Tolu Akinshete - SlashGear

Location

Alberta, Canada

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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Stories By Tolu Akinshete

Naval By Tolu Akinshete

The Most Advanced Nuclear Submarine (Not Made In The US)

The US bolsters an impressive arsenal of nuclear of technologically advanced submarines, but which country has the most advanced submersible outside of America?
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Aviation By Tolu Akinshete

How Does The F-35 Lightning II Take Off, And Land Vertically And How Does It Differ From The Harrier?

The F-35 Lightning II isn't the first jet with hovering capabilities the military has used, but it does accomplish this differently than the AV-8 Harrier.
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Electric Vehicles By Tolu Akinshete

This Is The Most Powerful SUV On The Market In 2025

These days, electric powerplants are dominating the market in terms of raw performance, something that Rivian is leading the charge on in the U.S.
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SUVs and Crossovers By Tolu Akinshete

This Super SUV Has The Largest Brake Rotors In The World — Here's How Quickly It Can Stop

While holdouts like Ferrari and pioneers like Porsche have their own potent "super" SUVs, Lamborghini's offering requires the beefiest brake system possible.
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Cars By Tolu Akinshete

Why Did Volkswagen Discontinue The Arteon?

Volkswagen discontinued the Arteon in the wake of the automotive industry's shift toward SUV-first production, which is a shame for how nice the sedan is.
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Vehicles By Tolu Akinshete

Which Tanks Did The US Use Before The M1 Abrams?

The American military's M1 Abrams tank was a trailblazer for the U.S. Armed Forces, though many preceding tanks helped inspire its imposing design.
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Aviation By Tolu Akinshete

Why Do Typhoon Fighter Pilot Helmets Have Bumps On Them?

Eurofighter Typhoon pilots utilize an unusual-looking helmet, characterized by what can only be described as an array of 'bumps' at the helmet's rear.
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Cars By Tolu Akinshete

What's So Special About The Toyota GR86 Yuzu Edition?

Toyota's gearing up for another special-edition release of the GR86, sporting a vibrant new color alongside some potent performance upgrades with this variant.
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Aviation By Tolu Akinshete

Which Countries Have Been Banned From Buying The F-35 Lightning II By The US?

Serving as one of the most advanced aircraft in the U.S. arsenal to date, the F-35 Lightning II is only shared among several key allies of the United States.
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Cars By Tolu Akinshete

What Does EPS Stand For? The Automotive Acronym Explained

Power steering has been present in production cars for decades, but EPS is the latest in innovative technology that's changing how modern cars handle.
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Aviation By Tolu Akinshete

Can A Chinook Fly With One Rotor & Is It Still America's Fastest Military Helicopter?

Boeing's CH-47 Chinook has stood the test of time as a soldier and equipment transporter, and remains one of the fastest flyers in the U.S. military's fleet.
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