Alex Barrientos
Editor
About Me: I’m Alex, a contributor at Stick Shifting with decades in technology journalism. Originally from Southern California, I bring blue-collar perspective and workshop wisdom to both consumer tech and automotive systems. My spare time involves maintaining vintage vehicles and classic electronics—applying the same diagnostic mindset to digital devices and mechanical systems.
Expertise: I specialize in cutting through automotive and tech industry hype with surgical precision. Whether dissecting infotainment systems or explaining manual transmission benefits, I communicate complex concepts with shop-talk accessibility. My approach treats circuit boards and carburetors with the same no-BS diagnostic methods.
Qualifications: My extensive background includes serving as gadget expert at Gadget Review, troubleshooting across multiple industries with hands-on experience. I bring workshop wisdom to evaluating both technology and automotive systems, helping readers separate genuine innovation from marketing noise through practical, real-world testing.
News
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Slate’s Electric Truck Starts at $24,950 – Before the Extra Fees
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The World’s Longest Banana Car Got Pulled Over in Montana
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Hyundai N’s Next EVs Will Fake Engine Idle and Backfires
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BMW Dealer Forced to Honor AI Chatbot’s $27K Buy-Back Offer
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Corvette ZR1’s Extreme Downforce Is Chipping Its Own Paint
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The Turbo ‘Whoosh’ Is Disappearing From New Cars, And So Some Automakers Are Faking It
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GMC’s Hummer X Concepts Shrink the Electric Supertruck Formula
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Can a Pressure Washer Damage Your Tires? Safe Cleaning Guidelines
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Audi’s Anti-Glare Headlights Finally Hit America After Decade-Long Wait
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Hyundai Recalls 54K Elantra Hybrids Over Fire Risk
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Brabus Builds a Nearly 1000HP Love Letter to V12 Excess
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The $2,000 Patriotic Badge: Inside Jeep’s New “America250” Marketing
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Rep Calls 10-Year-Old’s EV Letter Propaganda, Attacks Teachers
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Gen Z Car Enthusiasts Are Rewriting the Collector Playbook
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Switzerland Ends 71-Year Racing Ban After Le Mans Tragedy
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LEGO’s Automotive Empire Shifts Into High Gear With Dozen-Plus New Car Sets
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USPS Honors Route 66’s Century of American Dreams with Commemorative Stamps
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Ford’s New 30K Midsize Pickup Is Built for the Job Site
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Think Your Used Car Deal is Legit? Think Again: The Rising “Title Washing” Epidemic
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Lexus Prepares Three-Row Electric SUV for Mid-2026 Launch
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America’s Politics Are Stalling the Next Nissan GT-R
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Volkswagen Unveils Full Hybrid Golf for European Markets
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Ford’s Canceled “Bullet Train” EV Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight for a Year
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Omaha Car Show Bans VQ-Powered Nissans After Safety Incidents
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Mercedes-Benz EQS Gets Real About Electric Luxury
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Six in Ten Drivers Hate Night Driving – Blame Blinding LED Headlights
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FTC Warns 97 Dealers Over Deceptive Ghost Car Advertising
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Kansas Is The Latest State to Pass Racetrack Protection Laws
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Cadillac Quietly Abandons Its Confusing Torque Badge Experiment
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BMW Leak Suggests a Radical New Look for the Next BMW i3