Emily Atkins

Emily Atkins is an amateur racing driver, award-winning writer and AJAC member. A life-long journalist, she has been sharing her passion for cars—and driving them—with readers of numerous automotive publications for the past 10 years. In reviewing vehicles Emily uses her head and heart, looking at drivability, value (does the content match the price), whether the vehicle meets its intended purpose and if it is appealing, visually and viscerally. When she's not writing or on the racetrack, she can often be found running, kayaking or working in her garden.

Auto wrecking yard with orange van, crushed red convertible and white pickup truck between scrap metal — Here’s How to Recycle Your Car and What Happens Once You Do

When your car reaches the end, there’s usually a lot of good still left in it. We examine what awaits a vehicle in the great beyond

Beautiful black convertible parked outside with stunning mountains behind it — Summer Ready: 7 Stunning (But Affordable) Convertibles

Muscle-bound, sporty and fun—we’ve got all rides covered

Yelow 1994 Subaru Impreza driving down a dusty dirt road at the Canadian Rally — Ready to Rumble: Inside Canadian Rally

Success in rally driving and navigating requires skill, precision and teamwork. But its most important ingredient is a love of loud, dirty fun.

Rally car on snowy road — 10 Reasons to Follow Canadian Rally

Choice moments from the last year that show why you should pay attention to this wild and rugged sport

2016 Fiat 500L Review

A family-friendly format with some European character

Red 2016 Nissan Titan XD Platinum Reserve parked in an industrial setting — 7 Things You’ll Love About the 2016 Nissan Titan

The second-generation Titan is the George Clooney of pickups—good looking, nicely put together and suave