Alvin Reyes
Location
Manila, Philippines
School
Airlink International Aviation School, Philippine School Of Business Administration
Expertise
Cars/EVs, Aviation, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
- Always smitten by the mechanical intricacies of modern machinery, Alvin immersed himself in 10 years of higher education before stumbling unexpectedly into the world of writing.
- As an independent contractor for automotive-based publishing, Alvin has worked with industry bigwigs like GForces and Neomam Studios.
- Alvin has a thing for tire technology and found bountiful opportunities to create tire-based articles, reviews, and SEO-based product descriptions for clients worldwide.
Experience
Alvin has over a decade of experience sharing his thoughts and expertise with car lovers and enthusiasts worldwide. His online publishing career started with a lengthy stint on Bright Hub as an automotive, aeronautics, and pet expert, while his other passion for offbeat adult humor grew during his tenure as Vindictive Vin on Public House magazine. Next, he worked for Isotree as an SEO content editor before arriving at a longstanding automotive editorial stint at Automoblog.net, Auto Vision News, and SlashGear. He also works as the marketing director of independent filmmaker Lookback Pictures.
Education
Alvin has a bachelor's degree in aviation and accountancy.
SlashGear's content hails from a group of experienced technology and automotive editors and a wide-ranging team of writers, engineers, enthusiasts, and experts across consumer tech and transportation. Our goal is to provide up-to-the-minute breaking news coverage as well as original and engaging opinion and editorial content that serves as the ultimate resource for those who want to stay up to date on the latest and greatest the industry has to offer.
Our editors, advisors, and fact-checkers conduct regular reviews to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of our articles. Complete information on our editorial process available here.
Stories By Alvin Reyes
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Rivals in the pursuit of top-speed glory, the Kawasaki Ninja H2R and Suzuki Hayabusa. Discover the engineering behind their mind-bending performances.
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Oil changes are necessary maintenance intervals to help your car running day-to-day, so here's what you should expect to pay every time you swap some oil.
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The 2024 Toyota Tundra comes in two different varieties -- hybrid and non-hybrid. Which of these two is best for you? It depends on what your use case is.
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Praga, a Czech automaker unfamiliar to many outside of the country, introduced its Bohema hypercar in 2022. It's light, fast, and runs on a Nissan GTR.
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If you're seeing a lightning bolt and/or a message that reads ETC on your dashboard, it means there's an issue with your car's throttle and it needs fixed ASAP.
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Of course, Ford naming its engine after Godzilla means it's a beast in its own right, but Ford's 7.3-liter V8 is also surprisingly adaptable and rugged.
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Like engine oil, brake fluid, and transmission fluid, your car's coolant needs to be changed from time to time. Here is what is recommended by professionals.
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While the base SN95 Ford Mustang may be 'slow' for today's standards, a few performance mods can really breathe new life into your American muscle.
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The Model T is an icon of automotive achievement that kicked off a new era in transportation. So how did it end up with such as unusual name?
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The Dodge Challenger is saying goodbye to the V8 and switching to the Hurricane I-6 engine, and while some are disappointed, it just may be the perfect engine.
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The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is as powerful as its name is long, and it's built around the Hellephant C170 crate engine, giving it beastly performance..
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Like motor oil or transmission fluid, your car's brake fluid needs to be changed to ensure proper performance, but how often? Here's what is recommended.
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The Chevy Montana RS has been selling well in other markets, but why isn't it available in the United States? Well, there are a few reasons as to why.
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If you are looking for a minivan in the States, you have choices, but the options are still limited. If only this Ford van would make it's way to the U.S.
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Hyundai originally started Genesis as a concept, but eventually spun it off into a separate brand. Here's why the company decided to focus on luxury.
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The I-6 engine made by Stellantis has huge, eight-cylinder boots to fill, but it is moving large vehicles at very respectable speeds, on the road and off.
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Americans got the GR Corolla Hatchback, but we wish we had gotten its rally-ready sibling, the GR Yaris. Maybe it wasn't as practical, but it could race.
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Whether you're new to driving or simply need a refresher from your driving school days, this simple explainer will help you understand what the N gear is for.
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Oldsmobile's Cutlass and Cutlass Supreme were similar, but not quite the same. What's the difference between these two luxury sedan variants?
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If you are in the market for a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, comparing the electric SUV to others before buying is a good idea. Luckily, we did the research for you.
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The Corolla and the Camry have accounted for much of Toyota's success over the years. Which of these two iconic models would be better for you?
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The Cadillac Escalade-V contains some pretty mind-blowing hardware. Here's what makes its engine one of the most impressive available for SUVs.
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Ford's powerful Raptor 6.2L V8 started life as a motorsports engine, but was quickly adapted to powering the brand's biggest heavy duty trucks.
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The Cadillac Escalade V and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk are two of the fastest SUVs ever built, as fast as many sports cars. But which is faster?
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While most EVs out there are still aiming to alleviate range anxiety, Fiat is taking things in a different direction with its diminutive 500e EV.
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Mercedez-Benz is no stranger to making impressive concept cars, but none is quite as legendary as the C111, of which only 12 were ever made.
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When shopping for car stereos, you might encounter descriptions that say single or double DIN. Just what does that mean, and is one better than the other?