Our Team
Chariotz is built by enthusiasts who wrench on their own cars, attend shows on weekends, and have strong opinions about wheel fitment. Our writers bring real enthusiasm and deep knowledge to every article — from project cars and track days to restoration shops and show fields.
Josh Hartley
Editor-in-ChiefJosh leads editorial at Chariotz, shaping the content strategy and keeping the team focused on what actually helps enthusiasts. A lifelong gearhead with a weakness for Japanese imports and forced induction, he still writes weekly alongside the team. When he's not testing parts or chasing content deadlines, he's probably at a local cars and coffee.
59 articlesMarcus Reid
Performance EditorMarcus has been building and breaking cars since his first turbo swap on a hand-me-down Civic in college. He covers performance modifications, tuning, and anything that makes a car faster. His current project is a 2019 Mustang GT with a Whipple supercharger that keeps finding new ways to empty his wallet.
54 articlesSarah Chen
Car Care & Buying EditorSarah spent six years in automotive retail before joining the Chariotz team. She brings a practical, consumer-first perspective to everything from detailing guides to used car negotiations. Her philosophy: take care of the basics before you bolt on the fun stuff.
46 articlesDanny Kowalski
Wheels & Accessories EditorDanny's obsession with wheels started at 16 when he saved up for a set of Enkei RPF1s. Now he writes about wheels, tires, and accessories with the enthusiasm of someone who still checks fitment guides for fun. He runs Chariotz's product reviews and has strong opinions about wheel gap.
69 articlesTara Vasquez
Events & Culture ReporterTara covers car shows, meetups, and the broader culture of the automotive community. She has been on the ground at SEMA, Monterey Car Week, and hundreds of local events across the country. She believes car culture is at its best when it brings people together — preferably in a parking lot.
62 articlesChris Nakamura
Classics & Restoration EditorChris grew up helping his grandfather restore a 1969 Camaro and never lost the bug. He covers classic cars, restoration projects, and the restomod movement. He is currently three years into restoring a 1972 Datsun 240Z, which he insists is almost done.
24 articlesElena Marchetti
Technology WriterElena covers the intersection of automotive and technology — EVs, autonomous driving, connected car features, and the software side of modern vehicles. She has a computer science background and a growing collection of OBD2 scanners. She joined Chariotz because she wanted to write about cars for people who actually drive them, not just spec sheets.
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