Aurel Niculescu
9,242 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.
Tesla Plaid Jumps on the Dyno, Comes Off Undecided Even With Secret Mode Enabled
26 Jul 2021, 11:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Slowly, but steadily, the new Tesla Model S Plaid is ticking all the boxes off the bucket list. Racing the tuned or factory stock quarter mile heroes has been double-checked on more than one occasion, so what comes next? Is it a long summer road tr...
Scandalous Dodge SRT Challenger Has Minty T-Top, 34-Inchers, Bespoke Interior
26 Jul 2021, 10:07 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The first-generation Dodge Challenger pony car (1970-1974) was alternatively a two-door hardtop, coupe, or a regular convertible. The easy to forget, Mitsubishi Galant Lambda-based, second iteration (1978-1983) was a two-door notchback coupe. And t...
1980 Stage-2 Jeep Cherokees Look Vigilante Enough to Handle Any Summer Road Trip
26 Jul 2021, 09:03 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Companies like Singer might be famous for popularizing the restomod culture across distant corners of the Earth. But the restoration and modernization process of classic vehicles is as traditional and widely encountered as it gets in America. And t...
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 Could Use Magnesium Transmission Casing, Possibly More
26 Jul 2021, 08:09 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With rumors continuously swirling around the highly popular C8 Chevrolet Corvette, it was only natural for us to hear more about the recently teased 2021 Z06. So, here’s a little “action spy” video (embedded below) that comes from...
New Age vs. Tuned Old School Muscle: Tesla Model S Plaid Races Ford Shelby GT500
26 Jul 2021, 07:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Slowly, but certainly, owners of the all-new Tesla Model S Plaid will try and lower the quarter-mile benchmark even further. And, in the meantime, they’re also up for battles against both traditional and odd foes. This time around, the Plaid ...
Ford Crown Victoria Virtually Adopts the 2000 Mustang SVT Cobra R Credentials
25 Jul 2021, 08:36 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although it was only offered for a couple of generations merely spanning across two decades, the Ford Crown Victoria is certainly one of the best-known Blue Ovals of the 1990s and 2000s. It could be due to its ample use as a Police Interceptor beca...
Sacrilegious NASCAR-Rated DB5 Rendering Mixes Corvette Touches With Voodoo Power
25 Jul 2021, 07:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Born early during the 1960s, the Aston Martin DB5 isn’t as “popular” with classic car customizers like some of its American counterparts, such as the original Ford Mustang. According to Abimelec Arellano, the virtual artist behind...
Rare 1967 Chevy Corvette 427ci L68 Has Sunfire Yellow Attire and Screaming Price
24 Jul 2021, 08:32 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Second-generation Corvettes have collectability written all over them, particularly when a late model year is involved. After all, the 1967 C2s aren’t considered some of the best examples in the long-running series for nothing. Back then, Che...
Of Course, There's a Rolls-Royce Black Badge Option for the Escapism Bag Series
24 Jul 2021, 07:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is well known for making just about anything to suit the needs of its (affluent) customers. After all, the rumors are swirling around Beyonce and Jay-Z owning the exquisite Boat Tail. And that one still featured four wheels, ...
Ram Truck Store by Amazon Becomes One-Stop Online Venue for Gifts, Collectibles
24 Jul 2021, 06:32 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The huge crisis brought upon the world by you know who last year showed that each company – smaller or larger – needs to really think outside the box to ensure its survival. And with exploding online sales, it’s no wonder that mor...
All-New Mercedes-Benz Citan to Debut on August 25 Alongside eCitan EV Sibling
23 Jul 2021, 14:36 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Introduced back in 2012 as a reworked version of the Renault Kangoo panel van, the Mercedes-Benz Citan came to replace the Vaneo compact MPV as well as serve both commercial and leisure activity vehicle duties. Still, before it manages to complete ...
1978 F-250 Ranger Turned Into 850-HP Pre-Runner Monster, Has Trophy Truck Parts
23 Jul 2021, 13:57 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / We are certain that during the long-running Ford Era “What The Truck?” series, the mild-mannered host Solomon Lunger has seen a lot of cool and potentially scary Blue Oval creations. But this “luxury pre-runner” that once li...
2022 Chevrolet Corvette Production Now Reportedly Pushed Back to Late September
23 Jul 2021, 13:05 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Delays, additional delays, and more delays have apparently been the name of the game for the automotive industry over the past couple of years. First, you know who struck a huge blow to our health and sent the world spiraling down into an economic ...
Six-Door 2021 Ford Bronco Van Render Seeks to Modernize the Jeep Forward Control
23 Jul 2021, 12:33 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Reinvented for an all-new sixth generation merely a year ago, the 2021 Ford Bronco remains a never-ending source of inspiration for the virtual artists of the world. Aside from its official derivations, which include the Bronco Sport alongside the ...
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300GD Turbo Came to America to Enjoy a Diesel Road Trip Life
23 Jul 2021, 11:27 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Because of its timeless functionality, toughness, style, and “sensibility,” the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is one of those vehicles that’s universally praised and recognized around the world. So, getting a G-Wagen to join the car famil...
Forgotten Jaguar XFR-S Reveals What It's Made Of, Hits 193 MPH in Autobahn Sweep
23 Jul 2021, 10:37 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / With things like the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, or the Porsche 911 GT3 hitting the Autobahn at 196 mph (315 kph), 200 mph (321 kph), and even 206 mph (330 kph) like it’s nothing, it’s easy to lose track...
2021 Ford Bronco Drag Strip Races Jeep Wrangler and Ram, the Gaps Are Surprising
23 Jul 2021, 09:57 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ever since the Blue Oval announced the eagerly awaited return of the Bronco nameplate for a sixth-generation rebirth, everyone knew just about every comparison would have one particular main target – the Jeep Wrangler. Now that the first deli...
All-New Brabus 800 Takes the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe For a Quick Tuning Spin
23 Jul 2021, 09:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / After previously showcasing the Brabus 900 Rocket Edition based on the latest incarnation of the Mercedes-AMG G 63 SUV, it’s time for more stylish adventures. As such, the Bottrop, Germany-based aftermarket specialist keeps on rolling this su...
Subaru Reveals Surprisingly Lower U.S. Pricing of $27,995 for All-New 2022 BRZ
23 Jul 2021, 08:09 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In this day and age when life becomes more expensive with each passing day, an automaker not announcing an increase in price for one of its popular models is now a celebrated exception to the norm. So, we advise General Motors to have a second look...
Alpha Motor Unveils Flagship SuperWolf Truck, Let the Expensive Adventures Begin
23 Jul 2021, 07:23 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / As always, one can’t exclude the possibility of this being just vaporware, but California-based electric vehicle startup Alpha Motor Inc. has once again premiered a new model. Well, it’s not that hard to come up with many derivations, s...