Florin Amariei
1,636 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.
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...
The Cheapest Brand-New Rivian Costs $73,000, Nobody's Getting It
22 Jul 2023, 18:34 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Good news! Rivian has made all the much-awaited updates to its online configurator. The R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV can now be ordered in dual- or quad-motor specifications. The cheapest vehicle you can buy costs much less than the updated EV tax ...
Lucky Delta Air Lines Customers Get To Ride in a Porsche 918 Spyder
22 Jul 2023, 16:06 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Delta Air Lines is rewarding some of its customers with an exclusive perk for a limited time – being chauffeured around in a plug-in hybrid hypercar. Here's where your unique Porsche experience could happen. Delta Air Lines knows mark...
Fisker Ocean One Buyer Shares His Ownership Experience, There's Room for Refinement
22 Jul 2023, 13:55 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Early adopters have a lot of courage and patience. Their willingness to try out brand-new vehicles is a blessing for those not ready to take such risks regarding personal mobility. This Fisker Ocean One buyer sits in the first category and is now s...
2024 Lucid Gravity Caught Public Testing Again, Looking Like a Heavy Minivan
22 Jul 2023, 11:55 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / People may not be fond of the Air, but they might enjoy the upcoming Gravity. After all, everyone and their dog prefer a higher driving position, bigger wheels, and less overall efficiency. So, if you're a for-profit company, just cave in and ...
Lamborghini's First V10-Powered Production Supercar – the Gallardo – Is 20 Years Old
20 Jul 2023, 23:58 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / My oh my, how time has passed! A little over two decades (20 years and four months, to be precise) ago, Lamborghini decided it was time to debut its first mass-production-ready V10 engine. It wanted to show the world that it could remove two cylind...
2024 M3 CS Convinces Porsche 911 Carrera S Owner to Return to BMW
19 Jul 2023, 15:23 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Although not as memorable as the 3.0 CSL, the BMW M3 CS is in a league of its own. It simply takes the M3 Competition recipe, applies a couple of extreme yet tasteful changes, and creates a sedan capable of shredding its tires without much effort. ...
The Cybertruck Effect? Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Is Now $10,000 Cheaper
17 Jul 2023, 13:50 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Ford F-150 Lightning's price now starts from $49,995. This is the MSRP displayed for the entry-level Pro trim that used to have a starting cost of $59,974. The decision to discount the promising all-electric pickup truck came shortly after...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owners, Don't Forget To Check and Change Your EV's Blue Coolant
17 Jul 2023, 09:21 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Just like traditional cars, all-electric vehicles use cooling systems to keep certain parts at an adequate temperature. The liquid circulates through a series of metal pipes and transfers heat away from the high-voltage battery pack and motor. But ...
Californians Charging Their EVs at Home Increases Natural Gas Use
16 Jul 2023, 20:52 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / California, the world's eighth-largest economy, is undoubtedly a leader in the electric vehicle space. It's also one of the states with the most progressive environmental policies. But buying an EV and using it daily might not be as benef...
Detailing Expert Examines the Tesla Model X Plaid, It's Not Looking Good
16 Jul 2023, 16:56 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / With a pre-tax cost of nearly $110,000 at the time of writing, this all-electric SUV can change anyone's perception of acceleration. It's so quick that it needs just 2.5 seconds to reach 60 mph (97 kph) from a standstill. But can it provi...