Who is Jesus R. Garcia?
Jesus R. Garcia is an award-winning automotive journalist from South Texas. He’s a lifelong automotive enthusiast and classic car collector who grew up on a family ranch in Laredo, Texas. After graduating from the University of Texas at San Antonio, he decided to combine his passion for cars and talent for writing into a viable career in automotive journalism.
Growing up in a rural setting gave him a unique perspective on the automotive landscape, which influenced his work. His cowboy writing style and creativity have landed him bylines in automotive websites like The Drive, Motorious, and Slash Gear. In addition to winning several Excellence in Craft awards hosted by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA).
He joined TAWA at the age of 23, making him the youngest member in the organization’s history. In 2023, he was hired as the automotive columnist for the Houston Chronicle newspaper contributing weekly car reviews and articles to the newspaper’s business section. In 2024, he is the youngest serving board member to become President of the Texas Motor Press Association.
An Artist
When Jesus isn’t writing or filming cars he’s creating artwork. Having studied art in college, Jesus has always had a passion for the arts and uses the automotive lifestyle as his main source of inspiration. His proudest artistic achievement has been illustrating a children’s book written by friend and author April Monterrosa, which is currently available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
A Real Car Guy
Jesus is a real car enthusiast, experienced with classic and modern vehicles. He is fascinated by the history of transportation, motorsport, and film.
His personal car collection includes a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS454, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado, 1966 Ford Mustang convertible, 1968 Volkswagen Beetle, and a 1949 Studebaker pickup truck – among many others.
Thank you for reading my work, and feel free to contact me via email at: jesusbehindthewheel@gmail.com