Location
Louisville, Kentucky
School
The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Glasgow
Expertise
Modern muscle cars, Sports sedans, Motorcycles
- Erik's obsession with cars started with a ride home from the hospital in a classic Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL moments after birth.
- He can't seem to say no to the opportunity to review and experience a new drive, from clumsily flogging a Corvette ZR1 around the track to blasting around Austin on electric motorcycles and beyond.
- Ever the impractical car guy, his first big purchase after returning from combat service was a project 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.
Experience
Erik is an experienced writer and editor with a car, motorcycle, and travel obsession. He got his start writing articles for sites like MotorBiscuit, TopSpeed, 6SpeedOnline, BroBible, and MBWorld. Before his time as an automotive journalist, writer, and editor, Erik served as a U.S. Marine and a full-time firefighter and EMT, spending quite a bit of time getting acquainted with tactical and emergency vehicles. Today, Erik leverages his unique experience and love for all things automotive to entertain, inform, and engage with fellow car enthusiasts.
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"Defensive driving" may sound like it's all about driving slowly, but there's more to it than that. And taking a class can bring you a welcome discount.
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Your driving habits affect your mileage, of course. But other things also can make a difference between high and low mpg ... including your oil filter.
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Motorcycles
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Hitting the road on a bike with that special someone is a romantic idea, for sure. But it will work far better with some Harleys than it will with others.
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With millions of car crashes every year, the odds are good that at some point, you'll have to file an insurance claim. Don't make it harder on yourself.
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Motorcycles
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Harley started out with a one-cylinder engine, then after six years added a second cylinder. But getting to an acceptable version proved a bumpy ride.
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Motorcycles
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Some vehicles start losing value the moment they leave the showroom, but this limited-edition bike has held its worth on resale markets amazingly well.
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Motorcycles
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The Brits complained that American Motorcyclist Association rules were keeping them from winning races. The fallout led to the birth of a great racing bike.
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