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Guy Pickrell

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Los Angeles, New York
As seen in: Hotcars, TopSpeed, MSN, NewsBreak, Motorcycle.com, Highside/Lowside - A Motorcycle Podcast, ADVMOTO, Rider Magazine, Offroad Xtreme
Covers:  Automotive (cars, motorcycles, events, related equipment) Automotive Business Motorsport Adventure Travel

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With six years of experience as an automotive journalist, I specialize in crafting engaging car and motorcycle reviews, product evaluations, and conducting in-depth interviews with industry leaders. My work has been featured in various print and online platforms, including Hot Cars, TopSpeed, DriveTribe, UTV Underground, Off-Road Xtreme, Rider Magazine, Adventure Motorcycle Magazine, and Adventure Bike Rider.

Guy Pickrell’s Journalist Portfolio

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EXCLUSIVE: From Pinin To Stratos - M.A.T.'s Founder Shares The Whole Story

EXCLUSIVE: From Pinin To Stratos - M.A.T.'s Founder Shares The Whole Story

The fastest accelerating electric car on the planet, a factory-beating GT, a rally legend reimagined, and Pao…

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Go Big Or Go Mid: Here's Why A Mid-Sized Pickup Truck Is Your Perfect Camping Partner

Go Big Or Go Mid: Here's Why A Mid-Sized Pickup Truck Is Your Perfect Camping Partner

As full-sized trucks get ever bigger, TopSpeed makes the case for buying a mid-size pickup for escaping the ‘…

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Meet The Man Behind Downey’s Dream Cars Show And Sweepstakes

Meet The Man Behind Downey’s Dream Cars Show And Sweepstakes

With Just Two Of Downey’s Dream Cars Remaining, We Met The Restorer Behind The Show And Sweepstakes

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Opinion: Make lane splitting legal in all 50 states

Opinion: Make lane splitting legal in all 50 states

Lane splitting and filtering by motorcyclists is standard practice in most of the world, but still illegal in…

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E.C.D., The Defender, Range Rover, And Now E-Type Restomod Specialist Is Just Getting Started

E.C.D., The Defender, Range Rover, And Now E-Type Restomod Specialist Is Just Getting Started

E.C.D. Automotive Design has scaled its restomodding business at an unprecedented pace. I went to Florida to …

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Meet The Manz Motor Company And Its New Build, A Mighty Six-Wheel-Drive Defender

Meet The Manz Motor Company And Its New Build, A Mighty Six-Wheel-Drive Defender

We drive Manz Motor Company’s custom Defender 6x6 and learn the story behind the father and son team that bui…

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1,500 Miles With The Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek

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By Guy Pickrell Verified
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Cooper Tires’ Discoverer tire line includes the Rugged Trek and the Rugged Trek LT. Both are rugged-terrain tires designed to deliver road manners like an all-terrain tire while still providing off-road performance and styling akin to a mud-terrain tire. Rugged-terrain tires offer an appealing compromise for people who use their daily driver as a weekend off-roader. The Cooper Rugged Trek is available in 11 sizes, covering 16-, 17-, 18-, 20-, and 22-inch wheel diameters.
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2024 BMW R 1300 GS Review: Still Expensive, More Complex, But Outstanding Nevertheless

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BMW's R 1300 GS is a top-tier adventure bike, offering increased power, reduced weight, and cutting-edge electronics. The new GS handles exceptionally well, providing nimbly nimble corners and exceptional highway cruising capabilities. While pricey, the $4,000 Premium Package enhances safety and comfort, adding adaptive cruise control, collision warning, and more. Spare a thought for those other capable adventure bikes.
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10 Reasons Why KTM’s New 890 SMT Lives Up To Expectations

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While melding manic supermoto fun with adventure-bike all-day comfort and range may seem notionally absurd, KTM is no stranger to the concept. When the original SuperMoto Touring 990 SM-T debuted in 2009, it wasn’t much to look at. But its V-twin performance, sublime handling, and versatile capability soon garnered a dedicated following.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

First professional role was Road Test Editor at Rider Magazine

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

Social media is a double-edged sword. Anyone can be a 'journalist,' but not everyone should be.