When Linda Perry’s 1967 Chevrolet Camaro convertible crossed the block at the 2026 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, the...
John Lloyd
John Lloyd is a staff writer at Backfire News, where he covers car culture, celebrity vehicles, motorsports moments, and the stories that make the automotive world impossible to ignore.
His work focuses on the intersection of cars and lifestyle — from high-profile collections and viral driving incidents to the trends shaping what enthusiasts care about right now. Whether it’s breaking down a celebrity’s latest supercar purchase or explaining why a certain model is suddenly everywhere, John brings context, clarity, and a little edge to the coverage.
At Backfire News, John writes for readers who don’t just see cars as transportation — they see them as status symbols, investments, obsessions, and sometimes outright chaos.
John covers:
Celebrity car collections
Car culture and viral moments
Motorsports headlines
High-performance vehicles
Automotive trends and resale markets
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