Florin Amariei
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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.
It Wouldn't Be Impossible To Take Over a Fleet of Tesla EVs, White Hat Hackers Say
24 Dec 2023, 12:03 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / "Leave the World Behind" protagonist, Amanda Sanford, played by renowned actress Julia Roberts, must deal with a traffic jam in New York City when she tries to visit her sister. Tens of seemingly damaged and abandoned Model 3s and Model Y...
Yikes! The $60,000 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Battery Replacement Saga Continues
24 Dec 2023, 00:36 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Hyundai's Ioniq 5 is one of the best-looking zero-emission crossover SUVs out there. Photos don't paint a good picture. You might think it's a South Korean VW Golf at first. But the EV is generously sized and boasts many cool feature...
As India Launches Another Sodium-Ion Battery, China Tightens Its Grip on Vital EV Tech
23 Dec 2023, 22:32 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / EVs are popular but not yet mainstream. However, that's where we are headed. It's not just governments and international deals that push us toward a zero-emission future. It's us, the buyers, too! Many more start discovering every da...
Nio's ET9 Is a Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV Rival, Has a "Magic Carpet"-Like Suspension
23 Dec 2023, 19:01 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / US innovation meets Chinese auto manufacturing prowess. Looking almost like a futuristic transportation pod, the ET9 is Nio's latest flagship. It glides over bumps so nicely that it reminds us of Bose's revolutionary electromagnetic suspe...
Rolls-Royce Spectre's Official EPA Rating Confirms the Black Badge Is on Its Way
23 Dec 2023, 15:30 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Like many other automakers before it, Rolls-Royce experimented early with the all-electric propulsion. At the dawn of the 20th century, the brand's co-founder, Charles Rolls, toyed with the idea of manufacturing a silent, engine-less waft. Sad...
Here's Why America's Highway Traffic Signs Are Green
22 Dec 2023, 22:50 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / US Route 20 starts in Boston, Massachusetts, and ends in Newport, Oregon. It's America's longest highway, measuring approximately 3,365 miles. However, nobody needs to drive for almost four days to start questioning the color of the traff...
Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Installs 40-Inch TV in the Frunk, Explains How He Did It
22 Dec 2023, 14:42 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The world of all-electric pickup trucks is not that big. But we do have choices. Ford, Rivian, Tesla, GMC, and Chevrolet will sell you one. But besides being zero-emission and having hundreds of horsepower on tap, these vehicles can be more than ju...
These Are the U.S. Cities Where Cars Might Get Stolen the Most This Holiday Season
21 Dec 2023, 23:32 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / FBI data says that around 287 cars per 100,000 inhabitants are stolen every year. The Bureau's findings show that car theft is a serious federal problem. Recently published estimates say that the value of all stolen motor vehicles in 2022 amou...
Would You Pay a Monthly Subscription To Use Jason Derulo's Car Wash?
21 Dec 2023, 20:23 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / It starts to feel like everything is becoming a monthly payment. But we shouldn't dismiss a new idea before giving it a chance to prove it can work well for entrepreneurs and customers. Would you pay for a pass that guarantees special access t...
Hear This Single-Cab "Baby" TRX Whine, Watch It Do Some Cool Tricks
21 Dec 2023, 13:21 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / It can do donuts with four-wheel drive engaged. How's that for an introduction, eh? The "baby" TRX may sound like a docile Ram. However, that could not be farther from the truth. Here's what you need to know. The Ram 1500 TRX...
Here's What the "Speed Limit Enforced by Aircraft" Traffic Sign Really Means
20 Dec 2023, 23:53 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / There are barely any cool traffic signs out there. Rare and unusual? Definitely! But cool? Not so many. We had popular mile markers that had to be changed because too many people were stealing them, but that's about it. The "speed limit e...
Ominous Audi RS 7 Looks Like Something Batman Would Drive, Sounds Menacing
20 Dec 2023, 18:20 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Audi may not be making many inspiring moves lately, but the four-ring brand still has some special vehicles in its portfolio. The RS 7 is one of them. But involve Mansory and the paradigm shifts. The already impressive four-door hatchback with its ...
Study: Americans Expecting a Car as a Christmas Gift Want Either a Toyota or a Honda
20 Dec 2023, 12:44 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Let's be honest. Who hasn't dreamed about receiving a new or slightly used car as a Christmas gift? It must have at least crossed your mind once! Imagine waking up on December 25 and finding a Porsche or a BMW in front of your home. That ...
NACS Reigns Supreme: Porsche, Audi, VW, and Scout Adopt Tesla's Charging Port
20 Dec 2023, 01:28 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Almost six months after VW subsidiary Electrify America announced that it would implement the North American Charging Standard (NACS, Tesla's plug and socket design), the automaker and some of its brands are finally following suit. Here's...
Meet Raazer: It's the Tesla Cybertruck's Unofficial and Gas-Powered Sibling
19 Dec 2023, 23:35 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Could the Raazer be the Cybertruck's brother from another mother or sister from another mister? They're both born in the US, so there could be a chance for that to happen! But let's discover its story before deciding on what's w...
Land Rover's Driving Experiences Are Tailored for Everyone and Surprisingly Affordable
17 Dec 2023, 21:57 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Land Rover manufactures some of the world's most recognizable and desirable SUVs. Almost anyone heard at least once about the Range Rover, the Discovery, or the Range Rover Evoque. The latter was tailored for a more feminine audience, hence th...
Polestar's "Arctic Driving" Event Could Be Your First Ideal Weekend Getaway in 2024
17 Dec 2023, 20:55 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Christmas and New Year's Eve are just around the corner, but that doesn't mean you can't already plan a couple of future trips. Visiting Sweden and driving on one of its many frozen lakes in an all-electric vehicle like the Polestar ...
Dealerships Can Kiss Shady Add-Ons Goodbye, the FTC Changed the Rules of the Game
16 Dec 2023, 23:15 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may move slowly when it comes to protecting consumers from ever-changing commercial practices, but it at least does the right thing at the end of the process. Starting July 30, 2024, dealerships must abide by four...
Cybertruck Buyer Accuses Tesla of "Blatant Misrepresentation," Here's Why
16 Dec 2023, 21:57 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Some lucky people were invited to configure and place an order for Tesla's first all-electric pickup truck – the Cybertruck. Although pricier than expected, the EV is attracting customers because humans like novelty and want to experienc...
2024 Kia EV9 Faces Independent Cold Winter Test, Doesn't Disappoint
16 Dec 2023, 21:02 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Kia is making the first serious move in today's car market's second-most profitable segment by adding the EV9 to the short list of three-row, zero-emission crossover SUVs that you can actually buy. The best thing about it? Well, it's...