Mark Cowley - SlashGear

With Us Since

2022

Location

Birmingham, UK

School

University of Sheffield

Expertise

Future Mobility, Electric Vehicles, European Classic Cars

After a childhood spent being fascinated with anything on four wheels, Mark turned his obsession into a profession and has spent the past three years covering the automotive industry for various outlets.
Working remotely has led him to become an expert on travel-ready tech, with a keen eye for spotting the best value gadgets on the market.
When he's not writing about cars, Mark can often be found taking photos of them at events across the UK and internationally. He's traveled extensively across Europe in search of the most obscure automobiles, from photographing Prince Rainier III's collection in Monaco to tracking down the rarest Soviet-era limousines in Latvia.

Experience

Mark began writing professionally in 2020, shortly after graduating university. He initially worked as a staff writer at HotCars as well as contributing articles to smaller outlets like Drivetribe. He joined SlashGear's team as a features writer in 2022.

Education

Mark has a B.A. in English language and linguistics from the University of Sheffield. Alongside his studies, he worked as both a presenter and producer for a local radio station, Forge Radio.

SlashGear Editorial Policies

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 Mark Cowley

Ryobi By Mark Cowley

13 New Ryobi Tools Every DIYer Will Want This Fall

Every year, Ryobi puts out plenty of both brand new tools and updates to already loved products. Here's what might look good for buyers in autumn 2025.
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Electric Vehicles By Mark Cowley

5 Of The Best EV Alternatives To The Tesla Model S (And They're Cheaper, Too)

The Tesla Model S has been one of the most competitive electric sedans on the market since it launched, but these days it has a little more competition.
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Electric Vehicles By Mark Cowley

These Canceled Cars Prove That Automakers Are Backtracking On EVs

After years of growing enthusiasm, the buzz is waning for electric cars in the U.S., thanks to the cancellation of tax credit subsidies and poor infrastructure.
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Space By Mark Cowley

Satellites Discovered A Surprisingly Simple Strategy To Combat Climate Change

What satellites spotted across tropical landscapes could reshape how we think about reforestation, and offer a surprisingly simple way to combat climate change.
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TVs and Streaming By Mark Cowley

5 Of The Cheapest TCL TVs You Can Buy In 2025

If you're looking to get a new decent new TV, but not willing to spend big, the TCL brand could offer just the right balance of quality and affordability.
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Cars By Mark Cowley

The Two Different Sides Of Tire Sidewalls Explained - And Are They Interchangeable?

Depending on if you have symmetrical or directional tires, the sidewalls could be different, and the procedure for rotating them is different.
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Cars By Mark Cowley

Malaysia's Glow-In-The Dark Roads Were Supposed To Save Lives – But They've Hit A Snag

Glow-in-the-dark roads could greatly improve visibility while driving at night. Unfortunately, yet another trial of the tech has ended in disappointment.
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Cars By Mark Cowley

Are VinFast Cars Reliable? This Is What Owners Say

VinFast cars didn't exactly receive the warmest welcome in North America. According to the owners, reliability isn't their strongest side, either.
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SUVs and Crossovers By Mark Cowley

Touareg Final Edition Is A Fitting Farewell To VW's Longest-Running SUV

The VW Touareg has been around for more than two decades, and the automaker's saying goodbye to the celebrated SUV with a special Final Edition version.
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Technology By Mark Cowley

5 Lowe's Gadgets That Are Actually Worth Buying

We've sifted through the thousands of electronic gadgets available at Lowe's to find a few that might actually make your life easier.
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Autonomous Driving By Mark Cowley

Texas' Driverless AI Trucking Industry Is About To Have Another Player After A Successful Trial

Texas’ driverless trucking scene is heating up as a new contender enters the race — one that just pulled off something no other startup has done before.
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Autonomous Driving By Mark Cowley

Even A Driverless Waymo Car Can Get Stopped At A DUI Checkpoint

Waymo is one of the major names in the world of driverless cars. Not having anyone at the wheel hasn't absolved them from being pulled over, however.
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Harbor Freight By Mark Cowley

13 Of The Highest-Rated Bauer Power Tools You Can Buy From Harbor Freight

Harbor Freight in-house brand Bauer has a very broad catalog of power tools and other equipment, and these ones have been particularly big hits with customers.
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Technology By Mark Cowley

Worried About NYC Ditching The MetroCard? Here's How Its OMNY Replacement Works

New York City is retiring the MetroCard for public transport, with OMNY taking its place. You can still buy a physical OMNY card, but you don't need to.
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Cars By Mark Cowley

Odometer Fraud Scheme Brought This Car Dealership Thousands Of Dollars And Criminal Charges

Odometer rollbacks aren’t just an old trick; digital tools are making this car scam harder to spot and more costly for unsuspecting buyers.
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Cars By Mark Cowley

Is The Honda CR-V Cheap To Maintain? Here's What Owners Say

The Honda CR-V continues to be successful in North America, and that's thanks in no small part to its competitive ownership and maintenance costs.
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Milwaukee By Mark Cowley

13 Of The Highest-Rated Milwaukee Power Tools You Can Buy On Amazon

Thousands of user reviews laud these Milwaukee power tools for performance and reliability, making them a go-to choice for professionals and DIY enthusiast.
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Technology By Mark Cowley

Amazon Spent Mega-Millions In Florida To Expand Its Distribution Capabilities In The States

Amazon's market cap of over $2 trillion means the online retail giant is never short of cash and can make a nearly $100 million real estate purchase.
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Technology By Mark Cowley

5 $1,000+ Gadgets That Are Worth The Splurge

While it's easy to grab a $10 gadget on a whim, tech that goes for thousands of dollars tends to give people pause. We think these devices could be worth it.
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Harbor Freight By Mark Cowley

5 Harbor Freight Finds With The Worst Reviews

Harbor Freight is the go-to for tools of all price ranges and types for many enthusiasts, but not everything the store sells is guaranteed to be perfect.
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Dewalt By Mark Cowley

Common Problems With DeWalt's 18V To 20V Adapter (According To Users)

If you were a long-time user of DeWalt's 18V tools, you may find yourself in need of its 20V adapter. But what issues seem common to users who own it?
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Technology By Mark Cowley

How Clean Can A Robot Vacuum Really Get Your Home? Here's What Users Say

Robot vacuums promise spotless floors and saved time — but do they really deliver? We look at how well today’s models handle messes, obstacles, and more.
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Science By Mark Cowley

New Study Suggests Solar Panels Could Last Even Longer Than We Thought

The latest research from Switzerland show that high-quality solar panels constructed in the 1980s and 1990s are still performing well today.
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Electric Vehicles By Mark Cowley

Tesla's $1K Mistake: How This Cybertruck Owner Says He Cashed In

Mistakes made by car dealerships don't often work in the favor of customers, but one Tesla owner claims they got a stellar deal due to a dealership flub.
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Harbor Freight By Mark Cowley

13 Of The Worst Harbor Freight Products, According To Users

Harbor Freight usually offers reliable, budget-friendly tools, but even the best brands have their flops. These are the lowest-reviewed Harbor Freight products.
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Tool Brands By Mark Cowley

Is It Worth Registering Your Tools With Ridgid?

Registering your Ridgid tools is easy and straightforward, and eligible products can benefit from free servicing with a lifetime service agreement.
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Hand Tools By Mark Cowley

5 Of The Best Hand Tools Users Say You Can Buy From Lowes.com

Looking to pick up some new hand tools but don't know where to start? These are the highest rated ones you can pick up at Lowes, based on user reviews.
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