Jonathon Klein

Jonathon Klein

Managing Editor, Commerce

Jonathon is the Managing Editor for Commerce at The Drive and Car Bibles and is primarily focused on cars and motorcycles, but he's been known to scribble pretty things about the foster care system, adoption, tattoos, sex and life, gear, adventures, food, autonomy, technology, and numerous other topics. He’s been working for The Drive since 2019 when he started as its Senior Editor.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Expertise includes consumer, investigative, and interview journalism, as well as the motorcycle, car, and UTV industries
  • Amateur mechanic, professional breaker of products large and small
  • Bylines in: The Drive, Playboy, Field & Stream, Motor Trend, PopSci, The Manual, 360Magazine, Automobile Magazine, Road & Track, Bob Vila, Task & Purpose, Autoblog, Yahoo, Motor1, Roadkill, Hot Rod, Top Gear, and countless others

EXPERIENCE

Jonathon has worked in newsrooms around the country and now oversees the commerce sections of The Drive and Car Bibles, including supervising a team of 20+ to produce a large pool of commerce content. This includes Buying Guides, informational content, deals, Gift Guides, and more.

EDUCATION

Loyola University Chicago, BA in Political Science and a BS in Anthropology, American Military University, MA in Intelligence Studies

Fun Fact

Three children (currently ages 3, 2, and 1) take up all of Jonathon’s time but he and his family all enjoy long trail rides through the national forest behind their house on their very fast Can-Am Maverick X3 Max.

NOTABLE WORK

Get latest from Jonathon Klein

I Think I Need These NR-G Seats For My Can-Am Project

I Think I Need These NR-G Seats For My Can-Am Project

By Jonathon Klein / Published Mar 27, 2023

Don’t Use a Drill for DIY Work, Use an Impact Driver 

Don’t Use a Drill for DIY Work, Use an Impact Driver 

By Jonathon Klein / Published Mar 17, 2023

Why Isn’t VW Cool Anymore?

Why Isn’t VW Cool Anymore?

By Jonathon Klein / Published Mar 16, 2023

Here’s How a Jump-Starter Works

Here’s How a Jump-Starter Works

By Jonathon Klein / Published Mar 7, 2023

The Greatest Tool Ever is The Mechanical Pick-up Tool

The Greatest Tool Ever is The Mechanical Pick-up Tool

By Jonathon Klein / Published Mar 3, 2023

This Powered Utility Cart Will Slay the Junkyard

This Powered Utility Cart Will Slay the Junkyard

By Jonathon Klein / Published Feb 28, 2023

Amazon’s Awesome Garmin Watch Sale Is Still On

Amazon’s Awesome Garmin Watch Sale Is Still On

By Jonathon Klein / Published Feb 23, 2023

A Host of Great Casio G-Shocks Are On-Sale Right Now

A Host of Great Casio G-Shocks Are On-Sale Right Now

By Jonathon Klein / Published Feb 20, 2023

Trick Out Your Truck With RealTruck’s Great Deals

Trick Out Your Truck With RealTruck’s Great Deals

By Jonathon Klein / Published Feb 7, 2023