Kristen Lee, Deputy Editor at The Drive

Kristen Lee

Contributor

Highlights

  •  Expertise includes car culture, automotive industry news, interviews, video work, and photography
  • Attended drift school once  
  • Previous work experience: DuPont Registry, Road & Track, Jalopnik, Business Insider

About Me

Kristen Lee is the former Deputy Editor at The Drive, overseeing the site’s car reviews and features initiatives in addition to writing her own. She’s been covering the automotive industry professionally since 2013 and left The Drive in January 2023.

Experience

Kristen brings nearly 10 years of experience to the digital automotive media space through blogging, video, and podcasting. Her expertise lies in writing car reviews and features, examining the automotive industry as a whole, and keeping her finger on the pulse of niche car culture.

Her work and photography have appeared in The Motoring Journal and she’s made appearances on Jay Leno’s Garage, Good Morning America, The Smoking Tire Podcast, Fusion’s Car vs. America, the Ask a Clean Person podcast, and Motor Trend OnDemand’s Shift Talkers. Kristen is also currently a host on NBCSN’s /DRIVE.

Education

The University of Southern California, BA in English and Creative Writing

More from Kristen Lee

2022 Lucid Air Review: A Luxurious Long-Range EV Marred by Software Bugs

2022 Lucid Air Review: A Luxurious Long-Range EV Marred by Software Bugs

By Kristen Lee
Jan 26 10:15 AM EST
Huh, I Wonder Why Forza Deleted This Obviously Bad Tweet

Huh, I Wonder Why Forza Deleted This Obviously Bad Tweet

By Kristen Lee
Jan 18 1:43 PM EST
The 2023 McLaren Artura Is the Supercar Worth Getting Excited About

The 2023 McLaren Artura Is the Supercar Worth Getting Excited About

By Kristen Lee
Jan 18 10:00 AM EST
I Put Rubber Floor Mats in My Car 3 Years Ago. I Haven’t Looked Back Since

I Put Rubber Floor Mats in My Car 3 Years Ago. I Haven’t Looked Back Since

By Kristen Lee
Jan 16 4:00 PM EST
If You Put Your Instagram Handle on Your Car, Your Profile Should Be Public

If You Put Your Instagram Handle on Your Car, Your Profile Should Be Public

By Kristen Lee
Jan 16 2:00 PM EST
The 2022 Audi S8’s $6K Predictive Active Suspension Is Weird, Fun, and Worth It

The 2022 Audi S8’s $6K Predictive Active Suspension Is Weird, Fun, and Worth It

By Kristen Lee
Jan 9 1:14 PM EST
Get on the Road to Recovery Ropes With These Amazon Deals

Get on the Road to Recovery Ropes With These Amazon Deals

By Kristen Lee
Jan 9 11:00 AM EST
2022 Audi S8 Review: Powerful, Consistent, Familiar

2022 Audi S8 Review: Powerful, Consistent, Familiar

By Kristen Lee
Jan 9 10:00 AM EST
The 2023 Kia Telluride Has a Smart Solution for a Dumb Seat Belt Problem

The 2023 Kia Telluride Has a Smart Solution for a Dumb Seat Belt Problem

By Kristen Lee
Jan 2 12:54 PM EST
2023 Kia Telluride Review: Still Great, Duh

2023 Kia Telluride Review: Still Great, Duh

By Kristen Lee
Jan 2 10:00 AM EST
Here’s What a Decade of Owning My Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG Has Cost Me

Here’s What a Decade of Owning My Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG Has Cost Me

By Kristen Lee
Dec 28 1:00 PM EST
All Pickup Trucks Should Come Standard With Tonneau Covers From the Factory

All Pickup Trucks Should Come Standard With Tonneau Covers From the Factory

By Kristen Lee
Dec 28 11:00 AM EST
Porsche 911 Carrera S vs. 718 Cayman Track Comparison: Which Is More Fun?

Porsche 911 Carrera S vs. 718 Cayman Track Comparison: Which Is More Fun?

By Kristen Lee
Dec 28 9:00 AM EST
The Drive-In: Come Chat and Help Us Close Down 2022

The Drive-In: Come Chat and Help Us Close Down 2022

By Kristen Lee
Dec 22 2:00 PM EST
Get Into the Spirit of Giving (and Building) With These Lego Deals

Get Into the Spirit of Giving (and Building) With These Lego Deals

By Kristen Lee
Dec 10 11:00 AM EST
The Drive’s Best Performance Car of 2022 Is the Chevy Corvette Z06

The Drive’s Best Performance Car of 2022 Is the Chevy Corvette Z06

By Kristen Lee
Dec 8 12:00 PM EST