Expertise
Automotive News, New Car Test Drives, Road Trips
- Travis has driven thousands of cars, trucks, and SUVs (and even industrial farm equipment) over the years. He's comfortable behind the wheel of just about anything.
- He has driven across the United States twelve times, traveling to all of the lower forty-eight states by car, truck, van, or motorcycle.
- His YouTube reviews have reached over 20 million views, with car comparisons, drag races, and off-road adventures as some of the most popular videos.
Experience
Travis Langness is a third-generation gearhead and an automotive writer with over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry. He began his journalism career in the music industry covering concerts, album releases, and music novels. Eventually, though, he followed his passion for cars leading him to work as an account manager for car dealerships and, ultimately, an automotive editor testing and reviewing cars. Travis has reviewed thousands of vehicles at publications like Edmunds and CarMax, getting behind the wheel and testing all sorts of vehicles. He is currently a freelance writer, editor, and video host.
Education
Travis has a bachelor's degree in English from UC Riverside.
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