Josh West

Location

Erie, Pa.

School

Mercyhurst College, Boston University

Expertise

Automotive culture, Vehicle auctions, Driving impressions

Josh daily drove a 1983 Starlet on all terrains through Lake Erie winters to protest the concept of snow tires.
His family lived off of writing from the road on an RV for the better part of the pandemic.
He is banned from multiple car auction websites for unsolicited color commentary.

Experience

Josh has kept himself fed and sheltered as a professional writer for more than 20 years. In that time, he has covered topics ranging from cars to fitness to polo shirts, in print and online. His first novel, "A Room With No Windows," is set to be published next year. It isn't about cars, but does feature an Acura Legend.

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Stories By Josh West

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Jalopnik Explains

Jalopnik Explains By Josh West

These Are The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars Ever Sold In America

Automotive fuel efficiency has made incredible leaps in recent decades. To showcase this, here are some of the most fuel-efficient cars ever sold in the U.S.
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Brands

Brands By Josh West

7 Cars Powered By A Ferrari Engine (That Aren't A Ferrari)

The Ferrari brand's towering cultural stature is in part the result of its inaccessibility, but you can also find the actual power under its hood in other cars.
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Jalopnik Explains

Jalopnik Explains By Josh West

10 Things You Didn't Know Can Ruin Your Car's Paint Job

Car paint is delicate. Even if you're keeping a careful eye on it, you might not notice 10 things in particular that can ruin your paint job.
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Brands

Brands By Josh West

10 Major Car Brands You Can't Buy In The U.S.

A number of car brands from all over the world, including China, Russia, and various European countries, still can't secure a foothold in the U.S. market.
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Wrenching

Wrenching By Josh West

All The Horrible Things You Should Never Use To Quiet A Noisy Engine Belt

There's no shortage of terrible "solutions" most people turn to when they're met with a screaming engine belt. This list can help you avoid the worst ones.
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Nostalgia You Can Taste

Nostalgia You Can Taste By Josh West

These Classic GM Model Names Are Overdue A Reboot

While not every model name reboot is a hit, there have been plenty of welcome revivals in the last few years. Here are the GM nameplates we'd like to see again.
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Wrenching

Wrenching By Josh West

How To Read The Oil Level On A Dipstick Correctly, And The 3 Big Reasons It Might Be Dropping Fast

Unsure of what you're looking for when you pull the dipstick out of your engine? Worried about oil consumption? Here's our guide to monitoring oil levels.
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