Eli Shayotovich
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
School
San Jose State University
Expertise
PC Gaming, Entertainment, History, Technology
- Raised on the Atari 64 and graduating to Commodore's line of home computers, Eli has been playing games since the very Dawn of the Gaming Age.
- In 1991, Eli created and moderated the "Star Wars Echo" on FidoNet, one of the first Star Wars fandom sites. He was also the president of the America Online Star Wars Fan Club on AOL.
- Eli learned to drive a stick shift in a beige 1970 VW Beatle, beat a Porsche 911 in a souped-up '67 AMC Ambassador, got wedged on a speed bump in a slammed mini-truck, and used a Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 as a surveillance vehicle.
Experience
Eli has written about tech, hardware, and video games since 2003 for sites like AOL, Joystiq, GameDaily, Endgadget, GameSkinny, and Game Rant, as well as Beckett Massive Online Gamer magazine. His unique interactions with automobiles and motorcycles allow him to see them from a different point of view than other "car writers." Eli especially likes to weave those personal experiences with historical anecdotes and pop culture references into all of the stories he brings to SlashGear readers.
Education
Eli graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice. Instead of becoming a police officer, he became a licensed private detective, where his love for researching and investigating the facts — then putting them into a coherent, informative narrative — grew into a passion.
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Stories By Eli Shayotovich
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You may have heard parts of a car referred to as the drivetrain or powertrain. Are they the same thing, and just what do the terms mean anyway?
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With affordability and upgradeability at its core, this cheap Toyota pickup takes from its Hilux lineage to make a cheap workhorse for international markets.
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Automatic manual shifters are common nowadays, but the experimental "Lightning Rod" shifters in the Hurst/Olds muscle car was the first, strange version of it.
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While the concept never really caught on, a few bizarre cabin motorcycles have come to fruition in the century-plus of the idea's existence.
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Audio Radar is a new product by a company called AirDrop Gaming which helps gamers how have hearing impairment visualize where sounds are coming from.
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Gear shifters are some of the coolest accessories in cars. With this in mind, let's take a look at some of the coolest that were ever produced in classic cars.
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If you've ever encountered motorcycle death wobble, you know how terrifying it can be. Here's how you can prevent it or try to get out of it.
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Aerial refueling is a critical capability that keeps fighter jets and other planes flying for extended periods. The new Pegasus tanker will take over this job.
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Pivotal is releasing its new eVTOL aircraft, and you can fly it without a pilot's license. Read about its specifications, pricing, and who can fly it.
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New to adventure motorcycles, Harley-Davidson dropped its Pan America bike in 2021. It's also one of the most technologically advanced bikes H-D has released.
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In 2005, a new custom vehicle built to promote a brand hit the streets -- the Birds Eye Pea Car. While it's mostly forgotten today, it was pretty cool.
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Lexus and Toyota have an intrinsic relationship with one another, but that doesn't necessarily mean that all cars from both lineups are mechanically identical.
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Despite it being reality TV, Constance Nunes backs up her aptitude as engine specialist on 'Car Masters' with her own business in automotive restoration.
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From Obama to Eisenhower, U.S. Presidents have owned cars that you may not expect them to. These five fit that mold.
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In 1970, a mysterious illegal street racer driving a nearly all-black Dodge Challenger won several races, then vanished without a trace. This is their story.
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International Trucks is known for making commercial and military vehicles, but the MXT was a massive personal tank filled with fancy bells for the open road.
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In season 8 of "Shark Tank," Adam Cookson and Craig Beinecke stepped into the tank seeking an investment in their company TekDry, but were they successful?
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Unlike some other car manufacturers, Lexus only produces a handful of models with simple, two-letter names. But just what do the names mean?
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While Toyota continues to be one of the leading automakers by sales in the United States, there are six interesting Toyota models that never made it here.
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Everyone has an opinion on how often you should change your vehicle's oil, but what is the correct answer? Here is what you need to know to avoid engine damage.
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Some cars are instantly recognizable, like the General Lee, James Bond's Aston-Martin...and the famous Ford Gran Torino used in Starsky & Hutch.
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Dielectric grease is a must-have for any DIYer or professional workshop, but what exactly is it and what are you supposed to do with it anyway?
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The Toyota MR2 was a sporty little '80s coupe with an interesting name. Believe it or not, it wasn't actually picked out at random. It does have a meaning.
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Popularized during World War II, PTs were cheap and easy to build, so they were considered expendable.
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There have been plenty of strange concept cars over the years, but the Seattle-ite brought some very unique potential innovations to the table.
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In the '60s, Toyota wanted to make a car that was almost naughty by nature. So, it hired a stubborn designer and paired him with an airplane guy.
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The dragster for Dracula was first seen in May 1965 in "The Munsters." Five Drag-u-la's were made for the show, and since then, several more replicas exist.