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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.
“One-Eyed” Toyota GR Supra Improves Its Drags Fast, Drops New “A90” World Record
“One-Eyed” Toyota GR Supra Improves Its Drags Fast, Drops New “A90” World Record

12 Nov 2021, 07:56 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With the 2023 Nissan Z sports car fast approaching the moment of first deliveries, the heat is on for Toyota GR Supra aficionados to prove the rival’s mettle. However, a new “A90” quarter-mile world record will do for now. P2u...

 
Acura Debuts Integra Prototype, Expect All-New 2023 Integra Around $30k MSRP
Acura Debuts Integra Prototype, Expect All-New 2023 Integra Around $30k MSRP

12 Nov 2021, 07:12 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / We were surprised when the first rumors about the Acura/Honda Integra making a storied comeback first surfaced. But this was one gossip that fortunately turned out to be true. So, the wait is almost over, and here’s the initial Acura Integra ...

 
Ultra-Low Mileage 1987 Jeep Wrangler Looks Astonishingly Original Because It Is
Ultra-Low Mileage 1987 Jeep Wrangler Looks Astonishingly Original Because It Is

11 Nov 2021, 15:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Sure, the first time we laid our eyes on it we suddenly wanted to see a little automotive Red Riding Hood with a chromed nose job and delicately squared eyes. But it was only an impression, quickly replaced by dumbstruck gasps for more air. Whe...

 
Satin Dark Sand-Wrapped GT 63 S on Black 24s Looks Like a Desert's Bird of Prey
Satin Dark Sand-Wrapped GT 63 S on Black 24s Looks Like a Desert's Bird of Prey

11 Nov 2021, 14:12 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Thanks to the mesmerizingly artsy composition envisioned by Sacramento, California-based Diamond Autosport, it seems the fleeting seagulls also agree with our assessment. Which is only logical. Surely, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-door Coupe be...

 
Peugeot 3008 Coupe Seems Like a Poor CGI Excuse to Steal Mustang Mach-E's Look
Peugeot 3008 Coupe Seems Like a Poor CGI Excuse to Steal Mustang Mach-E's Look

11 Nov 2021, 13:30 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Sometimes, it seems like every automotive pixel master out there is dwelling in the same location and they come out with a single idea out of their ensemble brainstorming sessions. This time around, they’re obsessed by the Mustang Mach-E, it ...

 
China-Euro Compact Sedan Morphs Into “Green Sexy” Cabriolet and Station Wagon
China-Euro Compact Sedan Morphs Into “Green Sexy” Cabriolet and Station Wagon

11 Nov 2021, 12:27 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Volvo and Geely, under their common China Euro Vehicle Technology AB (CEVT) research and development banner, created the global unibody CMA platform. On the market since 2017, it’s still not as prolific as Volvo’s SPA. Sure, consi...

 
Slammed, Widebody Root-Beer VW Tiguan Seems Overwhelmed by Carbon “Yeast”
Slammed, Widebody Root-Beer VW Tiguan Seems Overwhelmed by Carbon “Yeast”

11 Nov 2021, 11:18 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / More virtual artist automotive creations are making their way into the real world. Even those originally intended as simple memes. But pixel masters also love to fool around with stuff that will forever remain just wishful thinking. Sure, con...

 
2022 Opel Omega Reinvention Dreams a German Flagship Sibling for France's DS 9
2022 Opel Omega Reinvention Dreams a German Flagship Sibling for France's DS 9

11 Nov 2021, 10:45 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / During most of its history, Omega has been the 24th and final letter of the Greek alphabet. It’s also a popular culture legend for denoting the ultimate limit of anything. So, automakers also took notice. Thus, between 1986 and 2003, Ge...

 
Virtual Chevy K5 Blazer Revival Sees Two-Door Tahoe Being Taken to ZZ632 Levels
Virtual Chevy K5 Blazer Revival Sees Two-Door Tahoe Being Taken to ZZ632 Levels

11 Nov 2021, 10:27 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While Jeep and Ford are playing the modern Wrangler and Bronco off-road game in real life, Chevy fans are left dwelling in the limitless space of the virtual world’s imagination land. There, full-size Blazer revivals are continuously upping t...

 
ProCharger C8 Chevy Corvette Kit Gives Stingray 675+ HP For Z06 Bragging Rights
ProCharger C8 Chevy Corvette Kit Gives Stingray 675+ HP For Z06 Bragging Rights

11 Nov 2021, 09:12 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Since the arrival of the storied mid-engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette on the market, we have seen countless forced-induction makeovers for the all-new Stingray. Some went right after an absolute power extreme, but others have a more balanced approach t...

 
Digital Ford Mach-E Pickup Might Appease Purists With Two-Door Format Return
Digital Ford Mach-E Pickup Might Appease Purists With Two-Door Format Return

11 Nov 2021, 08:28 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / When fooling around with iconic vehicles such as the legendary Mustang, some backlash is always expected. No matter if the changes are delivering upgrades or downgrades. Sure, the 180-degree EV strategy turn was something of a shocker, nonetheless....

 
Dodge Durango Hellcat Drags Jeep Trackhawk in Wife vs Husband Grudge Races
Dodge Durango Hellcat Drags Jeep Trackhawk in Wife vs Husband Grudge Races

11 Nov 2021, 07:40 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In stock form, you’d be hard-pressed to find a couple of faster people haulers. But the wonderful thing about the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is they share the same 6.2-liter Hellcat-sourced HEMI V8 engine soul...

 
Pricey, Louvered 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Flaunts Stylish Calypso Coral Look
Pricey, Louvered 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Flaunts Stylish Calypso Coral Look

10 Nov 2021, 15:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Original Ford Mustangs have always been a coveted possession. Especially when they’re derived in special versions or particularly successful trims. But some folks will exaggerate prices just because of increased fan scrutiny. Sure, gett...

 
Don't Forget the Crazy Porsche Carrera GT Via Damp Autobahn Thrashing at 194 MPH
Don't Forget the Crazy Porsche Carrera GT Via Damp Autobahn Thrashing at 194 MPH

10 Nov 2021, 14:36 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Red Porsche Carrera GTs might forever remain infamous for reminding us of the great Paul Walker and his pro racer friend Roger Rodas. But all other shades are just as prone to showing us how crazy fast this mid-engine sports car was. Project ...

 
Nissan Skyline GT-R “Hakosuka” Nismo Becomes Harsh yet Beautifully Old Widebody
Nissan Skyline GT-R “Hakosuka” Nismo Becomes Harsh yet Beautifully Old Widebody

10 Nov 2021, 13:50 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Originally, the Skyline nameplate was born under the Prince banner in spring 1957. But as the latter merged with Nissan in 1966, the new parent company gained access to its customer base and enacted upon its high-performance GT-R plans starting ear...

 
2022 Opel Kapitan e Shows an Improbable Mini-Dream of Thundering Sustainability
2022 Opel Kapitan e Shows an Improbable Mini-Dream of Thundering Sustainability

10 Nov 2021, 12:57 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Opel’s final new model that appeared before the unfortunate debut of the Second World War seemed to have a predestined name: Kapitan. That means skipper or captain in German. If still alive today, the series would have a different meaning, th...

 
Toyota Camry and Honda Accord Engage in Digitally Altered, Elegant Wagon Battle
Toyota Camry and Honda Accord Engage in Digitally Altered, Elegant Wagon Battle

10 Nov 2021, 11:32 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Over the years, both Toyota and Honda have played with the body styles of their most renowned mid-size nameplates. But today, in a world enamored with crossovers, SUVs, and trucks, a traditional sedan already seems audacious. The automotive i...

 
Funny 1980s Chevy “El Cocomino” Is CGI Serious Thanks to Widebody Black Mamba Kit
Funny 1980s Chevy “El Cocomino” Is CGI Serious Thanks to Widebody Black Mamba Kit

10 Nov 2021, 11:03 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While it certainly wasn’t the only coupe utility sold across North American markets, Chevrolet’s El Camino is probably the most memorable and easy to recognize. Even when slapped with an awkward name and a deadly-sounding virtual aero k...

 
2023 Nissan Z Turns Unlikely Peugeot 308 Coupe, Digitally Blends JDM and Euro Style
2023 Nissan Z Turns Unlikely Peugeot 308 Coupe, Digitally Blends JDM and Euro Style

10 Nov 2021, 10:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Saying the 2023 Z34(bis) Nissan Z sports car isn’t a hotly anticipated entry into the rarefied passenger car market would be like claiming Ford never postponed 2021 Bronco deliveries. So, it’s no wonder that everyone tries to profit fro...

 
GMC Acadia Drops Pair of Doors, Gains 500-HP Twin-Turbo, Mutates As Reborn Typhoon
GMC Acadia Drops Pair of Doors, Gains 500-HP Twin-Turbo, Mutates As Reborn Typhoon

10 Nov 2021, 09:39 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Many automotive pixel masters seem to deliver out-of-this-world creations inspired by genius ideas, but others have Eureka moments from performing mundane tasks. Then, a cool virtual interpretation is always the key to success. Jim, the CGI e...

 

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