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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.
Old Mustang Mach 1 Turns King Cobra Via “Black Mamba” Kit and Protruding Turbos
Old Mustang Mach 1 Turns King Cobra Via “Black Mamba” Kit and Protruding Turbos

27 Oct 2021, 11:06 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Let’s picture an alternate reality where Venom’s partner in anti-superhero deeds, Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock isn’t a motorcycle (more specifically, a Ducati) enthusiast. We are here, after all, for the work of a virtual artist....

 
2021 Ford Mustang F-150 Raptor Mashup Probably Leaves Something to Be Desired
2021 Ford Mustang F-150 Raptor Mashup Probably Leaves Something to Be Desired

27 Oct 2021, 09:46 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although for many traditional Mustang fans it still feels outrageous, Ford did the unthinkable and morphed the legendary pony car into a family-sized, four-door AWD crossover SUV. So, why do people still want to imagine the regular one as an off-ro...

 
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 Gets Unofficial Vintage Liveries to Celebrate FPC Record
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 Gets Unofficial Vintage Liveries to Celebrate FPC Record

27 Oct 2021, 09:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just a few hours ago, the entire automotive world probably stood still for a moment. Enough to marvel at the sights and sound of the flat-plane crankshaft equipped C8 Corvette Z06. Then, just a few people dared to move in virtual approval. So...

 
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 Gets Digital Nip and Tuck Because Nothing's C8 Perfect
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 Gets Digital Nip and Tuck Because Nothing's C8 Perfect

27 Oct 2021, 08:37 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Mere hours ago, Chevrolet made C8 Corvette history by adding the all-new Z06 version to the range, next to the regular Stingray. Now, in this day and age, nothing’s perfect anymore, it seems... “America’s sports car” af...

 
Rambunctious 1986 Buick Regal T-Type Is a Brutal 1,176-HP Supercharged Phenom
Rambunctious 1986 Buick Regal T-Type Is a Brutal 1,176-HP Supercharged Phenom

27 Oct 2021, 07:51 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / There are lots of wonderous custom-built cars out there, and some were also featured by Shawn Davis and his AutotopiaLA channel on YouTube. But this G-body manages to stand out in any crowd from a standstill. And then, when it “rip...

 
Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody Drags Trackhawk and SRT Challenger, Early Starts Aren't Key
Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody Drags Trackhawk and SRT Challenger, Early Starts Aren't Key

27 Oct 2021, 06:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / As far as quarter-mile Mopar aficionados are concerned, is there another dragstrip more fitting than Colorado’s Bandimere Speedway – aka Thunder Mountain? Yep, we didn’t think so either. Located near Morrison and Lakewood in...

 
1988 Saleen Ford Mustang Feels Like an Intimate V8 Fox Body Eager to Be Driven
1988 Saleen Ford Mustang Feels Like an Intimate V8 Fox Body Eager to Be Driven

26 Oct 2021, 13:02 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Say what you will about the looks and compact dimensions of the third generation Fox Body Mustang. Actually, stop right now in your tracks and remember that some examples thrash everything at the dragstrip. Of course, not everyone has the mon...

 
2021 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum Looks Fresh Riding on 26-Inch Forgiatos
2021 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum Looks Fresh Riding on 26-Inch Forgiatos

26 Oct 2021, 12:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In today's world of outrageous custom builds, matching the latest premium full-size SUV to a bespoke set of aftermarket wheels is about as traditional as it gets. So, how does one stand out in a crowd of attention-obsessed creations? Qui...

 
Bodacious, Slammed Pontiac Bonneville “BON EViL” Is a Digital Widebody Antihero
Bodacious, Slammed Pontiac Bonneville “BON EViL” Is a Digital Widebody Antihero

26 Oct 2021, 11:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Not everyone loves a menacingly dark project. Well, perhaps the all-black looks aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but a priceless execution should at least warrant a partial sign of approval. Even a virtual one. Over the years, we hav...

 
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV Wagon Hiding in the Mist Should Be a High-Performance Dream
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV Wagon Hiding in the Mist Should Be a High-Performance Dream

26 Oct 2021, 10:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Here's something that looks exactly like the perfect Italian-style “weapon” against the upcoming BMW M3 Touring. And it’s one we'll never get. After all, it's a 2022 Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio station wagon, and that b...

 
R34 Nissan GT-R Turns Into Stanced 4-Door, Hakosuka and R33 Fans Will Be Pleased
R34 Nissan GT-R Turns Into Stanced 4-Door, Hakosuka and R33 Fans Will Be Pleased

26 Oct 2021, 09:44 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With a long production lifespan, Nissan’s legendary GT-R nameplate has had ample time for numerous transformations. Still, they were always subordinated to the final high-performance goal. Having no less than six generations under its b...

 
Unofficial 2022 Ford GT Refresh Also Brings to Life a Fierce Speedster Sibling
Unofficial 2022 Ford GT Refresh Also Brings to Life a Fierce Speedster Sibling

26 Oct 2021, 08:59 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ford’s GT series began in the 1960s to answer Ferrari’s high-performance endurance racing dominance. The modern interpretations recalled the heritage and also act as pinnacles of Blue Oval technology and sports car prowess. The fi...

 
Hypothetical “Big Body” Chevy CT6 Rebirth Can't Decide Between Caprice and Impala
Hypothetical “Big Body” Chevy CT6 Rebirth Can't Decide Between Caprice and Impala

26 Oct 2021, 08:14 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In the face of great crossover, SUV, and truck-based adversity, certain automotive segments are making their final stand in the virtual world. Some, with massive success, according to the general public. Just so we don’t incessantly ran...

 
Pole Barn '69 Mustang Mach 1 Reunites With Owner After 30 Years for Tearful First Drive
Pole Barn '69 Mustang Mach 1 Reunites With Owner After 30 Years for Tearful First Drive

26 Oct 2021, 07:28 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Some say that classic car “barn finds” are increasingly scarce these days. We beg to differ, as we have watched an impressive number of vintage automobiles continuously making their way to light after years of storage. Including this &l...

 
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Drags Tuned CTS-V and for Now It's Not Even Close
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Drags Tuned CTS-V and for Now It's Not Even Close

26 Oct 2021, 06:24 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although traditional quarter-mile skirmishes have a few usual suspects, fans know very well that a certain luxury brand has managed to insinuate itself into the fold without too much trouble. And now, it’s finally time to see its latest repre...

 
1969 Plymouth Road Runner Flaunts Crate Hemi V8, Beep-Beep Costs an Arm and Leg
1969 Plymouth Road Runner Flaunts Crate Hemi V8, Beep-Beep Costs an Arm and Leg

25 Oct 2021, 14:31 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / During the late 1960s, Chrysler wanted to go back to the basics with some of its mid-size performance cars. Thus, the iconic Plymouth Road Runner and Dodge Super Bee were born to fight the likes of Chevrolet’s Chevelle SS396 or the Pontiac GT...

 
Lambo Huracan STO Gets Sound-Hooned on Autobahn, 201 MPH Looks Effortless
Lambo Huracan STO Gets Sound-Hooned on Autobahn, 201 MPH Looks Effortless

25 Oct 2021, 13:29 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Lamborghini performed a little case of “reverse engineering” on the Huracan Super Trofeo EVO and GT3 EVO racers to breed life into the STO, possibly the last naturally-aspirated V10 incarnation of the series. And a glorious one, for sur...

 
C8 Chevy Corvette Has AWD and Front Engine, Turns Urus-Rivaling “Super-SUV”
C8 Chevy Corvette Has AWD and Front Engine, Turns Urus-Rivaling “Super-SUV”

25 Oct 2021, 13:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / According to Lamborghini, its Urus mid-size luxury crossover is the “first Super Sport Utility Vehicle” in the world. One that has expertly combined the cool delicacies of a sports car with the inherent practicality of an SUV. Rig...

 
Porsche 993 GT2 Evo Is a Winged “Dream” Mashup of Euro, JDM, and U.S. Cultures
Porsche 993 GT2 Evo Is a Winged “Dream” Mashup of Euro, JDM, and U.S. Cultures

25 Oct 2021, 11:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Because it officially marks the end of the air-cooled era, the 993 generation of the iconic Porsche 911 occupies a special place in the minds and souls of classic German sports car aficionados. And rightfully so, considering some of its traits. ...

 
Slammed BMW 2002 Shows M4 How It's Done, Infamous Details Are Widebody Subtle
Slammed BMW 2002 Shows M4 How It's Done, Infamous Details Are Widebody Subtle

25 Oct 2021, 10:57 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / These days, everyone from the BMW fan community has something to say about the controversial design choices of the Bavarian automaker. Some are decidedly vocal, while others are incredibly subtle even when performing outrageous makeovers. Mus...

 

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