Casey Cooper

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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
School
University Of Cape Town, University Of Stellenbosch
Expertise
Performance Vehicles, Off-Roading, Car Culture
  • Casey holds an advanced off-road driving and recovery certification, giving him firsthand insight into vehicle capability and 4x4 performance.
  • He's completed multiple adventure travel and off-roading expeditions across Southern Africa, combining real-world driving experience with a journalist's eye for storytelling.
  • He brings a deep appreciation for fine automotive craftsmanship and engineering, often focusing on the details that separate good cars from great ones.

Experience

Casey began his career in automotive journalism in 2022, joining South Africa's largest car magazine and news platform as a social media manager and junior journalist. There, he developed foundational skills in reporting, content creation, and audience engagement. Casey later expanded his expertise by working with a respected U.S.-based automotive digital publication, where he honed his voice and broadened his understanding of the global car market. Casey joined the SlashGear team in 2025, where he writes about performance vehicles, industry trends, and automotive innovation with a sharp, informed perspective.

Education

Casey honed his research and writing skills through his undergraduate degree in environmental and geographical science and economics and an honors degree in sustainable development.

SlashGear Editorial Policies

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.

Our editors, advisors, and fact-checkers conduct regular reviews to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of our articles. Complete information on our editorial process available here.

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