Florin Amariei
1,662 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 $139 Million Mansion Comes With a Car Garage Fit for an Emperor or Batman
14 Mar 2022, 23:56 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Bel Air neighborhood in Los Angeles is known for its wild houses, posh villas, and extravagant mansions. Here we’re looking at one perfect exemplification of the latter type mentioned. It looks incredibly amazing, but it also has a garage...
Jay Leno Gets To Drive an Unrestored 1931 Auburn 8–98 A, Falls in Love
14 Mar 2022, 21:46 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / It’s exactly how Jay Leno loves them: all original and unrestored. This 1931 Auburn has made its way inside the American’s star garage. It doesn’t stay there for long, though! The 8-98 A is taken on the public roads to stretch its...
Toto Wolff Breaks Silence About Mental Health Stigma, Because That's What Good Leaders Do
14 Mar 2022, 20:53 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Torgen Christian “Toto” Wolff, Mercedes-AMG F1 Team’s Principal and CEO, has talked extensively about the importance of mental health in an interview. He admits, among other things, seeing a psychiatrist for 18 years. His words ar...
Rivian Gets a New COO, Shareholders and Customers Can Rejoice
14 Mar 2022, 18:51 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / With Rivian getting a new COO, we're reminded how nice it feels getting good news once in a while. This is especially true for the American EV truck maker since it had a rough couple of months. Here's why this appointment is important and...
Evergrande Got the Final Approval, Will Now Sell the Hengchi 5 EV SUV
14 Mar 2022, 14:35 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Evergrande is bigger than most of us can grasp. Even though the company faces a lot of struggles when it comes to its real estate business, its cars division will finally be able to sell an all-electric SUV called the Hengchi 5. Here’s what y...
Face Unlock Patent Awarded to Hyundai and Kia, Here's How It Works
14 Mar 2022, 09:02 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Hyundai and Kia are not messing around. They kept offering plug-in hybrids and hybrids at a very competitive cost and now have electric vehicles that are making some carmakers look out of touch. The Koreans are not stopping here. Both companies mig...
Tesla Wants You To Rate Your Service Experience, App Update Is Needed
13 Mar 2022, 02:10 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Elon Musk’s Tesla keeps making the right moves, it seems. Now owners have another way of saying what bothers them. Or, you know, they can praise workshops that provide a good overall experience. Here’s what you need to know. If your ...
This Electric Mustang Is the One You Want, Not the Mach-E
13 Mar 2022, 01:35 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / There’s a new player in town! British company Charge Cars has created the Electric Mustang that’s not an SUV, but a sexy, elegant, and luxurious coupe. It’s a hand-built vehicle, so expect a very unfriendly price tag. But just loo...
Tesla Quietly Updated the 2022 Model S in the U.S., Here's What's New
12 Mar 2022, 23:27 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / It’s not every day that Tesla upgrades one of its vehicles, but when it happens, it’s done in great secrecy or with a great party – there’s no in-between. The 2022 Model S for the U.S. market got some exterior updates that m...
Polestar Needs To Quickly Figure Out Where It's Going
12 Mar 2022, 21:51 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / I’ve recently seen the Polestar O2 concept. This futuristic car looks like a dream. I like the Portofino vibes, the square design that screams Sweden, the headlights, its color, and the proportions of it. This unusual enthusiasm left me think...
IndyCar Champion Colton Herta Joins McLaren F1's MCL35M Program
12 Mar 2022, 18:54 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / McLaren F1 has confirmed on Saturday that Colton Herta will join the team – temporarily, at first. He will be a part of the MCL35M testing program. This gives drivers the opportunity to show what they’ve got before accepting a firm prop...
This Three-Year-Old Tesla Blinker Display Change Is Still Being Requested Today
12 Mar 2022, 16:37 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / What’s a minor software upgrade to a company like Tesla nowadays? This blinker situation could’ve been solved since it was first asked for. Now owners and fans alike are making the request popular again. We’re joining them in this...
Deal! Alpine F1 Reserve Driver Oscar Piastri Will Be Able To Race for McLaren
12 Mar 2022, 14:43 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / F1 teams Alpine and McLaren have reached a deal that allows Oscar Piastri to race for the British squad. Here's how it will work and why it's good news. It’s no secret anymore that Daniel Ricciardo got sick with the C-flu. Initia...
2022 Porsche 911 GTS Manual Drag Races a Tesla-Powered 1973 Porsche 911 RS, It's Exciting
12 Mar 2022, 12:16 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Can a resto-mod 1973 Porsche 911 RS powered by a Tesla engine defeat a contemporary 911 GTS with a manual in a head-to-head? There is a new video that answers it all. The footage also provides us with some good weekend fun. Let your worries fade...
Mercedes-Benz Builds Its Own Battery Recycling Plant, Not Without a Cheeky Catch
12 Mar 2022, 09:53 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / German automaker Mercedes-Benz is looking into the future with hope for electric vehicles (EVs). For now, it seems like the company’s convinced about the role these cars will play in our societies. That, and for other reasons, is why the carm...
Russian Carmaker Lada Stops Production at All Its Plants
11 Mar 2022, 22:48 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Lada is well known for its ability to withstand the test of time, even though its cars are not at all reliable. Their simplicity and lower prices are what attract new buyers. Now, after a fresh series of sanctions hit, it’s stopping productio...
Annoyed by Dacia Sandero's Price, This Former Top Gear Presenter Got a Bentley
11 Mar 2022, 21:44 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Prices of new vehicles are getting out of hand too fast. What was once Europe’s cheapest car is now 50% more expensive than its previous iteration. We’re talking about the new 2022 Dacia Sandero, of course. This, and some other thought-...
Jerry Seinfeld's 2004 Porsche Carrera GT Sold After Just 13 Bids
11 Mar 2022, 19:34 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / It’s not every day you see these kinds of cars being auctioned with no reserve, but Jerry Seinfeld’s 2004 Porsche Carrera GT made into the history books of special cars that went under the hammer with no fear of what might happen. Th...
BMW iX5 Hydrogen Passes Winter Test, Gets Green Light for Production
11 Mar 2022, 18:55 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / BMW’s iX5 Hydrogen is an SUV that uses electric motors to move, but instead of having a heavy battery under the floor, it consumes star fuel from a tank. Don’t laugh or look confused because hydrogen is what most stars burn to produce e...
Goals Alert! Elderly Couple Jumps in a Ferrari 812 Superfast, Proves Age Is Just a Number
11 Mar 2022, 13:04 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / I don’t know about you, but I’m all for people living their lives to the fullest. This elderly couple is showing us that it's possible to do anything, as they leave the local market in a Ferrari 812 Superfast. And, yes, the exhaust...