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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 Crown Victoria Makes Sporty Digital Comeback With Mustang and Taurus Cues
Ford Crown Victoria Makes Sporty Digital Comeback With Mustang and Taurus Cues

31 Aug 2021, 10:44 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Widely known around the world because of its legendary Police Interceptor versions, the Blue Oval’s “Crown Vic” is one of those models that have an enduring legacy. A performance one, if visual artists are allowed to make a point....

 
1956 Chevy C10 Truck Monik Digitally Mesmerizes Us Ahead of the Real SEMA Arrival
1956 Chevy C10 Truck Monik Digitally Mesmerizes Us Ahead of the Real SEMA Arrival

31 Aug 2021, 10:09 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Now that summer is almost over, a lot of the aftermarket eyes are focusing on the upcoming 2021 SEMA Show (November 2nd to 5th). And they need to get their hands working as well because the event is nearing. As far as automotive virtual artis...

 
1967 Buick Sport Wagon Goes From Patina to Blown Monster in Digital Restomod
1967 Buick Sport Wagon Goes From Patina to Blown Monster in Digital Restomod

31 Aug 2021, 09:27 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although one doesn’t necessarily count on station wagons to remain embedded in car aficionado memory, the GM-produced Buick Sport Wagon and Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser might beg to differ. And it’s all because of the quirky setup. Ba...

 
“Teslamaro ZL1” Blends Model S EV Prowess and Chevy Muscle in Quick Render
“Teslamaro ZL1” Blends Model S EV Prowess and Chevy Muscle in Quick Render

31 Aug 2021, 08:49 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Count on the virtual artists of the world to have no respect, neither for the new age nor the old school muscle when it serves their imagination purposes. Case in point, this potentially controversial EV-muscle mix. It is certainly not the fi...

 
Honda Will Sell Just 30 NSX Type S Hybrids in Japan for a Whopping $254k
Honda Will Sell Just 30 NSX Type S Hybrids in Japan for a Whopping $254k

31 Aug 2021, 08:14 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Honda and Acura showcased to the world their 2022 NSX Type S limited edition a few weeks ago, both to entice and sadden fans. It’s the brand’s most powerful production drivetrain ever, but also the swansong of the current hybrid iterati...

 
7s Stick Shift Chevy S10 Wipes the Floor With Turbo Mustang, Camaro Shows It's Not Enough
7s Stick Shift Chevy S10 Wipes the Floor With Turbo Mustang, Camaro Shows It's Not Enough

31 Aug 2021, 07:07 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / America is all the rage about the return of the compact pickup truck, but let us remember that Detroit automakers have a heritage in this domain. And we’ll do that with help from a 1980s truck that got turned into a drag strip monster. ...

 
2022 Ford Maverick Lariat Interior Was Allegedly Inspired by Pair of Levi's Shoes
2022 Ford Maverick Lariat Interior Was Allegedly Inspired by Pair of Levi's Shoes

30 Aug 2021, 15:33 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While the rumor mill is busy trying to spot every 2022 Ford Maverick out there and discuss its potential for performance and off-road versions, it seems the Blue Oval is lovingly thinking about the past. And rekindles one special lunch break. ...

 
Logically, 2022 Kia Niro EV Also Gets New Badge, Along With Larger Infotainment
Logically, 2022 Kia Niro EV Also Gets New Badge, Along With Larger Infotainment

30 Aug 2021, 14:47 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / It's not even autumn just yet and already Kia is making sure everything is artfully arranged for the new model year on the electrification front. So, after the new 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV or the pricing details for the plug-in hybrid and hybrid ...

 
Pricey 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS Seems Ready to Conquer Any Narrow Trail
Pricey 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS Seems Ready to Conquer Any Narrow Trail

30 Aug 2021, 12:18 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Who do you rely upon when the going gets tough? In case we are dealing with a 4x4 adventure trail, there were few answers back in the 1990s. But certainly, something that started with Land Rover and continued with Defender was among them. For...

 
Virtual Plymouth Prowler F1 Car Looks Ready for a Weird Motorsport Event
Virtual Plymouth Prowler F1 Car Looks Ready for a Weird Motorsport Event

30 Aug 2021, 11:25 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / When you’re a knowledgeable automotive media representative and engage in a brainstorming chat with a virtual artist, weird things could happen. Such as imagining the mashup between a Formula One car and the odd Plymouth Prowler. Aside ...

 
Reborn Opel Calibra Wants to Make the 2022 Astra a Stylish Two-Door PHEV Coupe
Reborn Opel Calibra Wants to Make the 2022 Astra a Stylish Two-Door PHEV Coupe

30 Aug 2021, 10:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Earlier this year, the ubiquitous Opel Astra has reached its sixth generation (L) with help from its new parent Stellantis. So, the EMP2 architecture is under the modern styling, while plug-in hybrid options are now a go. Dressed up to look n...

 
Slammed CGI Datsun Truck Looks Widebody-Enough to Handle Any Milk Crate Challenge
Slammed CGI Datsun Truck Looks Widebody-Enough to Handle Any Milk Crate Challenge

30 Aug 2021, 10:03 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Datsun’s series of compact trucks first appeared at home in Japan back in 1955. After 1983 they morphed into a Nissan alternative and eventually grew to become the Frontier/Navara. So, how did one end up hauling milk crates? The Datsun ...

 
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Becomes Two-Door Pickup Truck As Homage to Pony Coupe Utility
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Becomes Two-Door Pickup Truck As Homage to Pony Coupe Utility

30 Aug 2021, 09:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With electrification taking over the automotive world it is easy to imagine that everything will eventually sip electrons. No matter the size, format, performance, or utility. So, let us imagine them accordingly. Ford managed a big splash whe...

 
A-Team GMC Van Gets Modern Savana Makeover Based on Harley-Davidson Sierra 1500
A-Team GMC Van Gets Modern Savana Makeover Based on Harley-Davidson Sierra 1500

30 Aug 2021, 08:52 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / So many cool pop culture icons meet for this one that we’re not going to be surprised if GMC fans go out on a limb and secure a Savana van afterward. Just so they could secretly recreate the A-Team looks, combined with Harley-Davidson referen...

 
Ford Gets the Transit Custom Nugget Camper Ready for Active and Trail Adventures
Ford Gets the Transit Custom Nugget Camper Ready for Active and Trail Adventures

30 Aug 2021, 08:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While there are just a few more days left of the current summer season, European adventurers are already thinking about the next road trips. And they have the perfect venue for dreaming: the Caravan Salon 2021. The specialized event is taking...

 
2020 Ford Mustang GT500 Drags AWD BMW M5, Epic Races Show the Skill of Drivers
2020 Ford Mustang GT500 Drags AWD BMW M5, Epic Races Show the Skill of Drivers

30 Aug 2021, 07:17 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Presumably, a model that has an hp range between 592 and 626 horsepower shouldn’t stand a chance against something more powerful. Such as the mighty 760-hp Shelby GT500. But, then again, it’s a case of AWD vs. RWD. Everybody knows...

 
Soon, Tesla's Model S Plaid Might Receive an Equally Bonkers Luxury EV Answer
Soon, Tesla's Model S Plaid Might Receive an Equally Bonkers Luxury EV Answer

29 Aug 2021, 13:36 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Tesla Model S is an all-electric five-door liftback sedan produced since 2012 by a company that was born as a startup. Right now, almost a decade after its arrival on the market, legacy automakers still don’t have a proper answer. Sure,...

 
Range Rover Classic Hides LT4 Surprise With More Power Than Supercharged 2021MY
Range Rover Classic Hides LT4 Surprise With More Power Than Supercharged 2021MY

29 Aug 2021, 08:46 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Currently, if an MSRP of $179,500 is of no consequence, one can snatch a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover with the flagship supercharged V8 engine. It’s the traditional version, not a Sport or a Velar. But if you want to go truly classic... ...

 
Dare to Cruise Above 55 MPH in This Restored “Coca-Cola” 1946 Ford F-1 Flathead
Dare to Cruise Above 55 MPH in This Restored “Coca-Cola” 1946 Ford F-1 Flathead

29 Aug 2021, 07:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Officially, the F-Series kicked off its legendary adventure starting with the 1948 model year. But the original generation is also known as the Bonus-Built series. Meanwhile, previous trucks were largely unchanged since the start of WWII for Americ...

 
Virtual Artists Seem to Know Exactly What's Wrong With the 2022 Lambo Countach
Virtual Artists Seem to Know Exactly What's Wrong With the 2022 Lambo Countach

28 Aug 2021, 10:40 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ever since the Sant'Agata Bolognese-based exotic supercar manufacturer showcased its 2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4, the automotive world has been shaking with controversy. Some praise the clean lines, others miss the hulking rear wing, a...

 

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