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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.
Lost 1936 Bugatti 57SC “La Voiture Noire” Is Rediscovered Dwelling Virtual Plains
Lost 1936 Bugatti 57SC “La Voiture Noire” Is Rediscovered Dwelling Virtual Plains

29 Sep 2021, 13:02 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The original “La Voiture Noire,” a 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Coupe with the Aero chassis designation 57453 is one of the greatest automotive mysteries the world has ever seen. Naturally, it’s also an expensive one. Not that any...

 
Bagged Ford F-150 Raptor Gen 3 Tucks Meaty 37s Under “Rough Metal” CGI Body
Bagged Ford F-150 Raptor Gen 3 Tucks Meaty 37s Under “Rough Metal” CGI Body

29 Sep 2021, 11:44 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Following a period of calm and incertitude (around the V6 powertrain figures), the 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor Gen 3 is looking to make a mark on the pickup truck market. And it’s already turning out as a darling of a few different sectors. ...

 
Military Green 2022 Hummer EV “Warthog” Digitally Prepares for Off-Grid Living
Military Green 2022 Hummer EV “Warthog” Digitally Prepares for Off-Grid Living

29 Sep 2021, 10:41 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With the impending first deliveries of the 2022 Hummer EV and the upcoming arrival of its SUV brother, General Motors is trying to lead the way. In about every direction, if you ask us. Because the entire world is enamored with all things cro...

 
If Color-Shifting 2023 Corvette Z06s Aren’t Enough, Maybe a Widebody Does the Trick
If Color-Shifting 2023 Corvette Z06s Aren’t Enough, Maybe a Widebody Does the Trick

29 Sep 2021, 10:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Chevrolet has virtually opened Pandora’s Box with the arrival of the first official photo depicting the 2023 Corvette Z06 C8 barren of camouflage. It turns out that fans are treating it as an overly complicated and subjective topic. Eve...

 
Unibody Ram “1200” Is CGI-Ready to Fight Maverick and Santa Cruz Bite-Sized Trucks
Unibody Ram “1200” Is CGI-Ready to Fight Maverick and Santa Cruz Bite-Sized Trucks

29 Sep 2021, 09:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just so we know that everything around the automotive world has to do with crossovers, SUVs, and trucks here is the example of bite-sized unibodies. Compact pickups are showing a huge return to form on the American continent. Although pi...

 
Gold-and-Black 1970 Chevy Camaro SS/RS Is Old School Muscle Restomod Done Right
Gold-and-Black 1970 Chevy Camaro SS/RS Is Old School Muscle Restomod Done Right

29 Sep 2021, 08:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / They say that everybody loves the ‘69 pony/muscle cars. But in the world of Camaro aficionados, the second generation also has its fans. And the reasoning behind the passion is easily exemplified by this restored and slightly modified ‘...

 
2022 Ford F-150 Raptor Lands at Hennessey for Early Impressions and Dyno Testing
2022 Ford F-150 Raptor Lands at Hennessey for Early Impressions and Dyno Testing

29 Sep 2021, 07:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / There are many aftermarket venues with a knack for modifying some of the greatest muscle cars and performance trucks out there. But Hennessey Performance is clearly among the top contenders for the “king of tuning” title. It&rsquo...

 
Lifted 2021 Ford Bronco on 37s Hilariously Drags Focus, Huge-Mile GMC, and V8 Silverado
Lifted 2021 Ford Bronco on 37s Hilariously Drags Focus, Huge-Mile GMC, and V8 Silverado

29 Sep 2021, 06:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just in case anyone wanted to know how fast (or rather how slow) a custom-lifted 2021 Ford Bronco riding on 37s is at the dragstrip... here’s the answer. And just so you know, it didn’t lose all the races! Not long ago, Mitchell S....

 
1970 Chevy K5 Blazer CST Looks Gorgeous, Goes for Cadillac ESV Platinum Cash
1970 Chevy K5 Blazer CST Looks Gorgeous, Goes for Cadillac ESV Platinum Cash

28 Sep 2021, 14:13 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Back when SUVs praised utility more than visual sportiness, Jeep had the CJ and Ford had the Bronco. Even International Harvester – yep, the tractor company – had the Scout. Meanwhile, General Motors was in a void... until the K5 Blazer...

 
Dacia Duster Took Six Kayakers on 5,000-Mile Journey to Enjoy Lapland's Rapids
Dacia Duster Took Six Kayakers on 5,000-Mile Journey to Enjoy Lapland's Rapids

28 Sep 2021, 13:17 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Recently updated with new styling, more features, and technology, the Dacia Duster kicks off at just £13,995 (some $18,991 at the current exchange rates) in the United Kingdom. So, it’s modern, affordable, and reliable. But is it extrem...

 
2023 Honda CR-V e:HEV Already Envisioned, Time to Get Electrified Everywhere?
2023 Honda CR-V e:HEV Already Envisioned, Time to Get Electrified Everywhere?

28 Sep 2021, 12:30 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although Honda merely premiered the fifth-generation CR-V half a decade ago in the fall of 2016 (in Detroit), the Japanese automaker is already eager to come out with the next iteration. Hopefully, one that’s more sustainable everywhere. ...

 
Reanimated Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Sports a “Subtle” Amount of Virtual JDM Mods
Reanimated Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Sports a “Subtle” Amount of Virtual JDM Mods

28 Sep 2021, 12:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Acting as the international flavor of the legendary Nissan Skyline model series, the Infiniti Q50 has been around since the 2014 model year. It already spawned a refresh, as well as the performance-oriented Q50 Red Sport 400. The latter, unfo...

 
2022 Nissan Frontier Digitally Morphs Into Rugged, Futuristic Pro-4X Titan Warrior
2022 Nissan Frontier Digitally Morphs Into Rugged, Futuristic Pro-4X Titan Warrior

28 Sep 2021, 10:38 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / All-new for the 2022 model year, the Nissan Frontier has truly become a North American model, distinct from the internationally marketed Navara/Frontier. So, it should better compete with the mid-size hero trucks. Models such as the Chevy Col...

 
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 Unofficially Dresses Up in Green, Also Fits the Aero Bits
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 Unofficially Dresses Up in Green, Also Fits the Aero Bits

28 Sep 2021, 09:54 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Following the recent outing of the first official photo with the uncamouflaged 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 performance version, we noticed a pattern. One of carefully placing online breadcrumbs for everyone to happily chew upon. Back in July, Gen...

 
Tracked Mercedes-Maybach Landaulet Isn't Coming to a Ritzy Snow Resort Near You
Tracked Mercedes-Maybach Landaulet Isn't Coming to a Ritzy Snow Resort Near You

28 Sep 2021, 09:26 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although it has alternatively played with performance and luxury trump cards, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has always been envisioned as a tough off-road vehicle. Then, in 2017, everything was shaken (not stirred) in time for the pinnacle G-Wagen. ...

 
Tiny Digital 2021 Bronco “Street Hot” Convertible Might Anger Ford and smart Fans
Tiny Digital 2021 Bronco “Street Hot” Convertible Might Anger Ford and smart Fans

28 Sep 2021, 08:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With something as controversial (mostly because of Ford’s problems and delays) as it is successful, it was only logical the 2021 Bronco reinvention would become a darling of the automotive world’s pixel masters. And there’s ...

 
Kandy Red 1969 Buick Skylark Convertible Looks Plain Old Flashy Riding Gold 30s
Kandy Red 1969 Buick Skylark Convertible Looks Plain Old Flashy Riding Gold 30s

28 Sep 2021, 07:58 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Named after a species of birds, the Buick Skylark has proved to be one of General Motors’ most adaptable series of models – just like its wildlife namesake. Some modifications were for the better, some for the worse, though. Six g...

 
Plaid Races S8, M4, Acura, Stinger, ZX-14, Decides Only Another Plaid Will Do
Plaid Races S8, M4, Acura, Stinger, ZX-14, Decides Only Another Plaid Will Do

28 Sep 2021, 07:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although few people dare to go against Tesla’s Model S Plaid in street cars without psychologically preparing to admit defeat, there is also no shortage of candidates to glory. But, in the end, a Plaid vs. Plaid is the way to go neck-in-neck....

 
1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Will Make Any “Smokey and the Bandit” Fan Envious
1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Will Make Any “Smokey and the Bandit” Fan Envious

27 Sep 2021, 14:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / As far as road action (comedy) is concerned, fans of classic movies know that nothing beats “Smokey and the Bandit” for Pontiac Firebird Trans Am aficionados. But perhaps owning a ‘77 Special Edition might do the trick. A ma...

 
Scary Ford Bronco Sport 400-Ft Roll Crash Is a Lady's One-Way Mountain Pass Mishap
Scary Ford Bronco Sport 400-Ft Roll Crash Is a Lady's One-Way Mountain Pass Mishap

27 Sep 2021, 13:58 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Currently, the automotive industry is all the rage about crossovers, SUVs, and trucks. There are many reasons for the craze, but some owners praise them for the added safety. Although, they can also only do so much... A modern crossover SUV l...

 

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