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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.
Nissan GT-R Virtual Concept Takes GT-R50 Into New Territory, Will It Be Enough?
Nissan GT-R Virtual Concept Takes GT-R50 Into New Territory, Will It Be Enough?

19 Feb 2022, 09:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The day when an automaker ceases production of a dearly beloved series is always a sensitive matter. However, with proper training, one can get better prepared for it. Albeit if only virtually. Following in the legendary footsteps of Nissan&r...

 
Midnight Black Rolls-Royce Cullinan RS Edition Rides on Huge, Chromed Forgiatos
Midnight Black Rolls-Royce Cullinan RS Edition Rides on Huge, Chromed Forgiatos

19 Feb 2022, 08:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Nothing screams high-valued bank accounts like a huge mansion, a yacht, or a luxury ride. Well, there is one creation that fits all attributes. And it is naturally Rolls-Royce's representative into the ultra-posh SUV segment. Nicknaming ...

 
Lambo Huracan Is Careful About the Jungle Out There, Wrap-Dresses Accordingly
Lambo Huracan Is Careful About the Jungle Out There, Wrap-Dresses Accordingly

19 Feb 2022, 07:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Because of their edgy styling and polemic-inducing performance plus design, a Lamborghini is always a sure way to stand out in a crowd. Cue in the Huracan that also wanted to roar. Artistically. Chevy’s Corvette is widely regarded as Am...

 
Wide Lambo Huracan STO Disowns Track Dreams, Rides Slammed on Cactus Jacks
Wide Lambo Huracan STO Disowns Track Dreams, Rides Slammed on Cactus Jacks

18 Feb 2022, 22:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just like Porsche, Lamborghini likes to keep everyone – especially patrons – entertained with a myriad of versions for its models. Probably “just for fun,” exactly like automotive virtual artists play with them... Lambo...

 
Classic Porsche 911 Becomes Simple and Clean Orange and Chrome RSR Custom
Classic Porsche 911 Becomes Simple and Clean Orange and Chrome RSR Custom

18 Feb 2022, 22:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Born in the autumn of 1963, the original Porsche 911 is one of the easiest to recognize creations from across the automotive realm. And its legend transcends boundaries, including virtual ones. Production kicked off in September 1964 for the ...

 
One-Owner 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom Is an Affordable High-Mile Trail Boss
One-Owner 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom Is an Affordable High-Mile Trail Boss

18 Feb 2022, 15:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The successor of the long-running and beloved Chevy C/K truck series, GM’s Silverado and GMC Sierra nameplates have had enough time to carve their niche. One that usually goes off the beaten path. Since its introduction for the 1999 mod...

 
Bespoke 2022 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Is Ominous Lowered Elegance Impersonated
Bespoke 2022 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Is Ominous Lowered Elegance Impersonated

18 Feb 2022, 14:28 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Now an integral part of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class roster, Maybach versions still represent a pinnacle of German luxury engineering. For all the right and wrong reasons. And a few custom arguments. Those seeking the ultimate Mercedes-Maybach S...

 
Mansory G 500 4x4² Rides on Matching Forgiato 24s Like the Capristo Sands of Time
Mansory G 500 4x4² Rides on Matching Forgiato 24s Like the Capristo Sands of Time

18 Feb 2022, 13:43 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The current Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W463A) is getting ready for its mid-life cycle facelift. But its “squared” off-road flagship is left standing on the same first generation W463 underpinnings as before. That is not necessarily 4x4²...

 
Alfa Romeo Giulia Wagon Morphs GTA Into Epic, Track-Focused CGI Grocery Getter
Alfa Romeo Giulia Wagon Morphs GTA Into Epic, Track-Focused CGI Grocery Getter

18 Feb 2022, 11:15 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Everyone with a passion for Italian thoroughbreds currently only has eyes for the metamorphosis-bringing Tonale compact crossover SUV. Alas, some want to stand out in the Alfa Romeo crowd. If only virtually. So, logically, the focus is on Alf...

 
Ghastly 2022 DMC DeLorean EV Mixes Cybertruck, C8 Stingray, and Z Digital Cues
Ghastly 2022 DMC DeLorean EV Mixes Cybertruck, C8 Stingray, and Z Digital Cues

18 Feb 2022, 09:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Some four decades ago, a certain car model notable for its Giorgetto Giugiaro, gullwing doors, and brushed stainless steel parts was enjoying a noticeably short lease of life. Then, a few years later, fame struck. It was, of course, the 1981-...

 
Wide, Low Shelby GT350 Is Proper Vintage in CGI Matte Army Green and Copper
Wide, Low Shelby GT350 Is Proper Vintage in CGI Matte Army Green and Copper

18 Feb 2022, 08:49 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Born as a high-performance variant of the original Ford Mustang, the Shelby GT350 was first to help Ford understand what muscle cars all were about. Still, it remained small, nimble, and light. Often called “Cobras” because of She...

 
Modernized Cadillac XLR-V Gives Allante Vibes After Portly C7 and CTS-V Marriage
Modernized Cadillac XLR-V Gives Allante Vibes After Portly C7 and CTS-V Marriage

18 Feb 2022, 07:48 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / “America’s sports car,” the Chevrolet Corvette, has always been incredibly successful. But some people always wanted a little bit more. If luxury was the name of the game, then Caddy was the answer. Well, the premium America...

 
Turbo Silverado Drags 'Vette, Camaro, 2JZ Tacoma, Gaps Them All. Until It Doesn't
Turbo Silverado Drags 'Vette, Camaro, 2JZ Tacoma, Gaps Them All. Until It Doesn't

18 Feb 2022, 07:05 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / One of the many reasons people all around America (and other regions) love quarter-mile racing is that we can always expect the unexpected. Well, with a caveat. Once a vehicle comes into focus, we already know there is something amiss. The vi...

 
Aston Martin Valhalla Receives Digital Bolt-On Widebody Kit, Looks Awesomely DIY
Aston Martin Valhalla Receives Digital Bolt-On Widebody Kit, Looks Awesomely DIY

17 Feb 2022, 22:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / What happens when an affluent car collector buys the latest mid-engine PHEV supercar? Usually, the ride gets locked away in an A/C environment until its value soars. No way is it going to be the next DIY project... Aston Martin and Red Bull, a...

 
Ultra-Low, Widebody CGI Volkswagen Type 2 Bus Prepares for California Dreaming
Ultra-Low, Widebody CGI Volkswagen Type 2 Bus Prepares for California Dreaming

17 Feb 2022, 22:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Popular culture has a way of inscribing certain traditions into our minds and hearts. For example, even a VW Bus that is well tucked inside a decidedly urban environment still gives us ample beach lifestyle vibes. Frankly, we really cannot he...

 
Bespoke Ferrari Cavalcade 10th Anniversary Collection Includes Bianco Courmayeur
Bespoke Ferrari Cavalcade 10th Anniversary Collection Includes Bianco Courmayeur

17 Feb 2022, 13:23 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / One can never go wrong with a crimson Prancing Horse if you ask us. But some folks would be willing to pay top dollar for a collectible sporting a completely different shade than tradition asks for. Ferrari knows that very well. And so does ...

 
Freshly Restored 1972 GMC Jimmy Stands Red Orange High, Just Like the Price Tag
Freshly Restored 1972 GMC Jimmy Stands Red Orange High, Just Like the Price Tag

17 Feb 2022, 11:43 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / They used to say that Chevy’s K5 Blazer and GMC’s Jimmy sibling went places where most crowds could not follow. Today, that counts as a major wasted opportunity on behalf of General Motors to again fight off Ford’s Bronco, among o...

 
Satin White Bronco Is the Wrapped SUV That's Fit for San Diego Padres Eric Hosmer
Satin White Bronco Is the Wrapped SUV That's Fit for San Diego Padres Eric Hosmer

17 Feb 2022, 11:12 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Currently, a 2022 Ford Bronco can be had from a starting MSRP of $29,300 for a 2-Door Base version. Not counting the limited Everglades or the high-performance Raptor, you cannot even go above the $50k mark. The Wildtrak, designed for high-sp...

 
Alfa Romeo Tonale Pickup Joins Digital Family Alongside Spider, Coupe, and GTA
Alfa Romeo Tonale Pickup Joins Digital Family Alongside Spider, Coupe, and GTA

17 Feb 2022, 10:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Following a hiatus of more than half a decade, Alfa Romeo finally unveiled a completely new product to join the contemporary Giulia sedan and Stelvio crossover SUV. Their Tonale also marks the beginning of “La Metamorfosi.” It is ...

 
Nissan Challenger “Helltima,” a CGI Dodge Altima That Only Cares About Two Doors
Nissan Challenger “Helltima,” a CGI Dodge Altima That Only Cares About Two Doors

17 Feb 2022, 08:45 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / They say that “sometimes, we create our own demons.” Well, according to popular opinion, that is entirely true for certain boring JDM sedan owners. Albeit this time around not literally, but rather figuratively. Frankly, even thoug...

 

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