Aurel Niculescu
9,151 ARTICLES
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.
Widebody Mercedes-AMG C 63 S “Green Hornet” Looks Digitally Ready for DTM Life
3 Jan 2022, 13:13 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / One could say that from certain points of view, the current W205 fourth-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe hasn’t aged too well. And it could be a valid point even when considering the flagship AMG versions. Currently, Mercedes-Benz...
Very Peri, Widebody Nissan Skyline GT-R Might Easily Be a “Respectable Hakosuka”
3 Jan 2022, 11:56 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Nothing should sway people away from their most ardent passions. That is valid in every case, including the wonderfully quirky world of automotive virtual artists. No matter how they start their new year. Some chose to bring back fond memorie...
1980s L-Body Dodge Charger Gets Imagined As Alternative Start of Hellcat Craze
3 Jan 2022, 11:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Not everyone feels proud that Dodge’s Charger legacy carries on with a sedan. But let’s remember the sad days of 1982 to 1987 model year L-bodies. Back then, it was a hideous three-door fastback. So, let’s just be thankful for wha...
1969 Chevy Camaro Z/28 Gets Futuristic Widebody, Don't Mistake It For a Dodge
3 Jan 2022, 10:54 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Many classic car aficionados with a secretive knack for GM muscle will undoubtedly consider the ‘69 Chevy Camaro Z/28 as one of the most beautiful ever built. And do not blame virtual artists for their one-sidedness... too much. If we a...
Digitally-New Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC Tries to Fulfill the Role of an S-Class Coupe
3 Jan 2022, 10:14 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / They say that certain legends are better left alone. But when it comes to virtual artists, it is always hard to make them understand certain boundaries should never be crossed. Especially if the first time they (almost) got away with it. The ...
Reborn Mercury Cougar Eliminator Brings Quirky CGI Details to Avoid Mach 1 Vibe
3 Jan 2022, 09:29 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Everyone is entering the new year with newfound resolve, and that’s entirely valid for virtual automotive artists as well. Luckily, a design refresh does not necessarily jeopardize the quirkiness. Case in point. Jim, the pixel master be...
1956 Ford F-600 Dually Is a Bagged Baby Blue Homage to Grandpa, Looks the Part
3 Jan 2022, 08:46 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Here is another episode of Solomon Lunger’s “What The Truck” series on his Ford Era channel on YouTube that was filmed at the Hodson Motors “Truck Farm” in Las Vegas, Nevada. Keep that aftermarket outlet in mind b...
Twin-Turbo Coyote Ford Mustang Drags Many Siblings, And It's Six-Second Royalty
3 Jan 2022, 07:48 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Anyone who loves Ford’s original pony car, modified vehicles, as well as quarter-mile skirmishes better prepare in advance for this six-second treat. Granted, it comes from last year’s Mod Nationals, but that does not make it any less f...
Should We Stop Giving “Street Cred” to Folks Who Do Unprofessional Auto Stunts?
2 Jan 2022, 11:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In a world of incredible social media achievements, some limits should still be observed. This is a way bigger discussion, but let’s just focus on a tiny portion of automotive-related cravings. First of all, the most sensible advice we ...
Stefano Ricci Would Be Proud of This U.S.-Bespoke, Alligator-Textured Ferrari 488
2 Jan 2022, 09:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Ferrari 488 is an Italian mid-engined supercar that even when stock represents a major automotive fashion statement. One packing streamlined, post 458 Italia looks, as well as a 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8. Normally, the two-door Berli...
Remastered McLaren F1 Gives Out Digital Porsche Taycan EV Mixed Feelings
2 Jan 2022, 08:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Many will agree that when it comes to icons, some things are best left alone. Such as the McLaren F1. Both in the real world and across the automotive plains of the imaginary realm. Originally conceived by legendary designer Gordon Murray and...
New Year Fun Should Start Easy, With the Most Hyped 2021 Vehicle in Cool R/C Guise
1 Jan 2022, 11:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / All around the world 2022’s New Year celebrations have probably occupied the better part of 2021’s final night. Naturally, many welcomed the next 365 days with fireworks and champagne. And that means no drinking and driving for a while....
Liberty Walk Aventador Is Ready for Trippin' With Roof Box and Bronze Forgiatos
1 Jan 2022, 09:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / JDM aficionados know very well that custom widebody Lamborghini Aventadors go hand in hand with Liberty Walk. But how do you stand out in a select, bespoke crowd of LWs? The Japanese tuner is envisioned by many as the ultimate aftermarket out...
Air-Cooled Gunther Werks Porsche Speedster Hides 911R Touches Behind Viola Show
1 Jan 2022, 08:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Some rightfully wonder if Gunther Werks’ “analog performance air-cooled Porsche 911s” are just as good or even better than what Singer can deliver. Well, let’s just say that each has a chance at the restomod crown. As ...
Alfa Romeo “GTL” Looks Like the Hot Little Italian Coupe an Entire World Is Waiting For
1 Jan 2022, 07:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just like some automakers, certain virtual artists are not coming up with new projects regularly. And it’s probably for the best, as they have more time to chisel everything towards perfection. Design perfection, that is. Because as far...
5K-Mile Ford Mustang Bullitt Remains Accessible, Snatch It Before Prices Explode
31 Dec 2021, 15:02 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / First-generation Mustangs have so many legends around them. One of them has to do with a movie prop apparition. Granted, it was not just any Hollywood flick but Steve McQueen’s neo-noir action thriller film! Does any association between...
Matte Gray Widebody Ford F-150 Raptor on 39s Looks Freaking Ready for Muddy Fun
31 Dec 2021, 14:27 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / What does a second-generation, custom Ford F-150 Raptor has to do with a black-on-red Brabus G Widestar, a widebody Lambo Urus, or a stanced cream-on-red Bentley Bentayga riding on black Forgiatos? Not much, but do we really care? There’...
Chevrolet Off-Road Concept Unofficially Morphs Into Beastly Production-Ready SUV
31 Dec 2021, 13:57 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While the 2021 edition of the SEMA Show was pretty much an all-out Bronco event, there were other spectacular OEM appearances. Such as the Beast... sorry, Chevrolet Off-Road Concept. Without even trying to hint at it, once it was officially p...
Cutesy Widebody Nissan Micra Comes From a CGI World of Legal DTM Pocket Rockets
31 Dec 2021, 13:18 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Five generations have passed since Nissan has been producing the Micra supermini – aka March at home in Japan and a bunch of other markets. Even after almost four decades, it’s not something to write home about. Sure, just like an...
Porsche Mission R Morphs Into Mid-Engine 718e Cayman, Gives Us Taycan RWD Dream
31 Dec 2021, 11:50 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Logic dictated that after Porsche officially presented the Mission R electric race car prototype, the virtual automotive world might go berserk with Cayman reinterpretations. And there were no unexpected outcomes. Porsche decided to place a b...