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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.
Elon Musk Shares His Opinion About Lucid's Future Once More, and It Doesn't Look Bright
Elon Musk Shares His Opinion About Lucid's Future Once More, and It Doesn't Look Bright

11 Dec 2022, 12:17 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As Musk’s image goes from techno-genius to social engineer and even way deeper than that, he continues to think of himself as some sort of a messiah. Having already warned Lucid and Rivian of the potential perils lying ahead, he’s now c...

 
Chevrolet Corvair 95 Greenbrier Van Looks As Good as It Did in Its Heyday 60 Years Ago
Chevrolet Corvair 95 Greenbrier Van Looks As Good as It Did in Its Heyday 60 Years Ago

9 Dec 2022, 23:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Time stood still for this 1962 Chevy Corvair 95 Greenbrier, thanks to the loving care of its previous owners. Refurbished and refinished, the Greenbrier is trying to lure a new owner at an auction on Bring a Trailer. The Corvair was revolutionar...

 
Tesla Demolishes Model 3 Production Line at Fremont To Make Way for a New Product
Tesla Demolishes Model 3 Production Line at Fremont To Make Way for a New Product

9 Dec 2022, 17:11 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla will reorganize the Model 3 production line in Fremont, possibly in preparation for a new vehicle entering production. While many speculate that a refreshed Model 3 is already around the corner, our sources indicate another model might start ...

 
Surprisingly, the Cybertruck Is Not Tesla's Next Big Product Launch
Surprisingly, the Cybertruck Is Not Tesla's Next Big Product Launch

9 Dec 2022, 15:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Now that Semi's launch is already wrapped up, everybody eagerly awaits the next Tesla EV launch. Most people expect this to be the Cybertruck, but they’ll be surprised to find this is not the case. Tesla's next major launch is a pro...

 
Next-Gen Ford Mustang Mach-E Will Have a Coupe Version, S750 Mustang Will Be Electric
Next-Gen Ford Mustang Mach-E Will Have a Coupe Version, S750 Mustang Will Be Electric

9 Dec 2022, 11:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Mustang Mach-E is the most successful electric vehicle in Ford’s lineup and the main reason Ford ranked second to only Tesla in U.S. sales last quarter. Nevertheless, according to our sources, Ford is working on the second generation of t...

 
Stunning Buick Electra-X Concept Will Make It Into Production Almost Unchanged
Stunning Buick Electra-X Concept Will Make It Into Production Almost Unchanged

9 Dec 2022, 09:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Buick has reserved all the goodies for the Chinese market, including the Electra EV range. The stunning Buick Electra-X concept was also introduced in China in the summer, and we’ve got confirmation that the sleek four-door coupe-SUV will mak...

 
Awesomely Weird Toyota Mirage Camper Looks Like a Gaudi Masterpiece, Sells With No Reserve
Awesomely Weird Toyota Mirage Camper Looks Like a Gaudi Masterpiece, Sells With No Reserve

8 Dec 2022, 19:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / If you’re looking for a camper that it’s sure to start a conversation wherever you camp, this Toyota Mirage is your best bet. It’s based on the trusted fourth-generation Toyota Pickup and has been extensively reworked to offer all...

 
Tesla's Latest Move Points to a New Product Launching in January, It's Not the Cybertruck
Tesla's Latest Move Points to a New Product Launching in January, It's Not the Cybertruck

8 Dec 2022, 17:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has insisted that its vehicles have all the necessary hardware for Full Self-Driving, but recent information points to a new computer and sensors being prepared for future models. Among them are new cameras and a new high-definition radar tha...

 
Li-Ion Battery-Pack Prices Have Risen in 2022 for the First Time, Will Rise More in 2023
Li-Ion Battery-Pack Prices Have Risen in 2022 for the First Time, Will Rise More in 2023

8 Dec 2022, 15:30 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / For years, carmakers have indicated that lowering battery costs is key to achieving EV price parity with combustion-engine vehicles. After the costs have constantly decreased year after year, in 2022, the Li-Ion battery packs have become more expen...

 
Musk Brings Tesla China President Tom Zhu to the US - Has the Succession Process Started?
Musk Brings Tesla China President Tom Zhu to the US - Has the Succession Process Started?

8 Dec 2022, 12:49 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rumors from China indicated that Tom Zhu Xiaotong, the president of Tesla China and head of the carmaker’s Asia Pacific operations, might replace Musk as Tesla CEO. A new Bloomberg report reveals that Zhu is already in the U.S., although for ...

 
Unconfirmed Reports Claim Tesla China President Will Replace Musk as Global CEO
Unconfirmed Reports Claim Tesla China President Will Replace Musk as Global CEO

8 Dec 2022, 11:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / An interesting report from China claims Elon Musk has agreed to step down as Tesla CEO and to promote Tom Zhu Xiaotong, the President of Tesla China, as his successor. The information has not been officially confirmed by Tesla. Tesla critics hav...

 
Hertz Agreed To Settle for $168 Million After Falsely Accusing Customers of Car Theft
Hertz Agreed To Settle for $168 Million After Falsely Accusing Customers of Car Theft

8 Dec 2022, 09:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / This spring, Hertz’s image was tainted after several horror stories surfaced about people being falsely accused of car theft and arrested at gunpoint. Investigation revealed that Hertz filed thousands of bogus stolen car reports, and many of ...

 
This 1974 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 712 6×6 Ambulance Wants to Become an Extreme Overlander
This 1974 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 712 6×6 Ambulance Wants to Become an Extreme Overlander

7 Dec 2022, 18:01 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although it might not look like much, this 1974 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 712 6x6 retired ambulance is based on one of the most capable off-road vehicles on Earth. With such great credentials, it can become the perfect overland camper. It’s str...

 
Volkswagen to Replace Golf and Tiguan With Electric Variants at Its Main Wolfsburg Plant
Volkswagen to Replace Golf and Tiguan With Electric Variants at Its Main Wolfsburg Plant

7 Dec 2022, 17:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volkswagen announced new plans for its main factory in Wolfsburg, where the Golf and Tiguan are assembled. The German carmaker will invest half a million euros to turn the factory into an EV-only production facility with the ID.3 as its first produ...

 
2023 Toyota Prius Comes With Over-the-Air Updates That Can Bring Down Leasing Costs by 10%
2023 Toyota Prius Comes With Over-the-Air Updates That Can Bring Down Leasing Costs by 10%

7 Dec 2022, 16:01 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Fifth-generation Toyota Prius promises to offer over-the-air updates, which is a first for Toyota. This is meant to sweeten the pill for those who think Toyota should’ve offered more EVs. It comes with another benefit, though, in the form of ...

 
Lucid Air Proves Its Crashworthiness, Earns a Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating
Lucid Air Proves Its Crashworthiness, Earns a Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating

7 Dec 2022, 12:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Lucid is trying to mirror Tesla’s success in the EV market, and its first product, the Air luxury sedan, is already considered better than Tesla Model S in many ways. But one thing customers want to learn is whether the Air is just as safe as...

 
Euro NCAP Tests 14 New Models as Carmakers Rush to Avoid 2023 Protocols
Euro NCAP Tests 14 New Models as Carmakers Rush to Avoid 2023 Protocols

7 Dec 2022, 11:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Euro NCAP has released the results for its final test round in 2022, comprising 14 new models. Only four missed the maximum five-star rating in this round, which stands out in its diversity regarding body types, price points, and origins. If you...

 
Gigafactory Berlin Is "In Total Chaos" as Tesla Finds It Hard to Recruit and Keep Workers
Gigafactory Berlin Is "In Total Chaos" as Tesla Finds It Hard to Recruit and Keep Workers

7 Dec 2022, 09:58 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Gigafactory Berlin remains a sore spot in Tesla’s otherwise impressive operations. The production ramp-up is not going to plan, as the plant lags behind other Tesla factories. One of the reasons is Tesla’s difficulties in recruiting sta...

 
2023 Kia EV6 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus Award Thanks to Its Improved Headlights
2023 Kia EV6 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus Award Thanks to Its Improved Headlights

6 Dec 2022, 19:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The 2023 Kia EV6 earned the coveted Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS thanks to its improved LED headlights. However, some of the earliest 2023 models still require an adjustment to the headlights to qualify for the award. When the IIHS teste...

 
Volkswagen Updates ID.4 EV With New Auto Hold Function, Navigation Improvements, and More
Volkswagen Updates ID.4 EV With New Auto Hold Function, Navigation Improvements, and More

6 Dec 2022, 17:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volkswagen has notified owners of ID.4 electric crossovers in the U.S. to reach dealerships for the installation of the latest software update. Apart from being the prerequisite for future updates, this will also bring notable improvements to the o...

 

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