There are lots of car websites out there, and there are lots of daydreamers and storytellers as well. However, it's less frequent these days that you come across the intersection of the two. That's what Essential Drives is all about.
For us, cars aren't just about looking good parked up in the garage, or for comparing spec sheets as if numbers are what truly makes a car great – they're for hitting the road in, pushing to their limits, and seeing just what sights this world has to offer.
The brainchild of journalist Patrick Jackson, you can trust our content because he's been independently road testing hundreds of new and classic cars for more than nine years for a variety of print and online publications with audiences in Australia and overseas.
We know there's an abundance of other car content out there, that's why we're breaking the mould. This is car content done differently.
Our focus
The focus of our website isn't on mainstream automotive coverage. Rather, our focus is on showcasing unique automotive experiences in exciting cars.
That won't mean every post features a hypercar, nor does it mean we'll be heading on all-expenses-paid holidays to the Bahamas – although come to think of it, that would be nice. Instead, it's the storyline that drives our content. Unique angles are what we're pursuing here, and we'll tie in an appropriate car or location with it.
Got some feedback for us? Let us know what you're thinking by emailing the team at essentialdrivesmedia@gmail.com or by dropping a comment on one of our posts.
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