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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.
autoevolution's "2022 Automotive Industry MVP" Is Hyundai-Kia
autoevolution's "2022 Automotive Industry MVP" Is Hyundai-Kia

24 Dec 2022, 14:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / For many players in the automotive industry, 2022 is bound to end with a fizzle instead of a bang. That’s why awarding the autoevolution’s “2022 Automotive Industry MVP” was no easy task, and we had to ponder carefully befor...

 
Tesla Launches a $300 Wireless Charging Platform - It's for Gadgets, Not Cars
Tesla Launches a $300 Wireless Charging Platform - It's for Gadgets, Not Cars

23 Dec 2022, 18:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is known not only for the unconventional design of its electric vehicles, but also for bizarre accessories. Many of them are inspired by the look of its cars, and, sure enough, the craziest ideas have something in common with the Cybertruck. ...

 
Tiny House Maker Boxabl Shows a Tesla Model 3 Towing a 19,000-Lbs Trailer on a Drag Strip
Tiny House Maker Boxabl Shows a Tesla Model 3 Towing a 19,000-Lbs Trailer on a Drag Strip

23 Dec 2022, 16:43 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Tesla Model 3 is the unlikeliest vehicle to tow a trailer, let alone do it on a drag strip. Nevertheless, nothing really matters when you’re trying to make a point. Tiny hose maker Boxabl has shown that a Model 3 is enough to tow a traile...

 
EVs Help Keep the Lights On at a Dealership Following the California Earthquake
EVs Help Keep the Lights On at a Dealership Following the California Earthquake

23 Dec 2022, 14:19 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Northern California on Tuesday, leaving thousands without electricity. One car dealership in North Eureka saved the day thanks to the V2L feature of electric vehicles like the Ford F-150 Lightning and Kia Niro. ...

 
Tesla Shares Weird Video of S3XY Winter Testing in New Zealand, Gets the Season Wrong
Tesla Shares Weird Video of S3XY Winter Testing in New Zealand, Gets the Season Wrong

23 Dec 2022, 11:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla took another opportunity to prove that it tests its vehicles, this time with a video of winter testing in New Zealand. The timing couldn’t be more awkward, considering that the country is preparing to face a hot summer in the coming mon...

 
Tesla Model Y Is the Best-Selling Car Ever in Norway, Beating VW Beetle Record From 1969
Tesla Model Y Is the Best-Selling Car Ever in Norway, Beating VW Beetle Record From 1969

23 Dec 2022, 09:52 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Model Y is officially the best-selling vehicle of all time in a single year in Norway, with 17,701 units sold in 2022. The previous record was held by Volkswagen Beetle, which sold 16,699 vehicles in 1969. Tesla Model Y had impressive end-of-...

 
2023 Rivian R1T Gets Official 328-Mile EPA Estimate, Beats All Other Electric Trucks
2023 Rivian R1T Gets Official 328-Mile EPA Estimate, Beats All Other Electric Trucks

23 Dec 2022, 00:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The 2023 Rivian R1T Quad Motor has officially become the longest-range electric pickup truck on the market. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has estimated R1T’s range at 328 miles when configured with the Large battery pack. Rivia...

 
2023 Toyota Prius Can Now Be Ordered With a Dealer-Installed Catalytic Converter Shield
2023 Toyota Prius Can Now Be Ordered With a Dealer-Installed Catalytic Converter Shield

22 Dec 2022, 17:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Toyota launched the all-new Prius in the U.S. with impressive design and improved specifications, but one thing would not change: its catalytic converter is one of the most sought-after by cat thieves. This is why Toyota decided to offer a dealer-i...

 
Tesla Doubles Rebate to $7,500 in the U.S. and Offers a 5,000 CAD Discount in Canada
Tesla Doubles Rebate to $7,500 in the U.S. and Offers a 5,000 CAD Discount in Canada

22 Dec 2022, 16:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As usual, the year’s end is not the best for car sales, but the situation is even worse this year. Tesla is pushing hard to improve demand for its vehicles and is throwing everything at it. In the latest move, the EV maker has doubled the dis...

 
Volkswagen Hikes 2023 ID.4 Pricing in the United States
Volkswagen Hikes 2023 ID.4 Pricing in the United States

22 Dec 2022, 14:41 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volkswagen has sent a letter to ID.4 reservation holders in the U.S., announcing a price hike and changes to the reservations program. The new prices will come into effect on January 4, and Volkswagen won’t communicate publicly until then. ...

 
2023 Chevrolet Colorado Initial Sales Mix Bets Big on Higher Trims
2023 Chevrolet Colorado Initial Sales Mix Bets Big on Higher Trims

22 Dec 2022, 12:16 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Chevrolet Colorado is a very popular offering in the mid-size pickup truck segment, and the launch of the third generation for the 2023 model year will no doubt boost its appeal. Chevrolet certainly thinks so because the sales mix it planned fo...

 
Tesla Rumored Layoffs and Hiring Freeze Paint a Bleak Picture for the EV Maker
Tesla Rumored Layoffs and Hiring Freeze Paint a Bleak Picture for the EV Maker

22 Dec 2022, 09:51 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rumor has it that Tesla operations are not going very well, and this was even before the share prices tanked in the past days. A new report claiming Tesla will freeze hiring and initiate a new round of layoffs seems to support the theory. Since ...

 
GM's Cruise Has Quietly Launched Robotaxi Service in Phoenix and Austin
GM's Cruise Has Quietly Launched Robotaxi Service in Phoenix and Austin

22 Dec 2022, 00:28 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / City after city, GM’s Cruise robotaxi service is expanding across the U.S., with Phoenix, Arizona, and Austin, Texas, as the latest cities where it began operations. Cruise, thus, kept an earlier promise to have driverless taxis operating in ...

 
2023 Ram 1500 TRX Havoc Edition Flexes Unique Baja Yellow Paint for a Six-Figure Price
2023 Ram 1500 TRX Havoc Edition Flexes Unique Baja Yellow Paint for a Six-Figure Price

21 Dec 2022, 16:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ram Trucks touts the Ram 1500 TRX as the quickest, fastest, and most powerful mass-produced truck in the world. To celebrate this achievement, the Stellantis company announced a limited edition Ram 1500 TRX Havoc, flexing extensive standard equipme...

 
Chevrolet Bolt EV Will Be the Cheapest New Car in the U.S. for the Next Three Months
Chevrolet Bolt EV Will Be the Cheapest New Car in the U.S. for the Next Three Months

21 Dec 2022, 15:21 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Thanks to generous price cuts, the Chevrolet Bolt EV is already the cheapest electric vehicle you can buy in the U.S. Nevertheless, starting January 1, new IRA incentives will make the once-beleaguered EV the most affordable new car on the market, ...

 
BMW Digital Key Can Now Be Shared Between iPhone and Android Devices
BMW Digital Key Can Now Be Shared Between iPhone and Android Devices

21 Dec 2022, 12:42 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Two years ago, BMW unveiled the Digital Key, allowing BMW owners to use their smartphones to lock, unlock and start their vehicles. At first, it was only available for iPhone users, but in 2021, Android users also got the feature. Nevertheless, sha...

 
Here's How the Lexus RZ 450e's Unconventional Radiant Heating System Works
Here's How the Lexus RZ 450e's Unconventional Radiant Heating System Works

21 Dec 2022, 11:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Heating systems can take a heavy toll on an electric vehicle’s battery during winter trips. Modern EVs use a heat-pump system to generate heat more efficiently inside the cabin, but Lexus had a better idea. Heating or cooling the cabin si...

 
Rivian R1T Will Roll Over "Easier Than Expected," Says Owner Following Farm Accident
Rivian R1T Will Roll Over "Easier Than Expected," Says Owner Following Farm Accident

21 Dec 2022, 09:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A bizarre accident that happened at a farm led to the demise of a Rivian R1T after the truck rolled over unexpectedly. The owner was fine, but they warned other Rivian drivers that the pickup was prone to rolling over. Rivian was the first carma...

 
This Sprinter Camper Conversion Is Like a Tiny House on the Rocks, Still Misses Features
This Sprinter Camper Conversion Is Like a Tiny House on the Rocks, Still Misses Features

21 Dec 2022, 01:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Everybody knows that a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4 van is a great base for an overlander, and this one selling on Bring a Trailer makes a good case. The conversion work was carried out professionally, and the interior offers many features, but there...

 
Tesla's Next Gigafactory (in Mexico) Will Supposedly Build a New Affordable Model
Tesla's Next Gigafactory (in Mexico) Will Supposedly Build a New Affordable Model

20 Dec 2022, 18:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is expected to announce the construction of a new gigafactory in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon as soon as Friday. According to Mexican media, the new plant will start by building components for current Tesla models assembled at Gig...

 

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