Călin Iosif
96 ARTICLES
When he’s not balancing writing for autoevolution and working on his journalism degree, Călin busies himself with his latest pet project: building his very own “rally-spec” Dacia 1300!
Harley-Davidson Celebrates 120th Anniversary With Special Apparel Collection
21 Jan 2023, 20:27 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / When you’re on your motorcycle, looking good is almost as important as the riding itself. After spending your hard-earned money on your bike, you also must look the part yourself. That said, if you want to spice up your closet, take a look at...
The Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Will Start From £44,595 in the U.K.
20 Jan 2023, 16:28 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / The Alfa Romeo Tonale is the Italian manufacturer's addition to the insanely popular compact crossover SUV market. While the Tonale was revealed nearly one year ago, the PHEV Q4 version debuted in November 2022, and now we finally have the pri...
Continental and Ambarella Team Up for Autonomous Driving Development
16 Jan 2023, 15:11 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / Car manufacturers are moving steadily towards sustainability and autonomous driving. This is no easy feat, as you can expect, but advancements in technology are nothing short of extraordinary. Now, Continental formed a strategic partnership with Am...
This Honda S2000 Sounds Out of This World, Thanks to ITBs and 10,000 rpm Redline
14 Jan 2023, 22:02 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / You would be hard-pressed to say that you don’t like a high-revving, naturally aspirated engine. If you find yourself in this category, take a look at this Honda S2000 project, featuring a built K20 engine with ITBs that revs to 10,000 rpm. ...
Walmart Motorcycle Gets a Turbocharger From Wish and It's Pretty Silly
14 Jan 2023, 08:56 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / The world of motorcycles, especially on social media, is filled with ultra-fast bikes, be it in custom or stock configuration. This phenomenon is even more pronounced on YouTube, the world of over-the-top builds. So, in a sea of mind-bending speed,...
2022 Was an Electrifying Year for the Audi e-tron Lineup
10 Jan 2023, 17:43 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / The future of the automobile industry moves steadily towards an electric future. More and more manufacturers are electrifying their lineups, and Audi is one of them. The German premium manufacturer is taking big steps towards delivering green vehic...
This 1983 BMW 320i Could Be the Perfect Winter Project
8 Jan 2023, 08:51 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / The BMW 3 Series is one of the most famous car lines ever made by the Bavarian manufacturer. It strikes the perfect balance between driving dynamics, rev-happy engines, lightweight construction, and rear-wheel drive. Now, let’s take a look at...
1970 Dodge HEMI Challenger R/T Black Ghost Is Back, Ready to Haunt Collectors' Dreams
7 Jan 2023, 12:21 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / We all love a good story, it’s in our nature. Even more so, we as car enthusiasts love hearing about the past, about the times long-gone, the glory days. We love nostalgia, we love mystery, we love a legend. There are a lot of these stori...
This 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Might Offer the Perfect Balance of Style and Insanity
3 Jan 2023, 16:50 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / Through the years, Mercedes-Benz has been the diagram of what luxury and elegance are all about. For decades, they have been building cars that make you feel like you are floating on a little cloud. But what happens when you bring mind-bending perf...
JDM-Powered Corvette C4 Goes for First Street Drive
1 Jan 2023, 23:46 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / The automotive side of YouTube is filled with insane builds, one crazier than the other. In this context of people modifying absolutely anything they can get their hands on, it's hard to create one for yourself and make it stand out. With that...
Start Your Year Right With This Mint 2000 Acura Integra GS-R
31 Dec 2022, 23:00 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / Japanese cars have exploded in value in the past few years. Their huge success can be accredited to several things, but even so, we are looking at exaggerated figures for cars that might be overhyped. Let me explain. I want to start by saying t...
The 1997 Pontiac Firebird WS6 Is an Ugly-Duckling, Yet Somehow Still Really Cool
30 Dec 2022, 18:15 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / American car culture is dominated by the muscle and pony car. Names like the Mustang, Charger, or Corvette are a staple when it comes to bald-eagle performance. With that said, there are some understated, forgotten models in their history. Let&rsqu...
1959 Mercedes 300SL Roadster Is the Pinnacle of Luxury and Elegance
25 Dec 2022, 08:37 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / Mercedes is arguably the king of the hill when it comes to elegance. For more than a century, they have been building machines that excel in quality and style. Legendary models left us in awe for a long time, but some creations are beyond spectacul...
BMW Brings Some Christmas Cheer via the Infotainment System
23 Dec 2022, 17:37 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / Infotainment systems in new cars feature more gimmicks and advanced tech than most phones, which results in endless possibilities when it comes to useful and fun features. BMW took advantage of this technology to throw some Christmas cheer at us th...
This 1983 Camaro Is a Really Cool Example of an Underestimated Pony Car
18 Dec 2022, 20:12 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / When you think about American cars, you probably think about the legendary muscle cars of the late ‘60s, the land yachts that conquered the never-ending miles of highways, or the modern creations with absurd amounts of horsepower. There was, ...
This 1987 Porsche 959 Is an Unbelievably Cool Forgotten Unicorn
18 Dec 2022, 10:50 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / Porsche is known for being the king of the hill when it comes to building technologically advanced cars with face-disfiguring speed. They have been doing it for a long time, and we can see that if we take a quick trip down memory lane. Starting...
This 1989 LS3 Powered Jeep Grand Wagoneer Is the Perfect Sleeper
16 Dec 2022, 21:03 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / The American car industry has been pumping out some insanely good cars for the past century. From the big luxury cruisers to the legendary muscle cars, we grew to love these bald-eagle machines. But, among this list of tire-smoking hooligans and la...
Toyota Launching Massive Updates for Sedans and Sports Cars Come 2023
15 Dec 2022, 17:50 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / Toyota has been a pillar of the car industry for a long time. They have been building exciting sports cars, great off-roaders, and bulletproof everything. Now, come 2023, they hit us with a major update for the vast majority of their lineup. Toy...
All-New 2023 Toyota Prius Priced From $27,450, in Dealerships This January
14 Dec 2022, 15:07 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / The Toyota Prius was always a little misunderstood. It looked kind of funky and built up a reputation that no car would want in the automotive world. But now, we have a new Prius, that might finally break the ugly-duckling stigma that the previous ...
This Modified 1967 BMW 1600–2 Might Be the Perfect Way To Experience Retro Racing
11 Dec 2022, 17:27 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / Taking a retro vehicle on track might just be the purest form of driving someone can experience. It’s fundamentally raw, with nothing but your hands, feet, and talent keeping you on track. And boy, oh boy, the cars are nothing short of specia...