Jil McIntosh
Jil McIntosh is a veteran freelance automotive writer whose work links everyday new-car reviews with deep enthusiasm for antique and classic vehicles. She writes regularly for Driving, the National Post’s automotive section, alongside other Canadian auto outlets. Her coverage stands out for its range across new models, old cars, and feature stories, giving readers context that stretches from current showrooms back to the early days of motoring. She focuses on automobiles above all, reviewing new vehicles and writing feature articles that speak to both mainstream drivers and dedicated enthusiasts.
New-vehicle reviews and model coverage
New-car road tests are at the core of McIntosh’s work, and she reviews a steady stream of current vehicles for Driving and other outlets. She covers modern models in detail, including pricing and specifications for the Canadian market, as in her piece on the 2027 Dodge Durango R/T and its announced starting price in Canada. Her own descriptions of her work emphasise that she is an auto writer “reviewing new cars,” and that new-car reviews are among her regular assignments. Across these road tests, she writes for readers who want clear, practical information about how a vehicle drives, what it offers, and how it fits into everyday use. Because she reviews new vehicles for more than one outlet, she brings a broad view of the segment rather than focusing on a single brand or niche.
Classic, antique and collector cars
McIntosh distinguishes herself from many general auto reporters by giving as much attention to antique and old cars as she does to the latest models. She explicitly describes her beat as “reviewing new cars and writing about antique ones,” and notes that she writes about old cars alongside her new-vehicle work. This longstanding interest in automotive history is reinforced by her decades in the field; she has been writing about cars since 1983. That experience allows her to situate modern vehicles within a longer lineage, and to bring collector-car knowledge and historical perspective into her coverage. For stories on classic or antique models, she writes features rather than simple news briefs, giving space to design, engineering, and the culture around older vehicles.
Feature writing across outlets
Beyond individual road tests, McIntosh writes feature articles and special-interest pieces that expand on the industry, ownership experience, and automotive culture. She notes that she “write[s] feature articles” in addition to reviews, and that her regular work includes special-interest articles for the National Post and Driving. Her career spans newspapers, specialty auto publications, and digital platforms, mapping the automotive media’s shift from print to online over several decades. Because her writing appears in a variety of outlets, including mainstream newspapers and enthusiast titles, she adapts format and depth to the audience while staying focused on clear, factual coverage of cars. This combination of long-form features and shorter reviews makes her useful for stories that need more than a single-model test drive, especially when background or context is important.
Beyond automobiles
While automobiles remain her main focus, McIntosh also writes in a niche area outside motoring: fountain pens. She describes herself as writing “with and about fountain pens,” a second subject where she brings the same attention to materials, mechanics, and design that characterises her automotive work. This dual focus on cars and finely made objects underscores a broader interest in craftsmanship and detail. It complements her automotive writing by reinforcing a voice that is comfortable explaining technical features in straightforward language.
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