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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 Open-Sourced the Design and Engineering of the Original Roadster
Tesla Open-Sourced the Design and Engineering of the Original Roadster

23 Nov 2023, 15:57 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla took a radical step and offered all the design and engineering of the original Roadster to the community as part of the open-source push. Tesla Roadster enthusiasts can use the information to modify or maintain the Tesla Roadster without taki...

 
2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance Will Be the Most Powerful '3' Ever Produced
2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance Will Be the Most Powerful '3' Ever Produced

23 Nov 2023, 14:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla launched the refreshed Model 3 in most markets outside North America, and Australia was the last to get it. During the launch event in Sidney, Tesla's vehicle program manager, Daniel Ho, talked about the Model 3 Performance, which is yet...

 
Driving a Rivian R1T Will Become More Affordable From December, but Not for All
Driving a Rivian R1T Will Become More Affordable From December, but Not for All

22 Nov 2023, 18:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In September, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe hinted at launching leasing offers, allowing customers to access the full $7,500 tax credit. On Tuesday, Rivian confirmed that it would launch leasing in December, although not for everybody and not for all its ...

 
Tesla Wins Another Lawsuit Against an Auto Shanghai 2021 Protester, What Brake Failure?
Tesla Wins Another Lawsuit Against an Auto Shanghai 2021 Protester, What Brake Failure?

22 Nov 2023, 16:35 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla faced headwinds in China as brake failure claims threatened to taint the carmaker's reputation. Since then, Tesla has filed lawsuits against people who claimed its cars had brake problems and won many of them. On Wednesday, the EV maker ...

 
Tesla Is Offering a HEPA Filter Retrofit for 2020–2021 Model Y EVs in North America
Tesla Is Offering a HEPA Filter Retrofit for 2020–2021 Model Y EVs in North America

22 Nov 2023, 13:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla added a HEPA filter and Bioweapon Defense Mode to the Model Y in June 2021, making existing owners jealous. More than two years later, Tesla offered those owners relief with a HEPA filter retrofit. This is available to all 2020-2021 Model Ys,...

 
Rivian Reshuffles Management, With CEO RJ Scaringe Assuming Top Product Role
Rivian Reshuffles Management, With CEO RJ Scaringe Assuming Top Product Role

21 Nov 2023, 19:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe assumes more roles at the EV startup, overseeing areas from Software, Autonomy, Design, and Vehicle Systems. The move is aimed at streamlining the chain of command at the company, putting RJ in direct contact with product tea...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Shows Off Unique 'CyberUI' While Key Specs Are Finally Confirmed
Tesla Cybertruck Shows Off Unique 'CyberUI' While Key Specs Are Finally Confirmed

21 Nov 2023, 15:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla started exhibiting the Cybertruck in its showrooms and at city malls, raising the heat in anticipation of the delivery start on November 30. This campaign allowed people to see the electric pickup first-hand and revealed key details about the...

 
BMW Neue Klasse Electric SUV Spied for the First Time - Meet the 2025 BMW iX3 (NA5)
BMW Neue Klasse Electric SUV Spied for the First Time - Meet the 2025 BMW iX3 (NA5)

21 Nov 2023, 09:31 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / We have the first spy pictures of the 2025 BMW iX3 built on the Neue Klasse EV dedicated architecture. The prototype spotted in Germany features the characteristic Neue Klasse kidney grille and front design alongside typical X3 shape and proportion...

 
Update: Tesla Removes the FSD Beta Section Again From the Owner's Manuals in Europe
Update: Tesla Removes the FSD Beta Section Again From the Owner's Manuals in Europe

20 Nov 2023, 19:11 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Much ink has been spilled on Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta software launching outside North America. Tesla has updated its owner's manuals in Europe, Australia, and Asia to include a new FSD Beta section, which might signal an imminent release ...

 
Are Rivian R1 Dual Motor Configurations Better Suited for Off-Road Than Quad Motor?
Are Rivian R1 Dual Motor Configurations Better Suited for Off-Road Than Quad Motor?

20 Nov 2023, 16:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / When it comes to various versions of the Rivian R1T and R1S, the EV startup recommends the Quad-Motor variants as offering the maximum on-road and off-road performance. However, many tests show the Rivian R1T Quad Motor struggling to advance when t...

 
With Only 10 Units Delivered to Employees, Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Day Is a Paper Launch
With Only 10 Units Delivered to Employees, Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Day Is a Paper Launch

20 Nov 2023, 13:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In a recent keynote in Monterrey, Tesla's product design director, Javier Verdura, confirmed that only 10 Cybertruck units will be delivered on November 10. However, these will get to Tesla employees under a special lease contract, so little t...

 
10 Electric Cars That Transformed the Automotive Landscape
10 Electric Cars That Transformed the Automotive Landscape

19 Nov 2023, 02:42 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Everyone is talking about the EV revolution nowadays, but whatever we're experiencing today has already happened more than a century ago. Will things be different this time, and the electric vehicle will take over the world? It's worth lo...

 
Black Friday 2023: Best Early Deals for Electric Vehicle Owners (Updated 11/23/2023)
Black Friday 2023: Best Early Deals for Electric Vehicle Owners (Updated 11/23/2023)

17 Nov 2023, 18:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Black Friday comes early this year with thousands of deals that would make anyone grin. Amazon decided to expand the Black Friday deal period, with an early start on November 17. Here are the best Black Friday deals for electric vehicle owners, upd...

 
Black Friday 2023: Best Early Deals for Dedicated Tesla Accessories (Updated 11/23/2023)
Black Friday 2023: Best Early Deals for Dedicated Tesla Accessories (Updated 11/23/2023)

17 Nov 2023, 15:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / This year, Amazon decided to extend the Black Friday deal period between the 17th and 27th of November, giving us more time to find the best deals. Here are some of the best Black Friday early deals for dedicated Tesla accessories. Update 11/23/...

 
2025 Lucid Gravity Debuts as Tesla Model X Rival, Packs 440 Miles of Range, Sub-$80k MSRP
2025 Lucid Gravity Debuts as Tesla Model X Rival, Packs 440 Miles of Range, Sub-$80k MSRP

16 Nov 2023, 17:41 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Lucid seized the Automobility LA opportunity to unveil its first electric SUV, the Gravity. Lucid Gravity is a full-size seven-seater SUV with a luxurious cabin that can go over 440 miles on a charge and costs less than $80,000. The seven-seater wi...

 
Release Notes Leak Reveals That Tesla Is Preparing a Feature-Packed FSD Beta Build
Release Notes Leak Reveals That Tesla Is Preparing a Feature-Packed FSD Beta Build

16 Nov 2023, 15:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / It's been a while since FSD Beta builds have made the news, as Tesla slowed down the V11 development. Even though the 12th iteration is just around the corner, according to Elon Musk, the EV startup is preparing a major update for the current ...

 
Tesla Finally Adds a Separate Audio Channel for Rear Passengers in the Model 3 Highland
Tesla Finally Adds a Separate Audio Channel for Rear Passengers in the Model 3 Highland

16 Nov 2023, 11:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Model 3 Highland introduced a rear screen similar to the one in the refreshed Model S and Model X. With the 20223.38.8 update, Tesla made it a lot more useful by allowing rear passengers to listen to a separate audio stream from the one playe...

 
Surprising Cybertruck Video Reveals Its Best-Kept Secrets, Tesla Is Not Happy
Surprising Cybertruck Video Reveals Its Best-Kept Secrets, Tesla Is Not Happy

15 Nov 2023, 18:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A Cybertruck video making the rounds on social media reveals the Cybertruck's best-kept secrets, including its potential range and charging performance. This is the best view yet at the Cybertruck infotainment screen and user interface. Wit...

 
Tesla Prepares To Turn Heated Front Seats and Wipers Into Paid Features
Tesla Prepares To Turn Heated Front Seats and Wipers Into Paid Features

15 Nov 2023, 13:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla's 2023.38.8 software update brings surprising changes for the 2024 model-year EVs. Among them are support for electronic toll devices, improved driver assistance systems, and paid heated front seats and wipers. The latter is already caus...

 
What's Working and What's Not After Rivian Botched the 2023.42 Software Update
What's Working and What's Not After Rivian Botched the 2023.42 Software Update

15 Nov 2023, 10:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian owners are still in shock after their vehicles received a faulty software update on Monday. While Rivian is working on a solution that might arrive today, it's worth knowing that not all vehicle functions are impacted by the soft brick....

 

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