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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 Model Y 'Juniper' Mass Production To Start As Soon as Mid-2024
Tesla Model Y 'Juniper' Mass Production To Start As Soon as Mid-2024

27 Dec 2023, 10:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rumors about the Model Y refresh surfaced in the spring when Tesla was still working on the Model 3 Highland. Known internally as Project Juniper, the revamped Model Y will adopt most of the changes introduced by the Model 3 refresh. A new report f...

 
What's Next in 2024: Electric Passenger Cars, Trucks and SUVs
What's Next in 2024: Electric Passenger Cars, Trucks and SUVs

26 Dec 2023, 17:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A year ago, electric vehicles looked ready to take over the market. Carmakers left and right were preparing to launch dozens of new models while the prices finally started to drop, making EVs more affordable than ever. Still, the optimism has vanis...

 
Early Tesla Cybertruck Owners Could Pay Nothing for Their Foundation Series Cybertruck
Early Tesla Cybertruck Owners Could Pay Nothing for Their Foundation Series Cybertruck

25 Dec 2023, 18:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Many Tesla fans who waited for their Cybertruck delivery were worried that the first owners would flip the trucks for profit. It doesn't look so since a new trend that is gaining traction looks far more lucrative. Tesla delivered the first ...

 
Tesla's Santa Mode Easter Egg Goes Wild This Year, Reindeer All Over the Place
Tesla's Santa Mode Easter Egg Goes Wild This Year, Reindeer All Over the Place

25 Dec 2023, 17:01 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla introduced the Santa Mode easter egg in 2017, and it has never stopped entertaining people of all ages ever since. The festive mode was given a boost with this year's High Fidelity Park Assist feature, and the result is hilarious. Elo...

 
What's Next in 2024: Batteries and EV Tech
What's Next in 2024: Batteries and EV Tech

25 Dec 2023, 14:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although carmakers and buyers alike came to the conclusion that EV adoption has slowed, sales numbers show a different picture. The trend will only accelerate next year when new technologies are expected to change the electromobility landscape. Her...

 
Volkswagen Is in Deep Trouble, and Cost-Cutting Measures Won't Be Enough To Save It
Volkswagen Is in Deep Trouble, and Cost-Cutting Measures Won't Be Enough To Save It

24 Dec 2023, 01:16 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volkswagen was the biggest carmaker in the world for some time, but things went downhill in 2020. This coincides with the rise of electric vehicles, a wave that the German company was supposed to ride like a pro. However, a series of bad decisions ...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Sounds the Death Knell for the Ford F-150 Lightning, but It's Not All Bad
Tesla Cybertruck Sounds the Death Knell for the Ford F-150 Lightning, but It's Not All Bad

23 Dec 2023, 01:16 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford dealers grapple with unsold F-150 Lightning inventory as legacy carmakers warn of EV sales slowdown. Even before Ford began deliveries of the 2024 model, 2024 Lightning units were piling up on dealer lots. The silver lining is that dealer mark...

 
This Is How Tesla's Autosteer Recall Software Fix Works on Customers' Vehicles
This Is How Tesla's Autosteer Recall Software Fix Works on Customers' Vehicles

22 Dec 2023, 18:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla's Autosteer recall caused a lot of noise in the media and beyond, especially as some misunderstood it as a steering problem affecting 2 million vehicles. In fact, this is a software change aimed at preventing people from abusing the Auto...

 
Tesla Pulled the Holiday Update To Squash the Bugs, Rolls Out New Version to Employees
Tesla Pulled the Holiday Update To Squash the Bugs, Rolls Out New Version to Employees

22 Dec 2023, 10:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Holiday Update brought many exciting features to Tesla vehicles, but it also introduced a couple of unwanted bugs. Tesla decided it was wiser to pull the update, so those who didn't install it are now left waiting. Rest assured, though, ...

 
Tesla Semi Fleet Has Almost 100 Trucks Now, Volume Production To Start Next Year
Tesla Semi Fleet Has Almost 100 Trucks Now, Volume Production To Start Next Year

21 Dec 2023, 15:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla delivered the first Semi trucks in December 2022, but little has been said about the Class-8 truck or its dedicated production line at Giga Nevada in the past year. Now, Tesla's VP of Engineering Lars Moravy reveals that Tesla has triple...

 
Tesla Owners Who Installed the 2023 Holiday Update Report Disappearing FSD Beta
Tesla Owners Who Installed the 2023 Holiday Update Report Disappearing FSD Beta

21 Dec 2023, 14:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla launched the 2023 Holiday Update this week with many features, although not everything went smoothly. Based on some reports on social media, Tesla owners noticed that Full Self-Driving (Beta) options disappeared from the menu after installing...

 
Tesla Answers Two Critical Questions About the Foundation Series Cybertruck
Tesla Answers Two Critical Questions About the Foundation Series Cybertruck

21 Dec 2023, 11:58 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla started deliveries of the Cybertruck on November 30, with a special edition "Foundation Series" model. People wondered how many Foundation Series Cybertrucks would be offered and what would happen with your reservation if you refuse...

 
Forget High Fidelity Park Assist, Tesla People Get Crazy About This Holiday Update Feature
Forget High Fidelity Park Assist, Tesla People Get Crazy About This Holiday Update Feature

21 Dec 2023, 10:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla automatic wipers have always been a pain for owners, wiping at full speed on a sunny day or failing to clean the windshield in the rain. This year's Holiday Update brought an essential change to how Autowipers work, and Tesla owners coul...

 
Rivian Brings Scheduled Drive, Regen Brake Assist, and Improved Wipers to R1 Fleet
Rivian Brings Scheduled Drive, Regen Brake Assist, and Improved Wipers to R1 Fleet

20 Dec 2023, 19:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian started internal testing of its upcoming software update, which will get to customer vehicles as the 2023.50 update. Among the highlights are the possibility of scheduling the preconditioning of the cabin and battery before a planned drive, ...

 
The Incredible Reason Why Thousands of Kia Vehicles Are Blocked From Getting to Customers
The Incredible Reason Why Thousands of Kia Vehicles Are Blocked From Getting to Customers

20 Dec 2023, 12:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / It's that time of the year when car dealerships scramble to move as many vehicles as they can to meet their quarterly and yearly plans. However, Kia dealers in Canada are forced to do the opposite, as thousands of cars are placed in storage in...

 
Tesla Certified the Adaptive Headlights for the Model 3 Highland, OTA Update To Come Soon
Tesla Certified the Adaptive Headlights for the Model 3 Highland, OTA Update To Come Soon

20 Dec 2023, 10:41 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Model 3 Highland is poised to become Tesla's first model to feature adaptive headlights. Although all Tesla models are fitted with LED matrix headlights, Tesla hasn't activated the enhanced functionality on any of them. A new European...

 
Mercedes-Benz Marks Its Autonomous Driving Territory With Turquoise-Colored Lights
Mercedes-Benz Marks Its Autonomous Driving Territory With Turquoise-Colored Lights

19 Dec 2023, 17:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Mercedes-Benz was among the first carmakers in the world to be certified for SAE Level-3 autonomous driving in the US. Now, the German carmaker is taking another step as it tries to standardize the color turquoise as a means to visualize the autono...

 
[Update] Lars Moravy Admits the Tesla Cybertruck Doesn't Have a Kilowatt Wiper Motor
[Update] Lars Moravy Admits the Tesla Cybertruck Doesn't Have a Kilowatt Wiper Motor

19 Dec 2023, 16:13 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla fitted the Cybertruck with a 48-volt electrical system, which is said to allow more powerful accessories while saving on wiring. Tesla's VP of Engineering, Lars Moravy, claimed in a Jay Leno's Garage video that the higher voltage al...

 
Tesla Still Claims the Cybertruck Will Float, Although It Lags the Rivian R1T When Fording
Tesla Still Claims the Cybertruck Will Float, Although It Lags the Rivian R1T When Fording

19 Dec 2023, 11:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla hasn't given up making the Cybertruck amphibious, as revealed by the company's VP Lars Moravy in a Jay Leno's Garage segment. Elon Musk added that Tesla will provide a mod package that will enable the Cybertruck to traverse &qu...

 
Rivian Filed a Patent for a Portable Battery Designed To Fit the Accessory Dock
Rivian Filed a Patent for a Portable Battery Designed To Fit the Accessory Dock

18 Dec 2023, 19:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian honors its adventurous spirit by giving new meaning to the Accessory Dock in its R1 vehicles. Instead of the camp speaker, the dock might receive a 100-Ah portable battery able to power external devices and the vehicle itself. At least, that...

 

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