Chris Davies
Expertise
Electric Vehicles, Smartphones, Smart Homes
- Chris joined SlashGear in 2006, shortly after the site first launched, and helped grow it from an enthusiast blog to a respected news source.
- He helped spearhead the site's push into automotive, reflecting the increasing role technology plays in modern transportation such as EVs.
- Among the first behind the wheel of every new model, he's been entrusted with priceless prototypes and seven-figure supercars, with a reputation that spans the worlds of cars and tech.
Experience
A clandestine geek from an early age, Chris began his career in the media with a mixture of luck and enthusiasm. Earning his place in the technology world with a mixture of genuine love for its transformational potential, and blunt realism about what is — and isn't — worth spending money on, he's watched smartphone platforms launch and die, smart homes flourish, and green tech play an increasing role. For the past decade, he's increasingly focused on automotive, using his front-row seat in the industry to help readers understand how electrification and autonomous driving will change their experience of transportation.
Education
Chris has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling.
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Stories By Chris Davies
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The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI pairs functional performance with a very reasonable price tag, especially for the limited edition 40th Anniversary edition.
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The 2024 Land Rover Defender 130 offers a capable off-road experience packaged with handsome exterior styling and an equally well appointed cabin.
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Can Hyundai's 2024 Sonata N Line make you love fun, punchy, and practical sedans again? We took a test drive and have some thoughts about it.
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Beats Solo 4 bring the wireless headphones line up to speed with charging and battery life, but miss the mark when it comes to active noise cancellation (ANC).
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Unlike its predecessor, the upcoming Beats Solo Buds are boasting impressive battery life for an even lower price by shaking up the norm of wireless earbuds.
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The famous G-Wagon is getting an electrified makeover courtesy of the G 580, boasting subtle styling changes alongside new EV power and off-roading chops.
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SlashGear got behind the wheel of the 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid for some TRD Pro and Trailhunter off-road fun. Here's everything you need to know.
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The 2025 Toyota Camry has a simplified lineup with more standard features, including a hybrid drivetrain with impressive fuel economy for all four trims.
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SlashGear got behind the wheel of the 2024 Land Cruiser, and while it's cheaper and smaller, will it be just as reliable as other Toyota models?
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Toyota is once again declining to make a manual version of its newest 4Runner and a certain subset of fans is unhappy. There may be a good reason, though.
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Toyota arguably made hybrid vehicles popular with the Prius, but it looks like they're aiming for a slightly different market with the Tundra Hybrid.
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The long-awaited update is here, as the sixth-generation 2025 Toyota 4Runner has finally been unveiled - set to reach dealerships in the fall of 2024.
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SlashGear gets behind the wheel of the Mercedes-Benz EQB to see how the three-row electric SUV stacks up against similar models in the market.
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The Rav4 Hybrid and Corolla Cross Hybrid are perfect for those who want a crossover with great fuel economy, but there are key differences between the two.
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While they may seem like a thing of the past, vehicles are still being made with stick shift transmissions, and now they are easier to drive than ever.
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The 2024 Toyota Supra 3.0 is a fun little coupe that finally gets a lot of the details right, but there are a few trims to pick from. Here's our favorite.
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The 2025 4Runner may be completely redesigned, but Toyota hasn't forgotten about one beloved feature. Here's the carryover feature that it kept.
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Toyota's upcoming 2025 model year edition of its 4Runner will likely be quite different from previous iterations. Here are some places on which it should focus.
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The 2024 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Hybrid is one of the sportier trucks you'll drive since it takes a different approach to its hybrid drive train.
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Glance at the new 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and you'd need to be a real G-Wagon enthusiast to spot the changes. That doesn't mean they're not there, though.
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The Audio RS 9 Performance earns its name as a performance car through and through that is as fun to drive as it is luxurious. Here's our full review.
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The 2024 Honda Ridgeline TrailSport makes some bold statements about the industry and its prospective buyers, and it's not wrong. Here's our full review.
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BMW may have teased us with retro-futuristic electric sedans, but the automaker will be taking no chances when it launches its next-generation EVs in 2025.
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SlashGear got the opportunity to take a Ford Mustang Mach-E GT to a Tesla Supercharger. Here's what went well during the experience and what didn't.
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Tech-infused upgrades, alongside faster charging and solid range, make Audi's upcoming midsize electric SUV an excellent (though expensive) next-gen EV.
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We drove Audi's 2025 SQ6 EV prototype and have some impressions to share. Here's what's stood out the most about the still-in-progress automobile.
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The 2024 Toyota Corolla Crossover Hybrid is a very affordable SUV with a frugal drivetrain, but it has one flaw that's hard to get past. Here's our full review.