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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 Eurovan Winnebago Camper Flexes $59K Modifications for Off-Grid Camping
Volkswagen Eurovan Winnebago Camper Flexes $59K Modifications for Off-Grid Camping

5 Oct 2022, 16:51 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Eurovan Winnebago campers were among the most successful camper vans in the U.S. This 2003 example received consistent upgrades in 2019, including a new engine and a rebuilt transmission. Now it’s in an even better condition than when it ...

 
Future Scout SUV and Pickup EVs Won't Have Anything in Common With Volkswagen Vehicles
Future Scout SUV and Pickup EVs Won't Have Anything in Common With Volkswagen Vehicles

5 Oct 2022, 15:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volkswagen announced a while back that it intends to revive Scout as a standalone brand inside the Volkswagen Group. There are few things clear so far, but one Scout fan claims the future EVs won’t be like anything Volkswagen has in its stabl...

 
Updated Toyota RAV4 Goes Live in Japan With Minor Improvements and Rugged Offroad Package
Updated Toyota RAV4 Goes Live in Japan With Minor Improvements and Rugged Offroad Package

5 Oct 2022, 14:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Toyota has updated the RAV4 crossover in Japan with a more rugged version dubbed “Offroad Package II.” It is much like the U.S.-bound TRD Off-Road launched two years ago, but with more powertrain options and up-to-date equipment. The...

 
Tesla's Dojo Computer Does a Better Job at Designing Vehicles Than Its Design Studio Team
Tesla's Dojo Computer Does a Better Job at Designing Vehicles Than Its Design Studio Team

5 Oct 2022, 10:55 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla AI Day was mainly a technical event, although it wasn’t lacking in surprises that even regular mortals would enjoy. Toward the end of the presentation, when everybody was probably fast asleep, a PowerPoint page showed vehicle designs ge...

 
Volkswagen ID.4 Is Still Riddled With Software Problems, Company Accused of Looking Away
Volkswagen ID.4 Is Still Riddled With Software Problems, Company Accused of Looking Away

5 Oct 2022, 09:36 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volkswagen electric vehicles have been plagued with software problems from the very beginning. Even after years of sales, the progress seems only minimal. This is why Alex Guberman, an ID.4 owner and a huge fan of the model, wants now to get rid of...

 
1967 Volkswagen Type 2 Deluxe Samba Is a Blast From the Past, Still Hides Nasty Surprises
1967 Volkswagen Type 2 Deluxe Samba Is a Blast From the Past, Still Hides Nasty Surprises

4 Oct 2022, 17:49 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In a market flooded with fake Brazilian Sambas, an authentic Volkswagen Type 2 Sunroof Deluxe is a rare bird that can set you back more than $100,000. This 1967 example has the proper credentials, but it hides some surprises for the future owner. ...

 
Rivian Problems Mount Even As Q3 Results Show Impressive Production Ramp-Up
Rivian Problems Mount Even As Q3 Results Show Impressive Production Ramp-Up

4 Oct 2022, 16:31 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian has released the production and sales number for the third quarter, revealing an impressive production ramp. The company said it is on track to deliver the projected 25,000 EVs in 2022, but problems mount for the startup. After entering t...

 
Chevrolet Bolt Demand Is Finally on the Rise, Fueled by Hefty Price Cuts and a Hertz Deal
Chevrolet Bolt Demand Is Finally on the Rise, Fueled by Hefty Price Cuts and a Hertz Deal

4 Oct 2022, 14:42 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Mary Barra always said that a $30,000 electric vehicle would accelerate EV adoption to never-before-seen levels. Now, GM finally has a sub-$30,000 EV, and the demand seems to rise, as Barra predicted. Let’s not forget the hefty discount that ...

 
GMC Hummer EV Production To Pause in November Until the End of the Year
GMC Hummer EV Production To Pause in November Until the End of the Year

4 Oct 2022, 13:52 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / General Motors plans to upgrade its Factory Zero toward the end of this year, and the GMC Hummer EV appears to have drawn the shorter stick. The mammoth electric pickup truck, already way behind schedule, would see production stopped in November, p...

 
GM Will Debut the Refreshed 2024 GMC Sierra HD Trucks on October 6, Here's What To Expect
GM Will Debut the Refreshed 2024 GMC Sierra HD Trucks on October 6, Here's What To Expect

4 Oct 2022, 09:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / GM is on a roll, judging by the Q3 results, which helped the Detroit company gain the number one spot in the U.S. in the full-size SUV, full-size truck, and large luxury SUV categories. Heavy Duty trucks like the Chevrolet Silverado HD and the GMC ...

 
Mini Rushes Aceman Into Production, We Have the First Pictures of the Electric Crossover
Mini Rushes Aceman Into Production, We Have the First Pictures of the Electric Crossover

4 Oct 2022, 08:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The BMW Group is shifting into high gear to catch up with rivals in electrification efforts, and Mini cannot be left behind. The British brand is now working on bringing not one but two battery-electric models to market. Mini engineers are hard ...

 
2002 Volkswagen Eurovan MV Weekender Has the Right Equipment for Weekend Adventures
2002 Volkswagen Eurovan MV Weekender Has the Right Equipment for Weekend Adventures

3 Oct 2022, 16:30 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Volkswagen Eurovan has an interesting story, almost crashing the German company’s operations in the U.S. Years after its deliveries were stopped, the Eurovan returned from its ashes and gained a good name, especially with the camper van c...

 
Rivian To Start Canada Deliveries This Year, It's Not the Wide Rollout Customers Expected
Rivian To Start Canada Deliveries This Year, It's Not the Wide Rollout Customers Expected

3 Oct 2022, 15:11 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian was certified by Transport Canada to sell vehicles north of the border, opening the startup’s international expansion. In a letter to customers, Rivian announced that the first vehicles would get to customers in British Columbia this y...

 
Hyundai Raises Prices for the 2023 Ioniq 5, Offers Modest Updates
Hyundai Raises Prices for the 2023 Ioniq 5, Offers Modest Updates

3 Oct 2022, 14:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Hyundai is killing it in the EV space, and the Ioniq 5 is the main reason they have such a huge success. Reasonably priced and packed with features, the Ioniq 5 enters the 2023 model year with modest updates and a consistent price hike. Inflatio...

 
Starlink's New Flat Antenna for Maritime Doesn't Seem Special, Costs an Arm and a Leg
Starlink's New Flat Antenna for Maritime Doesn't Seem Special, Costs an Arm and a Leg

3 Oct 2022, 12:09 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / When SpaceX announced the Starlink Maritime pricing, people were baffled by the high price of the new terminals, which ran at $10,000 for two dish antennae. This is twice as much per antenna as the high-performance version sold to businesses. Sp...

 
AntiShanty Rooftop Dwelling Is a Rooftop Tent That Doubles as a Cargo Box
AntiShanty Rooftop Dwelling Is a Rooftop Tent That Doubles as a Cargo Box

3 Oct 2022, 10:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rooftop tents are a cost-effective solution for people exploring nature and only needing a place to spend the night in the wilderness. AntiShanty goes a step further by allowing people to pack a lot more than just a mattress. If you already have...

 
Tesla Model X Suddenly Veers off the Road, Investigation Tries To Figure Out What Happened
Tesla Model X Suddenly Veers off the Road, Investigation Tries To Figure Out What Happened

3 Oct 2022, 08:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A strange accident happened Sunday in Switzerland when a Tesla Model X suddenly veered right while traveling at speed on the A3 highway near Möhlin. The crossover rolled over several times and came to a stop lying on its side on a utility road...

 
Why the FSD Beta Software Was Put On the Back Burner at the Tesla AI Day
Why the FSD Beta Software Was Put On the Back Burner at the Tesla AI Day

1 Oct 2022, 21:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla’s AI Day was not about the Optimus robot or its Bumble C cousin, despite the two humanoid machines taking the front stage and the headlines. Elon Musk made it clear that this was a recruitment event. However, Tesla FSD Beta software was...

 
Hyundai Tries To Appease Disgruntled Owners With $170 Security Kit To Stave Off Car Theft
Hyundai Tries To Appease Disgruntled Owners With $170 Security Kit To Stave Off Car Theft

1 Oct 2022, 10:17 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Hyundai and Kia vehicles have become a preferred target of thieves because most of them lack a piece of hardware designed to prevent engine start in the absence of the original key. After 15 class-action lawsuits have been filed in 14 states, Hyund...

 
Forget Everything You Knew About Camper Vans and Try This Toyota HiAce Instead
Forget Everything You Knew About Camper Vans and Try This Toyota HiAce Instead

30 Sep 2022, 16:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The fourth generation Toyota HiAce has matured enough to become attractive as a JDM import, which explains why so many 1995 examples entered the U.S. lately. This Super Custom converted as a camper shows some interesting solutions coming from the o...

 

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