Chris Brewer

Chris Brewer is the Senior Editor at Automotive Addicts and a veteran automotive journalist whose journey in the industry began right here with the site. Over the years, Chris has grown from covering the latest automotive trends to helping shape some of the most prestigious car events in the world. He previously served as Director at The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance—one of the crown jewels of the collector car world—and now leads the Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville show, formerly known as Cars and Coffee Jacksonville. With a deep-rooted passion for car culture, storytelling, and event curation, Chris brings both insight and experience to Automotive Addicts, continuing to elevate the site’s voice in the enthusiast and collector communities.

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Quick Spin: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4WD LTZ Crew Cab
Jun 28, 2014 Ξ

Quick Spin: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4WD LTZ Crew Cab

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I am not a monster truck kind of guy. It isn’t that I don’t admire them or need them on occasion, but I simply haven’t spent much time behind the  Full Article »

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Quick Take: 2014 Audi S5 Coupe quattro S tronic
Jun 28, 2014 Ξ

Quick Take: 2014 Audi S5 Coupe quattro S tronic

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Few cars have “just enough.” It’s easy to build an overpowered muscle car that will spin the wheels at every light, but run off the road at the first sharp  Full Article »

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Helpful Tips for New Car Shoppers
Jun 20, 2014 Ξ

Helpful Tips for New Car Shoppers

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Manufacturers typically give a reviewer seven days to test drive a vehicle. The first day or two includes taking pictures, reading manuals, doing research, and getting to know the features  Full Article »

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In Our Garage: 2014 Toyota Highlander XLE V6 FWD
Jun 19, 2014 Ξ

In Our Garage: 2014 Toyota Highlander XLE V6 FWD

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Getting ready for a family summer road trip with the all-new 2014 Toyota Highlander! Hoping a few of the Muppets show up for the adventure!   Chris BrewerChris Brewer is  Full Article »

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Reader’s Ride: Cory’s 2014 Mercedes CLA250
Jun 16, 2014 Ξ

Reader’s Ride: Cory’s 2014 Mercedes CLA250

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Automotive Addict Cory Fratus recently posted these fantastic pictures of his new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. Thanks for sharing Cory and enjoy the ride! If you have a car that you  Full Article »

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Cars and Coffee Irvine: Toyota steals the show with the FT-1 and the ’67 2000GT
Jun 16, 2014 Ξ

Cars and Coffee Irvine: Toyota steals the show with the FT-1 and the ’67 2000GT

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Arguably two of the most beautiful cars ever to arrive on our shores from Japan, the hopefully-coming-soon concept Toyota FT-1 and the legendary 1967 Toyota 2000GT are set like bright  Full Article »

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The Journey is the destination: Happy Father’s Day!
Jun 15, 2014 Ξ

The Journey is the destination: Happy Father’s Day!

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A couple of months ago, inspired by a series of events at the 2014 Amelia Concours d’Elegance, my father asked if I would help him track down an older BMW,  Full Article »

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June 2014 Automotive Addicts Cars and Coffee
Jun 15, 2014 Ξ

June 2014 Automotive Addicts Cars and Coffee

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Thanks to everyone who came out to the June 2014 Cars and Coffee. The weather was foreboding, but that didn’t stop us from having a record attendance. So many amazing  Full Article »

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Volkswagens Save Lives: 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Quick Spin
Jun 13, 2014 Ξ

Volkswagens Save Lives: 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Quick Spin

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I had just stepped off the treadmill, barely catching my breath, when a stranger approached me and asked how I like the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan SE that I was driving.  Full Article »

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In Our Garage: 2014 Audi S5 Coupe quattro S tronic
Jun 11, 2014 Ξ

In Our Garage: 2014 Audi S5 Coupe quattro S tronic

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For a full review click here Standard Equipment: 3.0L TFSI 333hp/325lb-ft supercharged V6 w/FSI direct injection Seven speed S tronic transmission quattro permanent all-wheel-drive with 40-60 torque split S Sport  Full Article »

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V is for Vrroom in 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport
Jun 8, 2014 Ξ

V is for Vrroom in 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport

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From inception, Cadillac designed the 2014 CTS Vsport with tangible dynamic performance at the forefront. The weight saving measures that the company took to create this lean, mean sport sedan  Full Article »

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Rare Sightings: 1962 Turbocharged Chevy Corvair Monza Spyder and 1967 Mercury Cougar
Jun 8, 2014 Ξ

Rare Sightings: 1962 Turbocharged Chevy Corvair Monza Spyder and 1967 Mercury Cougar

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1962-64 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder The 150 hp 1962-64 turbocharged Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder took the amazing uniqueness of America’s only mass produced passenger car to feature a rear-mounted air cooled engine  Full Article »

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Beautiful 1966 Corvette Stingray from Jacksonville, Florida
Jun 7, 2014 Ξ

Beautiful 1966 Corvette Stingray from Jacksonville, Florida

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Saw this tonight at a local cruise-in here in Jacksonville, Florida. I personally think that the second generation (C2) Corvette is one of the most beautiful cars ever made. Enjoy  Full Article »

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Automotive Addicts attends the 2015 Porsche Macan Launch at Brumos Porsche
Jun 6, 2014 Ξ

Automotive Addicts attends the 2015 Porsche Macan Launch at Brumos Porsche

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On May 13, 2015, the Automotive Addicts team visited Jacksonville’s very own Brumos Porsche to celebrate the launch of the 2015 Macan compact SUV and honor the American Diabetes Association  Full Article »

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In Our Garage: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD LTZ Crew Cab 6.6L V8 Turbo-Diesel
Jun 5, 2014 Ξ

In Our Garage: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD LTZ Crew Cab 6.6L V8 Turbo-Diesel

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Everything about Chevy’s 2015 Silverado 2500 is gigantic. Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine 4WD that creates 397 horsepower and 765 foot-pounds of torque. 150 Amp Alternator 36 gallon fuel tank 258.4  Full Article »

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