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.
Ford's New Mustang Mach-E Rally Is a Spicy Off-Road-Oriented EV
7 Sep 2023, 13:23 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Automakers really want us to stop visiting specialized shops and modify our vehicles for off-road use. Even Porsche and Lamborghini gave us lifted versions of the 911 and Huracan. However, Ford is now trying to attract new customers for its all-ele...
Rivian Will Retrofit the Redesigned Powered Tonneau Cover Only on Some R1Ts
7 Sep 2023, 11:46 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Rivian initially shipped its mighty capable R1T pickup truck with a powered tonneau cover. However, most owners started reporting that it would break down after a couple of activations. The automaker looked into it and discovered a design flaw that...
Charging the Cybertruck at a Supercharger Will Require Patience and Great Parking Skills
7 Sep 2023, 06:54 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Cybertruck may be bulletproof and boast body panels made from cold-rolled stainless steel, but it's still a NACS-equipped pickup truck that measures nearly 232 inches in length. The charging port's position and the bed's size mak...
Rivian Releases Massive OTA Software Update, R1S Now Considerably Improved
6 Sep 2023, 22:40 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The three-row Rivian R1S is one of the best all-electric SUVs Americans and Canadians can buy today. It's a vehicle that can do everything, including off-roading the most demanding routes. But the best thing about it is that it can be improved...
It's Official: Only One Tesla Model Doesn't Qualify for the Full EV Tax Credit
6 Sep 2023, 21:13 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Tesla started the last month of this year's third quarter in full force by giving prospective customers renewed reasons to buy one of its fancier units – it introduced new, hefty discounts! While the price cuts were bad news for existing...
Many New Cars Are a Data Privacy Nightmare, but Tesla's EVs Are the Worst
6 Sep 2023, 19:15 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Buying a brand-new car today may not require drivers to have a lot of mechanical knowledge or learn about the intricacies of the drivetrain. Still, they better be ready to read all the fine print when turning on various features for the first time....
Saudi Arabia Is Singlehandedly Accelerating EV Adoption in North America and Europe
6 Sep 2023, 15:11 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Fuel prices are embedded into the global economy. For now, freight is mainly done by burning diesel, kerosene, gas, and some other oil derivatives. If fuel is expensive, companies have to spend more, and that eventually leads to price increases. Ul...
Tesla's Largest Supercharger Station Is Open, Has Solar Canopies and Pull-Through Spots
5 Sep 2023, 22:10 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Tesla continues adding more Supercharger locations for its existing and upcoming customers. The brand is doing the right thing because next year and in 2025, more and more EV owners will visit these stations. This particular one, however, is specia...
Ex-BMW and Ferrari Designer Critiques the Fisker Ronin, Friendly Fire Is On
5 Sep 2023, 19:58 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / It's not often that we get to see car designers publicly talking about their peers' works. Frank Stephenson, however, is known for being curious about what others are doing and eager to share his thoughts with gearheads, investors, custom...
2024 Audi Q8 Gets New Lease on Life, Facelift Debuts a Plethora of Upgrades
5 Sep 2023, 16:36 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Q8 is one of Audi's best products. It fits perfectly into the current car market. People love SUVs, and nobody can blame those willing to scoop up some more money to obtain all the advantages of such a vehicle. That may be why the German a...
Tesla Is Hiring New Engineers for the Cybertruck
5 Sep 2023, 11:04 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The world's most valuable automaker has decided to hire new engineers to help manufacture the Cybertruck. Considering the all-electric pickup truck has already started rolling off the production line, it's a peculiar move. Multiple Cybert...
Hide Your SUVs, Aussies! The "Tire Extinguishers" Arrived in Australia
5 Sep 2023, 09:21 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Owning an SUV in Australia will now come with yet another worry – the appearance of tire deflators or, as they identify themselves, "tire extinguishers." This group of environmental activists claims larger cars are responsible for t...
2024 Tesla Model Y Digitally Borrows Model 3 'Highland' Design, Looks Almost Stunning
5 Sep 2023, 06:46 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Some people just want more space, and that's understandable. Everyone has different mobility needs. Fortunately, Tesla thought about their preferences as well. It created the Model Y for those EV customers who didn't want a compact execut...
Rivian R1T Gets the Toughest of Jobs: Squats While Hauling a Pallet of Concrete Mix
4 Sep 2023, 22:20 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Whoever said all-electric pickup trucks couldn't do real work did not see a Rivian carrying a heavy pallet of concrete mix. Someone decided to test out the vehicle's abilities and gave us all a lesson on just how good the R1T is. Squa...
Meet the Diesel-Powered Giga Train that Will Take You to Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory
4 Sep 2023, 20:22 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Choo-choo! It's the Tesla train! Yes, Tesla has its own train shuttle in Germany. It's a diesel-electric rail vehicle that can accommodate up to 400 passengers per ride. The best thing about it? It's free! Here's everything you ...
New Tesla Model 3 Has Backup PRND Buttons on the Ceiling
4 Sep 2023, 18:43 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Tesla sold over two million Model 3s during the six years the unit was on sale. That number might keep growing because the vehicle is yet to be available in North America and the UK. People might still order the non-facelifted all-electric sedan. B...
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Has an Eye-Watering Price Over the Pond, Feels Excessive
4 Sep 2023, 14:41 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Everybody knows that crossover SUVs are all the rage nowadays. This type of vehicle offers an ideal compromise between overall size, interior space, practicality, and ground clearance. Make it a sporty plug-in hybrid like Mercedes-AMG did with the ...
The New Model 3 Is Such a Promising EV That It Doesn't Make Sense To Buy Anything Else
3 Sep 2023, 20:57 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Yes, it's an all-electric vehicle that's sensitive to outside temperature changes. But other than that, what other arguments can someone have against buying the brand-new 2024 Tesla Model 3? There really aren't many negative factors ...
Tesla Says FSD-Equipped Vehicles Will Be Able To Drive Themselves, Sounds Too Confident
3 Sep 2023, 19:28 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / If driving feels like a chore most of the time, you might want to look at Tesla's all-electric vehicles for your next purchase. The Texas-based automaker says that its EVs with the Full Self-Driving capability turned on can now drive themselve...
2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Is Pricey, but It Can Get a Whole Lot Costlier
3 Sep 2023, 17:45 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / New car buyers who find themselves ready to look beyond a BMW X5 xDrive50e or a Mercedes-Benz 450e 4Matic have the option of splurging on a plug-in hybrid Porsche SUV that puts a V8 powerplant under the hood – the all-new Cayenne Turbo E-Hybr...