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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.
Massive Tree Falls Onto Tesla Model 3 Glass Roof, Driver Walks Away Uninjured
Massive Tree Falls Onto Tesla Model 3 Glass Roof, Driver Walks Away Uninjured

13 Jun 2022, 08:57 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Climate change brings more extreme weather, putting people and property at risk. Falling trees can crush a car and kill the occupants, which is why a solid roof can make the difference between life and death. A series of recent incidents and accide...

 
Damaged Ford F-150 Lightning Sells for $30,000 Above MSRP at Auction, Smells Fishy
Damaged Ford F-150 Lightning Sells for $30,000 Above MSRP at Auction, Smells Fishy

11 Jun 2022, 22:58 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / We live in a crazy world where people are willing to pay insane amounts of money to buy a new car. This is especially true for electric vehicles, even when those said EVs are damaged. One such damaged Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat sold at an auction ...

 
Volkswagen Introduces a New All-Wheel-Drive Version for the ID.4
Volkswagen Introduces a New All-Wheel-Drive Version for the ID.4

11 Jun 2022, 11:01 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volkswagen decided it was time to offer more choice to ID.4 customers with a second all-wheel-drive version for the electric crossover ID.4. This will slot between the rear-wheel drive and the existing all-wheel-drive version and is geared toward a...

 
A Newly Discovered Tesla Vulnerability Allows Thieves To Create Their Own Key
A Newly Discovered Tesla Vulnerability Allows Thieves To Create Their Own Key

10 Jun 2022, 21:28 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Modern cars are crammed with technology, making them literally computers on wheels. But like any computer, cars have become a legitimate target for hackers. Newly discovered vulnerabilities have shown that even Tesla has problems securing its vehic...

 
Survivor Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Is Utterly Authentic, Needs Extra TLC
Survivor Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Is Utterly Authentic, Needs Extra TLC

10 Jun 2022, 17:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia has been the darling of the camper community since it came to the U.S. in 1979. Westfalia builds, like this 1984 example on Bring a Trailer, have fascinated people for generations. This one needs a little care and atten...

 
Adorable Electric Microcar Has Already Got 30,000 Reservations
Adorable Electric Microcar Has Already Got 30,000 Reservations

10 Jun 2022, 16:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / People are madly in love with electric vehicles, even in minuscule sizes like the Microlino. This became obvious when the Swiss company opened the configurator, and more than 30,000 people reserved the contraption. The Swiss microcar shares the ...

 
Ferrari Will Add a Third Production Line in Maranello, Dedicated to Electrified Vehicles
Ferrari Will Add a Third Production Line in Maranello, Dedicated to Electrified Vehicles

10 Jun 2022, 14:49 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ferrari declared itself as the last bastion of ICE cars, but even the bosses in Maranello know the writing is on the wall. The Italian supercar maker has bought land near its existing plant in Maranello for a third production line. This is rumored ...

 
New Plasma-Ignition Technology That Replaces Spark Plugs Can Boost Efficiency by 20%
New Plasma-Ignition Technology That Replaces Spark Plugs Can Boost Efficiency by 20%

10 Jun 2022, 13:17 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Transient Plasma Systems is working on a new advanced ignition system that could replace traditional spark plugs in gasoline engines. This could reduce emissions and improve the efficiency of internal combustion engines by as much as 20%. The in...

 
Auto Insurance Company GEICO Could Pay $5.2M to a Woman Who Got HPV in a Car
Auto Insurance Company GEICO Could Pay $5.2M to a Woman Who Got HPV in a Car

10 Jun 2022, 08:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In a bizarre ruling, the Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a $5.2 million judgment against auto insurance company GEICO. In the case, a woman claimed she unwittingly caught HPV from her former romantic partner in his car. Car insurance is a neces...

 
Subaru-Powered Volkswagen Vanagon Has the Syncro Charm, Would Make a Fantastic Camper
Subaru-Powered Volkswagen Vanagon Has the Syncro Charm, Would Make a Fantastic Camper

9 Jun 2022, 19:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Most Volkswagen Vanagons still roaming the roads today are great campers, either by nature, being built that way, or by vocation, after being converted. A smaller part of them has kept their original form as a people-carrier. This example we’...

 
Tesla Backpedals on the Use of Pure Vision in Its Vehicles, Files To Use a New Radar
Tesla Backpedals on the Use of Pure Vision in Its Vehicles, Files To Use a New Radar

9 Jun 2022, 17:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In a surprising move, Tesla has filed with the FCC to use a new radar in its future vehicles. It’s been a long time since Tesla has ditched radar sensors in its cars, saying that the camera-based vision is way better. Tesla started big in ...

 
A Ridiculous Number 2022 Chevy Silverados HD Need a New Crankshaft Balancer
A Ridiculous Number 2022 Chevy Silverados HD Need a New Crankshaft Balancer

9 Jun 2022, 16:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / GM had to issue a service update for a few examples of the Silverado HD trucks with the 6.6-liter L8T gasoline engine. The reason: the crankshaft balancer of those engines was not correctly seated and needs to be fixed. The repairs will incur no co...

 
Made-in-Texas Tesla Model Y With 4680 Cells Shows Good Charging Speed
Made-in-Texas Tesla Model Y With 4680 Cells Shows Good Charging Speed

9 Jun 2022, 14:13 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / One of the first customers to get a Model Y with a structural battery and 4680 cells from Giga Austin shared his first impressions after driving it a few hundred miles. The new Model Y Standard Range AWD shows an impressive fit and finish and good ...

 
Toyota Went to Great Lengths to Install a Manual Transmission on the GR Supra
Toyota Went to Great Lengths to Install a Manual Transmission on the GR Supra

9 Jun 2022, 11:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Even though launched with only an automatic transmission, just like its BMW Z4 brother, the Toyota GR Supra will start the 2023 model year with a stick shift option. Only 500 units will be available to U.S. customers, and Toyota has done its best t...

 
Ford Dealership Under Investigation After Allegedly Selling Escape Affected by a Recall
Ford Dealership Under Investigation After Allegedly Selling Escape Affected by a Recall

9 Jun 2022, 09:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / NHTSA is investigating a Ford dealership in Beacon, N.Y., after receiving information that it sold at least one new Escape with an outstanding safety recall. The vehicle covered by the probe is a 2021 Ford Escape, which was recalled in August for f...

 
1949 Ford F-1 Truck Is Ready for a New Industrial Revolution, Living the American Dream
1949 Ford F-1 Truck Is Ready for a New Industrial Revolution, Living the American Dream

8 Jun 2022, 20:44 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / After the war, Ford took a bold stance when it developed the F-Series, also known as the Bonus-Built. Unlike before, the new pickup trucks were built upon a unique chassis designed specifically for truck use. The new truck marked Ford’s entry...

 
Florida Residents Use Their Exotic Cars As Power Boats, Viral Videos Abound
Florida Residents Use Their Exotic Cars As Power Boats, Viral Videos Abound

8 Jun 2022, 17:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Flash flooding caused by the tropical storm Alex wreaked havoc in Florida, with water quickly rising in the lower section of the roads. However, Miami residents tried to make the best out of the situation, as shown in many viral videos shared on so...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Prototype Shows New Interior Design, Closer To Model X
Tesla Cybertruck Prototype Shows New Interior Design, Closer To Model X

8 Jun 2022, 15:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Cybertruck is a perpetual work in progress, as it seems. On Tuesday, a prototype showcased in Moss Landing revealed a new interior that looked more like one borrowed from a Tesla Model X. If this is legit, it might indicate a more traditional...

 
Three Years From Now, Michigan Will Have a Road That Charges EVs While Driving
Three Years From Now, Michigan Will Have a Road That Charges EVs While Driving

8 Jun 2022, 13:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Charging EVs wirelessly while driving is an old dream, but this could soon become a reality in Michigan. The project of an EV charging road was announced last year by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Although the initial plans were for the road to b...

 
Tesla Quickly Expands FSD Beta Program, Exciting New Features Expected in the Next Release
Tesla Quickly Expands FSD Beta Program, Exciting New Features Expected in the Next Release

8 Jun 2022, 10:35 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta program will soon include around 100,000 vehicles in North America. Musk also said that the next version of the FSD software will introduce the ability to handle roads with no ...

 

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