Benjamin Preston

Writer-at-Large

Benjamin Preston is an automotive journalist who holds the dubious distinction of having worked both as a writer and editor for the New York Times Automobiles section and as a mechanic at the Pep Boys in Fredericksburg, Va. As a journalist, his work has taken him to a few war zones, including Baghdad, Iraq, and the Detroit auto show.

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The Chevrolet Camaro 2.0T Is the Perfect SoCal Car

By Benjamin Preston / Published Oct 3, 2016

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How Do Carburetors Work?

By Benjamin Preston / Published Sep 13, 2016

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What the Hell Is With Huge Truck Grilles and Bulging Hoods?

By Benjamin Preston / Published Aug 30, 2016

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The 2017 Ford Super Duty Is a Stump-Ripping Monster

By Benjamin Preston / Published Aug 24, 2016

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2016 Ford Focus ST Quick Review

By Benjamin Preston / Published Jul 21, 2016

New York City’s Kosciuszko Bridge Gets an $850 Million Makeover

New York City’s Kosciuszko Bridge Gets an $850 Million Makeover

By Benjamin Preston / Published Jun 2, 2016

Summer is Car Show Season

Summer is Car Show Season

By Benjamin Preston / Published May 31, 2016

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How Motorcycle Training Makes You A Better Driver

By Benjamin Preston / Published May 30, 2016

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Rule #1 When Buying a Used Car: Trust Your Gut.

By Benjamin Preston / Published May 9, 2016

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Rule #1 When Buying a Used Car: Trust Your Gut.

By Benjamin Preston / Published May 9, 2016

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‘Pee Wee’s Big Holiday’ Is A Smorgasbord Of Classic Cars

By Benjamin Preston / Published Apr 29, 2016

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This Shakespearean Actor Loves Muscle Cars and Redneck Trucks

By Benjamin Preston / Published Apr 28, 2016