Jonathon Klein

Jonathon Klein

Managing Editor, Commerce

Jonathon is the Managing Editor for Commerce at The Drive and has been writing about cars and motorcycles for over a decade, 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, 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

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How To Replace Brake Pads

By Jonathon Klein / Published Aug 2, 2020

Best Car Window Breakers: Stay Ready and Safe

Best Car Window Breakers: Stay Ready and Safe

By Jonathon Klein / Published Sep 12, 2019

Here Are Our Favorite Places to Buy Used Motorcycles

Here Are Our Favorite Places to Buy Used Motorcycles

By Jonathon Klein / Published Feb 15, 2022

Horsepower vs. Torque: What’s the Difference?

Horsepower vs. Torque: What’s the Difference?

By Jonathon Klein / Published Oct 28, 2020

Best Tire Repair Kits: Fix Your Tire Without a Tow Truck

Best Tire Repair Kits: Fix Your Tire Without a Tow Truck

By Jonathon Klein / Published Jun 3, 2019

Best Sunglasses for Driving: Review and Buying Guide

Best Sunglasses for Driving: Review and Buying Guide

By Jonathon Klein / Published May 10, 2019

Warn’s Awesome Winches Are All Currently On Sale

Warn’s Awesome Winches Are All Currently On Sale

By Jonathon Klein / Published Oct 15, 2023