autoevolution
 

Aurel Niculescu

9,233  ARTICLES

Staff Writer
editor photo
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.
“Subtle” 2022 Subaru WRX Digital Restyling Ends With an STI-Fitting Conclusion
“Subtle” 2022 Subaru WRX Digital Restyling Ends With an STI-Fitting Conclusion

18 Nov 2021, 14:18 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / After a couple of brilliant design studies such as 2013’s WRX Concept and the 2017 Viziv Performance, Subaru managed to disappoint the emotional fan base with the production interpretation of the 2022 WRX. Now it is time to virtually change t...

 
2021 Cadillac CT5 Luxury Wagon Looks Digitally Stylish in Yellowstone Specification
2021 Cadillac CT5 Luxury Wagon Looks Digitally Stylish in Yellowstone Specification

18 Nov 2021, 12:43 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Cadillac, that luxury American car brand that’s now playing catch with many of its younger rivals, has a lot of experience with traditional sedan body styles. Yet, its brand-new CT5 offering breaks the norm with a fastback-like interpretation...

 
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Has CGI Widebody Garb, Wears It Like Supercar Kings
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Has CGI Widebody Garb, Wears It Like Supercar Kings

18 Nov 2021, 11:36 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Born in 2011, Lamborghini’s Aventador kept with tradition. It was named after a famous Spanish fighting bull, had even better performance, and was prettier than its glorious Murcielago predecessor. So, it’s a darn right living legend. ...

 
2022 A8 Seeks Virtual Flagship Position in Audi Sport Range With Fresh RS 8 Entry
2022 A8 Seeks Virtual Flagship Position in Audi Sport Range With Fresh RS 8 Entry

18 Nov 2021, 10:59 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Given the feisty competition between Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, it is only logical to see an incredible cadence of novelties from all three companies. And the latest to play the refresh game is the Ingolstadt-based automaker. Audi has rece...

 
Contemporary Dodge Daytona SRT Super Stock Looks Way Too Good to Be Real
Contemporary Dodge Daytona SRT Super Stock Looks Way Too Good to Be Real

18 Nov 2021, 10:08 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Both modern iterations of Dodge’s Charger and Challenger series are turning into veritable classics as we speak. After all, the former’s seventh generation appeared in 2011 and the latter’s third one in 2008. And people have...

 
“World First” BMW X1 Somehow Rides on 30-Inch Brushed-Gold Rucci Forged Wheels
“World First” BMW X1 Somehow Rides on 30-Inch Brushed-Gold Rucci Forged Wheels

18 Nov 2021, 09:41 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / “Dare to be different” is usually sage advice in a wide range of situations. Well, the owner of this BMW X1 went above and beyond that call with this custom ride. And we kind of get it why the host of the Superior Shelbie & Ace Whip...

 
Rogue Nitrous BBC S-10 Almost Takes Off, Still Drags Trans Am and Wheelie Ranger
Rogue Nitrous BBC S-10 Almost Takes Off, Still Drags Trans Am and Wheelie Ranger

18 Nov 2021, 08:24 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While going beyond the stock capabilities of a vehicle can have ample benefits when trying to nail the best quarter-mile ET at the dragstrip, it’s not without peril. After all, there’s a fine line between cool action and disaster. ...

 
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Is a 351C Numbers Match Made in Rotisserie Heaven
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Is a 351C Numbers Match Made in Rotisserie Heaven

17 Nov 2021, 15:21 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Whether or not you really want to pay more for a 51-year-old car than you would for its brand-new 2021 counterpart is a question mooted when reading the legendary Ford Mustang moniker. Especially if it gets continued with the Mach 1 words. Cl...

 
Stanced Bentley Bentayga on Black Forgiatos Looks Rad for Up-And-Coming Quarterback
Stanced Bentley Bentayga on Black Forgiatos Looks Rad for Up-And-Coming Quarterback

17 Nov 2021, 14:37 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / As far as automotive customizations are concerned, on many occasions, the idea of “less is more” should be taken quite literally. Otherwise, one could end up butchering hulking coupe-SUVs into something that’s in dire need of a ro...

 
Mid-Engine 2023 VW Roadster With GTI and Arteon DNA Is Sadly Just a Cool Dream
Mid-Engine 2023 VW Roadster With GTI and Arteon DNA Is Sadly Just a Cool Dream

17 Nov 2021, 13:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / If not for the well-deserved but still incredible success of the C8 Chevy Corvette, one might easily assume that affordable mid-engine sports cars are a mere chimera. Then again, not everyone has GM’s courage. Sure, one can say that giv...

 
Toyota GR Supra With See-Through Hood Might Be a Pro Drifter's Next Dream Ride
Toyota GR Supra With See-Through Hood Might Be a Pro Drifter's Next Dream Ride

17 Nov 2021, 12:40 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although highly anticipated, the fifth-generation resurrection of the fabled Supra nameplate did leave a few diehard fans ready to file complaints against Toyota’s “marriage” with BMW. Slowly, but steadily, all quarrels are being ...

 
1964 Chevy Corvette “Decepttion” Becomes Huge Euphemism Once Lambo V10-Swapped
1964 Chevy Corvette “Decepttion” Becomes Huge Euphemism Once Lambo V10-Swapped

17 Nov 2021, 11:12 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ever seen a Split-Window C2 Chevy Corvette restomod with Lamborghini design traits and a 5.2-liter V10 engine swap? Well, an upcoming SEMA Show edition is going to bring you the pleasure of checking out in person this virtually crazy transformation...

 
Modernized 1995 Ford Bronco Thinks It's a Super Duty, do F-250 Fans Virtually Agree?
Modernized 1995 Ford Bronco Thinks It's a Super Duty, do F-250 Fans Virtually Agree?

17 Nov 2021, 10:32 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Sometimes, it’s not pixel masters giving inspiration for real-world custom projects. Instead, at times it’s exactly the other way around. After all, there’s so much proof that so often life beats fiction. Whenever talking ab...

 
Ford Sport Trac Digitally Comes Back, Explorer Pickup Looks Ready For ST Play
Ford Sport Trac Digitally Comes Back, Explorer Pickup Looks Ready For ST Play

17 Nov 2021, 09:53 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Today, Blue Oval aficionados have all the pickup truck essentials covered. Starting with the compact unibody 2022 Maverick and going as far as flagship Super Dutys can. But people still think there’s room for more. Let’s face it, ...

 
Bagged Turbo Diesel 1963 Chevy C30 Dually Is Obviously Not Your Average Shop Truck
Bagged Turbo Diesel 1963 Chevy C30 Dually Is Obviously Not Your Average Shop Truck

17 Nov 2021, 09:03 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Usually, Shawn Davis is more into passenger cars (the more muscle, the better) on his AutotopiaLA channel on YouTube. But when he shows off a truck, you intuitively know it is going to be a real treat. For the latest episode in the serie...

 
590-HP 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Debuts in California Alongside New Sport Turismo
590-HP 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Debuts in California Alongside New Sport Turismo

17 Nov 2021, 07:58 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / We all know Porsche for its legendary sports cars and – recently – SUVs. But fans also like to joke about the propensity of this company to overcrowd its model series with as many variants as possible. Automotive industry aficiona...

 
Sleeper Shelby GT500 Drags Twin-Turbo Huracan and GT-R, Lessons Well Learned
Sleeper Shelby GT500 Drags Twin-Turbo Huracan and GT-R, Lessons Well Learned

17 Nov 2021, 07:14 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Too bad Ford has already retired the cool GT350/R, and let us all sigh in relief the flagship 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500 lives to fight another model year (even with reduced options). Now, just to prove its mettle, let’s check up on these snak...

 
Low-Mile Performance White 2007 Shelby GT Features Refreshingly Affordable Price
Low-Mile Performance White 2007 Shelby GT Features Refreshingly Affordable Price

16 Nov 2021, 16:24 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ford Mustangs do wear the Shelby moniker alongside their Blue Oval insignia. They do so proudly, and with a focus on high performance. But Shelbys can also be had without visible Ford markings. And they’re a bit more collectible. Sure, ...

 
Butchered Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 Coupes on Matching Forgiatos Look Ready To Roast
Butchered Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 Coupes on Matching Forgiatos Look Ready To Roast

16 Nov 2021, 15:45 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although we have nothing against a cool implementation of pink (wrapper or paint, the jury agrees with both) even on a manly-looking Mercedes-AMG 63 Coupe, what’s up with the matching Forgiatos? And don’t get us started on the second un...

 
Maserati Grecale Prototypes Form Record-Breaking Trident Shot Worthy of Aquaman 2
Maserati Grecale Prototypes Form Record-Breaking Trident Shot Worthy of Aquaman 2

16 Nov 2021, 14:45 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Of course, we have no way of knowing how Jason Momoa (the actor portraying DC’s Aquaman) feels about this. He is, after all, busy tinkering with his collection of bikes and taking them out on funny-looking joyrides. We are also not enti...

 

Stories by Aurel Niculescu