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
- History of the Rotary EngineThe Drive
- The Drive Interview with Killer MikeThe Drive
- The Agony, and Utter Joy, of One Child’s First FishField and Stream
- Ducati’s Panigale V4 S is an Orgasm on WheelsPlayboy
- Driving Bugatti’s $3 Million ChironPlayboy
- Escaping Hell in a MiataJalopnik
- An F40 Engine Makes This Dino Worthy of the Ferrari BadgeRoad & Track
Get latest from Jonathon Klein

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
By Jonathon Klein / Published Mar 17, 2023

Why Isn’t VW Cool Anymore?
By Jonathon Klein / Published Mar 16, 2023

Garmin’s New GPSMAP 67 and 67i Will Take You Deep Into the Woods
By Jonathon Klein / Published Mar 14, 2023

2024 Subaru Crosstrek First Drive Review: A Slightly Improved Fan-Favorite
By Jonathon Klein / Published Mar 13, 2023

Here’s How a Jump-Starter Works
By Jonathon Klein / Published Mar 7, 2023

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
By Jonathon Klein / Published Feb 28, 2023

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
By Jonathon Klein / Published Feb 20, 2023

Trick Out Your Truck With RealTruck’s Great Deals
By Jonathon Klein / Published Feb 7, 2023

2022 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Review: An Ideal Adventure Bike for the Price
By Jonathon Klein / Published Feb 6, 2023