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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.
Watch: Shelby F-150 Driver Ruins His Truck After Getting Stuck in Fresh Concrete
Watch: Shelby F-150 Driver Ruins His Truck After Getting Stuck in Fresh Concrete

14 Nov 2022, 14:51 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / One might think that a powerful pickup truck can get you out of any difficult situation, but sometimes the laws of physics are more powerful. The owner of a Shelby F-150 discovered that all the horsepower under their foot was not enough to free the...

 
Volkswagen ID.7 Prototype Reveals an Upscale Interior, Humongous Infotainment Screen
Volkswagen ID.7 Prototype Reveals an Upscale Interior, Humongous Infotainment Screen

14 Nov 2022, 11:43 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Despite software woes, Volkswagen is pressing ahead with its EV expansion plan, which will soon have all models in the current lineup replaced with battery-electric versions. The Aero B, or ID.7, which is its likely name, will replace the Passat an...

 
GM Patents Intelligent Park Assist System Aimed at Reducing Park Violations
GM Patents Intelligent Park Assist System Aimed at Reducing Park Violations

14 Nov 2022, 10:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / General Motors is among the pioneers of autonomous driving, thanks partly to its Cruise self-driving taxi business. The auto giant is looking at the best ways to bring self-driving technology into the mainstream, and the new park assist system it p...

 
FMC 2900R Motorhome Is the Closest Thing to a Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle
FMC 2900R Motorhome Is the Closest Thing to a Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle

12 Nov 2022, 22:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The FMC Motorhomes were popular among upscale motorhome buyers in the 1970s. Short-lived but undeniably famous, the FMC Motorhome is a rare appearance today. This 29-footer coach built in 1975 must have had a hell of a story, but there is no one to...

 
Tens of Thousands of Flooded Vehicles Sold at Salvaged Auctions Will End Up on the Road
Tens of Thousands of Flooded Vehicles Sold at Salvaged Auctions Will End Up on the Road

12 Nov 2022, 16:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / With global warming causing hurricanes and tropical storms to become more common in the past years, it’s not only humans and property that suffer. Tens of thousands of vehicles were totaled by floodings caused by Hurricane Ian. Most of them w...

 
2024 Buick Electra EV SUV Prototype Looks Ready for Prime Time
2024 Buick Electra EV SUV Prototype Looks Ready for Prime Time

11 Nov 2022, 16:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Buick revived the Electra moniker for its line of electric vehicles, with a flurry of models planned for the next years. The prototype caught by our photographers shows an SUV that already looks ready to enter production. Buick only announced it...

 
Fisker Will Start Ocean Deliveries Without Key Software and Safety Features
Fisker Will Start Ocean Deliveries Without Key Software and Safety Features

11 Nov 2022, 15:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Like other carmakers before, Fisker had to make the painful decision between delaying deliveries to fix the software or going ahead and delivering the car without key features. The EV startup chose the latter. For many years, the auto industry w...

 
Watch: Thieves Steal Corvette Wheel in Less Than 60 Seconds, Then Make a Stupid Mistake
Watch: Thieves Steal Corvette Wheel in Less Than 60 Seconds, Then Make a Stupid Mistake

11 Nov 2022, 14:09 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Thieves have gotten so bold lately that they don’t even wait for the night to hide their nefarious activities. A gang of three also shows impressive skills, stealing a Chevy Corvette wheel in less than 60 seconds from arriving to disappearing...

 
Salvaged Teslas Will Be Allowed Back on the Supercharger Network, but There's a Fine Print
Salvaged Teslas Will Be Allowed Back on the Supercharger Network, but There's a Fine Print

11 Nov 2022, 11:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla disabled access to the Supercharger network for salvaged Tesla vehicles, justifying the move by the potential battery flaws in damaged cars. The EV maker has reconsidered its position, but there are conditions. Many small companies and ind...

 
This Volkswagen EuroVan Westfalia MV Weekender Is the Perfect Van for Spontaneous Getaways
This Volkswagen EuroVan Westfalia MV Weekender Is the Perfect Van for Spontaneous Getaways

10 Nov 2022, 17:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Volkswagen EuroVan was not very successful unless equipped with Westfalia or Winnebago camping gear. This 2002 Volkswagen EuroVan MV Weekender selling on Bring a Trailer was properly maintained, making it suitable for future adventures. When...

 
All-New Honda Accord Steps Into the Future With Google Integration and Advanced Tech
All-New Honda Accord Steps Into the Future With Google Integration and Advanced Tech

10 Nov 2022, 16:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The all-new Honda Accord remains true to its heritage and introduces more advanced hybrid powertrains. This doesn’t sound very impressive, but it’s the underlying technology that brings the Japanese D-segment sedan into the spotlight. ...

 
Stanford Study Shows How EV Batteries Should Be Charged to Extend Their Life by 20 Percent
Stanford Study Shows How EV Batteries Should Be Charged to Extend Their Life by 20 Percent

10 Nov 2022, 15:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Many people delay buying an electric vehicle because they think the battery will degrade long before the car’s end of life. Stanford engineers might have found a solution to this problem, which could extend a battery’s life by at least ...

 
A Tiny Design Mistake Makes the Rivian R1T Undrivable at Night in Wet Snow
A Tiny Design Mistake Makes the Rivian R1T Undrivable at Night in Wet Snow

10 Nov 2022, 13:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian is one of the most promising startups in the EV market, although the startup is now struggling with supply problems. Nevertheless, Rivian owners in cold climates discover one design issue causing wet snow to accumulate on the headlamps, hind...

 
The New Volvo EX90 Uses CATL Batteries to Power Its Sophisticated Electric Drivetrain
The New Volvo EX90 Uses CATL Batteries to Power Its Sophisticated Electric Drivetrain

10 Nov 2022, 11:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Volvo EX90 impresses with its advanced safety tech and data-crunching capabilities, but let’s not forget it is a car, after all. Its electric powertrain has been developed to offer efficiency, power, and thrills behind the wheel, even if ...

 
Volvo's New EX90 Dabbles in Tech Wizardry With Advanced Nvidia, Google and Luminar Systems
Volvo's New EX90 Dabbles in Tech Wizardry With Advanced Nvidia, Google and Luminar Systems

10 Nov 2022, 10:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Live every Volvo before it, the all-new EX90 aims to be one of the safest cars in history, but the Swedish electric SUV has more in store than safety. Volvo employed a raft of tech companies to help develop one of the most advanced vehicles in hist...

 
The Volvo EX90 Doubles as an Intelligent Energy Management System for Your Home
The Volvo EX90 Doubles as an Intelligent Energy Management System for Your Home

9 Nov 2022, 16:42 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / When Volvo tells you that the new EX90 is “more than just a car,” you might think this is just marketing. Nevertheless, the new EX90 has been developed to act as an energy management system for your house, optimizing how you consume (an...

 
Volvo Unveils Flagship EX90 Electric SUV With up to 510 HP and 375 Miles of Range
Volvo Unveils Flagship EX90 Electric SUV With up to 510 HP and 375 Miles of Range

9 Nov 2022, 15:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volvo CEO Jim Rowan revealed in September that the successor of the company’s flagship XC90 would be named EX90. The luxury SUV will be available exclusively as an electric vehicle and become the safest and most advanced SUV in history. Vo...

 
Chinese Carmaker BYD Set To Unveil New Premium EV Brand Dubbed 'Yangwang'
Chinese Carmaker BYD Set To Unveil New Premium EV Brand Dubbed 'Yangwang'

9 Nov 2022, 12:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / BYD is the biggest carmaker in China, and it has big ambitions in the EV segment, not least by establishing a global presence. The latest move is the launch of the new Yangwang premium brand in the first quarter of next year. BYD has ballooned i...

 
Lucid Posts a Q3 Net Loss of $670 Million, Still on Track to Reach 2022 Production Target
Lucid Posts a Q3 Net Loss of $670 Million, Still on Track to Reach 2022 Production Target

9 Nov 2022, 11:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Lucid is one of the EV startups trying to follow Tesla as a successful company, despite the economic difficulties and supply chain problems. The financial results for the third quarter show Lucid is still far from replicating Tesla’s success,...

 
2023 Kia EV6 Has Become a Lot More Expensive After Dropping Base Light Trim
2023 Kia EV6 Has Become a Lot More Expensive After Dropping Base Light Trim

9 Nov 2022, 10:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Kia has discontinued the base Light trim of the successful EV6, which makes the Korean electric car a lot more expensive in the U.S. market. This adds to the fact that Kia customers would not be eligible for the $7,500 IRA tax credit. Kia prepar...

 

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