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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 Admits Screwing Up, Still No Recall Announced Yet
Tesla Admits Screwing Up, Still No Recall Announced Yet

7 Dec 2021, 09:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla admits there is something wrong with Autopilot cameras in some Model S, X, and 3 vehicles made in the U.S. While the electric car manufacturer has not announced a recall yet, it has authorized service employees to replace the faulty cameras f...

 
Winter Survival 101: How To Defrost Your Windshield in No Time
Winter Survival 101: How To Defrost Your Windshield in No Time

6 Dec 2021, 17:36 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Winter is coming and that is not always good news, especially for car drivers. Sure, snow is fun and sometimes ice is too, but not when you have to dig up your car from a mountain of snow or when you have to scrape an inch of ice off the windshield...

 
2022 Honda Passport Pricing Revealed: Fewer Trim Levels, Will Cost You More Money
2022 Honda Passport Pricing Revealed: Fewer Trim Levels, Will Cost You More Money

6 Dec 2021, 16:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / 2022 Honda's Passport pricing was revealed today, with fewer trim levels available and a more expensive base version, starting at $39.095, destination charges included. An update to the popular Honda Passport was announced in September, wit...

 
Robert Lewandowski's Ferrari 488 Spider Is for Sale at a Price That Will Make You Cry
Robert Lewandowski's Ferrari 488 Spider Is for Sale at a Price That Will Make You Cry

6 Dec 2021, 14:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Robert Lewandowski's Ferrari 488 Spider is for sale on eBay. Although the auction is not yet over, the price is enticing enough to make you a bidder. Recently crowned best soccer striker in the world, Bayern Munich’s star Robert Lewan...

 
Man Attaches Jet Engines to His Tesla Model S, Negates Elon's Plan To Save the World
Man Attaches Jet Engines to His Tesla Model S, Negates Elon's Plan To Save the World

6 Dec 2021, 12:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Youtuber Matt Mikka attached three jet engines to his Tesla Model S, improving its 0-60 mph (97 kph) performance by almost one second. The move might be contrary to Elon Musk's mission to save the world, but Mikka did it anyway. Well, the...

 
Renault Retires the Kadjar Nameplate, Next Compact SUV Will Be Named Austral Instead
Renault Retires the Kadjar Nameplate, Next Compact SUV Will Be Named Austral Instead

6 Dec 2021, 10:53 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Renault retires the Kadjar nameplate, which did not go well with customers. The next compact SUV of the brand will be named Austral and will hit the markets in the spring of 2022. Renault Kadjar was the compact SUV based on Nissan’s Qashqa...

 
Elon Musk Sold 10 Million Tesla Shares, Still Owns More Than Before
Elon Musk Sold 10 Million Tesla Shares, Still Owns More Than Before

6 Dec 2021, 09:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk stirred the stock market over the past several weeks after his famous poll asking his Twitter followers whether he should sell or not 10% of his Tesla stock. Even before that, Musk started selling Tesla stock in the millions. Is Musk back...

 
The Rivian R1T Towing Test Shows Big Range Penalty, Cross Country Trip Still Possible
The Rivian R1T Towing Test Shows Big Range Penalty, Cross Country Trip Still Possible

3 Dec 2021, 17:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The First Rivian R1T real-life towing test shows a big range penalty, with charging needed every 100 miles (162 km). A cross-country trip is still possible, although not entirely convenient. People see why an ICE is still more suited for the job. ...

 
Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Plaid Is Outrageously Expensive
Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Plaid Is Outrageously Expensive

3 Dec 2021, 15:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Plaid is outrageously expensive, but the model's fans need not despair, as they can order separate parts to upgrade their regular Model S Plaid car. Or they might as well keep their car as it is, since t...

 
The Panoz Roadster Was Everything That Ford Mustang Couldn't, Could Be Yours for 50 Grand
The Panoz Roadster Was Everything That Ford Mustang Couldn't, Could Be Yours for 50 Grand

3 Dec 2021, 14:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Based on the mechanics of the halo pony car, the Panoz Roadster was everything that Ford Mustang couldn't as a purist sports car. Turns out, if you are interested, you could get one now on eBay for 50 grand. The Ford Mustang is one of the m...

 
South Korea Will Use VR Simulators To Determine if the Elderly Are Fit To Drive
South Korea Will Use VR Simulators To Determine if the Elderly Are Fit To Drive

3 Dec 2021, 11:19 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / South Korea will use VR simulators to determine if the elderly are fit to drive. The measure is supposed to make the entire process more objective, as the number of accidents produced by elderly drivers is increasing. The future is upon us and t...

 
Exclusive Bugatti EB 112 Prototype Up for Sale, Only Three Ever Produced
Exclusive Bugatti EB 112 Prototype Up for Sale, Only Three Ever Produced

3 Dec 2021, 09:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / An exclusive Bugatti EB 112 prototype, of which only three exist, is up for sale in Germany. The car is in pristine condition, with only 2,423 miles (3,900 km) on the odometer. If you want to own a piece of the automotive history and proudly drive ...

 
2022 Lexus RZ Will Be the First Electric Performance SUV for the Brand
2022 Lexus RZ Will Be the First Electric Performance SUV for the Brand

2 Dec 2021, 17:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Lexus has revealed the first teaser images of the future RZ SUV, due in 2022. The first bespoke electric model in the Lexus lineup will use technology from the Toyota bZ4X to become a true performance SUV. Lexus has released a trio of pictures t...

 
Toyota Reveals European Version of the Corolla Cross, Completes SUV Lineup
Toyota Reveals European Version of the Corolla Cross, Completes SUV Lineup

2 Dec 2021, 16:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Toyota revealed the European version of the Corolla Cross, months after the North American premiere. The model completes Toyota’s SUV line-up in Europe, allowing the Japanese manufacturer to boast the widest SUV range on the European mar...

 
Velocity Is the Next EV Brand Made in Saudi Arabia, Foxconn Takes the Lead
Velocity Is the Next EV Brand Made in Saudi Arabia, Foxconn Takes the Lead

2 Dec 2021, 14:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Foxconn teams up with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to build electric cars under the new brand Velocity. The platform is said to come from BMW, while the electronics giant will provide software, electronics, and the electric archi...

 
How Far Can You Drive an EV at Highway Speed: 10 Popular Models Tested
How Far Can You Drive an EV at Highway Speed: 10 Popular Models Tested

2 Dec 2021, 13:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Electric cars manufacturers are far too optimistic when it comes to their models' range. Tested at highway speed, most EVs reveal their weakness. This test shows that range anxiety is real, but not all hope is lost. Drivers around the world...

 
GM Extends Suspension of Bolt EV Production Until Mid-October
GM Extends Suspension of Bolt EV Production Until Mid-October

17 Sep 2021, 10:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Chevrolet Bolt EVs are still flabbergasted with the company’s latest recommendation for it: parking their cars at least 50 feet (15 meters) from other vehicles and structures. They demand a fast repair for their vehicles or that the company b...

 

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