Julie Bausch Lent is the Managing Editor of Car Talk. In addition to writing and editing for Car Talk, her published works can be found in Forbes and The Muse. Julie comes to Car Talk after years of writing, editing, copywriting and project/website management. She is a writer, an editor and content creator with a background in film/television editing, website management, American Sign Language and the Arts. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia Tech as well as 5 years of study in American Sign Language. Julie is regularly quoted in the press and online publications on a range of automotive topics. Julie is based in Colorado.
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2024 Subaru Outback
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2023 Kia Telluride
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2024 Hyundai Kona
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2024 Ford Bronco Sport
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2022 GMC Sierra
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2023 Toyota Prius
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2024 Mazda CX-90
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2024 Nissan Sentra
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2023 Toyota Sienna
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2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
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