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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.
The Chevy Silverado HD Is So Popular That GM Is Adding a Second Shift at the Oshawa Plant
The Chevy Silverado HD Is So Popular That GM Is Adding a Second Shift at the Oshawa Plant

25 Jan 2022, 16:05 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / GM will ramp up the production at the recently revamped Oshawa Assembly plant by adding a second shift. The Oshawa plant is where the popular Chevy Silverado HD started production only two months ago. The Chevrolet Silverado is a huge success fo...

 
Tesla Will Kick Off Model Y Performance Production at Giga Berlin in March
Tesla Will Kick Off Model Y Performance Production at Giga Berlin in March

25 Jan 2022, 14:44 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Giga Berlin was shrouded in controversy from the very beginning, with protests and delays that pushed the opening date well into the unknown. While it's true is not easy to troll the Germans on their turf, it seems that Giga Berlin might...

 
RWD Volkswagen ID.4 Is Seriously Hard To Control in the Snow on All-Season Tires
RWD Volkswagen ID.4 Is Seriously Hard To Control in the Snow on All-Season Tires

25 Jan 2022, 13:05 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Driving in winter presents its challenges, especially when the road is covered with snow and ice. Add to that an RWD vehicle and you need serious driving skills to keep the car on the road. But what’s it like to drive an RWD electric vehicle ...

 
Toyota Will Allegedly Put the TRD Desert Chase Concept Into Production To Fight Raptors
Toyota Will Allegedly Put the TRD Desert Chase Concept Into Production To Fight Raptors

25 Jan 2022, 10:17 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Ford Raptor line of performance vehicles was expanded with the latest Bronco Raptor addition, but soon the Blue Oval will have to fight a new challenger in this segment. The latest rumors show Toyota is planning a performance version of the Tun...

 
2022 Chevrolet Traverse Gets Reunited With Lost Convenience Features Like the Heated Seats
2022 Chevrolet Traverse Gets Reunited With Lost Convenience Features Like the Heated Seats

25 Jan 2022, 09:31 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The chip shortage made it difficult for automakers to build new cars, so they had to prioritize the most profitable models and the most useful equipment. For the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, this meant some units were shipped without heated seats, vent...

 
2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Is a Great Trailer Companion, Prices Start at $69,995
2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Is a Great Trailer Companion, Prices Start at $69,995

24 Jan 2022, 16:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Ford Bronco Raptor borrows more than a thing from the F-150 Raptor to please off-road aficionados but its towing abilities are the ones that impress the most. The new top-of-the-line off-roader will go to dealers this summer and the prices star...

 
Rivian R1T Shows Off Its Professional Skills, It's a Real Ranch Workhorse When Needed
Rivian R1T Shows Off Its Professional Skills, It's a Real Ranch Workhorse When Needed

24 Jan 2022, 13:42 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian is a new contender in the electric vehicle market that has a unique proposition – adventure before anything else. To prove this claim, the guys at The Fast Lane Truck put the R1T to hard work and loaded it full of wood logs. Can it sur...

 
Ford Bronco Raptor Breaks Cover With 400+ Horsepower and Extreme Off-Roading Skills
Ford Bronco Raptor Breaks Cover With 400+ Horsepower and Extreme Off-Roading Skills

24 Jan 2022, 12:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford Bronco Raptor promises to combine unrivaled power and speed characteristics with extreme off-roading capability, making it feel at home both in desert-dune racing, and at Baja-style rock-crawling competitions. The Bronco is one of the most ...

 
The Most Common Mistakes That Ruin Your Car's Battery
The Most Common Mistakes That Ruin Your Car's Battery

24 Jan 2022, 09:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Emergency services reveal the 12-volt battery is the number one cause of car breakdowns in winter. This is because low temperatures affect its performance and also make the engine harder to turn, increasing the burden. But driver’s mistakes c...

 
What Is Considered a Low Mileage Vehicle and Why Would You Care
What Is Considered a Low Mileage Vehicle and Why Would You Care

23 Jan 2022, 22:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / When searching for a used vehicle, people tend to look at several aspects, among them high on the list being the mileage. Most of them believe the lower the mileage, the better the car is, but this is not always the case. Here’s what you shou...

 
Towing a Ford Mustang Mach-E Could Cost You $28,000 for a Battery Replacement
Towing a Ford Mustang Mach-E Could Cost You $28,000 for a Battery Replacement

21 Jan 2022, 17:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Electric vehicles are still a novel thing and this could lead to ridiculous situations. A Ford Mustang Mach-E owner was left with a $28,000 repair bill after the towing company hooked up the car in the wrong place, destroying the battery. You&rs...

 
Made in Germany Tesla Model Y Spotted in Norway, Hides More Than a Few Surprises
Made in Germany Tesla Model Y Spotted in Norway, Hides More Than a Few Surprises

21 Jan 2022, 16:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The first pre-production Model Y units left the Gigafactory Berlin as early as last December and now it appears some of them are undergoing winter testing in Norway. People who spotted the cars uncovered interesting facts, like having a much bigger...

 
Tesla Will Allow Everyone To See Their Safety Score, or So Elon Musk Promises
Tesla Will Allow Everyone To See Their Safety Score, or So Elon Musk Promises

21 Jan 2022, 14:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Safety Score is Tesla’s algorithm to assess driving habits and it was first used to tailor insurance premiums to drivers. Last year Tesla reused Safety Score to determine which drivers are eligible to enroll in the Full Self-Driving (FSD)...

 
Duramax V8 Diesel Engine Is Taught Manners, Runs on Hydrogen To Save the Earth
Duramax V8 Diesel Engine Is Taught Manners, Runs on Hydrogen To Save the Earth

21 Jan 2022, 13:35 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Punch Group bought GM’s Turin engineering complex two years ago, along with a license to manufacture and sell the 6.6-liter Duramax V8 diesel in any market outside the U.S. Now, they want to convert the big engine to run on hydrogen. A co...

 
Rivian Partners With Under Canvas To Offer Waypoints Chargers at Camping Sites in the U.S.
Rivian Partners With Under Canvas To Offer Waypoints Chargers at Camping Sites in the U.S.

21 Jan 2022, 13:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian marketed itself as an adventure vehicle maker and remains true to this promise. The R1S and R1T are well prepared for adventure and Rivian owners know they can rely on tailor-made services that help them stay mobile in the most beautiful are...

 
Consumer Reports Changes the Way They Assess Safety, Tesla Fans Will Be Furious
Consumer Reports Changes the Way They Assess Safety, Tesla Fans Will Be Furious

21 Jan 2022, 10:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Consumer Reports has decided to change the evaluation system in regards to driver assistance systems and this is bad news for Tesla. The new rating system will award points to vehicles that encourage safe driving by monitoring driver behavior. The ...

 
Unknown French Race Driver Is Selling 28 Rare Ferraris Worth Tens of Millions of Dollars
Unknown French Race Driver Is Selling 28 Rare Ferraris Worth Tens of Millions of Dollars

20 Jan 2022, 17:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / An obscure French racer named Marcel Petitjean happens to be one of the most avid car collectors in Europe. His collection was vast enough to allow him to sell nearly 100 cars two years ago and still have enough for a “Part II.” This ti...

 
IIHS Steps In To Regulate Semi-Autonomous Driving With a New Rating System
IIHS Steps In To Regulate Semi-Autonomous Driving With a New Rating System

20 Jan 2022, 16:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety wants drivers to stay focused on the road even when the vehicle operates in semi-autonomous mode. The body has developed a new rating system that encourages carmakers to implement safeguards to prevent dri...

 
Buying a New Vehicle Is One of the Most Satisfying Experiences, All Car Buyers Agree
Buying a New Vehicle Is One of the Most Satisfying Experiences, All Car Buyers Agree

20 Jan 2022, 14:36 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Shopping for a new (or used) car is a thrilling experience in itself, and this was true also in 2021, despite the problems that affected the auto industry. A new study by Cox Automotive shows car buyers could not be more satisfied with their shoppi...

 
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Production Still in Limbo Despite Record Week at Bowling Green
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Production Still in Limbo Despite Record Week at Bowling Green

20 Jan 2022, 13:35 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Chevy Corvette C8 is one of the hottest vehicles in the market right now, but misfortunes with the Bowling Green assembly plant have been causing headaches for those who ordered one. Despite ramping up production, the plant still has a lot of w...

 

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