Jason Fogelson

Jason Fogelson is the Managing Editor of Publication Operations for Cox Automotive Inc. He works with the editorial team to ensure everything you read on Kelley Blue Book is factual, grammatically correct, well-written, and relevant. Jason contributed to KBB for years before joining the staff in 2022 as part of a long career as a freelance automotive journalist and editor for magazines and websites. His first book, “100 Things for Every Gearhead to Do Before They Die,” was published by Reedy Press in 2016. Jason was President of the Motor Press Guild (MPG) for two terms and is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA), the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), and the International Motor Press Association (IMPA). He lives near Ann Arbor, Michigan, with his wife, dog, two cats, motorcycle, and van. He’s always on the hunt for an inexpensive roadster to fill an empty slot in his garage.
Inside view of engine cylinders, pistons and valves.
General

What Is Torque?

Jason Fogelson - August 01, 2022

Torque measures the turning or twisting force of a running engine or motor. We measure torque in pound-foot (lb-ft) increments in the United States, while most of the world measures it in Newton-meters (Nm). A lb-ft of torque is the turning force felt when one pound is placed at the end of a one-foot-long lever.

2020 Honda CR-V Touring
Tech

What Is a CVT?

Jason Fogelson - August 01, 2022

A CVT is a continuously variable automatic transmission, a kind of automotive transmission usually built with pulleys of varying sizes…

Electric power and steering - EPAS
General

What Is EPAS?

Jason Fogelson - August 01, 2022

EPAS, or Electric-Power-Assisted Steering, is a system that uses a motor instead of a hydraulic pump powered by the vehicle’s…

Crash test IIHS
General

What Is the IIHS?

Jason Fogelson - August 01, 2022

The IIHS is the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a non-profit organization founded in 1959 that researches and rates vehicle…