officially kicks off at $62,195 when looking at the build & price online configurator tool. But that's just the ideal OEM case. Meanwhile, in real life... We all know a little bit about...

 
Maliek Collins' 8-Inch Lifted Red-and-Black Ram HD Looks Forgiato-Ready for NFL
Maliek Collins' 8-Inch Lifted Red-and-Black Ram HD Looks Forgiato-Ready for NFL

11 Mar 2022, 13:27 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just in case anyone was wondering what a Houston Texans defensive tackle would use as his latest daily, there is proof that it might be heavy lifted. Or both heavy and lifted, in this particular Forgiato G1 case. The Los Angeles, California-b...

 

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