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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.
Jeep and Ram Owners Will Receive a New Lifesaving Feature This Month via OTA Update
Jeep and Ram Owners Will Receive a New Lifesaving Feature This Month via OTA Update

5 Jan 2022, 00:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Car communications systems and a growing list of assistance systems mean modern vehicles can foresee dangerous situations and prepare accordingly. Soon, millions of Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, and Dodge drivers in the U.S. will experience this first-hand ...

 
Rivian R1T on a Snowy Road Is Like a Fish in the Water, Better Than a Tacoma, Claims Owner
Rivian R1T on a Snowy Road Is Like a Fish in the Water, Better Than a Tacoma, Claims Owner

4 Jan 2022, 17:28 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / We’ve seen some pretty spectacular clips featuring cars stuck in the snow or hopelessly sliding out of control. No matter what propulsion system they use, cars tend to have a problem while driving on slippery roads. The recently introduced Ri...

 
This Wall Box Allows Your Electric Car To Power the Entire House in Emergencies
This Wall Box Allows Your Electric Car To Power the Entire House in Emergencies

4 Jan 2022, 14:17 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Electric cars able to power electric appliances or charge other vehicles proved extremely useful in emergencies. Unfortunately, there aren’t many EVs to sport this feature. Wallbox’s Quasar 2 is a bidirectional DC charger for home use t...

 
Hyundai, Kia, Bullish About 2022 Despite the Chip Shortage and Market Conditions
Hyundai, Kia, Bullish About 2022 Despite the Chip Shortage and Market Conditions

4 Jan 2022, 13:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The car market is not in very good shape right now but that doesn’t mean carmakers don’t look at the new year with plenty of optimism. Hyundai started 2022 with a bold New Year’s resolution to further increase its sales and of cou...

 
Tesla Model Y Almost Crashes Down a Snowy Street, No Control Whatsoever
Tesla Model Y Almost Crashes Down a Snowy Street, No Control Whatsoever

4 Jan 2022, 10:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Winter is a challenging season to drive a car, especially when the roads are all covered in a blanket of snow. We’ve seen cars failing with proper winter tires and we are not surprised to see a Tesla Model Y sliding out of control especially ...

 
Breaking: Official Ford F-150 Lightning Prices Leaked in Forums, Should Be Live Any Moment
Breaking: Official Ford F-150 Lightning Prices Leaked in Forums, Should Be Live Any Moment

4 Jan 2022, 09:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In a document released to dealers, Ford revealed all the information surrounding F-150 Lightning, including pricing, equipment, and sales strategy. According to the document, the model’s configurator is expected to go live today, while the fi...

 
These Are the U.S. States Where It's Most Likely To Have Your Car Stolen
These Are the U.S. States Where It's Most Likely To Have Your Car Stolen

4 Jan 2022, 08:17 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Having your car stolen could be an excruciating experience whether your car’s theft is covered by insurance or not. If that’s a comfort, a recent study shows the car theft has been declining in the past 30 years, although an increase wa...

 
Insanely Rare 1958 BMW 507 Series II Listed With a $2,450,000 Price Tag
Insanely Rare 1958 BMW 507 Series II Listed With a $2,450,000 Price Tag

3 Jan 2022, 17:11 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Back in the '50s, BMW wanted to storm the U.S. market with this sporty roadster that catered to the wealthy clientele. The selling price was so crazy-high that only 254 were sold, almost bringing BMW into bankruptcy. The good thing is this rar...

 
This Go-Anywhere Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Camper Van Is As Capable as a Wrangler
This Go-Anywhere Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Camper Van Is As Capable as a Wrangler

3 Jan 2022, 15:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Iglhaut Allrad is probably the best aftermarket off-road converter for the Mercedes Sprinter and one of their lines of business is in all-wheel-drive motorhomes. This explains why this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper van was used as an Iglhaut Allrad...

 
Toyota Celebrates Corolla's 50 Million Milestone With Manga Series, Special Models
Toyota Celebrates Corolla's 50 Million Milestone With Manga Series, Special Models

3 Jan 2022, 13:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The popular Corolla tops the charts as the best-selling car in the world, and Toyota recently cemented its status with a 50 million sales milestone. To properly celebrate the event, the Japanese carmaker launched three special edition models of the...

 
Chinese Carmakers BYD, NIO Wrap Up 2021, Come After Tesla in the U.S. All Guns Blazing
Chinese Carmakers BYD, NIO Wrap Up 2021, Come After Tesla in the U.S. All Guns Blazing

3 Jan 2022, 11:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / It’s that time of the year when companies count the beans and so we know Tesla sold almost one million cars in 2021. Things heat up quickly in the electric cars segment and soon Tesla will have to work harder to remain relevant on a market th...

 
Tesla Fans Celebrate New Year's Eve With Mass Light Shows, Come What May
Tesla Fans Celebrate New Year's Eve With Mass Light Shows, Come What May

3 Jan 2022, 09:41 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla introduced new features in the latest Holiday Update that bumped the software version to V11. One of the most appreciated ones was the Light Show, which make the car’s lights flash with the music. The feature was a real party starter on...

 
How To Make the Most Out of Your Electric Car on a Cross-Country Road Trip
How To Make the Most Out of Your Electric Car on a Cross-Country Road Trip

2 Jan 2022, 20:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / When it comes to electric cars, people still consider them unpractical toys, with their limited range and capabilities. Nevertheless, new electric cars on the market are just as good as gasoline ones, if not better, and even make for incredible par...

 
Top 15 Electric Cars Coming to the U.S. in 2022 Make for an Exciting Year
Top 15 Electric Cars Coming to the U.S. in 2022 Make for an Exciting Year

2 Jan 2022, 18:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / During 2021  we’ve seen not only electric cars gaining wide acceptance in the market but also new carmakers entering the EV game. The expectations for 2022 are sky-high and we’re sure we won’t be disappointed. Here’s a ...

 
Say Goodbye to These U.S. Car Models That Won't Be With Us in 2022
Say Goodbye to These U.S. Car Models That Won't Be With Us in 2022

1 Jan 2022, 21:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Nothing lasts forever, they say, and this is true even for car models. The times are a-changing, and this could be both a good or a bad thing, depending on your stance. In the automotive world, this means lineups are being aligned to the new realit...

 
Why You'd Want Solar Panels Installed on Your RV and How Much This Will Cost You
Why You'd Want Solar Panels Installed on Your RV and How Much This Will Cost You

1 Jan 2022, 20:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Part of an RV appeal lies in its ability to make you enjoy the world while being away from the world. The experience of camping with an RV would not be complete without the ability to spend time completely off-grid, though. For this, you need a pow...

 
Tesla Model Y Performance Cars Spotted Leaving Gigafactory Berlin on a Trailer
Tesla Model Y Performance Cars Spotted Leaving Gigafactory Berlin on a Trailer

31 Dec 2021, 17:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Even though Gigafactory Berlin is not live yet, limited production for testing and calibration is well underway. Recently, trailers carrying several Tesla Model Y cars in Performance trim were spotted leaving the Gigafactory in Grünheide, near...

 
These Are the Most Common Mistakes People Make When Choosing Their Electric Car
These Are the Most Common Mistakes People Make When Choosing Their Electric Car

31 Dec 2021, 16:36 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / When you’re in the market for a new car you pretty much know what kind of vehicle you need. Then you narrow down your search based on the brand you love and last, you configure the car to suit your needs. With electric cars, the process is a ...

 
1995 Mazda RX-7 From George Barris' All Star Car Collection Screams for Attention
1995 Mazda RX-7 From George Barris' All Star Car Collection Screams for Attention

31 Dec 2021, 15:03 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / If you want to own a celebrity car, now is your chance to get behind the wheel of the Mazda RX7 that Dominic Toretto drove in the first The Fast and the Furious movie. The car is part of George Barris' All Star Car Collection and will go under...

 
How's This for a New Year's Resolution: Musk Promises Level 4 FSD Coming Next Year
How's This for a New Year's Resolution: Musk Promises Level 4 FSD Coming Next Year

31 Dec 2021, 13:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / With a proven track record of overpromising and underdelivering, Elon Musk took the opportunity of his latest interview to promise Tesla vehicles might reach Level 4 autonomy for its Full Self-Driving system as soon as next year. We are five yea...

 

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