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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.
GM Clarifies Conditions of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Warranty Cessation, It's Still Fuzzy
GM Clarifies Conditions of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Warranty Cessation, It's Still Fuzzy

8 Aug 2022, 18:03 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / GM is trying to curb reselling of their most in-demand vehicles, such as the Chevy Corvette Z06, by voiding the car’s warranty if sold less than a year after the purchase. The dealers have recently received new guidance, including a form to b...

 
2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible Flexes Z51 Muscles on the Used-Car Market
2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible Flexes Z51 Muscles on the Used-Car Market

8 Aug 2022, 16:42 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray started deliveries in June. Still, some owners have already made up their minds to flip them for profit. One Convertible in LT2 trim is listed on two websites with a starting price of $118,990. The waiting li...

 
Toyota Caves In to Public Pressure, Will Rebuild Broken GR86 Engine for Free
Toyota Caves In to Public Pressure, Will Rebuild Broken GR86 Engine for Free

8 Aug 2022, 15:11 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The story of an unlucky Toyota GR86 owner became viral last week after he blew his engine. At first, Toyota refused to repair it under warranty because of a picture shared on social media. After public outcry, Toyota finally decided to offer a free...

 
Ford Sends Electric F-150 Lightning Trucks to Kentucky to Help With Rescue Operations
Ford Sends Electric F-150 Lightning Trucks to Kentucky to Help With Rescue Operations

8 Aug 2022, 12:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The electric Ford F-150 Lightning can prove vital for workers trying to get flood victims safely back into their homes after the water has subsided. Ford has sent two F-150 Lightning Pro trucks as mobile power solutions for the rescue crews. Whe...

 
Polestar 2 Proves Better Than the BMW i4 in the Moose Test but Still Has a Lot to Improve
Polestar 2 Proves Better Than the BMW i4 in the Moose Test but Still Has a Lot to Improve

8 Aug 2022, 10:01 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Polestar 2 was put through the famous moose test at km77.com, showing good manners and safety during sudden avoidance maneuvers. But it wasn’t all flying colors, as the Swedish EV can still improve its performance. Electric vehicles ha...

 
Watch Rivian R1T Drag Ford F-150 Lightning in a Tug of War, Has One Secret Working for It
Watch Rivian R1T Drag Ford F-150 Lightning in a Tug of War, Has One Secret Working for It

8 Aug 2022, 08:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Rivian R1T has enjoyed uncontested supremacy in the electric pickup truck market for a while. It had to bow to the monster that the GMC Hummer was (and still is to this day), but it wasn’t until Ford started deliveries of the F-150 Lightn...

 
1995 Mitsubishi Delica JB500 Camper Hides a Couple of Surprises, It's Still a Great Rig
1995 Mitsubishi Delica JB500 Camper Hides a Couple of Surprises, It's Still a Great Rig

5 Aug 2022, 10:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Once the 25-year mark has passed, Americans can legally import Japanese domestic market (JDM) vehicles into the U.S. That’s how many right-hand-drive campers have entered the country. This 1995 Mitsubishi Delica selling on Bring a Trailer sho...

 
Watch DeepRoute.ai Navigate Like a Seasoned Driver Through the Traffic Chaos of Shenzhen
Watch DeepRoute.ai Navigate Like a Seasoned Driver Through the Traffic Chaos of Shenzhen

5 Aug 2022, 09:43 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / DeepRoute.ai has successfully demonstrated its Drive 2.0 software in downtown Shenzhen following Shenzhen’s Special Economic Zone decision to allow driverless cars on the road. The video shows DeepRoute.ai navigating challenging traffic scena...

 
Speaking at Cyber Roundup, Elon Musk Has Good News and Bad News About the Tesla Cybertruck
Speaking at Cyber Roundup, Elon Musk Has Good News and Bad News About the Tesla Cybertruck

5 Aug 2022, 08:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla organized a large shareholder gathering at Giga Texas named “Cyber Roundup,” so the Cybertruck was obviously at the heart of the discussions. During his speech in front of Tesla stockholders, Elon Musk delivered good news and bad ...

 
Rivian R1X Could Be a Monster 1,200-Horsepower SUV That Eats Raptors for Breakfast
Rivian R1X Could Be a Monster 1,200-Horsepower SUV That Eats Raptors for Breakfast

4 Aug 2022, 22:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Even though Rivian started its business based on an adventure vehicle, this doesn’t mean that performance vehicles are not on the company’s radar. Recent rumors from Rivian indicate that the EV maker is hard at work building a rally-ins...

 
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pricing Confirmed, Will Reach Dealers This Fall
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pricing Confirmed, Will Reach Dealers This Fall

4 Aug 2022, 16:31 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 will start sales this fall with a base price of $37,495, thanks to a new entry-level version with a smaller battery. The revised model comes from the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, making it the first EV the Ge...

 
In an Unprecedented Move, Toyota Offers to Repurchase bZ4X Units Affected by Recall
In an Unprecedented Move, Toyota Offers to Repurchase bZ4X Units Affected by Recall

4 Aug 2022, 15:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Toyota bZ4X, a compact electric crossover that went on sale in April, had to be recalled because its wheels might fall off. One month after the recall order was issued, Toyota still doesn’t have a clue how to fix it, which is why they are mak...

 
There's a Place on Earth Where a Used Tesla Model 3 Will Set You Back $91,000
There's a Place on Earth Where a Used Tesla Model 3 Will Set You Back $91,000

4 Aug 2022, 14:01 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / We know the used car market is crazy high, but the situation is horrible for those looking to buy an electric vehicle. It’s excellent for those wanting to sell, and this is especially true for Australians. Down Under, people trade their kidne...

 
Ford Had a Stellar Month in July, Capturing 11% of the U.S. EV Market
Ford Had a Stellar Month in July, Capturing 11% of the U.S. EV Market

4 Aug 2022, 11:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford appears to recover from the supply chain nightmare and the microchip shortage, as it posted stellar monthly sales in July. Ford’s new vehicle sales rose 36.6% from a year ago, while the rest of the industry is estimated to have declined ...

 
Here's What You Need to Know if You Accidentally Put Diesel Exhaust Fluid in the Fuel Tank
Here's What You Need to Know if You Accidentally Put Diesel Exhaust Fluid in the Fuel Tank

4 Aug 2022, 09:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The consequences can be dire when the diesel fuel is contaminated with DEF. In the more severe cases, the entire fuel system must be replaced, from the fuel fill pipe to the fuel injectors and everything in between. Diesel exhaust fluid, also kn...

 
Tesla Finally Reopens the Order Books for Model S and Model X in Europe
Tesla Finally Reopens the Order Books for Model S and Model X in Europe

4 Aug 2022, 08:42 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla had to stop taking orders for the Model S and Model X outside North America following a slower-than-expected production ramp-up for the redesigned models. Things are better now, and the Europeans are again allowed to place orders for the two ...

 
Toyota Risks Backlash After Denying GR86 Owner Warranty Claim Over "Racing Abuse"
Toyota Risks Backlash After Denying GR86 Owner Warranty Claim Over "Racing Abuse"

3 Aug 2022, 20:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / When the engine failed, one unlucky GR86 owner had its warranty revoked after a Toyota rep saw a picture of him drifting the car on social media. This was despite Toyota marketing the GR86 as a sports coupe and selling it with a 12-month NASA membe...

 
Chevrolet Bolt Customers Lured With Hefty "Discounts" to Keep Quiet About Future Problems
Chevrolet Bolt Customers Lured With Hefty "Discounts" to Keep Quiet About Future Problems

3 Aug 2022, 13:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Chevrolet recently slashed the prices of its Bolt EV/EUV electric vehicles by a sizeable $6,000, a move that made the Bolt the most affordable EV on sale right now. Those that bought a Bolt just before it was discounted were not left empty-handed, ...

 
GM Denies the Chevy Corvette Prototype That Burnt to a Crisp in Spain Was an E-Ray
GM Denies the Chevy Corvette Prototype That Burnt to a Crisp in Spain Was an E-Ray

3 Aug 2022, 11:43 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / News broke last week that an alleged Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray prototype erupted in flames in Southern Europe. GM has felt the need to clarify that the car that burnt down had no electrified component inside, and it was an older test mule used by a ...

 
Major Police Operation Leads to Recovery of 214 Stolen Vehicles, State Employees Involved
Major Police Operation Leads to Recovery of 214 Stolen Vehicles, State Employees Involved

3 Aug 2022, 10:03 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Canadian police concluded a major investigation into vehicle theft and resale operations, which led to the arrest of 28 people and the recovery of 214 stolen vehicles. Employees of ServiceOntario were involved in the thefts, helping organized crime...

 

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