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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.
Mid-Engined Hennessey Exorcist Chevy Camaro ZL1 Virtually Prepares for Halloween
Mid-Engined Hennessey Exorcist Chevy Camaro ZL1 Virtually Prepares for Halloween

4 Oct 2021, 08:14 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With products ranging from the mind-numbing Venom F5 to the astonishing 1,200-hp Ram TRX Mammoth 6x6, do we need to wonder why Hennessey is so (in)famous? Even pixel masters (humorously) love their products. With all the wonderful things happ...

 
DIY Patina Bagged 1962 Chevy C10 Looks and Sounds LS Rad, Does One Mean Burnout
DIY Patina Bagged 1962 Chevy C10 Looks and Sounds LS Rad, Does One Mean Burnout

4 Oct 2021, 07:23 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Sometimes, the mirage of owning a customized pickup truck is stronger than the project’s budget. So, even family dads sometimes go berserk, but in the best kind of way. And the result, in this case, is absolutely stunning. We have seen ...

 
Tuned Ford F-150 Drags 2021 Ram TRX, Will It Be Enough to Roush Past Victory?
Tuned Ford F-150 Drags 2021 Ram TRX, Will It Be Enough to Roush Past Victory?

4 Oct 2021, 06:10 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Over the past few years, ever since the Demon introduction, we have become accustomed to Chrysler’s (now Stellantis) way of doing things. It's clear they love to brag about having the most powerful machines... Let’s do a quick...

 
Roush Indmar Raptor 575, or Getting a Super Duty Engine to Act All Marine Supercharged
Roush Indmar Raptor 575, or Getting a Super Duty Engine to Act All Marine Supercharged

3 Oct 2021, 10:40 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / What do a Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup truck, the Roush Performance tuner, and Indmar Marine Engines have in common? Aside from the occasional or regular boat towing duties, more than anyone thought! With road trips of all kinds on everyon...

 
Cream Rolls-Royce Cullinan Relaxingly Floats on Matching 26-Inch Forgiato Wheels
Cream Rolls-Royce Cullinan Relaxingly Floats on Matching 26-Inch Forgiato Wheels

3 Oct 2021, 08:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / When it comes to personalizing Rolls-Royce creations – either from the factory or through aftermarket outlets – it seems even the sky is not the limit. So, how about making sure one stands out in a crowd with subtle help from both venue...

 
Squid Game Fans Are Everywhere: Virtual Camaro Tries to Reach Second Round
Squid Game Fans Are Everywhere: Virtual Camaro Tries to Reach Second Round

3 Oct 2021, 07:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although some of them seem completely out of this world because of their artsy/futuristic/crazy work, virtual artists are only humans. And they take breaks from their imagination land... to delve deep inside someone else’s. Case in poin...

 
Here Are Six Epic SUVs That Should Have Been Revived Like Yesterday
Here Are Six Epic SUVs That Should Have Been Revived Like Yesterday

2 Oct 2021, 10:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The modernized Land Rover Defender and sixth-generation Ford Bronco are already here. Not to mention the Jeep Wrangler or the Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer. So, what should be next after the 2022 GMC Hummer EVs? Let’s face it. Whether we like...

 
Alex Mijares' Aventador Spreads Its Wings Like a Proud Rolling Piece of Wrap Art
Alex Mijares' Aventador Spreads Its Wings Like a Proud Rolling Piece of Wrap Art

2 Oct 2021, 08:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / For those who dare, nothing is beyond (artistic) reach. For example, Latin American Miami artist Alexander Mijares is well in tune with the local popular culture and his works can be seen everywhere... including on cars or yachts. Although he...

 
Tweety Would Probably Feel Ashamed if Seen Alongside This Ultra-Yellow C8 Corvette
Tweety Would Probably Feel Ashamed if Seen Alongside This Ultra-Yellow C8 Corvette

2 Oct 2021, 07:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Because of the inherent customer popularity and the low production count triggered by various issues, the C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is one of the hottest cars in recent years. But, as it turns out, not every build is equally desirable. W...

 
Air-Cooled Porsche 993 Gets Beastly “666” Transformation, Also Has Wing Turbos
Air-Cooled Porsche 993 Gets Beastly “666” Transformation, Also Has Wing Turbos

2 Oct 2021, 06:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / When life gives you “follower” ideas, a sensible virtual artist might put them into virtual practice. Especially if they’re bold enough to be on the same page as the imagination of the designer. Many automotive pixel masters...

 
Murdered-Out Mercedes S 580 AMG Line Has the Brabus Monoblocks to Shine Brightly
Murdered-Out Mercedes S 580 AMG Line Has the Brabus Monoblocks to Shine Brightly

1 Oct 2021, 14:26 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / It’s not easy catering to the high-profile world of the extra wealthy. But there are plenty of examples of success, nonetheless. Including across the bespoke/aftermarket automotive sector. Anyone who asks VIPs like Kim Kardashian where ...

 
Groovy Summit White and Turquoise 1994 Chevy G20 Is Cheap and Road Trip Ready
Groovy Summit White and Turquoise 1994 Chevy G20 Is Cheap and Road Trip Ready

1 Oct 2021, 12:49 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although highly recognizable thanks to both its sales success and the popular culture interference, the Chevy Van isn’t exactly a vehicle to stand out in (any) crowd. But there are highly spectacular, converted exceptions. Possibly one ...

 
Two-Door Dirt Rally e-tron GT Digitally Becomes Ken Block's Audi “Hoonitron” EV
Two-Door Dirt Rally e-tron GT Digitally Becomes Ken Block's Audi “Hoonitron” EV

1 Oct 2021, 12:14 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With the Subaru and Ford partnerships in the rear-view mirror, it wasn’t entirely shocking to imagine that Ken Block wouldn’t remain signed off by a major partner for too long. So, it wasn’t that surprising that he moved to the ho...

 
Toyota 2000GT Virtually Thrashes Classic Halo Status With Aggressive Wide Stance
Toyota 2000GT Virtually Thrashes Classic Halo Status With Aggressive Wide Stance

1 Oct 2021, 11:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Some people have no respect for legends. And, as far as the automotive world is concerned, that’s valid for about every pixel master dwelling the quarter-mile plains and time attack mountain roads of imagination land. Introduced at the ...

 
Laid Out 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokees Are Elegantly Dressed in CGI Shadow Line Trim
Laid Out 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokees Are Elegantly Dressed in CGI Shadow Line Trim

1 Oct 2021, 10:26 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / As is traditional with these complicated 21st-century automotive models, there was both good and bad news for Jeep Grand Cherokee fans these days. Luckily, the positive aspects are now virtually overwhelming. The cringeworthy moment has to do...

 
Superfly Beach Bomb Microbus Unleashes a Hot Wheels Slammed Widebody Attitude
Superfly Beach Bomb Microbus Unleashes a Hot Wheels Slammed Widebody Attitude

1 Oct 2021, 09:58 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Oddly enough, experts believe the most valuable Hot Wheels in the world is a 1969 Volkswagen Microbus. That would be the legendary rear-loading Beach Bomb Hot Wheels car that wasn't dressed up in purple, green, red, light blue, or gold. But in...

 
Imaginative Tesla Precept Hypercar Concept Looks Ready to Fight Nevera and Evija
Imaginative Tesla Precept Hypercar Concept Looks Ready to Fight Nevera and Evija

1 Oct 2021, 09:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / If anyone thinks automotive virtual artists are always doing things just for art’s sake... then guess again. But sometimes collaborations bring true wonders to virtual life. And they can be equally sustainable and outrageously quick. No...

 
Ken Block Lives Ultimate Petrol Head Dream, Rips Iconic and Secretive Rally Audis
Ken Block Lives Ultimate Petrol Head Dream, Rips Iconic and Secretive Rally Audis

1 Oct 2021, 08:01 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / We have been on an incredible journey alongside Ken Block ever since he first changed the face of automotive online content with his original Gymkhana. And now he’s opening a completely new chapter. With rips, of course! Ever since Ken B...

 
2021 Ford F-150 Lariat Sport Easily Becomes a Lifted Storm Trooper Impersonator
2021 Ford F-150 Lariat Sport Easily Becomes a Lifted Storm Trooper Impersonator

1 Oct 2021, 06:58 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just like C8 Corvettes, Blue Oval’s fourteenth-generation F-150 is also starting to become a blank canvas for making it your own. And if one’s imagination doesn’t help, no worries, there are plenty of ideas floating around. ...

 
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Drags Turbo Pontiac Trans Am, Gets to Show Who's a Sport Boss
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Drags Turbo Pontiac Trans Am, Gets to Show Who's a Sport Boss

1 Oct 2021, 06:09 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although it took place early September (10th to 12th), the 2021 Holley LS Fest East continues to reverberate through time. That’s all thanks to its numerous General Motors LS-powered highlights, of course. This event had something for e...

 

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