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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For supercar manufacturers who want to see who produces the fastest, they settle it at the Nürburgring in Germany. Here's the EV who holds the crown now.
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Legendary NASCAR driver Cale Yarborough has died at age 84. We're looking back and remembering some of his finest moments on and off the track.
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The Elephant sounds like an odd name for an engine, but it's one that's well deserved in this case. Even better, it inspired the "Hellephant" variant.
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If you thought the acronym was gibberish merely meant to catch the eye, think again. Here's what Acura's NSX stands for and why it's an appropriate name.
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Ryobi and Milwaukee cater to different consumers, but are they made by the same factory? Here's everything you need to know about the two tool brands.
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The Cosworth RA engine is utterly obscene no matter how you look at it, and the hypercar it is found in, the Valkyrie, is just as mind-boggling.
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General Motors is responsible for some of the greatest engines to ever see widespread use. The Iron Duke is a notable exception to that reality.
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Although the paint job might be the last detail of a car a gearhead would think of, a new hue, whether subtle or eye-popping, can be the cherry on the sundae.
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Honda is recalling over 4 million vehicles due to a potential fuel pump issue. We have all the details, including the impacted models and years.
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The start of the hybrid era produced a lot of bellyaching from those who were gasoline purists. Some of those early models were actually groundbreaking.
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Buick at one point said they will be fully electric by 2030, but that has seemed to back fire as half of its dealerships have closed its doors. Here's why.
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McLaren has announced that it will replace the GT supercar with the GTS, and preorders are available now. Here's what you need to know about the new supercar.
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The Kawasaki H2 HYSE concept is currently under development and could represent a breakthrough in alternatively fueled motorcycles. Here's what we know.
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Despite being developed in the seventies, variants of both Russian and American main battle tanks are still in use today around the world.
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Cadillac is introducing a new model to its lineup of EV SUVs for the 2026 model year, the Vistiq. We've got all the details Cadillac has released so far.
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Tesla has announced a recall for two million vehicles due to safety issues with its Autopilot. If you own one of these vehicles, this is what you need to know.
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One of the biggest hurdles EVs face is overcoming range anxiety. If Panasonic's new battery technology works, though, it might be a thing of the past.
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Ferrari has made plenty of engines throughout the years, but there's something particularly special about its F136 engine family that makes it stand out.
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Remember the Journal app Apple introduced in June 2023? It has finally arrived with iOS 17.2, as well as a special recording feature for the iPhone 15.
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Ducati and Bentley got together and made a sweet motorcycle that is a head-turner. Here's how the two companies met and what you can expect.
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To celebrate the 60th birthday of one of the world's most iconic automotive brands, a custom-made Revuelto was given a one-of-a-kind paint job.
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EV batteries have gotten bigger and faster to charge, but an early idea for keeping them powered up isn't completely off the table just yet.
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Fans reminisce on Ken Blocks' series of videos driving high-powered vehicles, but the 'Electrikhana TWO' arrives as a final installment to the driver's legacy.
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The new Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe is set to hit dealerships in 2024, but the new Mercedes will feature electric power different than other coupes on the market.
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Driving at higher altitudes can be rough on a car due to lower levels of oxygen in the air. Porsche figured out how to beat nature and win a world record, too.
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The 2024 Fiat 500e is coming to U.S. shores, and it's a great little car for zipping around and finding easy parking. Here are all the details.
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Taking a glance at the 2024 Ford Explorer model, you may notice that the hybrid option is no longer available.