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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If you're thinking about adding an electric turbocharger to your car, be wary. While the technology does exist, it's not nearly as plug-and-play or viable.
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Just as nearly every automaker planned to have an entirely electric lineup by 2030, Mercedes-Benz has decided to change plans. Here are speculations as to why.
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Toyota's Land Cruiser is back for more with its 2024 model and various trim levels. What's not new is its hefty price tag, so make sure your wallet is ready.
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Porsche has two electrified Panameras coming very soon. These beasts will be impressively fast both in terms of speed and at the charger. Here's what we know.
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Rivian has teased its upcoming R2 electric vehicle, showing off its silhouette paired with bright lights in a new video. What can fans expect from the EV?
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Infiniti takes on Mercedes and BMW with the QX60 Autograph, but has this handsome and luxurious SUV done enough to warrant its hefty price tag?
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In a world where Tesla is synonymous with EV, can Ford's Mustang Mach-E offer a capable alternative, and is being a great electric car enough to succeed?
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Chrysler showed off a Halcyon concept car that is technically possible, but a long way off from what's available today. That doesn't make it less cool though.
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While air-to-air combat is rare nowadays, it is still possible, and pilots need to be prepared for these situations. Here's how pilots are trained.
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Potential plans for a processing plant being built in Canada could help with U.S. electric vehicle production, specifically with the battery supply chain.
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Nissan's off-road take on the three-row SUV sees the 2024 Pathfinder go rugged, but does the Rock Creek shine where it matters?
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Apple's goal of building its own car always seemed far fetched, but does the ambitious Vision Pro set a blueprint for Tim Cook's biggest challenge?
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Those wanting an all-electric Ford Explorer may be waiting a while. However, the new 2025 Ford Explorer does make up for it with this big feature.
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Leading up to their street date, the new BMW 4-Series for 2025 has revealed pricing, the updated styling, engines and hybrid performance, and more.
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GM has been adamant about having a full-electric fleet of vehicles by 2035, but recently, it has changed its course when it comes to plug-in electric cars.
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Yet another grouping of Toyota vehicles have been issued a "Do Not Drive" warning as a result of the Takata air bag recall. See if your vehicle is affected.
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The Ford 24.7 concepts consisted of a coupe, wagon, and truck and were extremely futuristic for the early 2000s.
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Honda has been teasing its first EV, the 2024 Prologue, for some time now. Here's what we know so far about each trim range, pricing, and features.
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Bad luck for Boeing continues to mount as the company seems to be to blame for the door that ripped off mid-flight on an Alaska Airlines plane in January.
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Here is a sneak peek at the 2025 Chevy Equinox, and aesthetically, it doesn't disappoint. However, there is one tech feature that we wish it had.
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Mercedes has released details of the 2024 E-Class sedan. It comes in two trims and both have a selection of features that are impressive even for Mercedes.
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It may be expensive, but Acura's newest and only electric vehicle is jam-packed with luxurious features. Here's what you can expect from the 2024 ZDX.
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Subaru's history of rally-storming sports cars sets a high bar, but does the 2024 Impreza RS live up to its storied badge? The truth is complicated.
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Ford is launching a new infotainment system in its 2024 vehicles which will prioritize customizability across two screens. Here's everything we know.
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Stellantis debuted a new EV platform that can compete with the likes of Tesla Model S Plaid and the Lucid Air and has a few other great features.
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Over its decades of service, the Tomahawk missile has proven itself to be one of the most versatile, accurate, and effective weapons systems ever devised.
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Though the Cold War ending lessened the chances of American and Russian forces fighting, the KA-52 and AH-64 were ostensibly made to battle each other.