Aaron Gold Introduction Twenty years’ experience as an automotive journalist automobile enthusiastConsulting producer for the History Channel's auto-focused series, Top GearVideo reviewer for Autobytel Test driver of more than 100 new cars each year on Los Angeles freewaysJuror for North American Car and Truck of the Year Experience Aaron Gold is a former writer for ThoughtCo, who contributed articles about the automotive industry for 12 years. Aaron has over 20 years of expertise as a freelance journalist, specializing in automobiles and related content. His work includes reviews, technical articles, buying advice, vehicle care and maintenance, top-picks lists, and long-term road tests. Aaron writes for a variety of publications, including AutoExpress.Co.UK, AutoGuide.com, AutomobileMag.com, Autoweb.com, DieselWorldMag.com, and many other media outlets dedicated to the automotive industry. Further, he creates video reviews for Autobytel, Autoweb, and other online platforms.Aaron is a consulting producer for the History Channel’s auto-focused series, Top Gear. He also serves as a juror for the North American Car and Truck of the Year. This automotive award is the industry's equivalent of the movie industry's Oscar. Aaron test drives over a hundred new cars each year. He drives these cars in his hometown, Los Angeles, traffic and freeways. Aaron then writes reviews on each vehicle's performance. Education Aaron Gold holds a Bachelor Science (B.S.) degree in Communications from the State University of New York, at Brockport. Awards and PublicationsNew Infinity QX50, 2018 Review (AutoExpress.Co.UK, 2018) Top 10 Coolest (and Strangest) Cars at Mazda’s Museum in Germany (AutoGuide.com, 2017) Classic Drive: 1968 Subaru 360 (AutomobileMag.com, 2018)New Products (DieselWorldMag.com, 2017) LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Aaron Gold How to clean, detail and wax your car's exterior Considerations for Buying or Leasing a Car Fifty Years of Camaro How to Prepare Your Car for a Road Trip View SUV Rollover Statistics from the NHTSA Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi Diesel Test Drive How to Wash Your Car Like a Professional 9 Best Features for Cars to Have How Twin-clutch Transmission Works Direct Fuel Injection How Disc and Drum Brakes Work Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Top 10 Cars For Men Top 10 Alternatives to an SUV K&N Million-Mile Air Filter Review How to Choose the Right Fuel Type for Your Car Tire Buying Dos and Don'ts What Ever Happened to the 50 MPG Honda? 2006 Subaru Forester XT Test Drive