Aurel Niculescu
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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.
Subaru Starts Japan Pre-Orders for new Levorg, Arrives Officially on August 22nd
20 Aug 2020, 12:19 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / A niche manufacturer with a cult following, Subaru has always kept to himself – a shy automaker among the explosive representatives seeking all-out fame above anything else. As such, it took us a while to unearth the first images and details ...
This 2005 Renault Is Such a V6 Bomb in a Clio Nutshell You'll Buy it Blindfolded
20 Aug 2020, 12:06 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / No one would call a Renault Clio a collector’s car unless the magical Renault Sport and V6 elements are involved. Of course, those who were involved in shenanigans that did not take place on a closed circuit would rather refer to it as a cold...
2021 Ram 1500 TRX Already Sold Out, No Worries - it Was Just the Launch Edition
20 Aug 2020, 09:53 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Somebody managed to snatch the reflector light away from the 2021 Ford Bronco, and it was not Jeep. Well, at least the red carpet has been kept under the same roof, because Fiat Chrysler Automobiles nailed a performance truck coup d'etat with ...
Custom Project Kahn Mercedes-Benz X-Class Is Military-Sinister and Expensive
20 Aug 2020, 08:59 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / We certainly wonder how is the automotive manager that approved the W470 project into series production as the Mercedes-Benz X-Class, dubbed Europe’s first proper premium pickup. The model was a clear fiasco – the pricing and looks bogg...
C8 Chevrolet Corvette Has Stop Delivery Order Related to Flying Frunk Recall
20 Aug 2020, 08:14 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Chevrolet made the headlines in an incredibly positive way with its C8 Corvette switching to a completely new mid-engine architecture. But fans of the model have been taking hit after hit ever since – the global health crisis meant most of th...
A Japanese Werewolf in America, the ATTKD R34 Nissan GT-R Is a Sight to Behold
20 Aug 2020, 07:32 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just seeing an R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R casually driving around American roads is almost surreal, not to mention we are dealing with a unit that was special even when it left the factory floor. Being an R34 GT-R V-Spec (Victory Specification) meant ...
2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Is Faster Everywhere, Still Not the Range King
19 Aug 2020, 14:43 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Porsche is diligently updating its first series-production fully electric model to keep up with the competition – both old and new. And the company has spared no expenses – specifically because is charging its clients extra for most of ...
Act Fast and Secure This Low-Mileage Garage-Kept 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
19 Aug 2020, 14:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The R107 generation of the SL series is certainly one of the most desirable in the German automaker's legendary trophy room. Not only because of the luxurious and comfortable allure but more likely precisely due to the timeless nature of the 1...
IQOO’s 5 Pro Is the Fast 120Hz Go-To Smartphone for BMW Motorsport Fans
19 Aug 2020, 13:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While the world has been in turmoil during the first part of the year things are slowly returning to a “new” normal, a statement also valid for the world of motorsport. For example, the DTM season finally kicked off during the first of ...
Feel the Rally Need for Speed From a High-Riding Position With Ford's MS-RT Vans
19 Aug 2020, 12:18 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Commercial vehicles and motorsport seem like an odd choice for a mix-and-match exercise, but you should remember that behind every hard-working performance vehicle team is at least one van carrying every imaginable spare part and then some more. As...
Volkswagen Teases Chattanooga-Built All-Electric ID.4 SUV Just Prior to Reveal
19 Aug 2020, 12:08 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / We are suspecting the Wolfsburg-based German automaker is just about ready to drop the camouflage off its second MEB-based fully electric vehicle. We are of course referring to the highly anticipated ID.4 crossover SUV that is scheduled to “b...
Finally: First Media Video Reviews Are in for the 2021 Ford Bronco
19 Aug 2020, 09:59 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / It was bound to happen – the eager automotive media finally got to experience first-hand the 2021 Ford Bronco. It was not the full monty, though, because Ford did not allow the representatives to actually drive the reinvented family of Bronco...
Mazda Introduces 2021 CX-9 Carbon Edition in the U.S., Priced From $41,080
19 Aug 2020, 09:03 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / A brand flagship should always have preemptive access to all the latest and most innovative features the company can offer to its clients. This is the exact treatment bestowed by Mazda upon its three-row midsize crossover SUV, the 2021 model year C...
Prepare the Forest Autobahn, Ram 1500 TRX Is Officially Arriving in Europe
19 Aug 2020, 07:58 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Because there is a slight problem with parking spaces – as in most countries struggle to provide them – American companies tend to avoid bringing their biggest and baddest models across the Ocean. Well, this is certainly just one side o...
Mercedes-AMG Project One Back Under Wraps, Production Version Almost Ready
19 Aug 2020, 07:18 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Some projects are meant for a convoluted history. Such is the case with Mercedes-AMG's flagship F1-inspired road and track weapon. We saw the concept shine like a bright star on a night’s open sky back in 2017, then it started drifting a...
Get Your Pickup Craving Pumping High With These No Reserve 1931 / 1932 Fords
18 Aug 2020, 13:49 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Have you noticed that most classic car auctions mostly feature vehicles that usually are not adept at hauling goods or traversing rough terrain? There are exceptions, of course, and we found a curiously matching pair of examples amidst the storm of...
Rolls-Royce Vows the new Ghost Is a True Mindfulness Guru, Has Serenity Formula
18 Aug 2020, 12:58 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / We are so very near the highly expected introduction of the new generation Rolls-Royce Ghost it is almost a palpable sensation. Not an audible one, because the British carmaker promises to awe its clients once more with one of the quietest rides th...
Grab This Unimog U1300 for $253k Because Life Is an Endless Expedition
18 Aug 2020, 12:33 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / When the Unimog was invented planets must have been in perfect alignment because there is virtually nothing you can throw at it without the German multi-purpose machine coming out on top. Fire duty – check. Cutting trees while sitting on the ...
Kia Starts the Carnival, Introduces All-New Fourth Generation Sedona "GUV"
18 Aug 2020, 12:05 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Anything related to the automotive industry must include the words crossover, SUV or truck these days. Whatever ideas, even those remotely connected go. Even if you are presenting a self-sufficient minivan you should really take into consideration ...
Ford Had Pre-Production 2021 Bronco Prototypes at the New York Stock Exchange
18 Aug 2020, 09:58 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In typical New York fashion, the Blue Oval company presented its latest cash cows, the 2021 F-150 pickup truck and 2021 Bronco off-roader, at the gates of the New York Stock Exchange. The debut was, of course, doubled by the high-ranking officials ...