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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.
2022 Ford Explorer ST Now Has Both RWD and AWD, New ST-Line Slots Below
2022 Ford Explorer ST Now Has Both RWD and AWD, New ST-Line Slots Below

20 Aug 2021, 15:12 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ford’s Explorer has big shoes to fill in every time a new update comes forward. After all, it’s America’s all-time top-selling sport utility vehicle, according to the Blue Oval. But this time around the changes are a bit quirky. ...

 
2022 Lambo Countach LPI 800-4 Roadster Idea Will Remain a Virtual Affair, Thankfully
2022 Lambo Countach LPI 800-4 Roadster Idea Will Remain a Virtual Affair, Thankfully

20 Aug 2021, 13:12 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Some 50 years ago, a Sant'Agata Bolognese-based Italian carmaker delivered a Bertone-designed mid-engine, RWD sports car to proudly represent their entry into the Italian wedge category. And the world stood still for a moment... probably. ...

 
Gorgeous 1977 Ford F-150 Looks Ripe for Cool Trips to Even the Most Distant Shows
Gorgeous 1977 Ford F-150 Looks Ripe for Cool Trips to Even the Most Distant Shows

20 Aug 2021, 12:32 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / We have seen on countless occasions that many Blue Oval pickup truck aficionados have big fixations on either the fifth or sixth-generation F-Series. And we can easily understand why, considering apparitions such as this vintage-cool ‘77. ...

 
Wife's LS3 El Camino Almost Toasts Clutch, Still Nails a Double Jet Ski Trailer Burnout
Wife's LS3 El Camino Almost Toasts Clutch, Still Nails a Double Jet Ski Trailer Burnout

20 Aug 2021, 11:10 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Here’s another reinterpretation of the popular “what the wife doesn’t know, can’t hurt her” trope. Eccentricity is key to having a massive YouTube success, so Mike Finnegan of Finnegan's Garage might be tryin...

 
Big Block Nitrous Pontiac Firebird Rolls on 26s, Drags Mustang GT and Loser Almost Crashes
Big Block Nitrous Pontiac Firebird Rolls on 26s, Drags Mustang GT and Loser Almost Crashes

20 Aug 2021, 10:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The fourth-generation Pontiac Firebird is well known for its aerodynamic styling. But this particular white-and-black example won’t be able to brag about its low drag resistance. Instead, it wants to take pride in a different kind of drag. ...

 
Slammed-Clean 1956 Chevy Cameo Rendered, Is the Real Build Coming With a Big Block?
Slammed-Clean 1956 Chevy Cameo Rendered, Is the Real Build Coming With a Big Block?

20 Aug 2021, 09:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Before the introduction of the legendary Chevy El Camino truck/car mashup, there was the mid-1950s arrival of the Cameo Carrier pickup truck. It heralded a new age for the utility model, with emphasis on styling and creature comforts. Don&rsq...

 
Unofficial 2023 BMW i7 EV Has Split Headlights, Gives Out Mundane Skoda Vibes
Unofficial 2023 BMW i7 EV Has Split Headlights, Gives Out Mundane Skoda Vibes

20 Aug 2021, 08:39 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Given the W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and EQS tandem, it is only logical to assume its Bavarian rival will counterattack with its duet of ICE and electrified models. And the spy shots brought evidence to substantiate the rumors, so now it’s ti...

 
2022 Infiniti QX80 Debuts in New York, Posh SUV Setting Includes Art Installation
2022 Infiniti QX80 Debuts in New York, Posh SUV Setting Includes Art Installation

20 Aug 2021, 07:54 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Infiniti has decided to honor its expanding range of crossovers and SUVs in the most artistic way possible. So, a special “display of design and art that captures the brand's essence” was presented at the Oculus Transportation Stat...

 
Ford Mustang Ice White Is Just an Appearance Package, Brings Vintage Back in Fashion
Ford Mustang Ice White Is Just an Appearance Package, Brings Vintage Back in Fashion

20 Aug 2021, 07:08 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The overused “cool as ice” expression is making a vehicular appearance at the behest of the Blue Oval Detroit automaker. Ford probably decided a clean and simple special edition appearance package is all it needs right now. Of cou...

 
Subtle 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 Hides a Lot of Naughty Secrets All Over the Place
Subtle 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 Hides a Lot of Naughty Secrets All Over the Place

19 Aug 2021, 14:13 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Considering that enough gasoline can be stored in the trunk, one could easily imagine this supercharged, LSA-powered 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 might be perfectly capable of taking the owner around the planet in one go. This is also probab...

 
Tuned 2023 Nissan Z Goes for Hot Wheels Vibes, Looks CGI Ready for Orange Trackset
Tuned 2023 Nissan Z Goes for Hot Wheels Vibes, Looks CGI Ready for Orange Trackset

19 Aug 2021, 13:41 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Mattel’s Hot Wheels Tracksets have been a staple of an automotive-infused childhood for many of today’s grownup fans. So, it is no wonder they can subliminally infuse their DNA into their work. Case in point, this orange-tuned 2023 Niss...

 
Here Are UK's Greatest Wild Spots According to a Legendary Automaker
Here Are UK's Greatest Wild Spots According to a Legendary Automaker

19 Aug 2021, 12:24 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Hurry up, the summer is almost over. That should also qualify as a footnote to MINI’s latest release of the United Kingdom’s “best wild beauty spots.” After all, it’s not just a Top 10, as the carmaker has also prepare...

 
Ford F-150 PowerBoost Saves Wedding, Keeps the Lights on During Uncool Power Outage
Ford F-150 PowerBoost Saves Wedding, Keeps the Lights on During Uncool Power Outage

19 Aug 2021, 11:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Remember the harsh winter that besieged North America this past season and how some people used the hybrid F-150 as a mobile generator in potentially life-threatening situations? Well, this new mishap was not critical, but it could have impacted th...

 
2022 Lambo Countach LPI 800-4 Virtually Travels Back in Time to Steal the Original's Place
2022 Lambo Countach LPI 800-4 Virtually Travels Back in Time to Steal the Original's Place

19 Aug 2021, 10:31 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Sant'Agata Bolognese-based Italian exotic automaker gave everyone a big treat when it was time to celebrate 50 years since the arrival of the Lamborghini Countach. Of course, some are more equal than others and 112 lucky folks will each ta...

 
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Shines Clean in Midnight Blue, Packs a Corvette Surprise
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Shines Clean in Midnight Blue, Packs a Corvette Surprise

19 Aug 2021, 09:59 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Because a Hi-risers is a type of automobile that inherently needs to be heavily customized to fit the bill, often it is quite hard to know when to stop. Luckily, some of these big-wheeled jewels do fit the “not overly done” category wit...

 
Forgotten Dodge Mirada Gets a Virtual Lease of Modern Life With Hellcat Engine Swap
Forgotten Dodge Mirada Gets a Virtual Lease of Modern Life With Hellcat Engine Swap

19 Aug 2021, 09:01 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Count on a G-body fan and owner of a 1986 Buick Regal T-Type to remember just about every 1980s and 1990s classic vehicle. Better yet, if said automotive aficionado is a pixel master, there’s also a visual approach to the history lesson. ...

 
Hennessey Mesmerized the Monterey Car Week Audience With a Mojave Gold Venom F5
Hennessey Mesmerized the Monterey Car Week Audience With a Mojave Gold Venom F5

19 Aug 2021, 08:06 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / After the initial worldwide introduction of the Venom at the 2021 Amelia Concours d'Elegance, Hennessey continues the tour of main events. The latest outings were at The Quail – A Motorsports Gathering, as well as the 2021 Pebble Beach C...

 
1957 Chevy Tri-Five Drags Big Block 1948 Willys Jeepster Daily Driver, Someone Gets Smoked
1957 Chevy Tri-Five Drags Big Block 1948 Willys Jeepster Daily Driver, Someone Gets Smoked

19 Aug 2021, 07:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Imagine driving your vehicle an hour and a half from New Berlin, Wisconsin to the Byron Dragway in Illinois and becoming the heart of the show. At an event like the Vintage Drag Racing Glory Days, more than anything else! Still, according to t...

 
2022 Ford Bronco Raptor (Warthog) Gets Spotted by 2021 Ram TRX Owner Carrying Bike Trailer
2022 Ford Bronco Raptor (Warthog) Gets Spotted by 2021 Ram TRX Owner Carrying Bike Trailer

18 Aug 2021, 14:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ford is clearly having a hard time coping with all the issues and the huge backlog of regular 2021 Bronco orders. But that doesn’t mean they’re not preparing for the new things to come. And chief among them for the series is the upcomin...

 
Lamborghini Huracan Off-Road 4x4 Gets Ready for a Digital Life of Safari Rides
Lamborghini Huracan Off-Road 4x4 Gets Ready for a Digital Life of Safari Rides

18 Aug 2021, 13:24 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Sant'Agata Bolognese-based Italian automaker replaced the Gallardo with another V10 supercar wonder back in 2014. It’s been just seven years since then but already the series has more derivations than we can remember. After a q...

 

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