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.
Toyota Patents Artificial Muscles for Robots, Might Build Them in the U.S.
26 Feb 2022, 16:55 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Toyota’s new robots will be able to move in a similar fashion to humans if the Japanese carmaker manages to properly implement its newly disclosed artificial muscle solution. The technology is developed in Japan, but the production will start...
NASCAR's Kurt Busch Failed Car Inspection, Will Face Pass-Through Penalty
26 Feb 2022, 16:50 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Having the next-gen car completing the Daytona 500, NASCAR is now moving forward to Auto Club. Before the qualifying started, some teams failed the inspections and are now slapped with penalties. Kurt Busch, however, faces the toughest ones. NAS...
Jerry Seinfeld's 2004 Porsche Carrera GT Is Up for Grabs Again, There's No Reserve
26 Feb 2022, 16:39 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / If you’re feeling lucky and ready to add an extraordinary car to your collection, then you must check Jerry Seinfeld’s 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. The legendary vehicle is for sale again and there’s no reserve requested. The Porsc...
2022 Lucid Air Performance Reviewed by Owner, He's Not Entirely Happy
25 Feb 2022, 22:39 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / After convincing himself that a return to gas-powered cars was impossible, this guy bought the 2022 Lucid Air Performance. The car is specced with the Dream Edition and is capable of 1,111 HP. That’s not enough to keep this bloke entirely hap...
F1 2022 Russian Grand Prix Canceled for Now, Wording Allows for Change
25 Feb 2022, 13:00 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Formula 1 confirmed on Friday that the 2022 Russian Grand Prix is canceled – for now. The announcement sent by officials to the press is somewhat vague and it may allow for future changes. But a first decision has been taken and confirmed. ...
2022 F1 Cars Bouncing on the Track and "Porpoising," Explained
25 Feb 2022, 09:26 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / There’s been a lot of talk about the new F1 cars bouncing on the track in Barcelona. This weird behavior is called "porpoising." It might surprise you, but it’s nothing new. It happened before this 2022 change as well. Pre-...
76,000-Mile 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Had No Reserve, Started Bidding Challenge
25 Feb 2022, 06:39 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / A 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible is a great way of starting your day (or week) off. Put the roof down, let the wind run through your hair, wear a nice pair of sunglasses, and add a cowboy hat just for a little pazazz. Maybe that’s what go...
New BMW M Anniversary Video Upsets Fans, the iX M60 Is Put Next to Motorsport Legends
24 Feb 2022, 22:13 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / BMW M is celebrating its 50th year of existence. The carmaker has a very good reason to mark the occasion, after years of delivering high-performance vehicles that simply exhilarated drivers and journalists alike. Their current design might now be ...
BMW Wants You To See the 2022 i4 and iX Again, Invite Only Available for Some States
24 Feb 2022, 21:07 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Multiple BMW centers across the U.S. are getting ready to welcome clients, fans, and those that might want to see what the Bavarians have in mind when it comes to EVs. The i4 and iX are coming to select states first with this opportunity for a priv...
First Red Flag of 2022 in F1, Perez Stopped on the Barcelona Track
24 Feb 2022, 14:11 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / 2022 F1 pre-season testing has begun in Barcelona. The track has seen McLaren doing well, while Red Bull’s Sergio Perez stopping on the same circuit meant a red flag had to be waved – this year’s first. The second day of intens...
Mayweather Jr.'s NASCAR Team Was Penalized, You Can Easily Guess Why
23 Feb 2022, 23:27 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / NASCAR confirmed measures were taken against Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s The Money Team Racing (TMT Racing). They were found guilty of breaking Sections 10.5.2.6 of the NASCAR Rule Book. Here’s what that means. You might have been expecti...
1969 Ford F-250 Ranger in Calypso Coral Is a True Survivor, Has That Special Package
23 Feb 2022, 23:17 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Times were a little bit simpler when you could go ahead and just buy one of these 1969 Ford F-250s Ranger. It came a year after new federal regulations regarding side markers reflectors, and it introduced the new Windsor V8 as an engine option. ...
Toyota Patent Reveals New Steering With Adjustable Friction
23 Feb 2022, 21:48 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / A newly disclosed United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) filing shows Toyota wants a patent for a new type of steering wheel. The Japanese carmaker wants you to be warned about road dangers while driving but wants this to happen in a saf...
Don't Call Triple-A Too Often for Help, or It'll Deny You Membership
23 Feb 2022, 20:54 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Everybody knows Triple-A (American Automobile Association). You need it in your life. If you drive long distances regularly or just want to not deal with sudden car problems, you have an AAA membership. But here’s a lesson from someone that w...
Lexus GX470 Is Great and Reliable, but Has This One Annoying Engineering Flaw
22 Feb 2022, 21:50 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Lexus GX470 is in itself a stronghold. This car will run well for years if maintained properly. Unlike other carmakers, the Japanese rarely make big mistakes. But they’re not perfect, and this SUV’s insides prove it. It’s t...
822-Mile 2008 Honda S2000 Has a Last Bid of $69,000, Reserve Isn't Met
22 Feb 2022, 20:28 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / If you have two cars right now, maybe you should think about selling one. Someone just tried to pay $69,000 for this red, bone-stock, low mileage 2008 Honda S2000. Lo and behold, the seller’s reserve isn’t met. Is the current market ...
Yet Another Promise for a 621-Mi Battery, This Time It Will Come in 2024
22 Feb 2022, 20:11 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Envision AESC wants you to believe in the future of electric vehicles (EV). The company is getting ready to deliver its first 621-mi (1,000 km) batteries to Nissan and other carmakers (mostly from China for now). This will happen in 2024. It might ...
1966 Jaguar XKE Series I Roadster Has Wrong Tachometer, Still Sells for $305,000
21 Feb 2022, 21:57 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Jaguar XKE Series I can safely be considered one of the most beautiful British cars ever built. But add the Roadster into the mix, and you get a car that’s nothing short of spectacular. It’s starting to make sense how this particula...
Scoop Dogg and William Scrape-Speare Are Two of Minnesota's New Snowplows
21 Feb 2022, 21:19 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / If you’re All About That Snow or a Below Zero Hero, then you’ll enjoy Minnesota’s new snowplow names. We certainly did. People showed they’re creative – a quality that’s certainly needed when it comes to giving b...
Ottawa Mayor Says Protesters' Towed Cars Should Be Sold To Cover for Damages
21 Feb 2022, 08:32 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Got involved in the Freedom Convoy protests and your car ended up towed? Get ready to find it on eBay, Autotrader, or on some governmental agency site. The mayor of Ottawa says the law allows selling towed vehicles in times of crisis. Truckers g...