Justin Cupler

Automotive Editor

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Justin Cupler has specialized as an automotive writer since 2009 and has been published in multiple websites and online magazines. In addition to contributing to CarsDirect, Justin also hosts a web-series car-review show and dabbles in the world of personal-finance writing.

His specialty is in the high-performance realm, but he has a deep love and understanding for all things automotive. Before diving into the world of writing, Justin was an automotive technician and manager for six years and spent the majority of his younger life tinkering with classic muscle cars.

Recent Contributions by Justin

2021 Audi A4 Review

July 14, 2020

More power and standard AWD. The Audi A4 received a small refresh in 2020, which included a massaged nose. The 2021 Audi A4 gets updated…
2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review

May 26, 2020

Hybrid crossover with looks for the masses. Honda introduced the fifth-generation CR-V in 2017 and followed the lead of its competition by adding a hybrid…
2020 Chevrolet Impala Review

April 28, 2020

Going out with a whimper. The Chevrolet Impala has come to the end of its long life, as the 2020 model year will be its…
Tesla Model S vs. Tesla Model Y

April 20, 2020

With the Model Y’s release for the 2020 model year, Tesla has finally reached “SEXY” status. Well, almost. Since Ford blocked its use of the…
Ford Edge vs. Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

April 20, 2020

The second-generation Ford Edge has roamed soccer field parking lots since 2015, making it a relative senior in this changing segment. One of the latest…
Ford Escape vs. Lincoln Corsair

April 20, 2020

The 2020 model year brought in two all-new compact crossovers with shared DNA, the Ford Escape and the Lincoln Corsair. The Escape marks the beginning…
Ford EcoSport vs. Ford Escape

April 20, 2020

The Ford EcoSport made its way to the U.S. market for the 2018 model year after spending a few years overseas. It met immediate criticism…
Ford Escape vs. Ford Edge

April 20, 2020

Ford is shifting to a lineup that's made up of almost entirely of crossovers and SUVs, and two stalwarts in its lineup are the Ford…
Volkswagen Atlas vs. Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

April 17, 2020

In 2018, Volkswagen expanded its crossover range to include the three-row, midsize Atlas. While not the best-received crossover, this dollop of vanilla ice cream filled…
2020 Tesla Model S Review

March 30, 2020

All go with just enough show. The Tesla Model S practically invented the fun electric vehicle (EV) segment, thought the Tesla Roadster technically came first.…