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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.
Tesla Prepares Massive 'Spring Release' Software Update, but Not Everyone Will Benefit
Tesla Prepares Massive 'Spring Release' Software Update, but Not Everyone Will Benefit

17 Apr 2024, 08:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is preparing one of the most important software updates of 2024. The so-called Spring Update introduces a new user interface, expanded Autopilot visualizations, and Auto Shift Beta, among the most important changes. However, not all features ...

 
Tesla Might Be All In on Robotaxis, but Its FSD Software Keeps Hitting the Curbs
Tesla Might Be All In on Robotaxis, but Its FSD Software Keeps Hitting the Curbs

16 Apr 2024, 14:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / If we listen to Elon Musk, Tesla will have robotaxis roaming the streets by the year's end. Whatever progress the FSD software has made with the latest updates, it still behaves badly in certain situations. Many owners complained on social med...

 
Tesla Cybertruck May Be Bulletproof, but Hail Will Damage Its Windshield
Tesla Cybertruck May Be Bulletproof, but Hail Will Damage Its Windshield

16 Apr 2024, 13:17 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has always promoted the Cybertruck as a tough vehicle capable of withstanding the harshest conditions and abuses. Its windows are made of armored glass, able to resist direct hits and class-4 hail. However, a hailstorm in Austin cracked a Cyb...

 
Rivian Launches Charging Scores To Allow Owners To Filter Out Unreliable Charging Stations
Rivian Launches Charging Scores To Allow Owners To Filter Out Unreliable Charging Stations

16 Apr 2024, 11:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Earlier this month, Rivian started internal testing of the 2024.11 update. The most important change was a new scoring system for the charging stations, allowing owners to filter out bad or slow stations. The update has been rolled out to customers...

 
These Are the Most Important Features Debuting on the Refreshed Rivian R1 EVs
These Are the Most Important Features Debuting on the Refreshed Rivian R1 EVs

16 Apr 2024, 10:09 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian has tempered expectations about the 2024 production ramp-up, especially because it is working on the refreshed R1 lineup. This requires overhauling its Normal factory, which will impact production. The updated R1T and R1S will launch toward ...

 
Tesla Loses Some of Its Most Important Executives in Massive Layoff Round
Tesla Loses Some of Its Most Important Executives in Massive Layoff Round

15 Apr 2024, 17:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Drew Baglino, Tesla's vice president of vehicle engineering, is the latest executive to leave the company. The news comes amid a massive layoff round affecting over 10% of Tesla's global workforce. Rohan Patel, who has filled the role of ...

 
Tesla Announces Massive Round of Layoffs, Cybertruck Production Likely Impacted
Tesla Announces Massive Round of Layoffs, Cybertruck Production Likely Impacted

15 Apr 2024, 10:52 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Following a disastrous first quarter caused by an EV demand slowdown, Tesla announced massive layoffs. According to an internal memo signed by Elon Musk, this could affect over 10% of the company's global workforce. The news comes after Cybert...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Deliveries Halted To Fix an Accelerator Problem That Can Lead to a Crash
Tesla Cybertruck Deliveries Halted To Fix an Accelerator Problem That Can Lead to a Crash

15 Apr 2024, 09:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla was forced to halt Cybertruck deliveries after discovering a safety issue. According to several sources, the accelerator pedal cover may separate and get stuck behind a dashboard trim, causing an unintended acceleration problem. This is belie...

 
The Upcoming Robotaxi Could Make or Break Tesla, but Not for the Reasons Musk Thought
The Upcoming Robotaxi Could Make or Break Tesla, but Not for the Reasons Musk Thought

14 Apr 2024, 10:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Amid contradictory rumors about Tesla's Gen-3 program, Elon Musk announced that the EV maker will unveil a robotaxi on August 8. The announcement took many by surprise, but few believe that Tesla will be able to launch a driverless car soon. F...

 
Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Has the Goodies Tesla Cybertruck Owners Only Dreamed About
Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Has the Goodies Tesla Cybertruck Owners Only Dreamed About

13 Apr 2024, 08:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / We all suffered when Tesla launched the Cybertruck with lesser specifications than advertised during the truck's unveiling in 2019. The updated specifications of the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST are a painful reminder of the Cybertruck's sh...

 
Tesla Shipping Model S/X Plaid With New Bucket Seats Inspired by the Model 3 Performance
Tesla Shipping Model S/X Plaid With New Bucket Seats Inspired by the Model 3 Performance

12 Apr 2024, 13:57 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Despite lackluster sales, the Model S and Model X have not been forgotten. Tesla announced that the Plaid variants of its flagships now feature new sport seats as standard. Upon closer inspection, they look similar to the ones spotted on the refres...

 
Elon Musk Hints at More Affordable FSD Subscriptions, but What's the Right Price?
Elon Musk Hints at More Affordable FSD Subscriptions, but What's the Right Price?

12 Apr 2024, 10:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Tesla Full Self-Driving pricing is again a hot topic after Elon Musk appeared to agree that a more affordable subscription would be beneficial. The FSD pricing has often been criticized, especially as the software is still in development, and m...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Still a Work in Progress, Cabin Overheat Protection Doesn't Work
Tesla Cybertruck Still a Work in Progress, Cabin Overheat Protection Doesn't Work

12 Apr 2024, 08:57 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Cybertruck started deliveries last November even though not all the features promised were available. Almost six months later, Tesla is yet to offer the most important functions. Among them are locking differentials, driver assistance systems...

 
Refreshed Tesla Model 3 Finally Gets Full Self-Driving, When Will the Cybertruck?
Refreshed Tesla Model 3 Finally Gets Full Self-Driving, When Will the Cybertruck?

11 Apr 2024, 16:52 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla rolled out the Full Self-Driving V12.3.4, marking the first time owners of the refreshed Model 3 got to test Tesla's driver assistance system. The owners of the legacy Model S and Model X also got the update, although the Cybertruck is s...

 
Tesla Launches Model Y Long Range RWD in Europe With 373 Miles of Range
Tesla Launches Model Y Long Range RWD in Europe With 373 Miles of Range

11 Apr 2024, 15:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Following European certification, Tesla officially launched the Model Y Long Range RWD as its longest-range variant, with 600 km (373 miles) of range. The new Model Y trim promises the lowest cost per kilometer in the electric SUV segment, at 14.9 ...

 
Ford Cuts F-150 Lightning Prices by up to $5,500 for Select Trims in Bid To Bolster Sales
Ford Cuts F-150 Lightning Prices by up to $5,500 for Select Trims in Bid To Bolster Sales

11 Apr 2024, 10:31 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Many mocked Tesla for its deep price cuts in January 2023, but the market proved that Tesla's decision was the right move. Ford learned that cutting prices helps with EV sales and is willing to try more of this medicine. The 2024 F-150 Lightni...

 
Elon Musk Poised To Announce New Gigafactory During His Visit to India Later This Month
Elon Musk Poised To Announce New Gigafactory During His Visit to India Later This Month

11 Apr 2024, 09:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / After long negotiations, rumors indicate that an official announcement about a Tesla gigafactory in India will be made by the end of April. Musk confirmed he'll travel to India and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Tesla's Q1 earni...

 
2025 Porsche 718 Boxster EV Prototype Caught Testing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife
2025 Porsche 718 Boxster EV Prototype Caught Testing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife

10 Apr 2024, 14:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Porsche is in the process of scrapping the gas-powered variants of its most popular models, including the Macan and the 718 Boxster and Cayman. These will only have electric powertrains, with the Macan Electric already available to order. The Porsc...

 
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N To Compete at Pikes Peak, Shoots for EV Production SUV/Crossover Record
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N To Compete at Pikes Peak, Shoots for EV Production SUV/Crossover Record

10 Apr 2024, 13:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Hyundai will enter four Ioniq 5 N cars at the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, two of them being production-spec variants with minimal modifications. The Korean carmaker wants one of them to snatch the electric production SUV/crossover rec...

 
This Tesla Cybertruck Owner Has a DIY HVAC Solution for Camping in the Basecamp Tent
This Tesla Cybertruck Owner Has a DIY HVAC Solution for Camping in the Basecamp Tent

10 Apr 2024, 11:09 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Electric vehicles are ideal for camping because they offer complete comfort without running the engine. This made people think the Tesla Cybertruck would be the ultimate camping vehicle. However, the truck's bed is not connected to the cabin, ...

 

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