Alex Hevesy
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Expertise
Automotive History, Military Aircraft, Anything With An Engine
- Alex has driven everything from forklifts to 100-year-old steam tractors to Ferraris.
- He's written and edited hundreds of articles for publications like Autoweek Magazine, Hagerty, Jalopnik, and MotorWeek.
- He has worked at nearly every stage of automotive production, from the assembly line to a brief stint selling cars at a dealership.
Experience
Alex has been writing about anything that moves since 2015 when he bought a 1985 Chrysler LeBaron and fell in love with it. He has lived in Detroit covering automotive news as it happens, driven minivans on racetracks, and once even drove a limousine during his journalistic career. Be it World War II fighter planes, the latest electric cars, or even locomotives, no matter how weird, if it has an engine, Alex is obsessed with it. During a period between writing jobs, Alex drove with a cleanup crew at a landfill.
Education
Alex Hevesy has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Towson University in Baltimore County, Maryland.
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Stories By Alex Hevesy
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Microsoft launched two new laptops at its Surface event today. There's a new Surface Laptop Go 3 and a Surface Laptop Studio 2. Here's everything we know.
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Hyundai is hoping to sweeten the pot by offering new Ioniq buyers a deal on a home charger and installation. Will it translate to better sales?
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The UAW strike is underway, removing workers from factories at the three largest automakers in the country. Here's everything you need to know.
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Toyota originally decided to take the shiny new C-HR into its loving arms for the 2018 model year, but it had a short life.
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The United States military is currently focusing its air efforts on two planes — the F22 Raptor and F35 Lightning II. What's the difference between them?
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Leaks from the FTC case involving Microsoft have incidentally revealed the updated Xbox Series X|S and new Xbox controller headed for stores next holiday.
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A pilot was forced to eject from a malfunctioning F-35B Lightning jet over South Carolina, and now the U.S. military doesn't know where the plane went down.
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When it comes to cordless impact wrenches, both Milwaukee and Makita have stellar reputations. Naturally, we had to compare their specs in detail.
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Snap-On is best known for its toolboxes and toolkits, but it also offers standalone products that range from strangely useful to oddly specific.
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The Ford Power Stroke diesel engine has powered some of the best Ford trucks from the mid 90s all the way up to today. Here's how they all stack up.
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Honda's weird little folding electric scooter proves the automaker still has imagination. Could EVs be an opportunity to reboot its sensible reputation?
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Listening to your car can help keep maintenance on track, as well as identify whether a minor - or major- service is on the horizon for your vehicle.
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With Ford set to announce the specifications for its iconic 2024 F-150 pickup trucks, you might wonder if it will have a V8 engine option. We have the answer.
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Ford's upcoming 2024 F-150 comes with several engine options, but it can be a little tricky figuring out what's what. Just what are EcoBoost and PowerBoost?
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The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max come with huge upgrades in the camera department that normal users and professionals will love. Here's what's new.
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Alongside expanded adventuring features, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 offers greater durability, battery life, and more in an environmentally friendly package.
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"Hunter-Killer" drones are unmanned vehicles that are used to, like the name suggests, hunt and strike a target.
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Now it's Max's turn to get into live sports streaming, according to a recent report. It may even be included with your Max subscription, at least at first.
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While not everyone may be lucky enough to own a supercar, there's one simple way to get the most performance and safety out of your daily-driver.
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Volkswagen is beginning to slowly release information about the upcoming 2024 ID.4. The new range and horsepower numbers make this an attractive purchase.
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There can be a dizzying number of tool brands to choose from, but selecting on comes down to what you need.
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The USS Missouri is the last battleship commissioned by the United States Navy and it served for a long time. We have its full history right here.
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The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain is more than just a minor upgrade. It's a built out all-terrain machine that will be sold in the U.S.
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SwitchBot is ready to take on Roomba's higher-end models with its own dual-purpose robotic vacuum, the S10. We got a look at the connected device at IFA 2023.
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In photography, controlling and adapting to the lighting is an essential aspect of taking a great photo, which is exactly what the ISO setting governs.
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EarthCruiser partnered with GMC to turn the electric Hummer into an electric glamping vehicle with a ton of utility and a few surprises. Here's what's coming.
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Ford is back with a limited edition style package for its F-150 Lightning EV pickup truck, one that gives it a full blackout look with a matte paint job.