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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.
Does Anyone Fancy a Japanese Car "On the Rocks"?
Does Anyone Fancy a Japanese Car "On the Rocks"?

31 Dec 2021, 10:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Japanese car imports are highly popular in Russia, with Vladivostok on the Pacific coast being a true JDM heaven. One of the latest car shipments went sideways though, as the ship reached Vladivostok with dozens of Hondas and Toyotas on deck covere...

 
Used Car Market Reaches Sky-High Valuation, Are We in a Bubble?
Used Car Market Reaches Sky-High Valuation, Are We in a Bubble?

31 Dec 2021, 09:31 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / This 2021 C8 Corvette listed on eBay for $76,900 shows everything that’s wrong with the used car market today. Although it is more expensive than a new car, it’s still way cheaper than other comparable cars in a pristine condition liste...

 
Insane $50K Dealer Markup on a Mercedes-Benz EQS Drives People Away
Insane $50K Dealer Markup on a Mercedes-Benz EQS Drives People Away

30 Dec 2021, 17:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Car prices are soaring these days, fueled by high demand and production glitches. Add dealers’ greed to that and you have a perfect storm that affects all car buyers alike. This was expected when Jon Rettinger ordered his Mercedes-Benz EQS 58...

 
Kitten Rescued Unharmed From a Moving Nissan Rogue's Engine Compartment, Gets Adopted
Kitten Rescued Unharmed From a Moving Nissan Rogue's Engine Compartment, Gets Adopted

30 Dec 2021, 15:51 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Cold weather drives many small animals to seek shelter in the warmth of a car’s engine compartment. Cats are especially guilty, as they love to cuddle in warm places and also have that special ability to climb in difficult-to-reach areas. ...

 
GM's Downloadable Graphics Might Be the Coolest Feature That Will Come to Your Car
GM's Downloadable Graphics Might Be the Coolest Feature That Will Come to Your Car

30 Dec 2021, 14:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / We always felt the big screens that power our cars could do a lot more or at least be more customizable. General Motors comes to the rescue with an idea that is as cool as it sounds: downloadable digital graphics for in-vehicle displays. For now, G...

 
People Don't Mind the Color of Their Car, As Long as It's White. Or Gray
People Don't Mind the Color of Their Car, As Long as It's White. Or Gray

30 Dec 2021, 13:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The famous Henry Ford’s “A customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black” still holds water today, even though modern technologies allow cars of today to be custom-color painted. People’s pre...

 
Weird Tesla Model Y Body Spotted at Gigafactory Texas in Flyover Video
Weird Tesla Model Y Body Spotted at Gigafactory Texas in Flyover Video

30 Dec 2021, 10:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In case you weren’t paying attention, Elon Musk fell in love with Texas, the state where Tesla is building the new American Gigafactory. He also decided to move Tesla’s headquarters in Texas recently, so you kind of expect to hear big n...

 
Rivian's 400-Mile Models Won't Be With Us Soon, You Might Want To Change Your Order
Rivian's 400-Mile Models Won't Be With Us Soon, You Might Want To Change Your Order

30 Dec 2021, 09:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian started deliveries of its R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV not long ago and even won accolades for its cars’ qualities, but not all is golden in the EV startup’s empire. The company had its first earnings call two weeks ago and CEO R...

 
The New Tesla Recommendation for the Cars With LFP Batteries Changes Everything You Know
The New Tesla Recommendation for the Cars With LFP Batteries Changes Everything You Know

29 Dec 2021, 17:53 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla issues a new recommendation to owners of the 2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD base model that features a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. According to the owner’s manual, these cars should be charged to 100% regularly or at least once a week...

 
Robert Pattinson's New Batmobile Sees Action for the First Time in Latest Batman Trailer
Robert Pattinson's New Batmobile Sees Action for the First Time in Latest Batman Trailer

29 Dec 2021, 15:54 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ever since the first photos of the new Batmobile leaked online more than a year ago we wanted to see Robert Pattinson’s ride in action. Warner Brothers obliged and now we can see that Batman’s new car is as badass as it could be despite...

 
Apparently, Tesla Model 3 Has a Farting Problem Now and People Are Embarrassed
Apparently, Tesla Model 3 Has a Farting Problem Now and People Are Embarrassed

29 Dec 2021, 14:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As controversial as he may be, Elon Musk is a funny guy, you have to give him credit for that. He certainly takes the time to keep this fresh in our minds, as he did back in 2018 with the farting sound hilariously dubbed “Emissions Testing Mo...

 
Watch One of Rivian's Executives Playing in the Snow With His R1T, Drift Mode FTW
Watch One of Rivian's Executives Playing in the Snow With His R1T, Drift Mode FTW

29 Dec 2021, 13:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Slippery conditions in the winter can be a real pain for drivers but can also be a lot of fun when things go well. It’s easy to show off some driving skills if the car’s electronics allow and thanks to the low speed permitted by the sno...

 
Dozens of Tornado-Damaged Corvette C8 Are Hopelessly Waiting for the Crusher
Dozens of Tornado-Damaged Corvette C8 Are Hopelessly Waiting for the Crusher

29 Dec 2021, 10:49 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / More than a hundred 2022 Chevrolet Corvette C8 cars were damaged by the tornado that hit the Bowling Green plant on December 11 and all of them will have to be destroyed. Recent pictures posted online show the cars lined up and waiting for the crus...

 
The Only Iso Rivolta GT Zagato in the U.S. Is Craving for Its Next Master, Could Be You
The Only Iso Rivolta GT Zagato in the U.S. Is Craving for Its Next Master, Could Be You

29 Dec 2021, 09:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The limited series Iso Rivolta GT Zagato was only announced last year and it has already garnered a lot of attention. With a timeless yet breathtaking design, this gran turismo was created as a modern tribute to the 1963 Iso Rivolta A3/C, a 1964 Le...

 
Hyundai Motor Dismisses Its Entire Engine Development Center on Way to Electrification
Hyundai Motor Dismisses Its Entire Engine Development Center on Way to Electrification

28 Dec 2021, 15:58 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Hyundai signals the end of the combustion engine with the closing of its engine development center, in a shocking move that relates to the recent company re-organization. According to Korean media, the automaker’s powertrain group was reorgan...

 
CyberKAT Promises To Help Blow the Snow, Plants Cybertruck Thoughts in Your Mind
CyberKAT Promises To Help Blow the Snow, Plants Cybertruck Thoughts in Your Mind

28 Dec 2021, 14:53 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Tesla Cybertruck is nowhere to be seen but its weird design has already inspired lots of objects, starting with Tesla’s Cyberquad. Bearing a similar signature name that means practically nothing, the CyberKAT wants to be your winter ...

 
Bugatti Chiron Hits 257 Mph on Public Road, No Ticket Issued
Bugatti Chiron Hits 257 Mph on Public Road, No Ticket Issued

28 Dec 2021, 13:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Speeding on public roads is a dangerous habit, even when performed legally on the no-speed-limit Germany’s Autobahn network. Yet, this middle-aged businessman from the Czech Republic is doing it regularly. One of his most famous runs is that ...

 
Acura's Next Electric SUV Might Be Named ADX, Will Be Related to Cadillac Lyriq
Acura's Next Electric SUV Might Be Named ADX, Will Be Related to Cadillac Lyriq

28 Dec 2021, 11:09 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Acura will launch its first electric car in 2024, and we already know it will be an SUV developed in close partnership with GM. Now, a recent trademark filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office hints it might be named the ADX. Remember ho...

 
Daihatsu Wants To Blow Away 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon With a Camper Based on the Atrai Kei Car
Daihatsu Wants To Blow Away 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon With a Camper Based on the Atrai Kei Car

28 Dec 2021, 09:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Daihatsu will storm the Tokyo Auto Salon with two custom cars based on the Atrai kei truck and van, as well as two versions of the Rocky subcompact SUV. The most interesting concept seems to be the kei camper based on the Atrai Deck Van. The Tok...

 
This 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster From Monaco Wants To Be Your Million-Dollar Toy
This 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster From Monaco Wants To Be Your Million-Dollar Toy

28 Dec 2021, 08:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is one of the most sought-after classic cars and one of the most expensive. It owes its fame mostly to the “gullwing” doors of the coupé, a masterpiece of automotive design. But that is not to say its ope...

 

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