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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Ford's powerful Raptor 6.2L V8 started life as a motorsports engine, but was quickly adapted to powering the brand's biggest heavy duty trucks.
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The Cadillac Escalade V and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk are two of the fastest SUVs ever built, as fast as many sports cars. But which is faster?
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While most EVs out there are still aiming to alleviate range anxiety, Fiat is taking things in a different direction with its diminutive 500e EV.
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Mercedez-Benz is no stranger to making impressive concept cars, but none is quite as legendary as the C111, of which only 12 were ever made.
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When shopping for car stereos, you might encounter descriptions that say single or double DIN. Just what does that mean, and is one better than the other?
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Before exotic supercars capable of breakneck speeds, Lamborghini cut its teeth in converting WWII engines into tractors, much like this Trattori.
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Honda's diminutive Navi motorcycle is a pretty nice scooter alternative, but it's not the fastest thing on the block. What kind of speed can it really get to?
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While jump-starting a car is relatively common with gasoline vehicles, what about electric ones? Turns out, things might not work the way you'd expect them.
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The Toyota Tundra is the hauler of choice from the Japanese automaker, even without the V8 powerplant from past models to push the truck forward.
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Toyota's RAV4 is one of the best-selling vehicles in America, and for good reason -- it's one of the most versatile SUVs on the road. Here's why.
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The insane Jeep Trackhawk set some insane speed records on treacherous terrain, and couldn't have done so without the potent powertrain it wields.
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Scion was the youth and fun-focused extension of Toyota, selling cars like the Scion FR-S and xB, but the brand ended up being shut down in 2016.
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In the mid-2000s, Toyota attempted to appeal to younger drivers with an exciting and affordable sedan in the Toyota Echo, but it didn't entice buyers.
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Once upon a time, GMC created a V12 monster of an engine it called the Twin Six. It was massive, powerful, and not eco-friendly in the least.
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You might think that overfilling your car's engine with oil is a harmless mistake, but it can lead to all sorts of problems. Here's what you need to know.
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The Toyota Solara was meant to be the sporty version of the Camry, but it didn't quite meet those expectations. Here's what went wrong with the coupe.
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Turbocharging boosts the power of many six-cylinder engines today, and here's how exactly a turbocharger works to add more horsepower to an engine.
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Combating for affordable, efficient, and practical car ownership, both the Toyota Corolla and Toyota Prius are great economy cars for the average driver.
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There are plenty of ATF brands and cars that promise 'lifetime' transmission fluids, but the truth is more nuanced than set-it-and-forget-it transmission fluid.
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Toyota's advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are some of the closest things we have to self-driving cars right now. Here's how they work.
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While the U.S. never saw this vehicle come to market, Europe and Japan came to love this charmingly-named passenger van for its reliability and utility.
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Basically every modern car has some form of an automatic transmission when it goes on sale, but the transmissions and their fluids vary drastically per car.
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Shift lock is an important safety feature on your car that prevent you from shifting out of gear. Here's what it is, how to find it, and what it does.
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Alignment is one of a few maintenance aspects in car ownership that's a consistent responsibility, but it'll keep your car safe and preserved in the long run.
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You may think that a fully electric vehicle is the best way to go, but right now, a lot of people are choosing hybrid vehicles instead. Here's why.
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The failure of the Subaru SVX doomed a station wagon to an early grave. Here's everything we know about the shooting brake and its unfortunate demise.
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You likely already know that you shouldn't shift into reverse while moving forward, but what exactly would happen if you did? It turns out the answer can vary.