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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Harbor FreightBy Braden Carlson 5 days ago
Whether changing your vehicle's oil or replacing a part, it's vital to have one of these floor jacks or stands to ensure you're safe when under the car.
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CarsBy Braden Carlson 3 months ago
Smaller cars are built with the intention of getting good fuel economy and being used in cities, but they can be fun too.
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CarsBy Braden Carlson 3 months ago
De Tomaso doesn't always come up when discussing luxury European performance car brands, but the company put out a lot of interesting models over the years.
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CarsBy Braden Carlson 4 months ago
The Toyota Crown might not be familiar to Americans, though that's soon to change. In its native Japan, it's been very popular. Here's a recap of its history.
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Harbor FreightBy Braden Carlson 4 months ago
Every handyman needs reliable tools. From a durable hammer to a versatile adjustable wrench set, here are five essential tools you can get at Harbor Freight.
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Automotive ReviewsBy Braden Carlson July 26th, 2024
Lexus' most potent IS is a rare, naturally aspirated V8 hold-out in a sea of performance sedans, but has this F Sport simply aged out of contention?
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Automotive ReviewsBy Braden Carlson June 21st, 2024
Lexus' NX plug-in hybrid bridges gas and all-electric, with a healthy EV-only range but the reassurance of a regular fuel tank, too. But is it too expensive?
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Automotive ReviewsBy Braden Carlson May 24th, 2024
In an age of earnest crossovers and heavy SUVs, Toyota's GT Corolla is a slap of enthusiast catnip. Is there any downside to this howling hot hatch?
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Automotive ReviewsBy Braden Carlson April 17th, 2024
60 years ago Ford invented the affordable muscle car. Today, the Mustang GT is a V8 rarity in a segment rivals have abandoned. Does this Premium pony hold up?
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CarsBy Braden Carlson March 28th, 2024
For decades, Volkswagen used an unusual engine that required no liquid coolant called the Flat-4. Its simplicity meant VW could use it again and again.
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CarsBy Braden Carlson March 27th, 2024
The International Harvester Scout was a very special SUV that definitely deserves a modern resurgence. Here's everything people loved about this model.
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SmartphonesBy Braden Carlson March 26th, 2024
Verizon's budget-friendly and affordable wireless provider, Visible Wireless, does offer a surprising amount of perks alongside its lower monthly premium.
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Electric VehiclesBy Braden Carlson March 25th, 2024
Toyota's hydrogen-powered Mirai offers an alternative way of powering electric vehicles. But there are some important factors you need to consider.
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CarsBy Braden Carlson March 23rd, 2024
You can get Toyota's Mirai, the only commercially available hydrogen fuel cell car, for cheap on the secondhand market, but it's probably not worth it.
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CarsBy Braden Carlson March 22nd, 2024
Ford's 1969 Mustang came with a variety of engine options, each offering a different driving experience. Let's take a look at each choice and compare.
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CarsBy Braden Carlson March 20th, 2024
The Vortec engine brought a modernized version of the legendary Chevy small-block V8 to GM trucks and SUVs. Here's how to get the best and avoid the worst.
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CarsBy Braden Carlson March 17th, 2024
If you're looking to restore some classic Dodge vehicles, do something out of the box and work on one of these less popular automobile models.
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CarsBy Braden Carlson March 16th, 2024
Alfa Romeo has always been the motorhead's choice for buzzy, beautiful sports cars. Here's everything worth knowing about the company's classic Twin Cam engine.
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CarsBy Braden Carlson March 16th, 2024
Plenty of Toyota's most reliable engines are well known, but there are some more underrated engines from a variety of platforms that fly under the radar.
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CarsBy Braden Carlson March 14th, 2024
While the 2JZ engine is typically associated with theToyota Supra, the brand didn't let a good thing go to waste and placed it in these other cars, too.
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CarsBy Braden Carlson March 14th, 2024
Multiple vehicles using the same engine is nothing new, so how likely is it that the RAM 1500 TRX and Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat all use the same one?
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Harbor FreightBy Braden Carlson March 13th, 2024
A good multimeter is great to have around the house for electrical projects and a nice addition to your toolbelt. Here's the best rated one from Harbor Freight.
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AviationBy Braden Carlson March 11th, 2024
The Sud Aviation Caravelle isn't talked about as much as some of its contemporaries, but it's still an important piece of aviation history.
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Harbor FreightBy Braden Carlson March 11th, 2024
Changing your car's oil yourself is a great skill to have in order to save money, and these Harbor Freight tools will help you do the job.
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CarsBy Braden Carlson March 9th, 2024
Ford's 351 V8 is a muscle-car masterpiece, but did you know it came in three flavors? Here's the story behind the 351 Cleveland, Windsor, and Modified engines.
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ReviewsBy Braden Carlson March 7th, 2024
The Razer Seiren V3 Mini is a tiny gaming microphone. If you're in it for just the basics but don't want to sacrifice aesthetic appeal, this might be your mic.
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CarsBy Braden Carlson March 6th, 2024
Initially a variant of the Nissan Skyline, the GT-R name is older than you think. It's old enough that the original GT-R wasn't even made by Nissan.
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