Chris Davies
Expertise
Electric Vehicles, Smartphones, Smart Homes
- Chris joined SlashGear in 2006, shortly after the site first launched, and helped grow it from an enthusiast blog to a respected news source.
- He helped spearhead the site's push into automotive, reflecting the increasing role technology plays in modern transportation such as EVs.
- Among the first behind the wheel of every new model, he's been entrusted with priceless prototypes and seven-figure supercars, with a reputation that spans the worlds of cars and tech.
Experience
A clandestine geek from an early age, Chris began his career in the media with a mixture of luck and enthusiasm. Earning his place in the technology world with a mixture of genuine love for its transformational potential, and blunt realism about what is — and isn't — worth spending money on, he's watched smartphone platforms launch and die, smart homes flourish, and green tech play an increasing role. For the past decade, he's increasingly focused on automotive, using his front-row seat in the industry to help readers understand how electrification and autonomous driving will change their experience of transportation.
Education
Chris has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling.
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Stories By Chris Davies
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There'll be two versions of the all-electric Macan initially, the 2024 Macan 4 and the 2024 Macan Turbo. Here's what Porsche fans can expect from the EVs.
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Cadillac may be readying its all-electric future, but internal combustion isn't going out quietly. Thus enters the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing.
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The 2024 Lexus NX 350h uses a mild-hybrid configuration to deliver tremendous savings on gas in a smooth, comfortable, and unassuming SUV.
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The 2024 Toyota Tacoma is Toyota's fourth generation of this vehicle and it's starting to stray away from its core audience, but the result is worth it.
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Samsung's first Galaxy event of 2024 introduces its latest flagship Android phones. Let's take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra.
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Don't get overwhelmed by CES 2024: We've highlighted the best in TVs, battery technology, next-gen automotive and more.
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The SlashGear team gets behind the wheel of the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate to see if its luxurious features and performance justify the price.
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While the electric vehicle market is making a lot of big promises regarding solid state battery tech, Mercedes is taking a more skeptical stance.
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At CES 2024, the SlashGear team had the honor of meeting with Mercedes executives on a new solution for upcoming EV models, but drivers still have concerns.
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Kia and the Hyundai Group are banking on pushing forward the auto industry's EV transition with a modular approach, a method which could pay off.
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At CES 2024, Mercedes revealed its future cabin experience with a next-gen virtual assistant software that will reshape how consumers use hands-free driving.
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Mercedes and will.i.am collaborate once more with an unusual musical upgrade for MBUX, which is actually coming to applicable vehicles later this year.
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Mercedes will be bringing your favorite podcasts, audiobooks, and Audible Originals to its cars. Here's everything you need to know about the update.
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Mercedes is aiming for a more conversational copilot in its vehicles, beefing up its MBUX voice assistant to become more conversational and proactive.
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Comcast's Xfinity Storm-Ready WiFi has one important job: Keeping you online. Could it be worth the cost, and are you eligible to use it in the first place?
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Our team gets behind the wheel of the all-new 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 4MATIC to see how it stacks up to other luxury SUVs hitting the market this year.
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Our team gets behind the wheel of the 2024 Toyota Sequoia to see if it's the right choice for a family of adventurers or if the SUV is overkill.
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The attention grabbing style of the Maserati MC20 is matched by impressive performance metrics in what might be one of the company's last gas powered cars.
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SlashGear gets behind the wheel of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid to see if paying the price for the electric range is worth it or not.
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The 2024 Honda Passport focuses on offroad capability and a comfortable interior, but there is no electrification in sight. Here's our full review.
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Our team gets behind the wheel of the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid to determine if this budget-friendly sedan is a steal of a deal or a letdown.
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Our team takes the 2024 Volvo V90 Cross Country on a test drive to find out how it stacks up against its rivals, and we are pleasantly surprised.
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The base model 2023 Jeep Compass has to cut some corners to meet its price, but we're not sure you'll notice what's not there, because there's so much that is.
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With a load of leather upholstery, gadgets, and horsepower, the 2024 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 is a true luxury, but you wouldn't know it at first sight.
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The 2023 Hyundai Sonata hits a sweet spot between affordability and performance that outclasses similar offerings from its closest competitors.
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For four years now, Tesla fans have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Cybertruck, but those who planned on buying one may be getting a rude awakening.
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The 2025 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban have been announced and we're taking a first look at both of Chevrolet's full-sized SUVs. Here's what's coming.