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

2022 Chevrolet Spark Review

November 17, 2021

It’s got four wheels, an engine, and seats. So it’s a car, right? Yes, the 2022 Chevy Spark qualifies as a car, despite go-cart-like proportions…
2022 Chevrolet Malibu Review

November 10, 2021

Last redesigned in 2016, and the interior shows it. The Chevy Malibu continues to be a powerhouse at your local rent-a-buggy shop, but it also…
2022 Subaru Forester Review

November 1, 2021

Great all-around crossover for buyers. Subaru is never one to knock people’s socks off with design and tech. What it is known for is selling…
2022 Chevrolet Colorado Review

November 1, 2021

It’s a good truck – and that’s about it. Need a midsize truck? Chevy’s got you with a truck’s truck in the 2022 Colorado. This…
2022 Toyota 4Runner Review

October 29, 2021

Old-school look because it really is old-school. The Toyota 4Runner looks old-school because it is old-school. It went through its last redesign in 2010, though…
2022 Cadillac XT6 Review

October 26, 2021

Tale of two Cadillacs. The 2022 Cadillac impresses from the outside with its stunning body that’s sure to grab plenty of stares. Inside, though, things…
2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review

October 21, 2021

Good gas alternative, but there are better out there. The 2022 Honda CR-V gives buyers who need a spacey crossover a thriftier option. Compared to…
2022 GMC Acadia Review

October 21, 2021

Rugged-looking SUV that’s lacking on the inside. The GMC Acadia received a significant redesign in 2017 and remained mostly the same until the 2022 model.…
2022 Nissan Frontier Review

October 6, 2021

A decade and a half of stagnation ends. After 16 years of staying mostly the same, the 2022 Nissan Frontier is an all-new pickup with…
2022 Honda HR-V Review

October 1, 2021

Once a leader, now a follower. The Honda HR-V burst onto the scene in 2016 as a leader in a growing class of tiny crossovers.…