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Cristian Agatie

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As a child, he grew up among tractors and heavy machinery and was covered in grease from tip to toe most of the time. It was a tractor that he drove for the first time and when asked what he’d become, he candidly replied: “tractor operator”. Later on, he drove all kinds of vehicles, from heavy trucks to off-roaders, all outside of public roads until he got his driving license.

He did not become a tractor operator, as you can tell already. Instead, he got interested in journalism and pursued a career finding stories for local newspapers and radio stations. But the first love is never forgotten, so when presented with the chance, he seized it and became a motor journalist in 1995.

Having found the perfect job to mix his passion for cars and journalism, he couldn’t help exploring other areas, like science, computers, and mobile devices. He took stints working for a computer magazine for a couple of years, and it was then that he had his first contact with new media. But cars always remained his passion, so he returned to motor journalism when Auto Bild started its local branch. Later, he became an internet junkie, and moving online felt only natural.

In the meantime, he also became obsessed with technology, electric vehicles, batteries, and whatnot, so he writes a lot about those. He found autoevolution a fertile ground for exploration and so he discovered his passion for RVs and campers, but also solar panels and new energy solutions.
5 Exciting Things We Learned About the Refreshed Rivian R1S and R1T
5 Exciting Things We Learned About the Refreshed Rivian R1S and R1T

4 May 2024, 21:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian is very close to opening the order books for the refreshed R1S and R1T. The trial production has already begun at its factory in Normal, Illinois, as revealed during a recent event. The updated R1 vehicles will look mostly the same but vastl...

 
What We Know About the Rumored Model 3 Hatchback That Might Replace Tesla's $25,000 EV
What We Know About the Rumored Model 3 Hatchback That Might Replace Tesla's $25,000 EV

3 May 2024, 21:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / During the first quarter earnings call, Musk dodged questions about Tesla's affordable EV model and the upcoming robotaxi, which will be unveiled on August 8. However, the shareholder deck hinted at launching an affordable EV model using the e...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Has Better Anti-Pinch Protection, but Don't Bet Your Limbs on It Yet
Tesla Cybertruck Has Better Anti-Pinch Protection, but Don't Bet Your Limbs on It Yet

3 May 2024, 18:11 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla improved Cybertruck's anti-pinch protection with the Spring update, but this was only because it had almost no protection before. People who tried the new feature were in for a nasty surprise, as the Cybertruck frunk only protects you th...

 
Fisker Owners Left High and Dry As EV Startup Goes Into the Ground
Fisker Owners Left High and Dry As EV Startup Goes Into the Ground

3 May 2024, 10:52 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Fisker Ocean owners are forced to find creative solutions to keep their cars running in the wake of Fisker woes. The EV startup is on the brink of collapse, leaving people who bought one of their cars with few choices. What's happening with Fi...

 
All the Undocumented Features Coming With Tesla's Spring Update
All the Undocumented Features Coming With Tesla's Spring Update

2 May 2024, 21:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Last month, Tesla started internal tests of a feature-packed update that included a new user interface, new Autopilot visualizations, and Auto Shift Beta, among other things. The update has now reached production vehicles as the 2024.14.3 update an...

 
2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric Sheds Some Camo, Still Hides Plenty of Details
2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric Sheds Some Camo, Still Hides Plenty of Details

2 May 2024, 14:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / One month ago, we had a controversy regarding one of Porsche's prototypes. While many were sure it was Porsche's rumored flagship known as K1, others identified the prototype as a Porsche Cayenne EV. A new set of pictures snapped in Germa...

 
Tesla Improves Cybertruck's Anti-Pinch Protection, It Even Reacts to a Banana
Tesla Improves Cybertruck's Anti-Pinch Protection, It Even Reacts to a Banana

2 May 2024, 12:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Soon after the Cybertruck deliveries began, owners discovered that Tesla skimped on optical anti-pinch sensors, which could cause children to lose their fingers. After acknowledging the issue at the end of March, Tesla finally delivered on its prom...

 
Tesla Cybertrucks Crisscrossing Europe Is Not an Indication They Will Ever Sell There
Tesla Cybertrucks Crisscrossing Europe Is Not an Indication They Will Ever Sell There

2 May 2024, 09:44 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / People started noticing trailers hauling Tesla Cybertrucks across several European countries, as the EV maker wants to promote the electric pickup worldwide. However, the promo tour will not end with local homologation and sales start, as people mi...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Spotted in Moscow, Russians Not Impressed
Tesla Cybertruck Spotted in Moscow, Russians Not Impressed

1 May 2024, 18:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Interest in the Cybertruck is incredibly high despite some criticizing its shortcomings. Many celebrities have bragged about having one, and even Russian oligarchs are willing to do whatever it takes to own one of Tesla's electric pickups. Des...

 
Musk Shocked Everyone by Disbanding Supercharger Team, What Does This Mean for Tesla?
Musk Shocked Everyone by Disbanding Supercharger Team, What Does This Mean for Tesla?

1 May 2024, 16:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Tesla Supercharger team is no more after Elon Musk, like a spoiled child, scattered his toys because Tesla Supercharger chief Rebecca Tinucci refused to fire people fast enough. To prove his point, Musk fired Tinucci and her entire team because...

 
Mercedes Doesn't Want Its EVs To Look Different Anymore, New Models To Be More Traditional
Mercedes Doesn't Want Its EVs To Look Different Anymore, New Models To Be More Traditional

30 Apr 2024, 14:42 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Mercedes-Benz is blurring the lines between its electric vehicles and their gas-powered variants. This will also affect the design, which should be unified across the brand's lineup, regardless of the propulsion system. Robert Lesnik, head of ...

 
Automatic Emergency Braking Tech To Become Mandatory on New Cars Sold in the US From 2029
Automatic Emergency Braking Tech To Become Mandatory on New Cars Sold in the US From 2029

30 Apr 2024, 12:41 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The NHTSA finalized a rule that requires automatic emergency braking systems to be installed on all new passenger vehicles and light trucks sold in the US by 2029. The new rule is estimated to save over 360 lives and prevent 24,000 injuries every y...

 
Tesla Consumed by Chaos as Key Senior Executives Leave and Entire Teams Are Wiped Out
Tesla Consumed by Chaos as Key Senior Executives Leave and Entire Teams Are Wiped Out

30 Apr 2024, 09:51 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla lost more senior executives this month than it probably did in its entire history before. After Drew Baglino and Rohan Patel, Martin Viecha announced his departure during the first quarter earnings call. It appears that Rebecca Tinucci, the c...

 
Finding All Spots Occupied at a Charging Station Is an EV Owner's Biggest Stress
Finding All Spots Occupied at a Charging Station Is an EV Owner's Biggest Stress

29 Apr 2024, 17:05 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / People used to mention high prices, limited range, and long charging times as their biggest fears when considering an electric vehicle. However, things have changed, and EV drivers' biggest fear now is not finding a free spot when arriving at ...

 
Tesla FSD Primed for Worldwide Expansion, Tests in Europe and China Show Promising Results
Tesla FSD Primed for Worldwide Expansion, Tests in Europe and China Show Promising Results

29 Apr 2024, 15:19 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk canceled a planned trip to India earlier this month but cleared his agenda for an unexpected trip to Beijing. Musk signed the papers to clear the last hurdles preventing Tesla's FSD launch in China. In Europe, Tesla offers FSD demo d...

 
Tesla Brings Vision-Based Autopark to Older Vehicles With Ultrasonic Sensors
Tesla Brings Vision-Based Autopark to Older Vehicles With Ultrasonic Sensors

29 Apr 2024, 10:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla released Full Self Driving (Supervised) V12.3.6 over the weekend, and people shared positive feedback. However, the biggest surprise was that the update brought vision-based park assist features, including Autopark, to older Tesla vehicles wi...

 
Tesla Updates the Cybertruck With Cool Off-Road Goodies, Locking Differentials Included
Tesla Updates the Cybertruck With Cool Off-Road Goodies, Locking Differentials Included

29 Apr 2024, 09:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / To many people, the Tesla Cybertruck is still a work in progress, with many missing features five months after delivery start. As revealed in a Top Gear exclusive video, the Cybertruck will soon gain some long overdue off-roading features. These in...

 
EVs With the Best Resale Value After Five Years on the Market
EVs With the Best Resale Value After Five Years on the Market

27 Apr 2024, 21:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Vehicle depreciation is one of the most important criteria when choosing your next new vehicle. That's because it directly affects its resale value and how much it counts toward your next purchase. Here are the electric vehicles with the best ...

 
Refreshed Tesla Model 3 Performance Leaves the BMW i4 M50 in the Dust
Refreshed Tesla Model 3 Performance Leaves the BMW i4 M50 in the Dust

26 Apr 2024, 21:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla upped the ante with the refreshed Model 3 Performance, which many believe was worth the wait. The electric performance sedan is more refined and competent, offering many enhancements that make it a worthy rival to the best BMW has to offer. P...

 
The Fire That Broke Out at Rivian's Plant in Normal Didn't Involve Battery Components
The Fire That Broke Out at Rivian's Plant in Normal Didn't Involve Battery Components

26 Apr 2024, 14:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A fire broke out under a section of the assembly line conveyor at Rivian's factory in Normal, Illinois. At the moment, the production was paused for upgrades in preparation for the R1 refresh production. No injuries were reported, although one...

 

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