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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The iconic Ford Model A went through multiple design generations over the course of its production. Here's how the second-gen model stood out among its peers.
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Mitsubishi is wanting to reestablish itself in America with its slick Triton pickup, but has yet to launch it in the U.S. Why is that, exactly?
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Tesla has two very popular models that are similar to each other: The Model X and the Model Y. We break down the differences between them for you.
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Whether it's the full-size CX-90 SUV, or the tossable MX-5 Miata, Mazda vehicles are made in a variety of places in Japan and outside of its home country.
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Pickup trucks are the rides of choice for millions of Americans. Here's how the Dodge Job-Rated series set the standard for the country's most popular vehicles.
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Competition among heavy-duty trucks in the U.S. helped spawn the first Ford F-Series Super Duty truck, boasting greater engine power and a longer wheelbase.
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The Chevrolet Corvette may be an American icon, but legendary status doesn't always translate to cold, hard cash. Is the Corvette a good resale proposition?
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While the 2024 Mustang GT and Mustang Dark Horse sport the same engine, it's the various extras the Dark Horse adds that make all the difference.
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You can see the Chevrolet bowtie on almost any street in America, but the cars themselves may have travelled thousands of miles to get there.
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The 2024 Mustang isn't exactly a budget-priced car, but even with that in mind, Ford seems to be charging a pretty penny for a fancy paint finish.
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Chevy's Model 490 car might not have the name recognition as Ford's Model T, but it was just as impactful at getting automobiles in the hands of customers.
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If you've been around truckers, you might have heard terms like "bobtail" and "deadhead." What do they mean and how are they different from a regular semi?
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The Acura SLX was an early example of the small crossover SUV, promising Acura-caliber luxury in a bulletproof design borrowed from Isuzu. What went wrong?
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Diesel fuel provides the power necessary for challenging tasks in the biggest machines, but for the most demanding work, fuel additives are often used.
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One of the rarest muscle cars, the 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 with R-code 427 V8 engine only had 24 examples made. If you find one, though, it's pretty worth it.
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In the 1940s, Jaguar created its XK6 inline-6 engine and continued using it for nearly 50 years afterward. It wasn't just powerful, it was nice-looking to boot.
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Nothing can dull your car's shine quite like hard water spots, so here are some helpful tips for eliminating them and making your car's paint pop.
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The McLaren P1 is one of the fastest cars on the planet, and it's made so much cooler because of its hybrid powertrain with a 3.8L V8 engine powering it.
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Bugatti has custom modified a Chiron Super Sport into a glossy crimson beast aptly titled "Red Dragon." Check out the finer details on this one-of-a-kind car.
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Prior to the popular Model T for the everyman, Ford developed the Model K for more well-off customers, though it ran perpendicular to Ford's automotive vision.
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There are telltale signs and symptoms of bad spark plugs when your car is running, as well as upon inspection, that will show if your plugs need replacing.
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Cleaning your car regularly will help protect the interior and exterior, but if you make these mistakes, you may be doing more harm than good.
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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.