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Sebastian Toma

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"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Mike Tyson

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Sebastian's love for cars began at a young age. He cannot put a finger on what started it all, but it was there, and it grew day by day. Little did he know that a career would emerge from this passion (and that it would not, sadly, involve being a professional racecar driver).

It all started with him pointing at cars on the street and asking what make and model they were. Sebastian couldn't wait to be tall enough to see over their steering wheel and be allowed to drive them.

When was ready to hit the road, Sebastian was left without a potential first car after his family's '72 Mercedes-Benz was rolled by his father. While the early '70s sedan proved unexpectedly safe, Sebastian was left without a ride, so he took various jobs and saved up for an E30 BMW 3 Series. Months later, he got his dream job – writing about cars for a local website while he was getting a bachelor's degree in Journalism.

Fourteen years had passed since Sebastian started writing about cars and motorcycles, and his job took him behind the wheel of several hundred vehicles, as well as through some of the most important local publications.

Just before returning to autoevolution, he was the editor-in-chief of the country's most-read car magazine and its website. Sebastian took on the challenge and started writing for us again, so sit back and enjoy the read!
Jaguar XJ Replacement Confirmed, Will Be Available in Hybrid Versions
Jaguar XJ Replacement Confirmed, Will Be Available in Hybrid Versions

20 Mar 2016, 12:55 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Jaguar officials have confirmed a replacement for the XJ after months of rumors that showed the possibility of making an SUV instead of a saloon for the brand's flagship model. The news comes from Jaguar's chief designer, Ian Callum, w...

 
Japanese University Unveils Battery-Less Electric Vehicle
Japanese University Unveils Battery-Less Electric Vehicle

20 Mar 2016, 12:11 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The Toyohashi University of Technology in Japan has unveiled the prototype of an electric vehicle that operates without batteries. The team behind it has been working on the project for the last five years, and the prototype was publicly unveile...

 
The Delivery Robot of the Future Is Here! It Brings Pizza
The Delivery Robot of the Future Is Here! It Brings Pizza

19 Mar 2016, 12:23 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Self-driving technology is making its way to our hearts in vintage fashion, through the stomach. Domino's is at it again, as their Australian division has showcased the delivery robot of the future. They have taken it a step further, and ha...

 
2017 BMW 5 Series Touring Prototype Spied in the Cold
2017 BMW 5 Series Touring Prototype Spied in the Cold

19 Mar 2016, 10:24 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / BMW is developing the next generation of the 5 Series. Like the current model, the 2017 5 Series will have a Touring version. The second body style of the 2017 5 Series range has been featured on our website before in the form of spyshots, but t...

 
Popular Solutions Used by Carmakers to Eliminate Torque Steer in FWD Cars
Popular Solutions Used by Carmakers to Eliminate Torque Steer in FWD Cars

15 Mar 2016, 18:36 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Torque steer is the dreaded enemy of fun in front-wheel-drive cars with big power figures. Over the years, the phenomenon has grown out of the hot hatch segment and into the volume market. What is torque steer? Well, if you have not experienced...

 
Spyshots Reveal Larger Next-Generation Ford Focus Prototype
Spyshots Reveal Larger Next-Generation Ford Focus Prototype

15 Mar 2016, 13:22 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / As we have previously revealed, Ford engineers are testing a mule of the next-generation Focus using a modified body of the current generation. Since the Focus is set to grow, the engineers who have put together this prototype had to improvise, ...

 
Apple Car Might Come to Market in 2021, Cost Around $75,000
Apple Car Might Come to Market in 2021, Cost Around $75,000

15 Mar 2016, 12:23 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / According to reports, Apple is still working on a car, but we will not see it too soon. Analysts expect the Cupertino giant to launch its first car in 2021. The model that is reportedly in development under the “Project Titan” codena...

 
Ariel Celebrates the Manufacture of 1,500 Atoms and Renews Contract with Honda
Ariel Celebrates the Manufacture of 1,500 Atoms and Renews Contract with Honda

15 Mar 2016, 10:36 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Honda’s UK division and the Ariel Motor Company have renewed their exclusive engine supply deal. The small British company called Ariel Motors only has eight assembly technicians, and they are currently celebrating the manufacture of 1,500...

 
Mercedes-Benz Pick-Up Truck Rumored to Make Paris Debut
Mercedes-Benz Pick-Up Truck Rumored to Make Paris Debut

15 Mar 2016, 09:28 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Mercedes-Benz is rumored to present its pick-up truck this fall, at the Paris Motor Show, in concept car guise. The new pick-up will mark the brand’s entry into a new segment, and the development of the model was done in collaboration wit...

 
Tech Upgrades to Bring Your Old Car to the 21st Century
Tech Upgrades to Bring Your Old Car to the 21st Century

14 Mar 2016, 17:02 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Owning an older car can become frustrating, especially when considering that new models come to market with all sorts of exciting technologies that were not available for your vehicle when it was new. Since selling your car just to get access to...

 
The Caterham Super Seven Gets a LEGO Version
The Caterham Super Seven Gets a LEGO Version

14 Mar 2016, 13:18 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / LEGO has approved the development of an official kit for the Caterham Super Seven. The decision was announced last week, and it is the result of a proposition submitted by a fan of the famous British sports car. The future kit from LEGO will all...

 
Porsche 911 Confirmed as Next Model to Feature Hybrid Version
Porsche 911 Confirmed as Next Model to Feature Hybrid Version

14 Mar 2016, 12:33 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Porsche has announced that it will make a hybrid version of the 911 before it launches the production version of the Mission-E. The statement links the next generation of the 911 to a hybrid version. The carmaker confirms that the 911 will get a...

 
Ford Establishes Division to Develop Smart Mobility Solutions
Ford Establishes Division to Develop Smart Mobility Solutions

14 Mar 2016, 10:31 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Ford Motor Company has a new subsidiary in Palo Alto, called Ford Smart Mobility. The new division of the Blue Oval has the task of laying the base for the expansion of Ford’s business model. The carmaker from Dearborn wants to be a mobili...

 
Former Volkswagen Employee Claims Company Erased Data, Sues Them for Firing Him
Former Volkswagen Employee Claims Company Erased Data, Sues Them for Firing Him

14 Mar 2016, 09:35 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Volkswagen has been taken to court in Michigan by a former IT employee of the American division of the company. The unnamed employee claims that he was unlawfully fired three months after he tried to stop a Volkswagen white collar worker from d...

 
BMW CEO Pleads for Autonomous Cars, Has a Dream for Premium Mobility
BMW CEO Pleads for Autonomous Cars, Has a Dream for Premium Mobility

13 Mar 2016, 13:02 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Last week, BMW celebrated its Centennial, and the event also marked the presentation of an autonomous vehicle concept that showcased the company's vision for the next 100 years of mobility. Since BMW is the company that has a slogan that sa...

 
U.S. Army Will Test Self-Driving Trucks on Public Roads This Year
U.S. Army Will Test Self-Driving Trucks on Public Roads This Year

13 Mar 2016, 11:52 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The U.S. Army is intending to test self-driving trucks on public roads this year. The move could help accelerate the development of the technology for civilian use. According to a Forbes report, the U.S. Army will test an autonomous truck convoy...

 
Aston Martin Opens Consulting Division to Help Others Develop Cars
Aston Martin Opens Consulting Division to Help Others Develop Cars

12 Mar 2016, 14:49 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Aston Martin has announced the formation of a consulting branch. The new division marks a significant step for the British company, which will lend its expertise to interested parties that want to develop cars and other products. Aston Martin is...

 
GM to Jump Ahead in Self-Driving Car Development with the Acquisition of Cruise
GM to Jump Ahead in Self-Driving Car Development with the Acquisition of Cruise

12 Mar 2016, 14:45 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The Cruise Automation startup will be acquired by General Motors, the automaker from Detroit announced. GM has decided it would be best to buy the company that has developed an aftermarket self-driving system to accelerate its progress on autono...

 
How to Prevent Your Car From Being Broken Into in Five Easy Steps
How to Prevent Your Car From Being Broken Into in Five Easy Steps

11 Mar 2016, 17:38 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Stealing objects from cars is a crime that probably started shortly after cars were invented. It is a problem in most countries and anyone can become a victim. Unfortunately, there’s no certain way to fully prevent your car from being bro...

 
VW Dealer Claims to Know Why Former CEO of American Division Left the Company
VW Dealer Claims to Know Why Former CEO of American Division Left the Company

11 Mar 2016, 14:12 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Michael Horn, the former CEO of Volkswagen of America, was reportedly ousted from his job because of frequent tensions with the headquarters of the company, claims a top Volkswagen dealer. According to Alan Brown, the head of Volkswagen’s ...

 

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