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.
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 Alex Hevesy
-
Buick at one point said they will be fully electric by 2030, but that has seemed to back fire as half of its dealerships have closed its doors. Here's why.
-
McLaren has announced that it will replace the GT supercar with the GTS, and preorders are available now. Here's what you need to know about the new supercar.
-
The Kawasaki H2 HYSE concept is currently under development and could represent a breakthrough in alternatively fueled motorcycles. Here's what we know.
-
Despite being developed in the seventies, variants of both Russian and American main battle tanks are still in use today around the world.
-
Cadillac is introducing a new model to its lineup of EV SUVs for the 2026 model year, the Vistiq. We've got all the details Cadillac has released so far.
-
Tesla has announced a recall for two million vehicles due to safety issues with its Autopilot. If you own one of these vehicles, this is what you need to know.
-
One of the biggest hurdles EVs face is overcoming range anxiety. If Panasonic's new battery technology works, though, it might be a thing of the past.
-
Ferrari has made plenty of engines throughout the years, but there's something particularly special about its F136 engine family that makes it stand out.
-
Remember the Journal app Apple introduced in June 2023? It has finally arrived with iOS 17.2, as well as a special recording feature for the iPhone 15.
-
Ducati and Bentley got together and made a sweet motorcycle that is a head-turner. Here's how the two companies met and what you can expect.
-
To celebrate the 60th birthday of one of the world's most iconic automotive brands, a custom-made Revuelto was given a one-of-a-kind paint job.
-
EV batteries have gotten bigger and faster to charge, but an early idea for keeping them powered up isn't completely off the table just yet.
-
Fans reminisce on Ken Blocks' series of videos driving high-powered vehicles, but the 'Electrikhana TWO' arrives as a final installment to the driver's legacy.
-
The new Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe is set to hit dealerships in 2024, but the new Mercedes will feature electric power different than other coupes on the market.
-
Driving at higher altitudes can be rough on a car due to lower levels of oxygen in the air. Porsche figured out how to beat nature and win a world record, too.
-
The 2024 Fiat 500e is coming to U.S. shores, and it's a great little car for zipping around and finding easy parking. Here are all the details.
-
Taking a glance at the 2024 Ford Explorer model, you may notice that the hybrid option is no longer available.
-
Mid-engine drivetrains are often reserved for some of the most sporty (and most expensive) supercars out there, but in the '90s, they were in cheap sports cars.
-
Musk has made another announcement detailing the specs of the anticipated Cybertruck, but is it as exciting as the Tesla billionaire is making it out to be?
-
Hyundai has announced its new wheel tech concept, and if it works, it could open up a whole new world of EV platform architecture. Here's what we know so far.
-
Toyota's 2024 Tacoma brings the best-selling midsize truck up to date in many ways, but it's an unexpected nameplate which should please enthusiasts the most.
-
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma lineup has been unveiled, with pricing and features details for every trim ranging from the base level SR trim, to the TRD off-roader.
-
Progress Rail, a subsidiary of Caterpillar, has a new all-electric battery-powered locomotive that could bring clean energy to the rail industry.
-
In its over two-decades-long existence, the Toyota Prius has been divisive. Many passionately hate it but many also adore the hybrid. Why is that?
-
A new generation of the Porsche Panamera is headed to dealerships next year, offering very fast hybrid power alongside new 'Turbonite' obsidian styling.
-
Aside from China's Type 99 heavy tank, the nation's secondary Type 15 tank occupies an interesting and unique slot in the arsenal of the Chinese military.
-
The U.S. Navy utilizes a modified Boeing airliner as its main defense against submarines and other aquatic vessels, thanks to its suite of radar technology.