Alex Hevesy
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Expertise
Automotive History, Military Aircraft, Anything With An Engine
- Alex has driven everything from forklifts to 100-year-old steam tractors to Ferraris.
- He's written and edited hundreds of articles for publications like Autoweek Magazine, Hagerty, Jalopnik, and MotorWeek.
- He has worked at nearly every stage of automotive production, from the assembly line to a brief stint selling cars at a dealership.
Experience
Alex has been writing about anything that moves since 2015 when he bought a 1985 Chrysler LeBaron and fell in love with it. He has lived in Detroit covering automotive news as it happens, driven minivans on racetracks, and once even drove a limousine during his journalistic career. Be it World War II fighter planes, the latest electric cars, or even locomotives, no matter how weird, if it has an engine, Alex is obsessed with it. During a period between writing jobs, Alex drove with a cleanup crew at a landfill.
Education
Alex Hevesy has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Towson University in Baltimore County, Maryland.
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Stories By Alex Hevesy
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Dodge just reinvented what it means to be a muscle car, and whether you love it or hate it, the new Charger Daytona just set the new standard for performance.
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Dodge's new muscle car may not have a HEMI under the hood, but that isn't going to hold the all-electric 2024 Charger Daytona back.
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Dodge's new all-electric muscle car is focused on performance, not frugality, so just how far can the Charger Daytona drive before you need to plug it in?
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Dodge's muscle cars have become synonymous with excessive power and speed. Will electrification change that?
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Dodge may be going electric, but it's bringing some of its most beloved Charger and Challenger features along for the EV ride. Hold on tight, now.
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Ford's F-150 Lightning will participate in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado, and we strongly suspect it will have some modifications.
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Much like other automakers, Bugatti is moving to hybrid-electric powertrain development - though expect a bunch of horsepower instead of greater fuel economy.
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Shaving off the roof for a comfortable touring experience, the Maserati GranCabrio offers a slew of great tech and amenities alongside its 500 horsepower.
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ICE owners don't need to figure out if their car is compatible with the nearest pump, something EVs struggle with. Plug & Charge wants to change that.
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If you need seven seats, a plug-in hybrid, and an affordable sticker price, you might not expect Mitsubishi to have the answer, but don't ignore the Outlander.
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Renault is clearly on to something in the UK with its E-Tech Electric EV, as stateside electric vehicles continue to balloon in both size and power.
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Prior to VTEC, Honda employed a similar technology during the energy crisis of the '70s that helped pave the way to lesser emissions and better fuel economy.
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If you're thinking about adding an electric turbocharger to your car, be wary. While the technology does exist, it's not nearly as plug-and-play or viable.
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Just as nearly every automaker planned to have an entirely electric lineup by 2030, Mercedes-Benz has decided to change plans. Here are speculations as to why.
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Toyota's Land Cruiser is back for more with its 2024 model and various trim levels. What's not new is its hefty price tag, so make sure your wallet is ready.
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Porsche has two electrified Panameras coming very soon. These beasts will be impressively fast both in terms of speed and at the charger. Here's what we know.
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Rivian has teased its upcoming R2 electric vehicle, showing off its silhouette paired with bright lights in a new video. What can fans expect from the EV?
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Infiniti takes on Mercedes and BMW with the QX60 Autograph, but has this handsome and luxurious SUV done enough to warrant its hefty price tag?
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In a world where Tesla is synonymous with EV, can Ford's Mustang Mach-E offer a capable alternative, and is being a great electric car enough to succeed?
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Chrysler showed off a Halcyon concept car that is technically possible, but a long way off from what's available today. That doesn't make it less cool though.
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While air-to-air combat is rare nowadays, it is still possible, and pilots need to be prepared for these situations. Here's how pilots are trained.
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Potential plans for a processing plant being built in Canada could help with U.S. electric vehicle production, specifically with the battery supply chain.
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Nissan's off-road take on the three-row SUV sees the 2024 Pathfinder go rugged, but does the Rock Creek shine where it matters?
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Apple's goal of building its own car always seemed far fetched, but does the ambitious Vision Pro set a blueprint for Tim Cook's biggest challenge?
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Those wanting an all-electric Ford Explorer may be waiting a while. However, the new 2025 Ford Explorer does make up for it with this big feature.
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Leading up to their street date, the new BMW 4-Series for 2025 has revealed pricing, the updated styling, engines and hybrid performance, and more.
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GM has been adamant about having a full-electric fleet of vehicles by 2035, but recently, it has changed its course when it comes to plug-in electric cars.