Jonathon Klein

Jonathon Klein

Managing Editor, Commerce

Jonathon is the Managing Editor for Commerce at The Drive and has been writing about cars and motorcycles for over a decade, but he's been known to scribble pretty things about the foster care system, adoption, tattoos, sex and life, gear, adventures, food, autonomy, technology, and numerous other topics. He’s been working for The Drive since 2019 when he started as its Senior Editor.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Expertise includes consumer, investigative, and interview journalism, as well as the motorcycle, car, and UTV industries
  • Amateur mechanic, professional breaker of products large and small
  • Bylines in: The Drive, Playboy, Field & Stream, Motor Trend, PopSci, The Manual, 360Magazine, Automobile Magazine, Road & Track, Bob Vila, Task & Purpose, Autoblog, Yahoo, Motor1, Roadkill, Hot Rod, Top Gear, and countless others

EXPERIENCE

Jonathon has worked in newsrooms around the country and now oversees the commerce sections of The Drive, including supervising a team of 20+ to produce a large pool of commerce content. This includes Buying Guides, informational content, deals, Gift Guides, and more.

EDUCATION

Loyola University Chicago, BA in Political Science and a BS in Anthropology, American Military University, MA in Intelligence Studies

Fun Fact

Three children (currently ages 3, 2, and 1) take up all of Jonathon’s time but he and his family all enjoy long trail rides through the national forest behind their house on their very fast Can-Am Maverick X3 Max.

NOTABLE WORK

Get latest from Jonathon Klein

Best Heated Motorcycle Gear: Ride Comfortably in the Cold

Best Heated Motorcycle Gear: Ride Comfortably in the Cold

By Jonathon Klein / Published Oct 9, 2019

Best Tire Chains: Get a Grip in Snow and Ice

Best Tire Chains: Get a Grip in Snow and Ice

By Jonathon Klein / Published Apr 15, 2021

This On-Sale DeWalt 10-Tool Combo Kit Is a Killer Deal

This On-Sale DeWalt 10-Tool Combo Kit Is a Killer Deal

By Jonathon Klein / Published Nov 7, 2023

How Often To Change Your Oil

How Often To Change Your Oil

By Jonathon Klein / Published Jul 28, 2020

Anker’s Portable Power Stations Have Killer Savings Right Now

Anker’s Portable Power Stations Have Killer Savings Right Now

By Jonathon Klein / Published Nov 5, 2023

Stay Warm This Winter With This Killer Garage Heater Deal

Stay Warm This Winter With This Killer Garage Heater Deal

By Jonathon Klein / Published Nov 1, 2023

brake rotor

How To Replace Brake Pads

By Jonathon Klein / Published Aug 2, 2020