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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.
Renault Megane E-Tech Gets Aggressive Price in France, Undercuts VW ID.3
Renault Megane E-Tech Gets Aggressive Price in France, Undercuts VW ID.3

21 Dec 2021, 11:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Megane E-Tech is one of the most anticipated Renault models in years, being a direct competitor to the VW ID.3 and Stellantis’s Citroën e-C4 in Europe. The new compact EV is a make-or-break venture for Renault, and already faces ...

 
Tesla Holiday Update Brings Light Show, Lots of Goodies To Model 3 and Model Y
Tesla Holiday Update Brings Light Show, Lots of Goodies To Model 3 and Model Y

21 Dec 2021, 09:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Holiday Update package is the most anticipated software update of the year for Tesla owners, as it usually brings fun features and improvements to the cars. This year's update does not disappoint, judging by release notes shared online. ...

 
Tesla Model 3 Is Destined To Be the Next NYPD's Patrol Car of Choice
Tesla Model 3 Is Destined To Be the Next NYPD's Patrol Car of Choice

20 Dec 2021, 17:57 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Electric cars are perfect as police vehicles and we will see more of them joining the force in the following years. The New York Police Department will break the ice and is considering the purchase of 250 Tesla Model 3 cars for their fleet. The dea...

 
More Than 100 Chevrolet Corvette Cars Damaged by Tornado Hitting Bowling Green Plant
More Than 100 Chevrolet Corvette Cars Damaged by Tornado Hitting Bowling Green Plant

20 Dec 2021, 16:31 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Over 100 Chevrolet Corvette C8 cars were damaged by the tornado that hit the Bowling Green plant a little over a week ago. We expect a lot of people to have a sad Christmas because of that. The tornados that hit the state of Kentucky on Decembe...

 
Range Rover Sport Allegedly on Snow Tires Fails To Climb Snowy Street, Is Driver To Blame?
Range Rover Sport Allegedly on Snow Tires Fails To Climb Snowy Street, Is Driver To Blame?

20 Dec 2021, 15:05 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Even the most capable off-roaders can get stuck sometimes, no matter their brand name. Given the right combination of road conditions and driver, that is. Winter is a particularly challenging season for drivers, considering the cold and all the ...

 
A Most Unlikely Design Flaw Could Cost BMW Millions in Settlements
A Most Unlikely Design Flaw Could Cost BMW Millions in Settlements

20 Dec 2021, 13:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Simple cupholders could cost BMW millions of dollars in settlements because of a design flaw. A class-action lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court in Orange County, CA. Cars are far from perfect, they never were, they never will be,...

 
Lamborghini Aventador Replica Has an Unlikely Donor Car, Hilarious Name
Lamborghini Aventador Replica Has an Unlikely Donor Car, Hilarious Name

20 Dec 2021, 11:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Sometimes people dtransform their dreams into reality, as shown by this guy that has turned a Honda Civic into a Lamborghini Aventador. It might be a tad too slow for our tastes, but the car is sure to attract attention. Supercar replicas are no...

 
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Gets More Battery, Range Unlocked
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Gets More Battery, Range Unlocked

20 Dec 2021, 09:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The updated Ford Mustang Mach-E gets a higher usable battery capacity and the range bonus that comes with that for the model year 2022. Other updates include new colors and more standard equipment. Ford’s fairly successful electric crossov...

 
1959 Pontiac Bonneville Restomod With Porsche's Riviera Blue Paint Wants Your Attention
1959 Pontiac Bonneville Restomod With Porsche's Riviera Blue Paint Wants Your Attention

17 Dec 2021, 17:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / An extensively modified 1959 Pontiac Bonneville coupé with an eye-catching Porsche Riviera Blue paint will be on auction at Barrett-Jackson. The “no reserve” auction is scheduled for January 27-30 in Scottsdale, AZ, so you have a...

 
Mercedes-Benz Moves to a New Sales Model in Europe, Dealers Will Be Compensated
Mercedes-Benz Moves to a New Sales Model in Europe, Dealers Will Be Compensated

17 Dec 2021, 16:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Mercedes-Benz will move to a new sales model in Europe after an agreement with the dealer's association was drafted on Friday. Dubbed the “agency model,” the new direct sales model will allow customers to buy cars directly from Mer...

 
Rivian Confirms First R1S Customers Got Their Toys To Play With for Christmas
Rivian Confirms First R1S Customers Got Their Toys To Play With for Christmas

17 Dec 2021, 14:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In its first public earnings report, Rivian has confirmed deliveries of R1S SUV are already underway. Don't expect volume production yet, as early estimates indicate only 25 units will be produced by the end of the year, with 15 delivered to c...

 
Tesla Quietly Introduces Active Noise Reduction Feature on Newer Model S, Model X
Tesla Quietly Introduces Active Noise Reduction Feature on Newer Model S, Model X

17 Dec 2021, 13:36 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has quietly introduced an active noise canceling feature on newer Model S and Model X cars. The feature is meant to reduce noise in the cabin while driving over rough surfaces. Tesla usually rolls out new features and bug fixes to its flee...

 
Lexus Revealed the Look of Its Future Gasoline Car Lineup and Nobody Even Noticed
Lexus Revealed the Look of Its Future Gasoline Car Lineup and Nobody Even Noticed

17 Dec 2021, 11:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Lexus recently revealed the look of its future gasoline car lineup at the Toyota monster EV event and nobody even noticed. One of the images released by Lexus shows the new EV range in the foreground, while the background was populated with darkene...

 
Ford's Farley Confirms Doubling the F-150 Lightning Production Target, New 2023 Estimates
Ford's Farley Confirms Doubling the F-150 Lightning Production Target, New 2023 Estimates

17 Dec 2021, 09:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford's Jim Farley has confirmed the doubling of F-150 Lightning's production target but backpedals on its “600,000 EVs produced in 2023” pledge. It is more like it that the production will get to 50,000 units a month in Decemb...

 
Volkswagen Multivan T7 Gets Pricing in Europe, Is More Expensive Than Mercedes V-Class
Volkswagen Multivan T7 Gets Pricing in Europe, Is More Expensive Than Mercedes V-Class

16 Dec 2021, 18:09 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Volkswagen Multivan T7 gets pricing in Europe, and it turns out it is more expensive than the luxurious Mercedes V-Class. Volkswagen has announced the prices for the new Multivan T7, the latest incarnation of the legendary Bulli van. The new...

 
Carmakers Want a Piece of the Tesla Pie, Subscription Services for Everything
Carmakers Want a Piece of the Tesla Pie, Subscription Services for Everything

16 Dec 2021, 17:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Carmakers want a piece of the Tesla pie and throw subscription services for everything, including the full use of a physical key fob in Toyota's case. People are used to buying cars with lots of extras, be they for comfort, safety or the ey...

 
Tesla Will Not Honor Retroactive Full Self-Driving Pricing for Discontinued Models
Tesla Will Not Honor Retroactive Full Self-Driving Pricing for Discontinued Models

16 Dec 2021, 15:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Customers who have reserved a Tesla model that was discontinued will have to order a different version, only this time at the current increased prices. This also means those who reserved in the past a model with Full Self-Driving (FSD), configured ...

 
Jeep Patent Shows Cut-Out Doors for Wrangler, Don't Hold Your Breath on This One
Jeep Patent Shows Cut-Out Doors for Wrangler, Don't Hold Your Breath on This One

16 Dec 2021, 15:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A patent filing shows a cut-out door concept for the Jeep Wrangler, but its chances of entering production are slim to none. Jeep is not the only one with such an idea, as Ford has teased a similar feature for the Bronco, without it ever entering p...

 
2023 Ford Everest Teased With Ranger's Body-on-Frame Platform, Don't Mind the Camo
2023 Ford Everest Teased With Ranger's Body-on-Frame Platform, Don't Mind the Camo

16 Dec 2021, 14:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford teases us with a video of the 2023 Everest that will soon be launched in Australia, Thailand, and the Philippines. The three-row SUV shares the body-on-frame platform with the new Ford Ranger. It’s been only a little more than a week ...

 
You Can Find a Fake Anything in China, Including a Fake Elon Musk. Meet Yi Long Musk
You Can Find a Fake Anything in China, Including a Fake Elon Musk. Meet Yi Long Musk

16 Dec 2021, 09:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A viral video shared on TikTok has puzzled the Internet, as it appeared to feature a younger, Chinese clone of Elon Musk, complete with his facial expressions and the smug face. People say that for anything on Earth there is a cheaper and possib...

 

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