Autonocion is an independent American automotive news and reviews outlet built for drivers, enthusiasts, and buyers who want straight answers — not press-release rewrites or manufacturer talking points.
We cover the full range of American car culture: breaking industry news, EV and hybrid technology, performance cars, truck and SUV buying guides, recalls, depreciation trends, and the kind of stories that don’t fit neatly into a category but are too good not to write. If it moves and it matters to American drivers, it’s in our wheelhouse.
We publish every day. Our team is small, our standards are high, and we don’t answer to advertisers when it comes to what we write or how we write it. That independence is not incidental to what we do — it’s the whole point.
Meet the Team
Dave McQuilling — Editor
Dave McQuilling is the editor of Autonocion US and one of its primary contributors. With years of experience covering the automotive industry, Dave brings a sharp analytical eye to the stories that matter most to American buyers: real-world fuel economy, long-term reliability, depreciation curves, towing and payload specs, and the practical trade-offs that don’t always show up in manufacturer brochures.
As editor, Dave oversees the editorial direction of the site, sets coverage priorities, and ensures every piece published meets Autonocion’s accuracy and integrity standards. He has a particular passion for trucks, SUVs, and off-road vehicles — and a healthy skepticism for anything that sounds too good to be true on a spec sheet.
Dave believes good automotive journalism is fundamentally consumer journalism: it exists to help people make better decisions with their money.
Olivia Richman — Senior Automotive Writer
Olivia Richman is a journalist and content strategist with bylines at SlashGear, The Escapist, CBR, Esports Insider, and more. She came to automotive writing through a lifelong love of cars and a journalist’s instinct for the story behind the story — whether that’s a deep dive into why a decade-old Honda Fit still holds its value, or a feature on the craziest turbine-powered drag car ever built.
Olivia covers EVs, car culture, industry news, and the human side of the automotive world. She’s equally comfortable breaking down battery chemistry for a skeptical reader and writing the kind of piece that makes a non-car-person want to read to the end. When she’s not writing, she’s traveling, driving, and adding to her Kirby collection.
What We Cover
Autonocion US publishes daily coverage across six core areas:
News — Breaking stories from manufacturers, regulators, and the industry at large. Recalls, earnings, model announcements, policy changes, and anything else affecting American drivers today.
Cars — In-depth coverage of specific models: histories, comparisons, ownership quirks, value trends, and the stories behind cars that people actually care about.
EVs — Electric vehicle news, technology explainers, range and charging analysis, and honest assessments of where the EV market actually stands versus where it’s claimed to be heading.
Hybrids — The most practical segment in the American market right now, and one we take seriously. Fuel economy data, real-world range, reliability records, and buying advice.
Performance & Luxury — Supercars, sports cars, depreciation deep dives, collector market trends, and the high end of the automotive world — reported without the reverence that makes most performance coverage unreadable.
Reviews & Guides — Hands-on vehicle reviews and practical buying guides designed to answer the questions real buyers are asking, not the questions that make manufacturers look good.
Our Editorial Standards
The following standards govern every piece of content published on Autonocion US. They are not aspirational — they are operational. Every writer and editor on this team is expected to follow them without exception.
1. Accuracy Is Non-Negotiable
Every factual claim in our content must be verifiable. We do not publish figures, statistics, or specifications we cannot confirm from a primary or credible secondary source. When we are uncertain, we say so explicitly — we do not paper over gaps with vague language.
If we get something wrong, we correct it promptly and transparently. Corrections are noted in the article with a clear explanation of what was changed and why. We do not quietly edit errors and move on.
2. We Cite Our Sources
When we reference data, studies, government figures, manufacturer specifications, or claims made by third parties, we link to the original source wherever possible. Readers should never have to take our word for something they can verify themselves.
We distinguish clearly between reported facts, editorial analysis, and opinion. A data point from the EPA is not the same as our interpretation of what that data point means for buyers — and we make that distinction visible in our writing.
3. No Clickbait, Ever
Our headlines accurately describe the content of the article. We do not write headlines designed to generate curiosity clicks that the article then fails to satisfy. We do not use misleading framing, false urgency, or manufactured controversy to drive traffic.
This is harder than it sounds in a media environment that rewards the opposite. We do it anyway, because readers who feel deceived do not come back — and they shouldn’t.
4. Editorial and Commercial Are Separate
Advertising relationships, sponsorships, and affiliate arrangements have no influence on our editorial coverage. We do not write positive reviews in exchange for access. We do not soften criticism because a manufacturer is an advertiser. We do not spike negative stories for commercial reasons.
When we use affiliate links (for example, in buying guides), we disclose this clearly. Readers have a right to know when a purchase recommendation could generate revenue for us.
5. We Do Not Republish Press Releases as Articles
Manufacturer press releases are a starting point for reporting, not a finished product. When a brand announces a new model, a recall, or a sales figure, we treat that announcement as a primary source to be reported on — verified, contextualized, and where appropriate, questioned.
We add original analysis, additional sourcing, and editorial judgment to every story. If all we have is the press release, we wait until we have more.
6. Corrections Policy
We are human. We make mistakes. When we do:
- Corrections are made as quickly as possible after an error is identified.
- A correction notice is appended to the article explaining what was wrong and what the correct information is.
- Significant errors that affect the substance of an article may result in the article being substantially revised or, in rare cases, unpublished entirely.
- We do not delete articles to hide errors. If an article is removed, we explain why.
Readers who identify errors can contact us at info@autonocion.com. We take every report seriously.
7. Conflicts of Interest
Our writers and editors disclose any personal or financial relationships that could create a conflict of interest with the subjects they cover. We do not cover companies or products in which our staff hold financial interests without disclosure.
Press cars, media event invitations, and manufacturer hospitality do not guarantee positive coverage. We accept these where operationally necessary for review purposes and disclose when a vehicle tested was provided by a manufacturer.
8. Diversity of Perspective
The American automotive market is not monolithic. Our readers include new drivers and lifelong enthusiasts, EV early adopters and diesel truck loyalists, urban commuters and rural workers who depend on a reliable vehicle for their livelihood. We write for all of them.
We try to cover the full range of what American drivers actually drive — not just the cars that generate the most enthusiast excitement. Practical, affordable, and utilitarian vehicles deserve the same editorial rigor as supercars.
9. Independence
Autonocion US is editorially independent. Our coverage decisions are made by our editorial team based on news value, reader interest, and journalistic merit — not by outside commercial pressures, page view targets, or trending topic algorithms.
We cover what matters to drivers, even when it’s not what manufacturers want covered.
10. We Stand Behind Our Work
Every article published on Autonocion US carries the byline of the writer responsible for it. We do not publish anonymous content. Our writers are accountable for what they write, and our editor is accountable for what the site publishes.
If you have a question, a complaint, or a tip, you can reach us directly. We read everything sent to info@autonocion.com.
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