Florin Amariei
1,663 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.
Uncle Sam Is Spending $100 Million To Repair or Replace Broken EV Chargers
13 Sep 2023, 22:16 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The US federal government knows some of the challenges electric vehicle (EV) owners face. Not having enough chargers conveniently available that can dispense energy as advertised is one of them. That was recently proven by a public official who had...
Not Just Tesla: Here Are Some Other Car Brands That Applied Big Discounts This Year
13 Sep 2023, 21:10 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / It's no secret that Tesla upset some of its existing customers by applying hefty discounts to its entire portfolio of all-electric vehicles. But while the EV maker remained in the spotlight, other auto brands adopted similar price strategies. ...
Buying These Jeep-Approved Hiking Shoes Could Land You a Brand-New Wrangler
13 Sep 2023, 19:51 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Apparel, footwear, accessories, and other extras are part of any respectable automotive brand's portfolio. If someone's willing to spend good money on one of your vehicles, chances are they will buy some official merch to go with it. Afte...
Why Gas Is $6 per Gallon Again in Some Parts of the US
13 Sep 2023, 17:11 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Just as we thought that inflation would cool down a bit and take some pressure off the increased cost of living, gas prices come out of nowhere with a sucker punch and make most of us feel just a little bit more overwhelmed. But here are the things...
2024 Ford F-150 Launch Included a Dig at Tesla
13 Sep 2023, 09:25 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Since 1977, Ford has been manufacturing America's most popular pickup truck, and the Dearborn-based marque is not planning on stopping anytime soon. But things have changed lately. Numerous other players are already trying to shrink Ford'...
Polestar Invites iPhone 15 Fans To Explore Digital Detoxing
13 Sep 2023, 00:20 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The secret's out – there's a new iPhone lineup available! The popular smartphone has a brand-new charging port (USB-C), new cameras, updated internals, more premium finish materials, different colors, and some other novelties like m...
Ford, BMW, and Honda Join Forces To Create a Brand-New Company, Here's Why
12 Sep 2023, 22:42 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The more, the merrier! That seems to be the motto legacy automakers are following lately. These brands are trying to catch up to Tesla, and they figured out that strength is in both numbers and unity. Here's what's going on. BMW has fo...
2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 Looks Eerily Sinister in Black, Flaunts Grown-Up Look
12 Sep 2023, 19:11 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Not many people talk about the 2024 BMW i5. This all-electric executive sedan somehow flew by everyone and is minding its business. But since it's cheaper than a Tesla Model S or a Lucid Air, maybe we should take a moment to see what the Bavar...
It's Official: New 2024 Tesla Model 3 Is Less Powerful Than Its Predecessor
12 Sep 2023, 15:25 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Tesla updated the Model 3 in all the brand's markets except North America. That may be due to Fremont joining the party later, proper federalizing, or the automaker wanting to get rid of the remaining inventory. It could be just one cause, or ...
2024 Jeep Wrangler Arrives in Europe Boasting Four Important Novelties
12 Sep 2023, 11:45 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Crossovers and SUVs are all the rage right now, so the rejuvenated 2024 Jeep Wrangler is joining the European party at the right time, even though it arrives over the pond a tad bit later than in the US. Here's what you can expect. Earlier ...
Hybrid SUVs, Not EVs: Used Cars Are Getting Cheaper, but Americans Have Already Chosen
12 Sep 2023, 09:22 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / If anyone knows one thing about the US, it is that almost anyone needs a driving license and a car. Public transportation is not very good, and commuting, taking the little ones to school, or visiting your store of choice can be complicated or near...
Rivian CFO Confirms Substantial R1T and R1S Changes Coming in 2024
9 Sep 2023, 20:55 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Rivian certainly has some catching up to do if it ever wants to get its stock back to December 2021 levels. It has lost over 80% of its worth in a little under two years and keeps burning through the big pile of cash that, fortunately, is still qui...
Fisker CEO Confirms the PEAR's Cost in Germany, It's Pricier Than in the US
9 Sep 2023, 19:10 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Fisker PEAR is arguably more important than the Ocean for the reborn automaker. Both are crossover SUVs, but the shorter-than-a-Golf PEAR is anticipated to be cheaper. We're all for budget-friendly EVs, so we're not exaggerating when sayi...
New Tesla Model 3 Puts On a Light Show, Looks Like an Evolved Aston Martin Vantage
9 Sep 2023, 11:38 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The all-new Model 3 has been at the center of most people's attention lately. That became especially true as of late because the owner's manual was recently added to the carmaker's website. But even some Chinese auto executives poppe...
Two Major Truck Makers Take Big Step Toward Total Electrification
8 Sep 2023, 14:00 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / If the international push toward a decarbonized society is something we truly want to achieve, then moving away from fossil fuel use can't be reserved only for passenger vehicles. Fortunately, zero-tailpipe emission progress in the ground frei...
2024 Lotus Emeya Is an All-Electric Four-Door Hyper-GT That Hits 62 Mph in 2.8 Seconds
7 Sep 2023, 23:05 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / You don't need the Eletre! The Emeya is here to sway you away from huge and heavy SUVs. This new all-electric grand tourer wants to make you forget about Tesla, Porsche, Lucid, and Rimac EVs. That might be wishful thinking, though. Here's...
Tesla's Universal Wall Connector To Be Installed at Over 2,000 Hilton Hotels
7 Sep 2023, 22:11 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Tesla is making sure its grip on the EV market remains strong. After the most important automakers announced they would switch to the North American Charging Standard (NACS), it's now time for the Level 2 charger to shine. Here's how this...
Three-Row Rivian R1S SUV Gets 400 Miles of EPA-Estimated Range With the Max Pack
7 Sep 2023, 20:50 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Americans deserve more range from their all-electric vehicles. It's not a matter of just traveling farther than others, but an advantage that allows EV owners to be more comfortable. Not worrying about charging every time you must add more mil...
Honda Adopts Tesla's Charging Port; Getting Supercharger Access from 2025
7 Sep 2023, 17:33 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Some would say that "another one bites the dust," but that would be an inaccurate statement, to say the least. Honda realizes it must follow in its competitor's footsteps if it targets survival in the EV era, and, fortunately, it jus...
Chevrolet Surprises Blazer EV Pre-Order Holders With a Price Increase
7 Sep 2023, 16:14 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Chevrolet notified early Blazer EV customers that they can now configure the crossover SUV to look exactly as they want and submit a buy order. Those who entered the online platform and reached the final step were confronted with a bleak reality &n...