Florin Amariei
1,635 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.
This Must-See Unique Timepiece Is How Bugatti and Jacob & Co. Celebrate Their Partnership
15 Jul 2023, 20:23 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / There aren't many automakers out there that can pride themselves in having absurdly cool and costly watches created in their name by reputable horologists. Some brands may present various implementations of the automotive-inspired clock, but B...
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Can Become an Endless Money Pit, Says Known Auto Mechanic
15 Jul 2023, 16:50 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / A compact luxury crossover SUV with Italian DNA and a badge that guarantees an entertaining driving experience sounds like a great idea, especially when some important German-made parts get put into the mix. But is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a money pi...
Rivian Scores Its Biggest Win Yet in Georgia, but the Fight Doesn't Stop
15 Jul 2023, 15:19 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The young and promising EV maker gets to keep the generous fiscal advantages state and local authorities offer regarding the upcoming Georgia plant. However, Rivian still has a few battles left before it can start building without worries. Here...
Range Rover Is Finally Going Electric, and You Can Sign Up To Pre-Order One
15 Jul 2023, 11:57 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Around nine years ago, when Tesla was preparing to introduce the production-ready Model X, Land Rover secretly discussed making an all-electric Range Rover. Rumors from back then hinted at an Evoque-like model with a battery pack under the floor. B...
First Tesla Cybertruck To Roll off the Assembly Line at Giga Texas Has a Misaligned Door
15 Jul 2023, 09:35 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / It feels like just yesterday we were telling you about the imminent production start of the Cybertruck. And here we are now – after over 1,300 days since the official unveil, the first customer-ready unit has just left Giga Texas! The mass pr...
BMW-Powered 2023 Range Rover SV LWB Has an Interior Fit for Royalty and a Sleek Exterior
14 Jul 2023, 20:35 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover SV LWB is undoubtedly the stuff of dreams when it comes to posh SUVs. Just uttering the name of this mighty and extra-long behemoth can temporarily transcend you into a world of British-inspired aristocracy. But as y...
Rivian's Latest Leadership Roster Addition Is Porsche NA's Former CEO
13 Jul 2023, 22:22 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The mastermind behind the excellent suspension setup Rivian vehicles currently boast may have returned to McLaren. Still, the young and promising automaker is now adding another great name to its team – Kjell Gruner, former CEO and President ...
2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom Pulse Edition Looks Surprisingly Disconcerting in 4K
13 Jul 2023, 20:18 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Is there something Rolls-Royce cannot do when it comes to tailored cars? The world's most luxurious car brand may refuse some abominable spec requests. But one thing the Brits won't do is turn away every customer from spending more than t...
2024 Hummer EV 3X Pickup Will Go Farther, GMC Says It's a 'Supertruck'
13 Jul 2023, 16:26 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The 2024 GMC Hummer EV Pickup gets a range boost! It's only according to General Motors for the time being, but the good news is that future owners of this all-electric monster will travel more on a single charge. That is, of course, true only...
Little Girl in Booster Seat Lands Jet Plane, Makes Dad Proud
13 Jul 2023, 15:12 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / What were you doing when you were as little as this brave girl? Probably not flying a Cessna Citation M2, that's for sure! Here's one interesting story about a dad with access to a jet and one unexpectedly composed kid. It'll warm yo...
Updated Volvo EX90 Configurator Reveals New Juicy Details
12 Jul 2023, 12:54 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Chinese-owned Swedish automaker is taking more steps toward the complete buying guide for its hotly anticipated EX90. Although production has been slated for next year, prospective customers eagerly await their shot at speccing one. But you mig...
The Dazzling Ferrari KC23 Is a 488 GT3 Evo-Based Monolithic One-Off Sculpture
11 Jul 2023, 12:38 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The prancing horse is at it again, folks! Meet the Ferrari KC23 – a brand-new one-off that shows the brands' specialists have what it takes to make marvelous, desirable, and crazy fast machines. They took one customer's desire (and ...
Check Out This Car Wrap Visualizer Tool Before Deciding on a Color
9 Jul 2023, 20:49 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Automakers understood a long time ago that configurators are very important. That's why any reputable brand has one now. People can spend time designing their favorite vehicles, choosing options, playing with various looks, and ultimately deci...
Rivian R1T Owners, This Might Be the Camp Kitchen You've Been Waiting For
9 Jul 2023, 19:47 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Being adventurous with an EV doesn't mean relying only on snacks and sandwiches. Carbonated drinks may be out of the question to keep the personal carbon footprint to a minimum while exploring, but being unable to cook a fish or make some soup...
2023 BMW 3.0 CSL's Cost Starts From $2.1 Million in Denmark, but It Can Get Worse
9 Jul 2023, 17:53 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / There's no denying that BMW's reborn 3.0 CSL is one of the most desirable cars available today. If its successor story and the plethora of performance and mechanical upgrades aren't to your liking, the fact that only 50 are made for ...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 May Overheat When AC Charging and the Fix Isn't to Everyone's Liking
5 Jul 2023, 07:17 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Since its launch, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been a major hit. The crossover SUV's bold, digital-inspired design with proportions that play with the viewer's eyesight and a beautiful cabin has taken the global EV stage by storm. As such, it ...
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Owner's Manual Comes With Bizarre Warning
4 Jul 2023, 22:04 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is the all-electric midsize SUV that puts General Motors' Ultium platform to real work. It's coming a bit late to market, but that may work to the American automaker's advantage. That is, of course, true ...
Check Out America's Best New License Plates, Hawaii's Gorgeous Design Takes the Top Spot
4 Jul 2023, 17:48 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / For the first time since 1973, Hawaii won the "Best New Plate" contest. Held yearly by the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association (ALPCA), this competition put the Polynesian Voyaging plate design above all the other 19 entries. ...
Audi's Fired CEO Once Said Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicles Are Absurd, Was He Right?
3 Jul 2023, 08:16 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The greatest thing about the automotive industry today is that it offers us many powertrain choices. Electrified vehicles like the BMW X5 xDrive45e or the Ford Escape Hybrid have been popular in replacing fossil fuel-hungry internal combustion engi...
Watch Thieves Steal an SUV in 90 Seconds, the Key Fob Doesn't Need To Be Nearby
2 Jul 2023, 20:56 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / It's getting harder and harder to protect your vehicle from being stolen. Not even parking in front of a working surveillance system will deter nefarious actors. Here's how a Lexus RX got stolen in under two minutes. Vehicles today ar...