Florin Amariei
1,626 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.
General Motors Will Teach Americans To Trust Hands-Free Driving and AVs
30 Jul 2023, 18:21 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / We are creeping into an era where driving will be considered a monotonous activity, dare we say – a chore. Robots or AI will not replace drivers very soon, but automakers are racing to make cars that can navigate roads by themselves. The figh...
Pricey Ford F-150 Lightning Goes Through Real-World Off-Road Test, Doesn't Ace It
30 Jul 2023, 15:29 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Few people in the US would not seriously consider a sub-$50,000 battery-electric pickup truck like the F-150 Lightning Pro. The torque's instant, the maintenance's cheaper, the powertrain's more reliable, and running it can cost much...
Why Some Rivian Owners Ditch Pirelli for BFGoodrich
30 Jul 2023, 11:40 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The contact patch is what guarantees that any vehicle can move forward when power is sent to the wheels. That small portion of the car's tire that is in (hopefully) permanent contact with the surface you're traveling dictates what happens...
Fisker Rushes Ocean Deliveries, Goes All-In on the West Coast
29 Jul 2023, 19:28 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Fisker is trying its best to bring the Ocean from Europe to America. In doing so, it prioritizes customers living primarily in California and neighboring states. If you're an early supporter of the promising carmaker living elsewhere, don'...
Mesmerizing Rivian R1T Trip to Alabama Hills Reconfirms the Pickup Truck's Capabilities
29 Jul 2023, 17:25 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / If you are in the market for a new pickup truck, the R1T is worthy of your consideration. Besides being all-electric, this Rivian is also very capable. It excels at off-roading, is comfortable, has a great interior, boasts a lot of cargo space, and...
Tesla's Official FSD Transfer Rules Are Finally Here, It's a Doozy
29 Jul 2023, 13:37 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Besides making appealing and efficient electric vehicles, Tesla is also very good at securing generous profit margins. Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) is one of those products that help the brand make more money and secure its place in the fight ...
2024 Kia Sorento Caught Undisguised in Parking Lot, Flaunts Grown-Up New Look
29 Jul 2023, 00:32 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / A couple of days ago, we showed you the first images of the refreshed 2024 Kia Sorento. Those pictures were part of the official media release, as we initially anticipated. However, the mid-size crossover SUV has been found in a parking lot wearing...
See a Woman Dodge Impromptu Charger Roadblock, Escape Armed Carjacking Attempt
28 Jul 2023, 22:15 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / A woman was driving on an Oakland, California, road keeping a safe distance from the car in front of her. Out of nowhere, the white sedan swerved to the left, stopped, and nearly blocked her from being able to go forward. Two people got out. They r...
Need a New, Truly Budget-Friendly Car? Chevy Has You Covered!
28 Jul 2023, 15:24 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / There has been quite a lot of chit-chatter lately about how expensive cars have gotten. But you don't need a Tesla Model Y or a Ford Mustang Mach-E yet. Automakers like Chevrolet still have some rejuvenated models in their portfolio that cost ...
Cruise Will Deploy Robotaxis to Not One, Not Two, but Three New Cities, and Is Hiring
27 Jul 2023, 20:39 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Cruise is slowly but surely moving forward with its plans to make taxi, professional, and ridesharing drivers a thing of the past. The robotaxi service is getting ready to deploy its autonomous vehicles in two new cities. Here's how you could ...
Porsche Launches New Fast-Charging Network, It's an Exclusive Haven for Its EV Customers
27 Jul 2023, 15:36 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Porsche is launching its own charging network, and the marque's well-off customers in Europe will love everything about it. The entire project revolves around making the all-electric Porsche owner feel as good as possible. Even though its pare...
Supposed 2024 Kia Sorento Leak Shows It as a Baby Telluride
26 Jul 2023, 23:11 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Nobody would have believed a decade ago that Kia could grow into the giant it is today. As Hyundai's sibling, the South Korean brand has made a name for itself. It's also one of the key players in the American auto market. And since most ...
Tesla and Electrify America To Get a Brand-New Competitor, It's a Big Win for EV Buyers
26 Jul 2023, 19:24 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / In an uplifting move that will bring relief (and maybe even optimism) to many EV enthusiasts, some of the world's most well-known car brands are joining hands to bring you – the customer – a fast-charging experience like no other. ...
Road-Tripping in the Posh Lucid Air Sucks, but It Isn't the EV's Fault
26 Jul 2023, 17:45 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / It has been widely known for some time now that high-power charging networks are essential to the transition to zero-tailpipe emission powertrains. Electric vehicles (EVs) cannot succeed in replacing internal combustion engine-powered cars without ...
Disgruntled 2018 Tesla Model S Owner Finds Out That Fixing Uneven Tire Wear Is Costly
23 Jul 2023, 20:48 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Are Teslas still considered computers on wheels? If that's the case, why are some Model S and Model X units causing their owners unnecessary headaches and forcing them to spend extra money on fixing something that the EV maker should have reso...
2024 Lucid Air Sapphire Reservation Costs a Pretty Penny
23 Jul 2023, 19:38 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Lucid is getting ready to give its customers a proper taste of what a well-developed battery-electric luxobarge can do when its creator is serious about engineering. The 2024 Air Sapphire reservation process is online, and you can put your name dow...
Rivian R1T Factory Testing Triggers the Truck's Security System, Owner Sees the Video
23 Jul 2023, 18:50 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Rivian is on a roll, and nothing seems to stop the young EV maker from achieving or even beating its estimates. But ramping up production and making speedy deliveries require a joint effort from everybody involved, including factory test drivers. H...
Is Ford Getting Ready for a Massive Financial Crisis Again?
23 Jul 2023, 17:16 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Some people claim that we are headed into a recession that will culminate in a 2008-like financial crisis or worse. They are using Ford as an indicator for this claim alongside other data points. Let's see if they are right or wrong and what m...
Fifty Years Ago, Harrison Ford and Paul Le Mat Put Drag Racing on the Silver Screen
23 Jul 2023, 11:05 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Many Americans today agree that the '60s were a great time to be alive. The world was recovering from yet another (and hopefully final) global conflict. Most economies were doing good, while America led the charge regarding the development of ...
Electrify America Copies Tesla's Pricing Model, Big Changes Coming for Pass+ Members
22 Jul 2023, 20:28 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Electrify America is changing how it charges EV owners for using its network. In a move that aims to take advantage of the dynamic electricity market and stop Tesla owners from blocking non-NACS EVs that need electrons, the VW-owned company is upda...