John Brandon

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Location
Buffalo, Minnesota
School
University of Northwestern
Expertise
Apple CarPlay, Android auto, Safety tech
  • As a car enthusiast, some of John's favorite models include the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and the Bugatti Veyron, both of which he has had the privilege of test driving.
  • In recent years, he's enjoyed doing a deep dive on tech features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
  • He once drove the Stanley autonomous car before it was widely known, conducting important research for soon-to-be consumers.

Experience

John has written about cars for about 15 years including stints at FoxNews.com, TechHive.com, DigitalTrends.com, and many others. As a writer for Jalopnik, his favorite topics to research and write about tend to revolve around tech, performance, and unusual automotive trends; such as why we all hate digital buttons in cars instead of physical buttons. John's specialty involves the safety and entertainment tech in modern cars, having tested those features in most makes and models.

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