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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.
Ford Bronco Production Will Reportedly Kick Off on March 22, 2021
Ford Bronco Production Will Reportedly Kick Off on March 22, 2021

9 Nov 2020, 09:47 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / This year, Ford’s Bronco nameplate turned 55, so it was only fitting for the company to reveal the reinvented family – the Bronco Sport, along with the 2-door and 4-door models. Interest has been sky-high ever since before the reveal in...

 
Trailer Spotted With 2021 Ford Bronco Sporting That Elusive White Top
Trailer Spotted With 2021 Ford Bronco Sporting That Elusive White Top

9 Nov 2020, 09:10 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / If anyone needed any mathematical confirmation, Ford announced late October that its 2021 Bronco had been reserved by “more than 190,000” people in the United States. Naturally, we can assume the quota has surpassed the 200k mark in the...

 
Ford Ranger Raptor Becomes Chip Off the Old (Wood) Block, Has Working Parts
Ford Ranger Raptor Becomes Chip Off the Old (Wood) Block, Has Working Parts

9 Nov 2020, 08:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While North America boasts the full-size Ford F-150 Raptor, other markets have to contend with the smaller Ranger Raptor based on the global T6 generation. It doesn’t sport the V6 EcoBoost gasoline engine either, using a four-cylinder 2.0-lit...

 
Bugatti Has a Special $58 Cap You Could Wear Instead of a Helmet in the Bolide
Bugatti Has a Special $58 Cap You Could Wear Instead of a Helmet in the Bolide

8 Nov 2020, 14:50 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While Bugatti has just one model series – the Chiron – and a whole bunch of limited-series derivatives, the ultra-luxury exotic supercar manufacturer has also dipped its hands in all sorts of other products. And the latest apparel ...

 
McLaren's Latest Collection Accompanies the Owner Wherever Its Cars Cannot
McLaren's Latest Collection Accompanies the Owner Wherever Its Cars Cannot

8 Nov 2020, 12:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / British automotive luxury bodes well with British sportswear luxury, it seems. Naturally, this is the opinion of McLaren and its new partner Castore, a premium sportswear brand. Just like so many other carmakers and fashion outlets before them, the...

 
These Rolls-Royce Cars Are Just as Good or Even Better Than a 2021 Ghost
These Rolls-Royce Cars Are Just as Good or Even Better Than a 2021 Ghost

7 Nov 2020, 09:50 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Unveiled as the first new model since Rolls-Royce adopted its reworked “House of Luxury” brand identity, the second-generation modern Ghost shares the company’s “Architecture of Luxury” with the Phantom and Cullinan. T...

 
1957 Chevrolet Cameo Shares More Than a Fiberglass Connection With the Corvette
1957 Chevrolet Cameo Shares More Than a Fiberglass Connection With the Corvette

7 Nov 2020, 08:45 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Despite selling in relatively low numbers, the Chevrolet Cameo pickup (part of the Task Force Series) quickly opened up the market for other stylish trucks to follow – so the current Silverado High Country should give ample thanks to its fore...

 
Live the Full-Size “Vanlife” With This Wildly Bespoke 2010 Chevrolet Express
Live the Full-Size “Vanlife” With This Wildly Bespoke 2010 Chevrolet Express

7 Nov 2020, 07:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Chevrolet’s Express – and its GMC Savana mechanical twin – are great starting bases for an RV conversion. The relatively modern GMT600 platform, the design cues from the even newer GMT800 models (Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban...

 
TRD and Modellista Have a Workout Each With 2021 Lexus IS, But Only in Japan
TRD and Modellista Have a Workout Each With 2021 Lexus IS, But Only in Japan

6 Nov 2020, 14:14 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Lexus is keeping its model range quite fresh this year, from top – we saw the refreshed 2021 LS limousine – to bottom, with the new generation 2021 IS rear-wheel-drive premium sedan. And the in-house tuning specialists from Modellista a...

 
First BAC Mono R Is Painted Out of This World Into Anti-Gravity Virtual Racing
First BAC Mono R Is Painted Out of This World Into Anti-Gravity Virtual Racing

6 Nov 2020, 13:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / WipEout is a series of fast-paced and futuristic anti-gravity racing video games developed by Sony for the PlayStation virtual universe, well known among fans of the genre for its distinctive graphics style and close connection to some of the bigge...

 
2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Orders Have Opened and Supply Is Very Limited
2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Orders Have Opened and Supply Is Very Limited

6 Nov 2020, 12:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has had the odd honor of besting itself for the “Most Powerful SUV Ever” title when the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat was presented sporting just a tad more oomph than its 2020 Jeep grand Cherokee Trackhawk. W...

 
Ford Bronco Sport Trail Rig Walkaround Shows Possible Versatility SUV Champion
Ford Bronco Sport Trail Rig Walkaround Shows Possible Versatility SUV Champion

6 Nov 2020, 12:15 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ever since the Blue Oval showcased the reinvented Bronco sub-brand in July, most eyes have been focused on the 2-Door and 4-Door variants. But, given that Bronco Sport first deliveries are fast approaching, it might be a good idea to visit the more...

 
Chevy Corvette Takes Out “Ballistic Beige” Guns for SEMA Battle of the Builders
Chevy Corvette Takes Out “Ballistic Beige” Guns for SEMA Battle of the Builders

6 Nov 2020, 10:32 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just take a quick look at this seemingly pristine 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, then take a second, deeper glance so you catch all the little hints. This is no ordinary vintage rebuild, because while the “Ballistic Beige” definitely keeps it...

 
Menacing All-Black Land Rover Defender Has Matching Hybrid Forged Vossen Wheels
Menacing All-Black Land Rover Defender Has Matching Hybrid Forged Vossen Wheels

6 Nov 2020, 09:40 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The all-new Land Rover Defender, the modern L663 series, arrived last year following a rather lengthy hiatus between its production start and the final build of the original. It was probably Land Rover's way of making sure fans were being tria...

 
GM Said to Start 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Production on December 8th
GM Said to Start 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Production on December 8th

6 Nov 2020, 08:58 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / General Motors knows very well that its C8 generation of the legendary Chevrolet Corvette has turned into a big winner in the sports car segment. Seemingly, its decision to switch the iconic model to a mid-engine configuration was incredibly popula...

 
UPDATE: Ford Expands EcoSport Range With Active Alternative to Sporty ST Line
UPDATE: Ford Expands EcoSport Range With Active Alternative to Sporty ST Line

6 Nov 2020, 08:12 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Not long ago, Ford’s European range was highly deficient in terms of SUV propositions in an era when such models are crucial to any automaker’s existence. That time has passed, with the brand offering the EcoSport, Puma, Puma ST, Kuga, ...

 
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Was Restored Just to Start Fresh Racing Career
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Was Restored Just to Start Fresh Racing Career

5 Nov 2020, 14:46 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With proper TLC and timed maintenance, some examples of the Corvette C2 could survive for decades before needing a frame-off restoration. This vintage racer does not need one because it has already been performed around six years ago – althou...

 
First Look Inside the Volvo P1800 Cyan Hints There Was Room for Larger Engine
First Look Inside the Volvo P1800 Cyan Hints There Was Room for Larger Engine

5 Nov 2020, 13:53 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Presented no less than 60 years ago, ahead of other popular sports cars such as the Jaguar E-Type, Ferrari 250 GTO, or the Ford Mustang, Volvo’s P1800 is notorious not just for the connection with the popular TV series The Saint. It’s a...

 
The 2021 RS e-tron GT Isn't Official Yet, But Here Are the First Reviews
The 2021 RS e-tron GT Isn't Official Yet, But Here Are the First Reviews

5 Nov 2020, 12:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / We already knew the Audi e-tron GT was modeled by the Porsche Taycan thanks to the connections between the two companies. So, it was just a matter of time before the Ingolstadt-based automaker revealed its Audi Sport GmbH RS alternative to the all-...

 
This Mediterranean Island Could Become a Paradise Retreat for EVs
This Mediterranean Island Could Become a Paradise Retreat for EVs

5 Nov 2020, 12:13 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although summer is a long way ahead and most of Europe is facing the sad prospect of another lockdown, it’s always sensible to plan in advance. This is exactly what the Volkswagen Group and Greek authorities are doing for an entire community,...

 

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