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.
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.
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Stories By Chris Davies
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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.
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The SlashGear team gets behind the wheel of the new 2024 Toyota Tacoma to determine if it will be the mid-size truck fans have long been waiting for.
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For those that want top-of-the-line luxury and aren't ready to give up gas-powered cars, BMW is appealing to both worlds with the 760i, which is no slouch.
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The Polestar 2 offers power, range, and plenty of technology, but is the price ceiling too high for EV buyers?
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Planned to sit alongside Cadillac's higher-end Lyriq EV, the newly-revealed 2024 Cadillac Optiq presents an entry-level EV that's smaller and more affordable.
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You can't accuse Toyota of being boring anymore, not with vehicles like the 2025 Crown Signia SUV headed to the U.S.
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Still flying the sedan flag high, the 2025 Toyota Camry isn't willing to skulk at the back of the dealership while crossovers and trucks take the spotlight.
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The 2024 Lucid Air Pure RWD doesn't sacrifice much to hit attainable lows in price, but is it budget-conscious enough for normal consumers?
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Currently, the Polestar 2 isn't compatible with Tesla superchargers. However, this will soon change in mid-2024, giving more access to EV charging stations.
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You can equip your 2023 Toyota Prius Prime with a Solar roof, but will it extend your range or help you get on the road faster? We have the answers.
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The Chevy Tahoe RST Performance Edition is heavily influenced by the Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle including the suspension, V8 and more. Here's our full review.
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Carmakers GM and Stellantis are hoping that a U.S. tech company can make batteries more efficiently and cheaper than current suppliers. Here's what we know.