Braden Carlson
Location
Southern California
School
Wichita State University
Expertise
Automotive Videography And Photography, Supercars And Sports Cars, Car Modification
- Braden built a Volvo 740 station wagon with a huge turbo, custom engine harness/tune, and a six-speed manual transmission from a 350Z.
- He's been behind the wheel of hundreds of cars ranging from old Volkswagen Beetles to 700 horsepower Ferraris.
- Having owned nearly 50 cars, he's got in-depth knowledge of repairs and modification across all sorts of brands, with particular interest in Volvo, Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche.
Experience
Braden started his automotive journalism journey with a personal YouTube channel highlighting the builds of his and his friends' cars in 2015. Having published a couple of articles in the past for other topics, he pursued writing about cars in 2018 and hasn't looked back since. Since the start of his writing career, he has produced hundreds of articles about the automotive industry as well as written and video reviews of cars from Miatas to Maseratis.
Education
Braden attended a single semester of aerospace engineering classes at Wichita State University before dropping out after realizing he couldn't afford that degree financially or mentally.
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Stories By Braden Carlson
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Honda may have started out as a motorcycle manufacturer, but when the company jumped onto the passenger car market in 1963 with the S500, it changed everything.
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In the late 1960s, Datsun (now known as Nissan) released a series of sports cars with the moniker Z. So what was the difference between them?
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The new Jeep Wagoneer has finally been revealed, but this time, it is fully electric. Here's what you need to know about the luxurious Jeep Wagoneer S.
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If you missed the chance to buy an iPad Air during the Black Friday sale, don't worry. You can get one for 25% off the retail price, but you have to act fast.
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Subaru's WRX 2.0-liter boxer EJ20 is an iconic engine that many gearheads seek due to its power capabilities, but it does have flaws that should be noted.
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The Plymouth Fury Golden Commando is a rare variant of the car most famous for killing people in a Stephen King book, and it's even got an upgraded engine.
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While LT engines have been around since before the LS kind, what we are looking at here is a comparison between Gen-III and Gen-IV LS and Gen-V LT.
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You may not be able to afford a Ferrari F40, much less Liberty Walk's custom version. What's more attainable is the company's mini F40 based on a tiny Mazda.
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One of the most popular engine swaps for tuners is the Honda K24 engine, which is both reliable and scalable for a variety of customization car builds.
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The Boeing 747-8 is the newest version of one of the oldest planes in the sky. Here's why it remains an important part of the aviation industry.
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Topping up engine coolant is an important part of maintaining your car, but that doesn't mean you should grab the first colorful jug you see on the shelf.
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Are you worried you're wasting money on premature brake pad replacements (or waiting too long and causing expensive damage)? Here's what you should know.
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For a span of time during the Cold War, the short-lived infamy of the MiG-25 'Foxbat' evoked fear in the U.S. until a defector unveiled the jet's secrets.
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If you have a basic tool collection and it isn't getting all the jobs done for you, try these improvements that will help you do better work with less effort.
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Batmobiles don't build themselves and Bruce Wayne's gotta start somewhere. Why not a custom-built Datsun Z that looks vintage and futuristic at the same time?
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Many have debated about the Mystery Machine's model for decades. We still don't have an official answer, but there are some real-life vans that fit the bill.
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If you spent some hard-earned money on a newer Jeep in the last several years, chances are it has a 3.6-liter Pentastar. Here's what you should know about it.
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The fifth generation is arguably the best out of all of the Honda Preludes. Due to its peppy acceleration and responsive steering, it shouldn't be overlooked.
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If you are hesitant to buy a 2024 Toyota Tacoma with a 2.4-liter turbo engine, then there are some things you should know before swearing it off for good.
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Smaller pancake and hotdog air compressors have unique uses and shapes for those with different needs.
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There aren't many Honda Type R models available in the U.S., but the badge holds significant differences in performance compared to other models.
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Big block engines used to power some of the toughest trucks, but they've fallen to the wayside. Chevy's final big block engine was one of the biggest ever.
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If you're working on your project car, you might not have all the tools you need. Take a look at some essential tools before you shop at Harbor Freight.
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Online-only finance apps are gaining in popularity, but you might wonder what bank supports Cash App. This depends on what services you use and where you live.
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In the history of vehicles, a big engine didn't always mean big power, and it's proof with these six big engines that had ridiculously low horsepower.
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Toyota's popular Hilux was the subject of two ad bans in the U.K., though the reason seems unusual, as the truck was doing exactly what you'd expect.
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Are you in the market for a new vehicle but can't decide whether you should get the four-cylinder or V6 option? Here's what you should know.