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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.
Why the Xiaomi SU7 Could Be the 'Tesla Killer' That Nobody Thought Was Coming
Why the Xiaomi SU7 Could Be the 'Tesla Killer' That Nobody Thought Was Coming

31 Mar 2024, 00:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / It's easy to dismiss Xiaomi as just another copycat Chinese carmaker trying to build its first electric vehicles, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Although the name is mostly unknown in the US, it's a powerhouse pretty mu...

 
Tesla Acknowledges Cybertruck's Inadequate Anti-Pinch Protection, Says a Fix Is on the Way
Tesla Acknowledges Cybertruck's Inadequate Anti-Pinch Protection, Says a Fix Is on the Way

29 Mar 2024, 22:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although not without controversies, the Tesla Cybertruck proved a public favorite. However, soon after the deliveries began, reviewers discovered that the Cybertruck's frunk would not detect objects when closing. This puts people's finger...

 
Rivian Sets Expiry Date for Customers With Special Pre-Order Pricing, It's the End
Rivian Sets Expiry Date for Customers With Special Pre-Order Pricing, It's the End

29 Mar 2024, 16:31 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian annoyed many customers when it hiked the prices in March 2022. The backlash prompted the EV startup to offer price protection to those who ordered a Rivian before March 1, 2022. However, that didn't mean much since it constantly pushed ...

 
Tesla Certifies Model Y LR RWD in Europe With New Rear Motor and up to 373 Miles of Range
Tesla Certifies Model Y LR RWD in Europe With New Rear Motor and up to 373 Miles of Range

29 Mar 2024, 15:03 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Judging by certification documents filed in Europe, Tesla might offer a Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (LR RWD) after all. The new model might feature a new electric motor, better efficiency, and up to 600 km (373 miles) of range. This compare...

 
Watch Tesla FSD V12.3 Perform a Nerve-Racking Unprotected Left Turn Across Multiple Lanes
Watch Tesla FSD V12.3 Perform a Nerve-Racking Unprotected Left Turn Across Multiple Lanes

29 Mar 2024, 11:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla rolled FSD Beta V12.3 to more vehicles in the past week, and enthusiastic reviews started pouring in. One of the most impressive videos shows Tesla self-driving software performing a nerve-racking unprotected left turn across multiple lanes. ...

 
Xiaomi SU7 Makes Sales Debut With Tesla Model S Features at Model 3 Prices
Xiaomi SU7 Makes Sales Debut With Tesla Model S Features at Model 3 Prices

28 Mar 2024, 17:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Xiaomi only admitted to working on an electric vehicle in 2021, but it's already giving headaches to other EV makers, including Tesla. The brand's first model, the SU7 electric sedan, is available to order in China at prices that start at...

 
Fisker Experiences the Equivalent of a Bank Run As Everyone Wants To Jump Ship
Fisker Experiences the Equivalent of a Bank Run As Everyone Wants To Jump Ship

28 Mar 2024, 11:19 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In a desperate move to clear the inventory, Fisker cut the Ocean prices by up to 40%. However, the startup is experiencing the equivalent of a bank run, as everyone wants to distance itself from the ailing startup. The latest to do so was Tesla, wh...

 
CATL Will Be the Battery Cell Supplier for Tesla's Next-Generation Compact EV
CATL Will Be the Battery Cell Supplier for Tesla's Next-Generation Compact EV

28 Mar 2024, 09:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is close to a breakthrough with its self-driving software, making Elon Musk confident that his company could solve vehicle autonomy. FSD Beta's success also boosts Tesla's robotaxi plans, with the EV maker looking for partners to ma...

 
Volkswagen Announces 2025 ID.7 Trims, Configurations for the US Market
Volkswagen Announces 2025 ID.7 Trims, Configurations for the US Market

27 Mar 2024, 15:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volkswagen launched the ID.7 a year ago during the Shanghai Auto Show and is now preparing to debut the US sales in the third quarter. Although it's not yet ready to disclose the US prices or range estimates, Volkswagen of America shed some li...

 
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Unveiled in New York With Upgraded Tech and More Capable XRT Trim
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Unveiled in New York With Upgraded Tech and More Capable XRT Trim

27 Mar 2024, 14:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Hyundai Santa Cruz received a comprehensive upgrade for the 2025 model year, with more capable driver assistance systems, a revamped cockpit, and a streamlined design. However, the engine compartment has no meaningful changes to appease customers w...

 
Following Musk's Emails, Tesla Model S/X EVs Ship With Untested FSD Beta V12.3.2 Installed
Following Musk's Emails, Tesla Model S/X EVs Ship With Untested FSD Beta V12.3.2 Installed

27 Mar 2024, 12:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk surprised everyone on Monday after a leaked email to employees showed that Tesla will have to deliver new vehicles with FSD Beta V12.3.1 (or later) installed and active. On Tuesday, people who took delivery of a Model S or Model X reporte...

 
2025 Mercedes-AMG CLA EV Returns Home, Continues Testing on Public Roads
2025 Mercedes-AMG CLA EV Returns Home, Continues Testing on Public Roads

27 Mar 2024, 10:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Last year, Mercedes-Benz surprised everyone with the bold CLA concept, previewing a new EV lineup outside the EQ branding. Soon, we found out that AMG was preparing an extreme take on the electric CLA. After completing the cold-weather tests in Nor...

 
All-Electric Ford Explorer Completes Record-Setting Journey Around the World
All-Electric Ford Explorer Completes Record-Setting Journey Around the World

26 Mar 2024, 18:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Adventurer Lexie Alford took a Ford Explorer EV on a record-setting journey around the globe. The goal was to mark the 100th anniversary of Aloha Wanderwell's trip around the world in a Ford Model T. Alford completed the 20,000-mile trip spann...

 
Tesla Prepares To Launch Actually Smart Summon (ASS) to Customers in April
Tesla Prepares To Launch Actually Smart Summon (ASS) to Customers in April

26 Mar 2024, 16:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is making significant progress with the FSD Beta software and is now working to expand the intelligent driving features for Vision-only vehicles. A new report indicates that Tesla will finally introduce Actually Smart Summon (ASS), a vastly i...

 
Elon Musk Wants FSD V12.3.1 Activated on All New Vehicles, but There's a Problem
Elon Musk Wants FSD V12.3.1 Activated on All New Vehicles, but There's a Problem

26 Mar 2024, 11:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The latest Tesla FSD Beta iteration has become so good that Elon Musk thinks it should be installed on all Tesla vehicles. Tesla's CEO ordered its employees to install and activate the FSD Beta V12.3.1 on new vehicles before delivery and on ca...

 
Fisker Delisted After Partnership Talks Collapse, Could Be the Last Nail in the Coffin
Fisker Delisted After Partnership Talks Collapse, Could Be the Last Nail in the Coffin

26 Mar 2024, 10:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Fisker has been on a fast downhill roll in 2024 after the company admitted it needs to raise more capital to stay afloat. Partnership talks with a big automotive company ended abruptly, crashing share prices into the ground. This prompted the New Y...

 
Kia EV9 GT Sheds Some Camo As It Starts Performance Testing on the Nürburgring Racetrack
Kia EV9 GT Sheds Some Camo As It Starts Performance Testing on the Nürburgring Racetrack

25 Mar 2024, 17:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Kia will soon offer a performance variant of the EV9 seven-seater SUV under the EV9 GT moniker. The Korean carmaker is currently honing its skills on the famous Nürburgring racetrack in Germany. The new encounter shows that the EV9 GT has shed...

 
If FSD Beta Updates Fail To Install on Your Tesla, This Simple Trick Should Fix It for You
If FSD Beta Updates Fail To Install on Your Tesla, This Simple Trick Should Fix It for You

25 Mar 2024, 14:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is busy churning out software updates for its vehicles, with the FSD Beta V12.3 being the most talked about. The self-driving software is indeed good, but the latest update also caught people's attention after an unusually high number of...

 
Hyundai Gives i30 an Updated Tech Package for a New Lease of Life
Hyundai Gives i30 an Updated Tech Package for a New Lease of Life

25 Mar 2024, 12:21 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The third generation of the Hyundai i30 compact has given the Volkswagen Golf a run for its money, but it has lately grown long in the tooth. Hyundai announced the second refresh for the i30 lineup, comprising a technology package to keep it releva...

 
Tesla Rolls Out New Autopark Feature for Vision-Only Vehicles and It Looks Impressive
Tesla Rolls Out New Autopark Feature for Vision-Only Vehicles and It Looks Impressive

25 Mar 2024, 10:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla started rolling out two simultaneous software updates to its fleet, one including the latest FSD Beta software and the other adding improved driving visualizations and Autopark. The latter marks the first time Autopark goes out to vehicles wi...

 

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