Jon Dempsey

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Location
Montréal, Canada
Expertise
Audio, Automotive, Gadgets
  • Some of Jon's earliest memories revolve around toy cars and trucks, walkie-talkies, and building model airplanes — an obsession with vehicles and gadgets that has only grown over the years.
  • At 18, he successfully changed the oil in his 1993 Honda Civic DX hatchback as his first foray into fixing cars.
  • He is definitely an old-school, 20th-century guy who can appreciate new(er) cars but sides with Jeremy Clarkson.

Experience

Jon has been a freelance journalist and copywriter for 17 years, with a background in coffee, food, and music. In his personal life, he is an audio enthusiast, constantly tinkering with his hi-fi setup at home. He enjoys fly fishing, cooking, tennis, and gawking at BaT car auctions online. His writing has appeared in publications like Chowhound, Sprudge, The Main, and Perfect Daily Grind. Jon joined the SlashGear team in 2025, covering everything automotive, tech, audio, aerospace, and more.

Education

Jon attended Concordia University in Montréal, where he studied political science and English.

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