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 Ford Ranger Review

February 8, 2021

Legit pickup stuffed into a confusing segment: There's a reason the midsize pickup segment was essentially dead for a brief period about a decade ago:…
2021 Lexus LS Review

February 8, 2021

A legit alternative to segment leaders. For five generations, the Lexus LS has sat atop the brand’s sedan lineup, but never has it been as…
2021 Dodge Challenger Review

February 1, 2021

Getting finer with age: The Dodge Challenger went through its last redesign way back in 2008. Sure, it’s seen a lot of under-the-skin changes, like…
2021 Lexus GX Review

January 11, 2021

Not hiding its age, but it really should. Full-size luxury SUVs are slow to change, and buyers understand this. The 2021 Lexus GX is no…
2021 Mazda Mazda6 Review

January 11, 2021

Dated but still a stunner. The bones of the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 have been around since 2014, giving it one of the oldest designs in…
2021 Mazda CX-9 Review

January 11, 2021

A three-row crossover that really isn’t. The crossover segment has logic to it. There are subcompacts and compacts for those looking for a small vehicle,…
2021 BMW X1 Review

December 30, 2020

Balanced tiny crossover with some base-level punch. BMW is known for squeezing every ounce of performance from even its simplest vehicles. Well, they get no…
2021 Mazda CX-5 Review

December 30, 2020

New infotainment screen, same zippy crossover. The 2021 Mazda CX-5 gains a new standard 10.25-inch infotainment screen and standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but…
2021 Chevrolet Corvette Review

December 30, 2020

No dollar-for-dollar match. Last year, Chevy finally caved to the demands of the late, great Zora Arkus-Duntov, who was the first person on record to…
2021 Chevrolet Equinox Review

December 30, 2020

It’s a crossover – that’s about it. The Chevrolet Equinox has long lived its life blending in with the crowd. The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox is…