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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.
Unsafe Feature: Tesla Drivers Can Play Video Games on the Car's Screen Even While Driving
Unsafe Feature: Tesla Drivers Can Play Video Games on the Car's Screen Even While Driving

8 Dec 2021, 14:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla drivers can play video games on the car's screen even while driving. Apparently, it is a feature meant to help keep the front passenger busy on the road. Modern infotainment systems have already raised concerns about their capacity to...

 
Chrysler's Next EV SUV Will Be Named Airflow, Production Version Ready
Chrysler's Next EV SUV Will Be Named Airflow, Production Version Ready

8 Dec 2021, 11:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Chrysler will resurrect the historic Airflow nameplate for its next electric SUV. The model will be launched in production sooner than you thought, judging by the concept shown at Stellantis’s 2021 Software Day event. Chrysler’s line...

 
Ford Bronco Owner Destroys 4WD Transmission in Off-Road Blunder, Drives Off With a 2WD Car
Ford Bronco Owner Destroys 4WD Transmission in Off-Road Blunder, Drives Off With a 2WD Car

8 Dec 2021, 09:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A Ford Bronco owner destroys the car's 4WD transmission after crashing into a mud pit. The SUV still drives, but it's only a rear-wheel-drive car for now. Off-road trailing could be a fun activity, as long as your car is up to the task...

 
Stellantis Bets Big on Artificial Intelligence, Wants To Beat Tesla at Its Own Game
Stellantis Bets Big on Artificial Intelligence, Wants To Beat Tesla at Its Own Game

7 Dec 2021, 17:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Stellantis bets on artificial intelligence and expects software revenue to reach $23 billion a year by 2030 through services and subscriptions. Ever since Tesla started its journey as a carmaker, the auto industry has never been the same. The ol...

 
The Iconic Toyota Prius Will Get a Fifth Generation, Hybrid Powertrain Is Here To Stay
The Iconic Toyota Prius Will Get a Fifth Generation, Hybrid Powertrain Is Here To Stay

7 Dec 2021, 16:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A high-ranking Toyota official has confirmed that the iconic Prius will get a fifth generation, while the hybrid powertrain is here to stay despite the EV revolution. The first-generation Toyota Prius was launched in 1997 as the first mass-produ...

 
Mazda Introduces 2022 CX-9 in the U.S. With More Features and Standard AWD
Mazda Introduces 2022 CX-9 in the U.S. With More Features and Standard AWD

7 Dec 2021, 14:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Mazda introduces the 2022 CX-9 in the U.S. with more features and a standard all-wheel-drive. MSRP prices start from $35,280 for the CX-9 Sport i-Active AWD. Mazda announced the pricing and features of the 2022 CX-9 three-row SUV. While no notab...

 
California's Small Engine Sales Ban Angries RV Community, Legal Battle in Sight
California's Small Engine Sales Ban Angries RV Community, Legal Battle in Sight

7 Dec 2021, 13:21 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / California will ban sales of small off-road engines from 2024 and now the RV community is up in arms to legal-battle the bill that will make RV generators disappear. California passed a bill that will ban the sales of small off-road engines star...

 
Rivian Thinks Big, Eyes Production Facilities Outside the United States
Rivian Thinks Big, Eyes Production Facilities Outside the United States

7 Dec 2021, 10:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rookie electric car producer Rivian thinks big, looking to extend production beyond the borders of the United States. Talks are underway for a British or an EU factory. Rivian is a freshman in the automotive industry and has yet to deliver cars ...

 
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 ...

 

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