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Julien Amado

When his elementary school teacher asked Julien what he wanted to do when he grew up, his answer was “the same thing as Alain Prost.” His love for everything on two or four wheels has only gotten stronger ever since, particularly auto racing from the 1980s to this day.

Following his Journalism studies in Paris, Julien began his career as a motorcycle writer in 2007. For more than six years, he worked for French magazine Moto Revue, lighting up roads and tracks with virtually all the bikes you can name, from ordinary 125cc rides to actual Le Mans racers.

Julien switched to cars after moving to Canada, first as a contributor to the Quebec version of Autoblog, then as a member of the editorial staff at Protégez-Vous magazine where he was in charge of the automotive content. He is now a permanent auto journalist at The Car Guide.

Most recent articles

Test DrivesWe Drove A Kei Car in Japan, Here’s What It’s Like
Tokyo, Japan— The Japanese car market is nothing like Canada’s. Even though some vehicles sold here can also be found on Japanese roads, there’s a large number of models from the Land of the Rising Sun that we never get. A great example is the so-called kei cars, derived from …
Test Drives2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S: Electrified Weightlifter4.0/5
Malaga, Spain— Originally introduced in 1992 as part of the 964 generation, the Porsche 911 Turbo S has always stood at the top of the range. The latest one is no exception, boasting the most potent powertrain ever seen in a road-going Porsche 911 . For 2026, Porsche has made …
TokyoFrom Three to Six Wheels, Lexus Wows at Japan Mobility Show
Lexus has unveiled four new concepts at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, and it's safe to say the company didn't hold back. Two of the vehicles are closer to production models, while the other two ride on three or six wheels. Lexus LS Concept The most visually striking …
Test Drives2025 Lamborghini Revuelto: Delicately Violent4.0/5
For many years, the rarest and most expensive exotic cars on the planet were extremely capable but also very difficult to drive. Consider Lamborghini for example. Pushing a Miura, Countach or Diablo to the limit required skills far beyond those of the average motorist. Even with a gentler approach behind …
Test Drives2025 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator Put to the Test in Their Element
Off-road-ready vehicles are seldom used in extreme environments, but the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator are two exceptions. One is an iconic SUV, the other is a rugged pickup. Both are designed and engineered to tackle the toughest, most remote terrains with their generous ground clearance, advanced 4x4 systems and sturdy …