Aurel Niculescu
9,202 ARTICLES
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.
Virtual Pro-Touring 1969 Chevy Camaro Fastback Begs for the LT1 Custom Build
17 Aug 2021, 10:03 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Everyone knows how the Ford Mustang – Chevy Camaro feud started back in the 1960s. Right now, the grudge has been settled in favor of the Blue Oval rival, as far as current sales are concerned. So, let’s get back to the original. ...
2022 Jeep Wagoneer Tested in the Field, Capable But Needs a Bit More Suspension Travel
17 Aug 2021, 09:32 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / According to the great folks over at the TFLoffroad channel on YouTube, the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will become available at dealerships across the nation this very month. So, better decide if one needs a mall crawler, a family h...
Derelict Ford Maverick Drag Races Fox Body Mustang, a Power Wheelie Settles the Case
17 Aug 2021, 08:37 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Fans of No Prep drag racing know very well there was a lot of action going on at Outlaw Armageddon 7, the World Series of No Prep. It recently took place over at the Thunder Valley Raceway Park in Noble, Oklahoma during the weekend of August 13th a...
2022 Lamborghini Countach Roadster Takes the Unbeaten Virtual Convertible Path
17 Aug 2021, 07:30 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Penned half a century ago, the Lamborghini Countach lived a fruitful life to the edge of the roaring 1990s. But, somehow, the Italian automaker found both the will and financial backing to reinvent the legend into a modern, limited-production hybri...
Mansory Sea-Doo GTX Limited 300 Reveal Misses Big Chance to Bling the Trailer
15 Aug 2021, 08:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Late last year we had a bit of a laugh over Mansory’s decision to attack a very special niche: lawnmowers. But it turns out the Brand, Germany-based aftermarket expert was quite open to exploring all sorts of revenue opportunities. Now ...
Brand-New Corvette Met Its Demise in Fiery Wreck, Eric Bain Was (Mostly) Well
15 Aug 2021, 07:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / During the latest episode of the “Street Outlaws No Prep Kings” saga that took place over the past weekend (August 6th and 7th) in Illinois, folks that gathered at the Cordova International Raceway certainly got more Corvette action tha...
McLaren 765LT Gets Hampered by a Tesla From Unleashing Full Autobahn Potential
14 Aug 2021, 08:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / There are many YouTube channels taking care of the need for speed in the most spectacular way possible. They do it legally and in one of the few places where it’s possible to unleash the full potential: the German Autobahn. If traffic doesn&r...
All-Yellow Durango Hellcat Is Probably the Most Obvious Lambo Aventador Hauler
14 Aug 2021, 07:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / There are many uses for high-end performance machines. You could hoon them at close to their maximum factory speed on the limitless portions of the Autobahn. Or you could show them off... alongside a matching tow rig. Oddly enough, this could...
CGI Widebody 1969 Dodge Charger Gets the Irrational V10 Engine Swap It Deserves
14 Aug 2021, 06:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / All three initial generations of the ubiquitous Dodge Charger were based on the Chrysler B-body platform. But that doesn’t mean people do not have their favorites, with the second generation (1968-1970) being chief among them. After all...
Original 1962 Ford F-100 Has “Super Dry-Rotted Tires,” Still Up for a Road Trip
11 Aug 2021, 13:54 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / When he is not busy highlighting the coolest or junkiest F-Series out there, Solomon Lunger - the affable host of the Ford Era YouTube channel - remains a diehard Blue Oval enthusiast. So, he usually likes to tinker away at some classic trucks...
CGI Quiz: Can Anyone Please Spot the Five Cars Used for This Sports Car Mix?
11 Aug 2021, 13:10 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Sometimes it’s not easy to make out fiction from real life. Other times, the CGI comes a bit too obvious. But then you have to challenge yourself to uncover the sources. Especially if they were specifically mixed for that exact reason. ...
500-HP Toyota 2JZ-Swapped Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Is One Hoonigan Supply Truck
11 Aug 2021, 12:39 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / These days, the “Fast & Furious” franchise is more into rockets, just like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, or Richard Branson. But in the beginning, parts were hauled around in “mundane” trucks such as the Ford F-150 SVT Lightnin...
Corbin Goodwin's Ultra-Rare 1993 Alpine A610 Hidden Gem Is Ready for Adventure
11 Aug 2021, 11:18 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Looking from the front as if the original Acura NSX and BMW 8 Series had a child and gave it to Renault for DNA experimentation, the Alpine A610 is a rare bird. So much so that its consigner reckons you are probably more likely to encounter a glori...
2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4 Squared Looks Off-Road Ready for Military Duties
11 Aug 2021, 10:18 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With an abundance of spied prototypes in all sorts of situations – from snow dancing to making everything look small around it – last winter we assumed the 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4 Squared was decidedly close to an unveiling. But ...
World's First “Super Super Car” C5 Corvette Packs Two Supercharged LT4 Motors
11 Aug 2021, 09:46 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / From where do we start with this one? Should we say a few words about its creator and his epic rides? Or should we just dive into the bombshell, with this being a 2001 Corvette chopped up and made to fit a couple of Chevy LS engines side-by-side? ...
7s Pontiac Trans Am “Red Devil” Drags Turbo Fox Body “Bam Bam,” One Is Wilder
11 Aug 2021, 08:56 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With a name like the “Street Racer Wild Class,” everyone can expect a heap of wonderous encounters from the most recent Street Car Takeover that occurred in Bowling Green, Kentucky. And the racers gathered at the Beech Bend Raceway Park...
Loki Basecamp Icarus Gets Ready for Off-Grid Adventures, No Matter the Season
11 Aug 2021, 08:02 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / There’s a very cool dual-tone Ford F-Series under Loki Basecamp’s all-new Icarus series of truck campers. But frankly, you could swap the CGI pickup for any other OEM model. Just make sure it comes with either a six- or eight-foot (183 ...
2022 CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwings Are Here, Get Them From $60k While They Last
11 Aug 2021, 07:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / It’s not the first time the high-performance Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing twins have been up for grabs. But the initial batch of 250 units sold like hotcakes. Fret not, because if you hurry up there’s more to be had. ...
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Costs $33,750, Choose the PHEV for Just $5,600 More
10 Aug 2021, 14:14 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While the company is keeping all U.S. media eyes firmly on the bite-sized Santa Cruz pickup truck, it is also diligently proceeding with its pricing strategy for the Santa Fe SUV lineup. Oddly enough, the HEV and PHEV were a bit shrouded in secrecy...
1971 Ford F-350 Was Reworked for Trips, Work, and Family Fun With Cummins 12V
10 Aug 2021, 13:23 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / After a bit of wandering around into Bronco or Luxury Pre-Runner territory, Solomon Lunger (the host of the “Ford Era” channel on YouTube) is back to his greatest love. So, for the latest installment in the “What The Truck” ...