Florin Amariei
1,370 ARTICLES
Personal motto:
It's better to die than to live without passion
Years passed and I found myself more and more in love with cars. It wasn`t about their speed or their looks. Heck, it wasn`t even about clout, but about the freedom they represented, the happiness they provided and the magnitude of options that were available to each and every type of driver.
After witnessing a lot of TV coverage for some of my favorite cars, I decided that it`s time to act on what I like. I started by watching random TV shows and ended up loving British presenters. I bought a lot of magazines and found out that I simply cannot ignore the shape of a Ferrari - especially a yellow one. That may the influence of my father who had a Fiat Tempra. Nowadays, I`m leaning towards enjoying a F-150 Raptor, rather than exploring the Riviera with a small car.
That being said, years of just reading, listening and watching turned into a passion for discovery. That is why I started to write about what I know, experience or find out to be interesting. After 5 years of news for print and online outlets, travels and a whole lot of test driving, I joined the autoevolution family to spread this passion and share relevant information.
Watch High-Mileage Lexus LS430 Receive Thorough Detailing, Will Return to Its Former Glory
30 Sep 2023, 20:53 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Some consider the Lexus LS430 to be one of the greatest cars ever. It's certainly not a bad vehicle, but we wouldn't go as far as to say that this sedan is so amazing. However, it's definitely cool that someone managed to get their h...
Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EVs Pose for the Camera at a Tesla Supercharger
30 Sep 2023, 19:39 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The North American automotive industry is going through a transformational phase. In the beginning, nobody thought EVs had a chance. Then, we had cars with three charging ports competing for our cash – CCS Combo 1, CHAdeMO, and the Tesla'...
Seasoned Auto Mechanic Explains How Buying a Toyota Can Save You Money
30 Sep 2023, 18:50 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Are you on the hunt for a new car? Is a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y looking like a deal that cannot be refused? Is a Subaru or a Honda winking at you? Does a Hyundai or a Chevy seem good enough to spend your hard-earned money on? Would you like to hel...
This G-Wagen Gets Put Through the Weirdest Tests, Worries Even Mercedes-Benz
30 Sep 2023, 17:57 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Internet has blessed us with a lot of advantages. We can work from everywhere, keep in touch with friends more easily than ever, learn a lot of new things without ever having to leave the house, discover new hobbies, and make acquaintances from...
You Can Help JLR Shape the Next-Gen Range Rover, Here's How
30 Sep 2023, 16:39 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Jaguar Land Rover is now simply known as JLR. The Indian-owned British automaker has somewhat recently released the brand-new Range Rover into the wild. The current generation is more of a refinement than a breakthrough, but that could be what cust...
Mercedes-Benz Is Ready To Fight Tesla's Model Y, but It Has Already Lost
30 Sep 2023, 15:43 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Three-row crossovers and SUVs are a hot commodity nowadays. Tesla's Model Y is so popular that it could end the year as Europe's best-selling car, overcoming legends like the VW Golf or Dacia Sandero. It even has a shot at becoming the wo...
Experienced FSD Beta Tester Tries Out the v11.4.7.2 Build, It Doesn't Look Good
30 Sep 2023, 14:29 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Tesla keeps releasing new versions of the FSD Beta v11, the last variant that will be based on hardcoding scenarios and some artificial intelligence processing. FSD V12, the out-of-beta version of the software that's supposed to turn Tesla EVs...
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Explains What Originally Drove Him To Succeed
29 Sep 2023, 23:32 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Starting a new auto company is incredibly hard and presents itself as a complex venture. Even today, the automotive industry remains somewhat conservative. Electric vehicles (EVs) helped in this respect by allowing more startups to dream of achievi...
Next-Gen iDrive Reveals BMW's Secret Desire: Making a Posh Tesla Model 3
29 Sep 2023, 21:12 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / BMW is preparing for the all-electric era with the "Neue Klasse," which literally translates into the "new class." The Bavarians could bring forward some very interesting and capable zero-tailpipe emission vehicles, but the cabi...
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited Goes on a Real-World Highway Range Test, Aces It
29 Sep 2023, 12:07 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited has an MSRP of $52,600. It's not what we would call affordable. Still, it's the top trim we're talking about below. The entry-level model has a starting cost of $41,600. Let's see what the most expens...
Special Lease Offer Transforms the Lucid Air Into a "Gateway Drug" to the Gravity SUV
29 Sep 2023, 11:20 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Lucid is ready to put you behind the steering wheel of an Air as soon as possible. But if you don't want to spend too much time with the swanky sedan, then here's a great proposition – lease the Air for 18 months, and you could end ...
Here's Your Chance To Tell BMW What You Think About Its EVs
29 Sep 2023, 09:37 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / BMW made everyone jump out of their seats when the new M3 (G80) and the M4 (G82) debuted with the enlarged vertical grille that fans nicknamed "the beaver-teeth grille." Then, the all-electric iX came forward with the "angry beaver&q...
One-of-5,000 Fisker Ocean One Pops Up for Sale, Here Are the EV's Best Features
29 Sep 2023, 07:24 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / When it comes to electric vehicles and the idea of succeeding in the complicated auto industry, Fisker is that one brand with enough expertise to know precisely what to do and where to go. It has failed once. It will not allow that to happen again....
Honda Prologue Comes With Two Complimentary Charging Offers and Credits, You Get To Choose
28 Sep 2023, 20:24 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Honda Prologues just made its North American debut, and the automaker is already announcing complimentary charging options. It also allows customers to choose a discount for home charging solutions. Here's what you need to know. The Japanes...
2024 Honda Prologue Debuts With 288 HP, 300 Miles of Range, and a Great MSRP
28 Sep 2023, 18:59 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Such a great name! Honda's all-electric SUV is finally getting a taste of the real world. Prospective customers can already sign up to receive updates about the pre-sale process that will start later this year. But first, here are the key fact...
Can't Get Your Hands on a 911 Sport Classic? Techart Has a Nifty Solution!
28 Sep 2023, 17:48 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Porsche has a special ability that few automakers can match. It can take one car, change a couple of things, and transform it into a global legend and an instant collectible. That's what happened with the 911 Sport Classic. But you don't ...
2024 Lexus TX Pricing Revealed: Is This Deluxe Toyota Highlander Worth It?
28 Sep 2023, 15:22 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / If you want a brand-new family SUV that's not all-electric yet or a hardcore off-roader, you might put the Lexus TX on your list. The pricing information is out, so now Americans can decide. Will Lexus' offer be good enough, or shall they...
Fisker Ocean Ultra Range Revealed in Canada, It's Impressive
28 Sep 2023, 10:46 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Reborn automaker Fisker returned with a bang. Not only did it launch the Ocean crossover SUV with a lot of cool features, but it has also kept two essential promises: it made 5,000 limited-edition copies of the unit until the end of September, and ...
Dual-Motor Max-Pack Rivian R1T Deliveries Due Imminently, Customers Say
28 Sep 2023, 07:25 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Rivian is keeping its promise – Max Pack deliveries will start very soon. Customers have indicated that they received an email or a phone call about their orders being made ready for delivery. Some units have even popped up in the shop. Here&...
Ballers, This V8-Powered 2023 Range Rover Was Fine-Tuned by Mansory Specifically for You
28 Sep 2023, 05:57 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Mansory is known for giving us some very niche vehicles. They are very interesting to look at. These units invite passersby to stare for a little while just to take it all in, and the most popular ones are not to everyone's taste because they ...