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Jake Thiewes

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Arlington, Washington, D.C.
As seen in: Out Motorsports, U.S. News Cars, Outsports, Hagerty Classic Cars Magazine, The Autopian
Covers:  Automotive, Cars, Culture, LGBT, Motorsports, Racing
Playing with #cars and building community for #LGBTQ driving enthusiasts at @OutMotorsports. Join our online party or come to an event! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

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Jake Thiewes’s Biography

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Full-time technology consultant, part-time editor-in-chief and co-founder of Out Motorsports.

I started my career doing editorial work for AOL. After I pivoted to product/program management and consulting, I co-founded Out Motorsports as a way to share not only my own authentic weekend fun with cars, but that of others as well.

Out Motorsports is dedicated to connecting LGBT+ car enthusiasts and motorsports competitors. We share our adventures, from street cars to wheel-to-wheel racing and ever…

Jake Thiewes’s Journalist Portfolio

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2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Review: It's Easy Being Green | Out Motorsports

2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Review: It's Easy Being Green | Out Motorsports

Many know the line "it's not easy being green," courtesy of Kermit the Frog. Kermit sings about green being t…

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2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Review: The Color Makes The Car

2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Review: The Color Makes The Car

Even though the Toyota 86 is due for a redesign soon enough, the current car is pretty great to drive. New fo…

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2020 Toyota Yaris Hatch Review: What's (A Little) Old is New Again | Out Motorsports

2020 Toyota Yaris Hatch Review: What's (A Little) Old is New Again | Out Motorsports

Just like the 1988 Sentra E offered my parents the peace-of-mind that comes with a new car (compared to anyth…

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2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Dead Door Speaker EASY FIX

2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Dead Door Speaker EASY FIX

Our 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone press car was dropped off with non-functional door speakers! The dash speakers (hig…

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Our Cars: My Dad's 1973 Ford Capri | Out Motorsports

Our Cars: My Dad's 1973 Ford Capri | Out Motorsports

Racing and most driving is on hold right now, due to the Coronavirus. Let's open up the archives and talk abo…

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The 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback: It's a Car! It's a Scion! It's a Mazda! It's Pretty Good!

The 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback: It's a Car! It's a Scion! It's a Mazda! It's Pretty Good!

Toyota claims their 2020 Yaris Hatchback is "all new" - and it is, sort of. It's also a 2016 Scion and it's a…

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Hoc-kings and Queens Road Rally

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By Jake Thiewes Verified
| Out Motorsports Verified
We’re back in Ohio’s Hocking Hills, home to so many Car & Driver tests with plenty of incredible roads to explore! We’ll start near Athens, home of Ohio University, and spend several hours and about 120 miles enjoying the best twists and turns that the region has to offer. Socialization is the name of this game! If you’re driving solo and open to meeting new people, we’ll randomly pair you with a willing passenger or two.
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PHOTOS: 2027 Toyota Highlander

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By Warren Clarke, Jake Thiewes Verified
| U.S. News Cars
READ 2027 Toyota Highlander First Look: Still a 3-Row SUV, Now Electric 2027 Toyota Highlander Gallery Browse Cars Small Cars Midsize Cars Large Cars SUVs Crossovers Trucks Hybrids Vans Electric Luxury Sports Cars Convertibles U.S. News Best Cars Awards Best Cars for the Money Best Cars for Families Best Vehicle Brands Save on your monthly payments! Find the best local prices on your next car. Find Best Price
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PHOTOS: 2027 Kia Seltos Preview

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By Cherise Threewitt, Jake Thiewes Verified
| U.S. News Cars
READ 2027 Kia Seltos Preview: Bold Style, Optional Hybrid Power 2027 Kia Seltos Browse Cars Small Cars Midsize Cars Large Cars SUVs Crossovers Trucks Hybrids Vans Electric Luxury Sports Cars Convertibles U.S. News Best Cars Awards Best Cars for the Money Best Cars for Families Best Vehicle Brands Save on your monthly payments! Find the best local prices on your next car. Find Best Price
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was a photographer for my college newspaper. Had a ton of fun covering a wide range of stories!

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yep! Computers were popular from even a young age, but I remember using an IBM Selectric at my dad's office.

How is social media changing news?

Algorithms are super cool, but lead to super-focused feeds that only show users what they self select. Great for niche topics, bad for news.