Gabriel Nica
7,693 ARTICLES
Personal motto:
"You finally save up enough for your dream car and you get fired"
Fast forwarding to the 21st century, his passion became his life when he was adopted by the autoevolution team. Now he finally got to do what he liked, and bring joy to others as well while writing about the passion that's been radioactively infused into his DNA.
Office-K Custom BMW X6
18 Feb 2013, 15:02 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Looking at a standard X6 you'd be tempted to say that there's not much you could do in order to make the car even more aggressive and better looking. It good enough as it is. Of course, some people don't agree and would like to ch...
When Will the US Market Be Ready for Diesel MINIs?
18 Feb 2013, 12:55 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The American market is very well known for its reticency towards diesels. Sometimes, you might even have the unexpected surprise to find yourself low on diesel and every petrol station you try is out, or simply doesn't sell it. MINI has bee...
The BMW 320i: The Definition of Luxury at Entry Level Price
18 Feb 2013, 11:50 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / For a long time, BMWs had the title of "The Ultimate Driving Machine" and held on to that very well. BMWs are, by all accounts, luxurious, viable and trustworthy. Is this the case with all of their models? What we're asking is, if...
BMW: When Does the 'Sheer Driving Pleasure' Begin?
18 Feb 2013, 10:17 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / There has been a lot of buzz going around these days about the new BMW 4 Series concept. Having been officially unveiled at the NAIAS last month, ever since the first photo was taken BMW fans couldn't stop talking about it. It's true, ...
Celebrities Love BMWs. The Latest Member of the Club: Ronnie Magro
18 Feb 2013, 10:12 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / At first, you might not rember who Ronnie Magro is. In order to refresh your memory, and make it clear we'll have to say just one word: Jersey. Yes, that guy! Now, we're sure you know who this guy is, don't you? The muscular star ...
BMW F30 3 Series Makes Car and Driver's Top 10 List for 2013
18 Feb 2013, 09:54 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The new 3 Series, the F30 is a true BMW from all points of view. Its job wasn't easy, having to keep up with the legacy left by the previous models, it had some pretty big shoes to fit. For 22 years Car and Driver magazine (and not only the...
Ever Wanted to Do a Backflip With a Car? The MINI Countryman is the Way to Go
18 Feb 2013, 09:16 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Well, if you did think about this, then now you know you're not the only one. France rally driver Guerlain Chicherit also thought about this and then… well… he went for it. Make no mistake, the Frenchman is a professional skie...
BMW Recalls 1 Series (E8x), 3 Series (E9x) and Z4 (E89) in US
18 Feb 2013, 08:28 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / This week an announcement from BMW North America stated that BMW 128i, 135i, 328i, 335i and Z4 models will be recalled in order to fix a problem with the connector for the positive battery cable. The 1 Series coupes (E82) and convertibles (E88) ...
BMW F12 M6 Coupe Tested at 1 Mile Above Sea Level
16 Feb 2013, 11:49 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / While driving at a high altitude some interesting things might happen to your car. The higher you get, the less air will be available for your vehicle’s engine to absorb. Think of it this way: there is no fire without air. The car’s ...
BMW Offers Limited Edition Versions of the 1 Series Coupe and Convertible
16 Feb 2013, 11:42 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / During the 2013 North American International Show was taking place, BMW announced that they will be expanding the 1 Series line-up with 2 new exciting Limited Edition versions. The LE versions will be sold in the US starting March 2013 and...
BMW F12 M6 vs BMW F10 M5 by Car and Driver Magazine
15 Feb 2013, 17:18 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / You might be tempted to say: what kind of madness is this? Comparing a proper sports car with a sports saloon? The M6 will definitely win this, no video needed. Yeah, you might have a point there but, the comparison was made because these cars a...
Strasse Wheels and Active Autowerke Bring Out their BMW E92 M3
15 Feb 2013, 15:44 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Current times are defined, for the BMW junkie, by the anticipation around the new M3 and M4. The wait is unbearable and the hopes are really high. Who can blame us when the F30 looks so good, and the new turbo engine sound so promising? However,...
BMW F20 125d Review by Honest John
15 Feb 2013, 15:12 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The F20 1 Series received a lot of criticism for its new front end, but a lot more acclaim for the interior. Compared to the old 1 Series, the F20 has a lot more room and feels more comfortable. Honest John took a 125d M Sport model for a test d...
MINI Cooper S Paceman All4 Tested in Puerto Rico by Autoblog
15 Feb 2013, 15:02 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The MINI brand was known for just one model before BMW got involved. The takeover that took place in 2002 was the breath of fresh air that the British manufacturer was waiting for. Since then, 9 new models were created and now the MINI name is even...
OEM GTS Aero Kit on a E92 M3
15 Feb 2013, 12:52 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The E92 M3 is simply mouthwatering, the best you can get while waiting for the new F80 M3 or the new M4. Either way, the performance of the car and the way it makes you feel on and off the track are unforgettable. One lucky forum user was able t...
410 HP F30 BMW 3 Series: No, It's Not Stock, It's the New Alpina B3
15 Feb 2013, 12:17 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Just a few days before the Geneva Motor Show will begin, Alpina released some new info about its new car, the B3. The newest Alpina release is based on the F30 BMW 3 Series sedan. A 3-liter straight 6-cylinder N55 turbocharged engine was used in...
Take a Tour of the ALMS Race Track Inside the BMW Z4 GTE
15 Feb 2013, 10:48 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The M3 GT will be put to sleep after 4 successful years in the American Le Mans Series and the Z4 GTE will take its place as we mentioned in a previous article. The numbers look really good for the Z4 GTE and when combined with the pros from the...
BMW F15 X5M Spotted on Track
15 Feb 2013, 10:14 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / After covering the new BMW X5 we can now show you the top-of-the-line model built on the new F15 platform, the X5M. Being so heavily camouflaged, you might ask yourself how can one know that we're looking at the X5M and not an ordinary Bimm...
The BMW 1 Series Coupe Replacement Is Nearly Here
15 Feb 2013, 09:56 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Every BMW fan knows that the German company will continue to bring out new series. After the 4 Series madness, concerning the replacement of the most popular coupe BMW ever made, it's time for a new buzz, the 2 Series. Most of us already kn...
MINI Showdown: The MINI GP vs ZCars Mini Busa
15 Feb 2013, 09:25 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Last year, around May, MINI launched it's new top-of-the-line model, the JCW GP. It is the fastest MINI ever build by the BMW owned company but it isn't the fastest you can buy. The competition, and the fastest MINI available is t...