Aurel Niculescu
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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.
1998 Dodge Dana Brings Affordable NASCAR Truck Racing Vibes to One's Mopar Life
2 Feb 2021, 09:08 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Remember when the NASCAR Truck Series was so popular with fans and television because of the five-minute “halftime” break rule? Here’s an example of the times, as this 1998 Dodge Dana racing truck comes from the final year of the ...
Ford Outs Bronco 4400 Race Trucks, Teases Surprise for 2021 King of the Hammers
2 Feb 2021, 08:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While just about every reservation holder is waiting for news on the exact date of first deliveries for the 2021 Bronco, the Blue Oval’s machine steams down its course. On this occasion, it’s time for some high-speed off-road motorsport...
844-HP McLaren 765LT Evolution Is a Wrap So Novitec Celebrates at 195 MPH
1 Feb 2021, 15:44 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Cars with the “Longtail” branding have been a familiar sight for motorsport aficionados as far back as 24 Hours of Le Mans races from the 1960s. Basically, the longer rear end made the track-only monsters a bit faster on the very long M...
Let's Get Classic Truck Gold Digging With This 1984 Dodge Ram Prospector
1 Feb 2021, 14:40 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Back in the 1980s, Ram was still an integral part of the Dodge legacy, and the brand was trying to bring toughness into the life of its customers, including with the addition of the iconic Ram hood ornament. Great news, because this 1984 Dodge Ram ...
Rare 1963 Ford F-100 Unibody Was Turned Into an LS-Swapped Patina Low-Rider
1 Feb 2021, 13:49 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Back in the day, the fourth-generation Ford F-Series introduced several notable firsts to the family of trucks. One of the most important was the addition of the “Unibody” model alongside the traditional Flareside and Styleside. Unfortu...
Nissan Leaf10 Edition Comes With Ariya-Inspired Kumiko Pattern and Smart Tech
1 Feb 2021, 12:38 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With just about every automaker promising an electric revolution and lots of competition, Nissan’s original mass-market EV has been dwelling in the shadows recently. Still, that doesn’t mean the automaker won’t celebrate its legac...
£7,995 Dacia Sandero Finally Crosses the Channel as UK's Cheapest Car for 2021
1 Feb 2021, 12:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Groupe Renault has prepared wonderful things for its Romanian subsidiary Dacia, and we’re not talking just about the Bigster concept or the new business strategy that will see it partner with Russia’s Lada in a single unit. Instead, we&...
TFL Buys Three Cheap Trucks, Not All of Them Are for New “Hell and Back” Series
1 Feb 2021, 11:10 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / When Roman Mica, the presenter and publisher of TFL, starts a video with “this has been the craziest week of our ten-year career here at TFL,” we’re all eyes and ears. Granted, that also happened after we noticed that “Holy ...
2021 Ford Super Duty Gets a Healthy Dose of Roush Performance From $14,900
1 Feb 2021, 10:03 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Roush Performance is having a busy year start as far as Blue Oval pickup trucks are concerned. After it recently presented the new Roush Ranger Performance Pac - Level 2, it’s time for the company to address the other end of the spectrum with...
Dodge Challenger Meets Speeding Tesla Model 3, Rage Chase Leads to Massive Crash
1 Feb 2021, 09:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Tesla’s cars are so beloved by automotive enthusiasts not only because they’re responsible towards the environment. They’re also in a league of their own when it comes to performance credentials, and sometimes that doesn’t b...
400-HP VW Amarok V6 Diesel Joins the “Darkside,” Chases BMW X5 M50d on the Track
1 Feb 2021, 08:25 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although Volkswagen isn’t exactly the first brand that comes to mind when discussing capable pickup trucks, its European Amarok is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with by the competition. The Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara and the lot are usua...
Jaguar F-Pace Campaign Arrives With “World-Exclusive” Soundtrack Called “Lies”
31 Jan 2021, 09:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Jaguar Land Rover recently announced its intention to lend its support to creative talent. Its first order of business was to introduce a new Jaguar F-Pace campaign centered around both emerging and established artists. That’s all fine and da...
1960 Chevy Corvette Labeled “All Original” Save For Paint and Odd Engine Swap
31 Jan 2021, 08:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Over the years, it's been a common occurrence to see cars parked in a barn or in a field and left there for years. Sometimes this happens to unimportant models; other times, the oblivion plague hits the best, such as “America’s spo...
GMC Hummer EV Shows Apocalyptic SUV and Six-Wheel Truck Looks Via Catchy Renders
30 Jan 2021, 09:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / General Motors’ flagship electric vehicle is, without a doubt, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV. It’s slated to arrive at dealerships this very fall in fully decked out Edition 1 guise that’s going to cost you an arm and a leg at $112,595. ...
449-Mile 2016 Ferrari F12tdf Once Belonged to Roger Penske, Up for Grabs Again
30 Jan 2021, 08:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Much of the world usually associates the legendary “Tour de France” with cycling's most important racing event alongside the “Giro d'Italia” and the “Vuelta a España.” For automobile fans in gene...
Here's a Couple of 808-HP Lamborghini Sian Hybrids Enjoying the London High-Life
30 Jan 2021, 07:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Usually, the delivery of two cars somewhere in London by a local dealer is nothing to write home about. Given that we’re dealing not with one, but two examples of the exceedingly rare Lamborghini Sián series, the situation changes dram...
Twin-Turbo 1978 Chevy Malibu Takes Down HEMI Corvette With Amazing 3.72s Pass
29 Jan 2021, 15:09 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Because it’s already the end of January, it’s time for another edition of the U.S. Street Nationals at the Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida. That can only mean some neat surprises are in store for drag racing fans, including some s...
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Feels the UK's EV Pulse as Market Launch Nears
29 Jan 2021, 14:02 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / After successfully introducing the recently crowned 2021 North American Utility and Truck of the Year (the Mustang Mach-E and F-150) in the United States, Ford seems to focus on carefully plotting its EV course around the entire world. We rece...
1967 Ford Mustang From Holman-Moody's Racing Days Has Vintage Trans Am Vibe
29 Jan 2021, 12:52 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / After a highly successful January, with sales of more than $141 million, Mecum Auctions is gearing up for the first major event of this coming spring. The Glendale, Arizona, show taking place between March 18th and 20th will reportedly have around ...
Trio of Spotted 2021 Ford Broncos Present a Modern Take on “The Blues Brothers”
29 Jan 2021, 12:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just a few months (if everything pans out and there are no further delays) separate eager fans of the 2021 Ford Bronco from the moment when the first examples will get parked on their driveways in preparation for upcoming adventures. In the meantim...