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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.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Will Have a Sporty GTX Version in 2023, Camper Van To Follow
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Will Have a Sporty GTX Version in 2023, Camper Van To Follow

12 Jan 2023, 11:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The electric ID. Buzz might be Volkswagen’s biggest hit this year, judging by the number of reservations and customer reactions in Europe. Volkswagen is already looking to expand its range, and R&D boss Kai Gruenitz confirmed that a GTX p...

 
Tesla's "Performance Brakes" on the Model Y Performance Are Just a Red Caliper Cover
Tesla's "Performance Brakes" on the Model Y Performance Are Just a Red Caliper Cover

12 Jan 2023, 10:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is heading into another scandal, as Model Y Performance owners in the U.S. discover that the rear brakes are not the Performance Brakes they have paid for. The EV maker changed the brake suppliers last summer, pointing to more cost-cutting me...

 
2023 NACTOY Winners Revealed, Truck Award Goes to Ford for the Third Straight Year
2023 NACTOY Winners Revealed, Truck Award Goes to Ford for the Third Straight Year

11 Jan 2023, 18:55 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The North American Car of the Year jury has chosen their favorites for the 2023 award. The winners are the Acura Integra (North American Car of the Year), Kia EV6 (Utility Vehicle of the Year), and Ford F-150 Lightning (Truck of the Year). Ford win...

 
Couple Will Try To Get From North to the South Pole in an Electric Nissan Ariya
Couple Will Try To Get From North to the South Pole in an Electric Nissan Ariya

11 Jan 2023, 17:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Many people still consider electric vehicles unfit for longer trips because they take a lot of time to recharge, and charging opportunities are sometimes lacking. A British couple is trying to prove the opposite by driving an electric Nissan Ariya ...

 
Lexus Updates RC Lineup for 2023, Prices Start at $45,470
Lexus Updates RC Lineup for 2023, Prices Start at $45,470

11 Jan 2023, 16:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Lexus has updated the RC and RC F for the 2023 model year with all the major changes on the inside. The RC and RC F have a new interior adorned with a 10.3-inch touchscreen multimedia system, as well as updated instrument panels, glove box, and sid...

 
Euro NCAP Announces the Safest Cars of 2022, Tesla Is the Big Winner
Euro NCAP Announces the Safest Cars of 2022, Tesla Is the Big Winner

11 Jan 2023, 13:51 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Euro NCAP had a busy year in 2022, with more crash tests performed than ever before. Nevertheless, with 2022 in the rearview mirror, it is time to crown the safest vehicles in their segments based on the results for Adult Occupant Protection, Child...

 
Owner Compares Rivian's Highway Assist to Tesla's Autopilot, One of Them Wins Hands Down
Owner Compares Rivian's Highway Assist to Tesla's Autopilot, One of Them Wins Hands Down

11 Jan 2023, 11:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Driver-assist features have been around for years, but they have not gotten people’s attention until Tesla decided to call it “Autopilot.” Nevertheless, there are new kids in town, and Rivian’s Highway Assist is one of them....

 
Digital License Plates Are a Huge Mess, Hackers Gain Access to GPS Location Data
Digital License Plates Are a Huge Mess, Hackers Gain Access to GPS Location Data

11 Jan 2023, 09:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In one demonstration, white hackers have managed to gain access to Reviver’s license plates database and track the GPS location of all cars using digital license plates in California. Reviver is the only company authorized to sell digital pla...

 
Breakthrough Material Paves the Way for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries to Power Future EVs
Breakthrough Material Paves the Way for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries to Power Future EVs

10 Jan 2023, 18:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Lithium-sulfur batteries are considered a better alternative to Li-ion, thanks to advantages like a lower price, raw-material abundance, and being more energy dense. Nevertheless, lithium-sulfur batteries have their own drawbacks, which prevent the...

 
300,000-Mile Toyota Camry Engine Teardown Shows What Legendary Reliability Looks Like
300,000-Mile Toyota Camry Engine Teardown Shows What Legendary Reliability Looks Like

10 Jan 2023, 16:53 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Toyota cars have a great reliability reputation, although not all are perfect. The owner of a 2009 Toyota Camry with 300,000 miles on the odometer has decided to tear down the engine and see if the oil-burning problem is worth repairing. What they ...

 
Tesla Removes Automatic Window Features Following NHTSA Regulations
Tesla Removes Automatic Window Features Following NHTSA Regulations

10 Jan 2023, 13:42 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla “recalled” nearly 1.1 million vehicles after the NHTSA decided that the power windows might pose a hazard to the passengers. The EV maker solved the problem with an over-the-air update and is now removing some automatic window fea...

 
Tesla Semi Drivers Have Towing Companies on Speed Dial
Tesla Semi Drivers Have Towing Companies on Speed Dial

10 Jan 2023, 11:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Depending on whom you ask, the Tesla Semi is either the best thing happening to the trucking industry or the major flop that will break Tesla. The latter claim might have gotten some unexpected support after pictures and videos of the electric Clas...

 
US Farmers Get Long-Sought Right To Repair Their John Deere Equipment
US Farmers Get Long-Sought Right To Repair Their John Deere Equipment

10 Jan 2023, 10:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Until now, repairing modern farming equipment could only be done by the manufacturer or its authorized partners. Nevertheless, John Deere has agreed to allow U.S. farmers to fix their tractors using independent contractors, a major victory for righ...

 
2024 Ford F-150 Refresh Brings Technology Upgrades, Bold New Infotainment System
2024 Ford F-150 Refresh Brings Technology Upgrades, Bold New Infotainment System

10 Jan 2023, 09:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford is testing the refreshed F-150 prototypes in the wild, providing a good opportunity for our photographers to reveal their secrets. Thanks to their inquiring eyes, we know that Ford is preparing a new infotainment system for its facelifted best...

 
Revolutionary Airless Tires Using NASA Technology To Make Punctures a Thing of the Past
Revolutionary Airless Tires Using NASA Technology To Make Punctures a Thing of the Past

4 Jan 2023, 18:03 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The SMART Tire Company (STC) uses NASA-developed tech to make its METL tires virtually indestructible. The company won two awards at CES 2023 and is preparing to start commercial production of the revolutionary tires. The world was never the sam...

 
Chevrolet Bumps Bolt EV Price, but It's Still the Most Affordable Electric Car in the U.S.
Chevrolet Bumps Bolt EV Price, but It's Still the Most Affordable Electric Car in the U.S.

4 Jan 2023, 16:43 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Last year, Chevrolet cut $5,900 from the price of the Chevrolet Bolt EV, making it the most affordable electric vehicle in the U.S. For 2023, the Bow Tie brand decided to bump the Bolt EV price, although the amount is nothing to fret about. The ...

 
Tool Shows Which Used Electric Vehicles Qualify for IRA Tax Credits in 2023
Tool Shows Which Used Electric Vehicles Qualify for IRA Tax Credits in 2023

4 Jan 2023, 15:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Inflation Reduction Act aims to speed up EV adoption and boost electric car production in North America. Nevertheless, the same act incentivizes the purchase of used electric vehicles when certain conditions are met. Now, there’s an onlin...

 
Chevrolet Explains How to Properly Break in 2023 Corvette Z06's LT6 Engine
Chevrolet Explains How to Properly Break in 2023 Corvette Z06's LT6 Engine

4 Jan 2023, 13:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has a killer atmospheric engine, but it needs to be properly broken in to deliver its full performance. Although the instructions are in the owner’s manual, Chevrolet thought a video would be more useful to Z06 owne...

 
Towing a Hummer in Winter Is a Killing Job for the Rivian R1T, Expect the Unexpected
Towing a Hummer in Winter Is a Killing Job for the Rivian R1T, Expect the Unexpected

4 Jan 2023, 11:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Electric pickup trucks are here to stay, but that doesn’t mean they are perfect at doing their ICE brothers’ jobs. Towing, especially, takes a heavy toll on the battery and usually cuts the range in half. Towing in freezing temperatures...

 
Rivian Zeroes In on 25k Unit Production Target for 2022, but Deliveries Still Lag Behind
Rivian Zeroes In on 25k Unit Production Target for 2022, but Deliveries Still Lag Behind

4 Jan 2023, 09:31 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Despite a difficult year, Rivian almost managed to hit the self-imposed 25,000-unit production target for 2022. Officially, Rivian delivered 24,337 units, with additional 714 vehicles off the production line but not yet ready for deliveries at the ...

 

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