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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.
Tesla Acknowledges Demand Slump, Tries To Energize Sales With New Incentives
Tesla Acknowledges Demand Slump, Tries To Energize Sales With New Incentives

4 Apr 2024, 14:35 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla posted disappointing sales in this year's first quarter. The EV maker is already trying to address the drop in demand by offering exceptional incentives. In China, one of the most affected markets, Tesla now provides zero-interest loans ...

 
Rivian R1 VIN Database Update Hints at Upcoming Tri-Motor Variants of the R1T and R1S
Rivian R1 VIN Database Update Hints at Upcoming Tri-Motor Variants of the R1T and R1S

4 Apr 2024, 10:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The end of quad-motor variants of the R1T and R1S might be in sight, considering that Rivian will introduce a tri-motor option for the model year 2025. The two variants will probably coexist for a while. Still, there's no real benefit to havin...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Battery Pack Teardown Reveals Surprising Details
Tesla Cybertruck Battery Pack Teardown Reveals Surprising Details

3 Apr 2024, 17:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Industry veteran Sandy Munro and his team continued the Tesla Cybertruck teardown with the battery pack. Cracking open the Cybertruck's structural battery revealed intriguing details. Most importantly, the pack appears to be half-empty, which ...

 
Predictably, the Successor to the Polestar 2 Will Go by a Different Name: Polestar 7
Predictably, the Successor to the Polestar 2 Will Go by a Different Name: Polestar 7

3 Apr 2024, 14:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Polestar names its vehicles chronologically, unlike other carmakers that follow a model-specific naming strategy. This is why it makes sense that the successor to the Polestar 2 will bear a different name. According to the company's CEO, Thoma...

 
Dacia Jogger, Sandero and Sandero Stepway Get More Safety Tech for Free in the UK
Dacia Jogger, Sandero and Sandero Stepway Get More Safety Tech for Free in the UK

3 Apr 2024, 12:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Dacia offers a welcome safety boost to Jogger, Sandero and Sandero Stepway customers in the UK with a comprehensive driver assistance package offered at no additional cost. The new safety tech was added to ensure that all three models comply with t...

 
Is This the Famous Upcoming K1 'Super-Porsche' or Something Else Entirely?
Is This the Famous Upcoming K1 'Super-Porsche' or Something Else Entirely?

3 Apr 2024, 10:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In 2022, CEO Oliver Blume confirmed in an interview that Porsche was working on an SUV larger than the Cayenne. This sounded a lot like the SSP-based electric SUV the brand was supposed to make based on Audi's Artemis Project. Recently snapped...

 
Tesla Posts First Decline in Deliveries in Four Years, Remains EV Market Leader
Tesla Posts First Decline in Deliveries in Four Years, Remains EV Market Leader

2 Apr 2024, 15:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla posted disappointing production and delivery numbers in the first quarter of 2024, well below Wall Street expectations. The EV maker delivered 386,810 EVs in the quarter, down 20.2% from the prior quarter and 8.5% from a year ago. It produced...

 
Upcoming Rivian Update Brings Major Improvements to the Rear Infotainment Screen
Upcoming Rivian Update Brings Major Improvements to the Rear Infotainment Screen

2 Apr 2024, 14:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian rolled out the 2024.11 software update to internal testers last week. When it gets to customer vehicles in the coming days, it will bring important improvements to the charging experience, navigation, and functions on the rear infotainment d...

 
Watch Tesla Full Self-Driving Navigating This Roundabout From Hell Like a Pro
Watch Tesla Full Self-Driving Navigating This Roundabout From Hell Like a Pro

2 Apr 2024, 11:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As Tesla is rolling out FSD free trials to more customers, we get a better picture of what the self-driving software can do. A recent video shared online shows the V12.3 navigating a chaotic roundabout in crazy Boston traffic that gives even experi...

 
Tesla Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Launch Imminent Following Media Event in Malibu
Tesla Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Launch Imminent Following Media Event in Malibu

2 Apr 2024, 08:53 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / April 1 brought us intriguing rumors about a media event that Tesla was preparing for the Model 3 Performance. As new information about the event surfaced, it turned out not to be an April Fools' prank but a legitimate launch event attended by...

 
Why the Xiaomi SU7 Could Be the 'Tesla Killer' That Nobody Thought Was Coming
Why the Xiaomi SU7 Could Be the 'Tesla Killer' That Nobody Thought Was Coming

31 Mar 2024, 00:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / It's easy to dismiss Xiaomi as just another copycat Chinese carmaker trying to build its first electric vehicles, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Although the name is mostly unknown in the US, it's a powerhouse pretty mu...

 
Tesla Acknowledges Cybertruck's Inadequate Anti-Pinch Protection, Says a Fix Is on the Way
Tesla Acknowledges Cybertruck's Inadequate Anti-Pinch Protection, Says a Fix Is on the Way

29 Mar 2024, 22:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although not without controversies, the Tesla Cybertruck proved a public favorite. However, soon after the deliveries began, reviewers discovered that the Cybertruck's frunk would not detect objects when closing. This puts people's finger...

 
Rivian Sets Expiry Date for Customers With Special Pre-Order Pricing, It's the End
Rivian Sets Expiry Date for Customers With Special Pre-Order Pricing, It's the End

29 Mar 2024, 16:31 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian annoyed many customers when it hiked the prices in March 2022. The backlash prompted the EV startup to offer price protection to those who ordered a Rivian before March 1, 2022. However, that didn't mean much since it constantly pushed ...

 
Tesla Certifies Model Y LR RWD in Europe With New Rear Motor and up to 373 Miles of Range
Tesla Certifies Model Y LR RWD in Europe With New Rear Motor and up to 373 Miles of Range

29 Mar 2024, 15:03 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Judging by certification documents filed in Europe, Tesla might offer a Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (LR RWD) after all. The new model might feature a new electric motor, better efficiency, and up to 600 km (373 miles) of range. This compare...

 
Watch Tesla FSD V12.3 Perform a Nerve-Racking Unprotected Left Turn Across Multiple Lanes
Watch Tesla FSD V12.3 Perform a Nerve-Racking Unprotected Left Turn Across Multiple Lanes

29 Mar 2024, 11:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla rolled FSD Beta V12.3 to more vehicles in the past week, and enthusiastic reviews started pouring in. One of the most impressive videos shows Tesla self-driving software performing a nerve-racking unprotected left turn across multiple lanes. ...

 
Xiaomi SU7 Makes Sales Debut With Tesla Model S Features at Model 3 Prices
Xiaomi SU7 Makes Sales Debut With Tesla Model S Features at Model 3 Prices

28 Mar 2024, 17:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Xiaomi only admitted to working on an electric vehicle in 2021, but it's already giving headaches to other EV makers, including Tesla. The brand's first model, the SU7 electric sedan, is available to order in China at prices that start at...

 
Fisker Experiences the Equivalent of a Bank Run As Everyone Wants To Jump Ship
Fisker Experiences the Equivalent of a Bank Run As Everyone Wants To Jump Ship

28 Mar 2024, 11:19 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In a desperate move to clear the inventory, Fisker cut the Ocean prices by up to 40%. However, the startup is experiencing the equivalent of a bank run, as everyone wants to distance itself from the ailing startup. The latest to do so was Tesla, wh...

 
CATL Will Be the Battery Cell Supplier for Tesla's Next-Generation Compact EV
CATL Will Be the Battery Cell Supplier for Tesla's Next-Generation Compact EV

28 Mar 2024, 09:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is close to a breakthrough with its self-driving software, making Elon Musk confident that his company could solve vehicle autonomy. FSD Beta's success also boosts Tesla's robotaxi plans, with the EV maker looking for partners to ma...

 
Volkswagen Announces 2025 ID.7 Trims, Configurations for the US Market
Volkswagen Announces 2025 ID.7 Trims, Configurations for the US Market

27 Mar 2024, 15:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volkswagen launched the ID.7 a year ago during the Shanghai Auto Show and is now preparing to debut the US sales in the third quarter. Although it's not yet ready to disclose the US prices or range estimates, Volkswagen of America shed some li...

 
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Unveiled in New York With Upgraded Tech and More Capable XRT Trim
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Unveiled in New York With Upgraded Tech and More Capable XRT Trim

27 Mar 2024, 14:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Hyundai Santa Cruz received a comprehensive upgrade for the 2025 model year, with more capable driver assistance systems, a revamped cockpit, and a streamlined design. However, the engine compartment has no meaningful changes to appease customers w...

 

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