School
University of Wollongong in Dubai
Expertise
High-Performance vehicles, Concept cars, Military vehicles
- Tolu's earliest memories of his automobile passion revolved around very basic car spotting, armed only with a notepad and pen to write down the names of exotic cars.
- Driven by his love for automobiles, Tolu moved to the UAE, where he fully embraced his passion as a lifestyle, enjoying highlight moments that included an exclusive tour of the famous SBH Royal Auto Gallery in Abu Dhabi.
- Now based in Canada, he continues to explore opportunities to blend his love for writing with a borderline obsession with automobiles.
Experience
Tolu kicked off professional automotive writing in 2020, starting as a staff writer for HotCars, where he contributed 349 published articles. He's more than doubled that count today, producing engaging content for media outlets that include A07 Online Media and Post Media Network. Beyond writing, Tolu keeps his passion alive by regularly attending community car meets, researching new vehicle releases, or poring over his modest collection of die-cast models.
Education
He has his master's degree in international business.
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