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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.
Well Maintained Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Camper Is Looking for New Camping Adventures
Well Maintained Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Camper Is Looking for New Camping Adventures

22 Aug 2022, 16:58 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Of all the generations of the Volkswagen Type 2, also known as the Transporter, the T2 is probably the most popular. This 1970 Westfalia camper in excellent condition shows why people are still interested in buying such an old camper. Although m...

 
YouTuber Gets to Drive a Tesla Model 3, Immediately Sells His Volkswagen ID.3 to Buy One
YouTuber Gets to Drive a Tesla Model 3, Immediately Sells His Volkswagen ID.3 to Buy One

22 Aug 2022, 15:43 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A week ago, we wrote about a Volkswagen ID.3 owner who drove a Tesla Model 3 Performance for the first time. He was so impressed that he recently decided to sell his Volkswagen electric car and buy a Tesla Model 3 instead. For years, Tesla criti...

 
Elon Musk Announces Spooky "Neuralink Progress Update Show and Tell" for Halloween
Elon Musk Announces Spooky "Neuralink Progress Update Show and Tell" for Halloween

22 Aug 2022, 14:13 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk has sorted out mundane tasks like readying the Cybertruck launch and is turning his mind to more important things like saving humankind. His two primary goals for 2022 are putting the Starship into orbit and the wide release. Moments late...

 
Tesla Model 3 With CATL's M3P Battery to Launch in China, Offers Better Range, Lower Price
Tesla Model 3 With CATL's M3P Battery to Launch in China, Offers Better Range, Lower Price

22 Aug 2022, 12:58 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / There are few known things about the CATL’s M3P batteries, but Chinese media writes that they will soon power a new version of the Tesla Model 3 built in China. According to the reports, the new batteries will allow for more range while being...

 
For a Small Amount of Cash, You Can Now Fly the Top Gun: Maverick Missions Yourself
For a Small Amount of Cash, You Can Now Fly the Top Gun: Maverick Missions Yourself

22 Aug 2022, 10:21 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The massive success of the Top Gun: Maverick movie has spawned an entire entertainment ecosystem dedicated to appeasing the franchise’s fans. A flight simulator business in the UK allows them to replicate the missions they’ve seen in th...

 
Autopilot Prevents 40 Crashes per Day Where Drivers Mistakenly Press the Accelerator
Autopilot Prevents 40 Crashes per Day Where Drivers Mistakenly Press the Accelerator

22 Aug 2022, 09:09 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A lot has been said about Autopilot and FSD safety in the past week, but Tesla’s Autopilot Software Director Ashok Elluswamy thinks the software can prevent crashes. He explains how Autopilot can avoid collisions and highlights some of the sa...

 
Survival Chevrolet Corvair 95 Spent 60 Years as a Camper Van, Still Makes Your Heart Pound
Survival Chevrolet Corvair 95 Spent 60 Years as a Camper Van, Still Makes Your Heart Pound

21 Aug 2022, 19:43 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / You don’t need a fancy Sprinter RV for happy van life when many camper vans are available for cheap. Some of them are true gems, coming with the charm of their times. Nostalgics would surely appreciate this 1962 Chevrolet 95 camper conversion...

 
Porsche's 590-Horsepower Hydrogen V8 Is as Powerful as a Gas Engine but Without Emissions
Porsche's 590-Horsepower Hydrogen V8 Is as Powerful as a Gas Engine but Without Emissions

21 Aug 2022, 11:19 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / When it comes to sustainable propulsion systems, Porsche is one of the carmakers that want to cover all the bases. Besides the electric Taycan and e-fuel production, the sportscar maker is also working behind the scenes to convert the combustion en...

 
Mean-Looking Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Is Way Better Than Your Average Camper Van
Mean-Looking Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Is Way Better Than Your Average Camper Van

20 Aug 2022, 11:41 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Volkswagen Vanagon was the preferred platform for camper vans, thanks to its unique characteristics. This 1988 modified example has received upgrades that made it even better than a factory-fitted Westfalia camper. Volkswagen acknowledged th...

 
Watch Thief Steal Ford F-150 Raptor Pickups, Mustang Mach-E From Dealer Lot in Minutes
Watch Thief Steal Ford F-150 Raptor Pickups, Mustang Mach-E From Dealer Lot in Minutes

20 Aug 2022, 10:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Thieves have become increasingly bold and are now stealing vehicles directly from the dealers’ lots. A video coming from a security camera shows one person stealing at least five Ford vehicles, including a Mustang Mach-E and several F-150 Rap...

 
2024 Ford Mustang Will Make Its Global Debut on September 14 During Detroit Auto Show
2024 Ford Mustang Will Make Its Global Debut on September 14 During Detroit Auto Show

20 Aug 2022, 09:05 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The rumors that Ford might launch the seventh-generation Mustang next year to mark the pony car’s 60th anniversary were greatly exaggerated. Ford has confirmed that the Detroit Motor Show, which starts on September 14, is the place and the ti...

 
All-Original GMC Vandura Camper Van Comes With a Submarine Top and Cathedral Lighting
All-Original GMC Vandura Camper Van Comes With a Submarine Top and Cathedral Lighting

19 Aug 2022, 18:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / It’s that time of the year when people start thinking about getting rid of their old camper in preparation for the winter. It’s also the best time to get a great deal on a rig, as the market is flooded with offers. This unique GMC Vandu...

 
Kia EV6 GT Debuts at Monterey Car Week With 576 Horsepower and Supercar Acceleration
Kia EV6 GT Debuts at Monterey Car Week With 576 Horsepower and Supercar Acceleration

19 Aug 2022, 17:01 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Thanks to its advanced technology and excellent quality, the Kia EV6 has made a lasting impression in the U.S. Now, the Korean carmaker is back for more with a performance version that could make a supercar owner cry. Kia America ceased the Mont...

 
Tesla Updates the Semi Website With New Info, Images and Videos, Stops Taking Reservations
Tesla Updates the Semi Website With New Info, Images and Videos, Stops Taking Reservations

19 Aug 2022, 15:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has revamped the Semi truck’s landing page on its website with new information, images, and videos. Unfortunately, the EV company no longer accepts reservations, with only a “get updates” button available. Elon Musk recen...

 
Tesla Will Add Autoconfigure Feature to Side Mirrors Based on the Driver's Eyes' Position
Tesla Will Add Autoconfigure Feature to Side Mirrors Based on the Driver's Eyes' Position

19 Aug 2022, 13:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In a surprise reply on Twitter, Elon Musk agreed to leverage Tesla’s big data and AI processing power to solve a mundane task like autoconfiguring the side mirrors based on driver’s characteristics. This is not even a problem, as most T...

 
Ford Files Patent for Crazy "In-Flight Charging" of Electric Vehicles Inspired by Aviation
Ford Files Patent for Crazy "In-Flight Charging" of Electric Vehicles Inspired by Aviation

19 Aug 2022, 10:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford is busy filing for patents that would probably never see the light of day. One application it recently filed with the USPTO describes an “in-flight” charging system for electric vehicles. The name reveals the idea came from the inf...

 
Watch Unbreakable Volkswagen Golf R Driving With a Crushed Roof as if Nothing Happened
Watch Unbreakable Volkswagen Golf R Driving With a Crushed Roof as if Nothing Happened

19 Aug 2022, 09:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Carmakers must strike a delicate balance between making their vehicles as light as possible while still being strong enough to withstand a crash. A Golf R driving with a crashed roof shows that maybe Volkswagen didn’t get it quite right with ...

 
Jaw-Dropping Chevrolet G20 Rocky Ridge Weekender Camper Van Sells With No Reserve
Jaw-Dropping Chevrolet G20 Rocky Ridge Weekender Camper Van Sells With No Reserve

18 Aug 2022, 17:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Chevy G20 van is one of the few vehicles with a timeless design that looks good regardless of age. This explains why it was kept on the market almost unchanged for more than 26 years. With a camper conversion, this is the closest thing you can ...

 
Tesla to Launch Supercharger Membership Packages for Non-Tesla EV Owners
Tesla to Launch Supercharger Membership Packages for Non-Tesla EV Owners

18 Aug 2022, 15:51 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is poised to open its Supercharger network in the U.S. to other EV brands soon as it seeks to access federal funds to extend the network. According to a Twitter post, Tesla is considering two membership plans for non-Tesla EV owners. One o...

 
NHTSA Warns Tesla Owners Not to Use Real Kids to Test the Car's Safety Features
NHTSA Warns Tesla Owners Not to Use Real Kids to Test the Car's Safety Features

18 Aug 2022, 13:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A concentrated campaign against Tesla FSD software has prompted Tesla fans to use unorthodox methods to prove that Tesla safety tech can recognize children. That’s why the NHTSA felt it’s time to warn Tesla owners not to use children to...

 

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