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Iulian Dnistran

Iulian Dnistran,

Daily News Writer
iulian.dnistran@insideevs.com

Iulian is one of the daily news writers at InsideEVs. He's a University of Bucharest graduate with a Master's Degree in Journalism and over ten years of experience writing about cars for magazines, automotive websites, and YouTube videos. He's the former Head of Video Production for TopSpeed, MotorHeads, and DriveMag, as well as the former Senior Editor at ProMotor.

Iulian has a lifelong passion for cars and enjoys tinkering and working on them, especially on his 1967 Fiat, perfectly aware that the future of cars is electric.

You can connect with Iulian on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.

Articles by Iulian Dnistran

Opinion 2023 Was The Year Of The Tesla Cybertruck. I’m Glad It’s Over

2023 Was The Year Of The Tesla Cybertruck. I’m Glad It’s Over

The year of rumors, embellishments, and shaky fan videos is coming to an end.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 23 2023
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Safety Tesla Reportedly Has The Highest Accident Rate Of Any Marque. Except It Probably Doesn’t

Tesla Reportedly Has The Highest Accident Rate Of Any Marque. Except It Probably Doesn’t

Insurance data shows the issue lies with drivers and not necessarily the cars.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 22 2023
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Safety Tesla Knew It Installed Defective Parts In Its EVs. It Charged Customers For Repairs Anyway

Tesla Knew It Installed Defective Parts In Its EVs. It Charged Customers For Repairs Anyway

The automaker blamed drivers for vehicle “abuse,” but some cars had fewer than 1,000 miles on the odometer.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 21 2023
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Technology Next-Gen Apple CarPlay Will Tap Into Your Car’s Sensors And Take Over All The Screens

Next-Gen Apple CarPlay Will Tap Into Your Car’s Sensors And Take Over All The Screens

Porsche and Aston Martin previewed what the system will look like in their upcoming models.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 21 2023
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Industry Outlook Audi Slows Down EV Rollout Because Of Lackluster Sales Growth

Audi Slows Down EV Rollout Because Of Lackluster Sales Growth

Next year, Audi will launch two new EVs and two new combustion models.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 20 2023
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Sales Nearly Half Of America's Buick Dealers Take Buyout Instead Selling EVs: Report

Nearly Half Of America's Buick Dealers Take Buyout Instead Selling EVs: Report

Mind you, Buick doesn’t sell a single electric vehicle in the United States. At least for now.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 20 2023
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Industry Outlook How Long Can Tax Incentives Support The EV Market?

How Long Can Tax Incentives Support The EV Market?

In many places around the world, it's not looking great.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 19 2023
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Off-Road The Tesla Cybertruck’s Wade Mode Uses Air From The Suspension To Protect The Battery

The Tesla Cybertruck’s Wade Mode Uses Air From The Suspension To Protect The Battery

Tesla’s pickup can wade through 31-inch deep water, but the Rivian R1T can go even deeper.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 19 2023
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Charging Ford, GM EVs To Get Access To Tesla Superchargers In February 2024

Ford, GM EVs To Get Access To Tesla Superchargers In February 2024

The news comes from Tesla’s Design Manager for Charging Infrastructure, Jennifer Pretare.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 19 2023
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Ownership Experience Mercedes-Benz EQS Owner Says He Spent Just $367 For Charging In 13,000 Miles

Mercedes-Benz EQS Owner Says He Spent Just $367 For Charging In 13,000 Miles

That said, his year of free access to online services is ending, so he has to fork up $150 for those.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 18 2023
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Range / Efficiency The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Has 141 Miles Of EV Range And A 27-Gallon Gas Tank

The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Has 141 Miles Of EV Range And A 27-Gallon Gas Tank

Here’s why Stellantis engineers made the unconventional Ramcharger a series hybrid.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 18 2023
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Commercial Vehicles Rivian Electric Van And R1 EVs To Enter AT&T Fleet In 2024 Pilot Program

Rivian Electric Van And R1 EVs To Enter AT&T Fleet In 2024 Pilot Program

AT&T is the first to get its hands on the Electric Commercial Van after Rivian’s exclusivity deal with Amazon ended.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 15 2023
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Sales The Market Share For New Non-Tesla EVs Skyrocketed 800% In Just 3 Years: Study

The Market Share For New Non-Tesla EVs Skyrocketed 800% In Just 3 Years: Study

The number of non-Tesla U.S. car dealers also tripled, according to iSeeCars.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 14 2023
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Manufacturing / Production GM Delays Toledo EV Drive Unit Production To Q4 2024

GM Delays Toledo EV Drive Unit Production To Q4 2024

That’s nine months later than originally planned.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 14 2023
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Manufacturing / Production Tesla Gets Permits For Gigafactory Mexico, Construction Could Begin By Year’s End

Tesla Gets Permits For Gigafactory Mexico, Construction Could Begin By Year’s End

The American automaker previously bought the land on which the plant will be built.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 13 2023
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Teasers All-Electric Range Rover: Here’s Our First Look

All-Electric Range Rover: Here’s Our First Look

The luxury SUV will use an 800-volt architecture for high-speed charging. It will also be capable of wading through waist-deep water.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 13 2023
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Official Tesla Model 3 RWD, Long Range Will Lose The Entire EV Tax Credit In 2024

Tesla Model 3 RWD, Long Range Will Lose The Entire EV Tax Credit In 2024

Tesla’s most affordable EV takes a hit because of its Chinese-sourced batteries.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 13 2023
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News Rivian’s Updated Power Tonneau Cover Starts Reaching R1T Owners

Rivian’s Updated Power Tonneau Cover Starts Reaching R1T Owners

A forum user said engineers in Normal, Illinois poured sand into the mechanism and nothing bad happened.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 12 2023
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Pricing 2024 Genesis Electrified G80 Gets Sub-$80,000 Entry-Level Trim

2024 Genesis Electrified G80 Gets Sub-$80,000 Entry-Level Trim

The newly introduced Advanced version is $4,750 cheaper than the Prestige, which also got a price cut for 2024.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 12 2023
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Industry Outlook Mazda Wants To Launch 7-8 New EVs This Decade. But Don’t Expect Powerful Sports Cars

Mazda Wants To Launch 7-8 New EVs This Decade. But Don’t Expect Powerful Sports Cars

CEO Masahiro Moro said its upcoming electric motor's “high-power” version will make 110 kW or 147 hp.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 12 2023
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Aftermarket / Tuning Gutted Tesla Model S Plaid Gives Life To 1,020 HP Sleeper Minivan

Gutted Tesla Model S Plaid Gives Life To 1,020 HP Sleeper Minivan

Just don’t expect to ferry your kids to school in this junkyard Honda Odyssey-bodied EV with mismatched body panels.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 11 2023
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Industry Volkswagen Looking To Renault For Help Developing Cheap EV: Report

Volkswagen Looking To Renault For Help Developing Cheap EV: Report

VW is falling behind its European competitors, so it’s looking for partnerships to help it regain lost ground.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 11 2023
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Industry Volkswagen Will Cut Staffing Costs By A Fifth As Part Of Group's $10.8B Savings Plan (Updated)

Volkswagen Will Cut Staffing Costs By A Fifth As Part Of Group's $10.8B Savings Plan (Updated)

VW brand CEO Thomas Schaefer said last week that the carmaker is “no longer competitive.”
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 11 2023
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Ownership Experience This Volkswagen ID.3 Lost 10% Of Its Battery Capacity After 30,000 Miles

This Volkswagen ID.3 Lost 10% Of Its Battery Capacity After 30,000 Miles

Battery degradation doesn’t seem to be this German EV’s forte.
By Iulian Dnistran Dec 11 2023
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