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.
Filling Station Chain Cuts Gas Prices in Half, There's Only One Catch
11 Mar 2022, 01:06 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Yes, it’s real, and it’s happening. Some lucky people are putting gas (or diesel) in their cars like it’s 2002, not 2022. They’re paying half the price! Here’s how this works, where it’s happening, and, most impo...
Car Spotters Are Reportedly Being Arrested in the U.K.
10 Mar 2022, 23:25 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Being part of an auto event was always going to be fun for any age group. Unfortunately, these gatherings have lately started to upset communities, and the Police are more often than not getting involved. Now car spotters are the latest victims. ...
Stellantis Temporarily Stops Russian Imports and Exports, It's Not Because of the War
10 Mar 2022, 21:15 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Stellantis, the result of the PSA and FCA merger, is now suspending its exports and imports in Russia. As some might’ve expected, this move isn’t tied with the war in Eastern Europe. Here’s why. Stellantis isn’t a big pla...
U.S. Air Force Is Getting Too Expensive for Japan, New Lawsuit Shows Why
10 Mar 2022, 19:53 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / A panel of three judges has decided the United States Air Force (U.S. Air Force or USAF) is guilty of an offense regarding ambient laws, and the Japanese government must compensate 3,139 of its people. The plaintiffs said they weren’t happy w...
'The American Dream' Limo's Been Rebuilt, It Has a Helipad and Still Holds a World Record
10 Mar 2022, 16:00 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The longest vehicle in the world known as ‘The American Dream’ is now completely restored. The limousine includes amenities fit for a king and it is ready for new adventures after a considerable investment. It also broke its own World R...
A Photo Sparked a Nationwide 'Gas Rush' in This European Country
10 Mar 2022, 00:16 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / A simple photo shared on Facebook has brought drivers from a European country to the brink of madness. In a matter of hours, queues formed at every gas station. Even though prices were high, to begin with, car owners feared more hikes were to come ...
How a Vice-President Ended Up Paying Twice for the Same Koenigsegg One:1
9 Mar 2022, 22:16 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Owning a Koenigsegg One:1 can be classified as the achievement of a lifetime. This guy, being a vice-president, managed to make it happen twice. But not because he wanted it this way. He bought one as new and then was forced to buy it back again. P...
2022 BMW M3 Goes Against the 2022 Audi RS 3, You Can Easily Guess Who's Winning
9 Mar 2022, 13:11 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / BMW M vehicles and Audi RS ones are cars that surprise you. They might look a bit sportier, but in the right settings, they behave like normal daily drivers. Their versatility is what fascinates and, also, what sets such a high price point. So, to ...
Boeing's Building a Powerful Laser, Patent Reveals Its Secrets
9 Mar 2022, 11:45 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Lasers can be fun for kids and parties, useful for science and health, and deadly as weapons. What Boeing is patenting here might be something else entirely. A newly disclosed United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) filing shows it. Here&...
Times Are Tough, Buy Yourself a 585-HP Diesel Fire Truck
9 Mar 2022, 00:17 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / There aren’t many good things happening right now in the world. One might be inclined to think it’s time to take unusual yet much-needed precautions. Before you sell your stocks or cryptos and go all-in on precious metals, take a deep b...
Carbon Footprint Reduction Confuses Americans, New Study Reveals
8 Mar 2022, 21:26 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Despite what many are thinking about Americans’ desires for a cleaner, healthier world, a new study shows real environmental change is wanted nationwide. The only issue: this must happen with fossil fuels on tap. Climate change is real. Th...
Mazda's All-New CX-60 Is a Step Forward to Nowhere, I Love It
8 Mar 2022, 16:30 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / I've recently gone to Frankfurt to see the new CX-60 in great secret. It felt like a very short 007 mission given to me just to distract myself from the current European difficulties. I've signed a lot of papers, and it almost felt like I...
2023 Mazda CX-60 Launched As the Brand's Flagship, Comes As PHEV and Gas or Diesel MHEV
8 Mar 2022, 16:00 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The all-new 2023 Mazda CX-60 is now officially here. This new SUV marks an important push for the Japanese carmaker. It wants to fight big players in the premium market space. We’ve seen it, touched it, smelled it, and talked with people that...
Ford Has a Plan to Keep Its EVs Safe From Dealer Markups
8 Mar 2022, 10:15 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Ford has recently announced that it would split its EV making and selling business from the classic one. This means dealers will have new rules to follow or no vehicles to sell. Cars with thermal engines under the hood or partially electrified (lik...
Jay Leno Drives One of the Rarest Ferrari F50s, Wants the Top To Come Down
7 Mar 2022, 23:35 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / While we know Jay Leno isn’t into buying Ferraris, he sure likes to drive them. In one of the star’s most recent Garage show episodes on YouTube, he tries to help the F50 gain some popularity. He’s showing the pros but remains vig...
New BMW M3 and M4 Iconic Pack Adds Hood Stripes and Bigger Badges
7 Mar 2022, 22:24 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / BMW M is continuing its festivities. Fans and customers will be happy to know there are new ways of customizing the appearance of a new M3 or M4. Moreover, the M3 Touring is once again shown. BMW’s high-performance M division is getting re...
Toyota's Hino Motors Has Falsified Emissions Data Since 2016, Recalls Will Start Soon
6 Mar 2022, 22:03 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Toyota’s truck and bus maker Hino Motors has confirmed that it found major problems with its way of testing and verifying emissions since 2016. The Japanese subsidiary stopped sales and deliveries and will begin the recalls as soon as possibl...
Pre-Orders Were Bad for Gamers, Are Worse for Drivers
6 Mar 2022, 19:39 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / We’ve come a long way. Many people put a lot of trust in automakers these days. I can’t recall another time when getting a car was as easy as buying groceries or flowers online. This, unfortunately, has led to a situation that ultimatel...
Russian Man Checks Gas Prices After Western Sanctions, Makes Americans, Europeans Jealous
6 Mar 2022, 11:29 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / A man that lives in a Russian city near Georgia (the country in Europe, not the state in America) took a recent trip to multiple gas stations to check the prices. Sanctions against his country are starting to unfold, and it’s interesting to s...
Dazzling 2012 Lexus LFA Has the Nurburgring Package and Low Mileage, Needs a New Owner
6 Mar 2022, 00:55 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Dreaming of owning a legendary car, with an unbelievable soundtrack provided by an incredible engine that also has a rare option equipped and low mileage, plus well-known reliability? Well, there’s this 2012 Lexus LFA up for grabs. Here&rsquo...