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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.
Buick Grand National Rides on Forgiato 24s Big Enough for Kids to Play Hot Wheels
Buick Grand National Rides on Forgiato 24s Big Enough for Kids to Play Hot Wheels

18 Jan 2022, 13:30 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Because of the love many automotive people have for Buick’s Grand National, seeing an all-black example riding on 24-inch forged wheels might be a cringe-worthy moment. But do not discard its effect, even if this is not your cup of tea. ...

 
Unofficial 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata NE Has Alfa Romeo and RX Concept Rotary Visions
Unofficial 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata NE Has Alfa Romeo and RX Concept Rotary Visions

18 Jan 2022, 11:54 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although it sports a certain timeless allure, just four generations have passed over Mazda’s legendary MX-5 Miata. Born in 1989 and still in production, these iterations have consecutive internal designations. The original Mazda roadste...

 
Modern AMC Eagle Blends Subaru Outback With Durango DNA for New Woodie Style
Modern AMC Eagle Blends Subaru Outback With Durango DNA for New Woodie Style

18 Jan 2022, 11:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / American Motors Corporation has not been around for some time. Since back in 1988, to be more precise. But its legacy still lingers on in the heart and minds of fans. And of virtual artists. As far as the latter are concerned, it seems there ...

 
OG Saab 9-3 Aero Viggen Jet Edition Fakes Being the Ultimate Rare Swedish Metal
OG Saab 9-3 Aero Viggen Jet Edition Fakes Being the Ultimate Rare Swedish Metal

18 Jan 2022, 10:43 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / When Saab was still alive and a respectable automaker, it sometimes tried to piggyback on its aerospace and defense legacy. Very subtly, for example, with the original 9-3 Viggen. Today only the flying part of the legendary Saab is still high...

 
Informal Chrysler 300 Airflow Unnaturally Comes With an Opel Astra Sedan Twin
Informal Chrysler 300 Airflow Unnaturally Comes With an Opel Astra Sedan Twin

18 Jan 2022, 10:05 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Chrysler has used CES 2022 to present a second Airflow concept and its EV plans to avoid the automotive Valhalla. Naturally, virtual artists took notes and then started their theories. The official gist of what Chrysler has in store for the &...

 
Ford F-100 Eluminator Raptor Is a Quick Off-Road Rendering Lost in EV Translation
Ford F-100 Eluminator Raptor Is a Quick Off-Road Rendering Lost in EV Translation

18 Jan 2022, 09:26 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Back in early November 2021, the SEMA Show was all the rage. And it was a massive custom aficionado’s delight. So huge that some concepts are still making the virtual rounds even now. Jim, the virtual artist better known as jlord8 ...

 
Revived Ford Capri Smartly Reuses New Ford Mondeo Styling for Curvy Two-Door
Revived Ford Capri Smartly Reuses New Ford Mondeo Styling for Curvy Two-Door

18 Jan 2022, 08:42 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / China has been for years a major draw to global automakers. As of late, though, it seems that brands like Buick or Lincoln are faring way better there than at home in the U.S. And Ford wants a piece of the sales action pie. As such, while cer...

 
Rare Morgan Plus Four LM62 Is Ready to Celebrate Le Mans Glory for £78,995
Rare Morgan Plus Four LM62 Is Ready to Celebrate Le Mans Glory for £78,995

18 Jan 2022, 07:52 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Last December brought us the most powerful Morgan ever, a new Plus 8 GTR limited edition. Now it's time for yet another special treat from the Worcestershire, UK-based company. Back in 1962, which is exactly six decades ago, a Morgan Moto...

 
Older GMC Yukon Drags Jaguar F-Type, Somehow Turbos Its Way Through a Victory
Older GMC Yukon Drags Jaguar F-Type, Somehow Turbos Its Way Through a Victory

18 Jan 2022, 07:15 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although crossovers, SUVs, and trucks are becoming prevalent these days across the automotive industry, at the dragstrip, they’re still credited with the underdog status. Most of the time. Well, there is nothing screaming underdog more ...

 
Seldom-Encountered 2003 BMW Z8 Hides Low Mileage and Alpina Roadster V8 Secrets
Seldom-Encountered 2003 BMW Z8 Hides Low Mileage and Alpina Roadster V8 Secrets

17 Jan 2022, 14:24 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Beautifully styled as the modern spiritual successor of BMW’s legendary 507, this was probably the best effort from the Chris Bangle era. After all, its exterior design was penned by Henrik Fisker. The styling team led by the controvers...

 
Challenging 2022 Chrysler PT Cruiser Rebirth Digitally Shows Retro Is Cool Again
Challenging 2022 Chrysler PT Cruiser Rebirth Digitally Shows Retro Is Cool Again

17 Jan 2022, 13:41 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Models such as the Chevy SSR, Plymouth Prowler, or Chrysler PT Cruiser – although vastly different from each other – had a few things in common. They were all retro-styled and ultimate big failures. Just like regular fashion, thin...

 
Mercedes-AMG EQSL Battery EV Mutation May Not Be So CGI Pointless After All
Mercedes-AMG EQSL Battery EV Mutation May Not Be So CGI Pointless After All

17 Jan 2022, 12:59 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / What happens when an automotive virtual artist thinks he just delivered “a pointless rendering to start the week?” Well, one would better get ready to demonstrate the contrary, even if there might be some mixed feelings. As far as...

 
Twin-Turbo 1960s Chevy C10 Exposes the Virtual Sunshine for Custom Vintage Trucks
Twin-Turbo 1960s Chevy C10 Exposes the Virtual Sunshine for Custom Vintage Trucks

17 Jan 2022, 11:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / If a vintage pickup truck aficionado needs help “slaying” the custom Blue Oval F-100 competition on the street or at dedicated events, here is a possible solution. Albeit it’s a virtually slammed and widebody one. Some class...

 
2023 Lexus LX 600 Digital Pickup Concept Probably Thinks of Luxury Farm Quests
2023 Lexus LX 600 Digital Pickup Concept Probably Thinks of Luxury Farm Quests

17 Jan 2022, 11:02 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Toyota recently unveiled the poshest 2022 Tundra yet. Dressed up as the Capstone flagship-grade, it naturally blurs the boundaries between work prowess, off-road capabilities, and premium features. There is no pricing just yet, but we already...

 
Hated Ford Probe Tries a Digital Comeback, This Time With a Different Mazda Vision
Hated Ford Probe Tries a Digital Comeback, This Time With a Different Mazda Vision

17 Jan 2022, 10:32 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / There are many examples of history repeating itself. Hopefully, at least as far as Blue Oval aficionados are concerned, that’s not going to be the case with a reinvented Ford Probe. Some say that just like people, companies are prone to...

 
Modernized, Slammed and Wide Datsun 620 Truck Has a Serious 6x6 Digital Craving
Modernized, Slammed and Wide Datsun 620 Truck Has a Serious 6x6 Digital Craving

17 Jan 2022, 09:39 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Datsun may currently identify with low-cost vehicles for emerging markets. But its legacy is way beyond that, as Nissan allowed it a very cool JDM life both in the sports car and the trucking sectors. Many Japanese vehicle fans will dearly re...

 
2022 Buick Regal GS Reimagines Camaro ZL1 and Verano With Twin-Turbo Caddy V6
2022 Buick Regal GS Reimagines Camaro ZL1 and Verano With Twin-Turbo Caddy V6

17 Jan 2022, 08:59 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Buick’s Regal nameplate got completely overhauled for its sixth-generation appearance back in 2017. It piggybacked on Opel and Vauxhall’s Insignia platform, just like the previous generation. But that sort of partnership is not possible...

 
2022 Lexus LX Online Configurator Reveals Posh SUV Is Now Cheaper Than Before
2022 Lexus LX Online Configurator Reveals Posh SUV Is Now Cheaper Than Before

17 Jan 2022, 08:15 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Whereas the all-new 2022 Lexus NX is seemingly preoccupied to save the world in an upcoming Hollywood blockbuster titled “Moonfall”, the LX 600 flagship is a bit more down to Earth. With lower pricing. Although some fans might be ...

 
Blown Chevy Impala Drags 'Vert Donk Sibling for the First Big Wheel Title in 2022
Blown Chevy Impala Drags 'Vert Donk Sibling for the First Big Wheel Title in 2022

17 Jan 2022, 07:32 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Heavily customized full-size, body-on-frame RWD cars with a swaggering appearance and huge-diameter wheels wrapped in low-profile tires should always be called “hi-risers.” Or even “skyscrapers,” given their stance. If...

 
No Land Cruiser 300 or Lexus LX Off-Road? Well, Have a Tundra Capstone, Says Toyota
No Land Cruiser 300 or Lexus LX Off-Road? Well, Have a Tundra Capstone, Says Toyota

16 Jan 2022, 11:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just recently, our newsreel has been riddled with interesting Toyota Motor Corporation information regarding its high-end versions of high-riding models. Thus, it begs the premium question: what are they up to? Frankly, if our own two cents ar...

 

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