The team

Our Team

Seven writers and editors cover Chariotz's ten departments, from wheels and tires to classic restoration and car tech, with Josh Hartley as editor-in-chief. Each profile lists that person's current guides, and our editorial guidelines explain how we choose topics, update guides, and handle corrections.

  • Josh Hartley

    Editor-in-Chief

    Josh 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.

    Covers Technology, New Cars

    32 guides

  • Marcus Reid

    Performance Editor

    Marcus 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.

    Covers Performance, Customization

    35 guides

  • Sarah Chen

    Car Care & Buying Editor

    Sarah 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.

    Covers Car Care, Car Buying

    28 guides

  • Danny Kowalski

    Wheels & Accessories Editor

    Danny'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.

    Covers Wheels & Tires, Accessories & Reviews

    36 guides

  • Tara Vasquez

    Events & Culture Reporter

    Tara 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.

    Covers Events & Shows, Customization

    43 guides

  • Chris Nakamura

    Classics & Restoration Editor

    Chris 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.

    Covers Classic & Restoration

    15 guides

  • Elena Marchetti

    Technology Writer

    Elena 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.

    Covers Technology, New Cars

    25 guides

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