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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.
DeepRoute.ai Offers a Production-Ready L4 Autonomous Driving System at a Cool $10,000
DeepRoute.ai Offers a Production-Ready L4 Autonomous Driving System at a Cool $10,000

9 Dec 2021, 17:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / DeepRoute.ai offers a production-ready L4 Autonomous Driving system at a cool $10,000. The price tag is incredible given the hardware used, with five solid-state lidar sensors, eight cameras, a proprietary computing system, and an optional millimet...

 
Chevrolet Has Dropped "The Beast" Name for the Radical SEMA Concept, Reason Unknown
Chevrolet Has Dropped "The Beast" Name for the Radical SEMA Concept, Reason Unknown

9 Dec 2021, 15:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Chevrolet dropped "The Beast" name for its radical SEMA Show concept, for whatever reason. The company even back-edited all the press releases to erase the ill-fated name out of existence. Chevrolet made quite a splash at the SEMA Show...

 
No, Mazda Is Not Entering the Shoe Business, but Kodo Sneaker Driving Shoes Are Still Real
No, Mazda Is Not Entering the Shoe Business, but Kodo Sneaker Driving Shoes Are Still Real

9 Dec 2021, 14:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Mazda has partnered with sportswear brand Mizuno to offer the Kodo Sneaker, a pair of high-tech driving shoes aimed at driving enthusiasts. Everybody thinks they know how to drive a car these days, but racing drivers probably know a little bit m...

 
Rivian R1S Prototype Spotted in the Wild, Looks Just As Big as a Chevy Truck Parked Nearby
Rivian R1S Prototype Spotted in the Wild, Looks Just As Big as a Chevy Truck Parked Nearby

9 Dec 2021, 13:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A Rivian R1S prototype was spotted in the wild while charging in San Diego. The electric SUV looks even bigger than a Chevrolet truck parked next to it. Rivian appears to be the next big thing in the realm of electric vehicles, even surpassing t...

 
Watch a School Bus Take the Moose Test - Handles It Like a Pro
Watch a School Bus Take the Moose Test - Handles It Like a Pro

9 Dec 2021, 10:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A school bus is probably the last thing you could imagine taking the famous moose test. And yet it happened, and the results will blow your mind. The moose test, despite its peculiar name, is a basic evading maneuver that every driver has to get...

 
Cybertruck Camper CyberLandr Exceeds $100 Million in Preorders, Wants You To Invest
Cybertruck Camper CyberLandr Exceeds $100 Million in Preorders, Wants You To Invest

9 Dec 2021, 09:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Cybertruck camper CyberLandr exceeds $100 million in preorders even though there is no Cybertruck on the road yet. You can now become an investor in the company, thanks to a StartEngine program launched by Stream It, the company behind CyberLan...

 
Older Drivers Face Higher Accident Risks, UK Study Finds - Urgent Measures Needed
Older Drivers Face Higher Accident Risks, UK Study Finds - Urgent Measures Needed

8 Dec 2021, 17:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Older drivers face higher accident risks, a UK study has found. Urgent measures are needed especially as the population will continue to age at a faster rate. Like it or not, we all get old and, with time, our driving abilities decay. This might...

 
Oil Giant BP Buys U.S. Electric Vehicle Charging Provider AMPLY Power
Oil Giant BP Buys U.S. Electric Vehicle Charging Provider AMPLY Power

8 Dec 2021, 16:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The oil giant BP announced it bought the U.S. electric vehicle charging provider AMPLY Power in a push to focus on cleaner energy. The electric car revolution is underway, and it’s got to a point that it became unstoppable. Sure, some peop...

 
2022 Chevrolet Camaro Wild Cherry Edition Launched in Japan, Only 10 Units Produced
2022 Chevrolet Camaro Wild Cherry Edition Launched in Japan, Only 10 Units Produced

8 Dec 2021, 16:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The 2022 Chevrolet Camaro Wild Cherry Edition was launched in Japan, with only 10 units produced. The cars are based on Japan’s entry-level Camaro LT RS trim level. Chevrolet announced the 2022 Camaro in Japan as a limited-run Wild Cherry ...

 
Unsafe Feature: Tesla Drivers Can Play Video Games on the Car's Screen Even While Driving
Unsafe Feature: Tesla Drivers Can Play Video Games on the Car's Screen Even While Driving

8 Dec 2021, 14:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla drivers can play video games on the car's screen even while driving. Apparently, it is a feature meant to help keep the front passenger busy on the road. Modern infotainment systems have already raised concerns about their capacity to...

 
Chrysler's Next EV SUV Will Be Named Airflow, Production Version Ready
Chrysler's Next EV SUV Will Be Named Airflow, Production Version Ready

8 Dec 2021, 11:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Chrysler will resurrect the historic Airflow nameplate for its next electric SUV. The model will be launched in production sooner than you thought, judging by the concept shown at Stellantis’s 2021 Software Day event. Chrysler’s line...

 
Ford Bronco Owner Destroys 4WD Transmission in Off-Road Blunder, Drives Off With a 2WD Car
Ford Bronco Owner Destroys 4WD Transmission in Off-Road Blunder, Drives Off With a 2WD Car

8 Dec 2021, 09:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A Ford Bronco owner destroys the car's 4WD transmission after crashing into a mud pit. The SUV still drives, but it's only a rear-wheel-drive car for now. Off-road trailing could be a fun activity, as long as your car is up to the task...

 
Stellantis Bets Big on Artificial Intelligence, Wants To Beat Tesla at Its Own Game
Stellantis Bets Big on Artificial Intelligence, Wants To Beat Tesla at Its Own Game

7 Dec 2021, 17:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Stellantis bets on artificial intelligence and expects software revenue to reach $23 billion a year by 2030 through services and subscriptions. Ever since Tesla started its journey as a carmaker, the auto industry has never been the same. The ol...

 
The Iconic Toyota Prius Will Get a Fifth Generation, Hybrid Powertrain Is Here To Stay
The Iconic Toyota Prius Will Get a Fifth Generation, Hybrid Powertrain Is Here To Stay

7 Dec 2021, 16:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A high-ranking Toyota official has confirmed that the iconic Prius will get a fifth generation, while the hybrid powertrain is here to stay despite the EV revolution. The first-generation Toyota Prius was launched in 1997 as the first mass-produ...

 
Mazda Introduces 2022 CX-9 in the U.S. With More Features and Standard AWD
Mazda Introduces 2022 CX-9 in the U.S. With More Features and Standard AWD

7 Dec 2021, 14:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Mazda introduces the 2022 CX-9 in the U.S. with more features and a standard all-wheel-drive. MSRP prices start from $35,280 for the CX-9 Sport i-Active AWD. Mazda announced the pricing and features of the 2022 CX-9 three-row SUV. While no notab...

 
California's Small Engine Sales Ban Angries RV Community, Legal Battle in Sight
California's Small Engine Sales Ban Angries RV Community, Legal Battle in Sight

7 Dec 2021, 13:21 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / California will ban sales of small off-road engines from 2024 and now the RV community is up in arms to legal-battle the bill that will make RV generators disappear. California passed a bill that will ban the sales of small off-road engines star...

 
Rivian Thinks Big, Eyes Production Facilities Outside the United States
Rivian Thinks Big, Eyes Production Facilities Outside the United States

7 Dec 2021, 10:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rookie electric car producer Rivian thinks big, looking to extend production beyond the borders of the United States. Talks are underway for a British or an EU factory. Rivian is a freshman in the automotive industry and has yet to deliver cars ...

 
Tesla Admits Screwing Up, Still No Recall Announced Yet
Tesla Admits Screwing Up, Still No Recall Announced Yet

7 Dec 2021, 09:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla admits there is something wrong with Autopilot cameras in some Model S, X, and 3 vehicles made in the U.S. While the electric car manufacturer has not announced a recall yet, it has authorized service employees to replace the faulty cameras f...

 
Winter Survival 101: How To Defrost Your Windshield in No Time
Winter Survival 101: How To Defrost Your Windshield in No Time

6 Dec 2021, 17:36 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Winter is coming and that is not always good news, especially for car drivers. Sure, snow is fun and sometimes ice is too, but not when you have to dig up your car from a mountain of snow or when you have to scrape an inch of ice off the windshield...

 
2022 Honda Passport Pricing Revealed: Fewer Trim Levels, Will Cost You More Money
2022 Honda Passport Pricing Revealed: Fewer Trim Levels, Will Cost You More Money

6 Dec 2021, 16:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / 2022 Honda's Passport pricing was revealed today, with fewer trim levels available and a more expensive base version, starting at $39.095, destination charges included. An update to the popular Honda Passport was announced in September, wit...

 

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