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Christian Hazel

Christian Hazel

Editor, Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road

About Me

Christian Hazel is Editor In Chief of Jp Magazine, the world's largest and oldest Jeep-only publication. He's a life-long gearhead whose interest in anything mechanical or automotive took hold when he was just a little brat and hasgrown in interest and scope ever since. His career as an automotive journalist began in the late 1990s when he joined the staff of Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine, eventually becoming Technical Editor before transitioning over as Technical Editor and then Editor In Chief of Jp magazine. He has written for numerous Source Interlink Media titles including Four Wheeler, Diesel Power, 4x4 Garage, and others as well as contributing to SEMA newsletters and serving as industry and marketing consultant to various OE and aftermarket manufacturers. His body of written work is as vast and varied as his list of project vehicles, with editorial stories ranging from full throwdown shootouts, new product and vehicle reviews, entertainment pieces, competition articles and videos, and in-depth technical reviews, installations, and how-to stories. You're more likely to find Christian behind the wheel of a vintage Willys, Kaiser, or AMC-era Jeep than a brand-new, shiny modern model. For Christian, form follows function, patina trumps paint, and Jeep is more a lifestyle than a brand name.
Articles Christian Contributed To (1094)
ultimate-adventure/2020

Check-In Day Recap: Ultimate Adventure 2020 #UA2020

Christian Hazel September 14, 2020

That’s it! The long-anticipated cat has left the bag. Not only is Ultimate Adventure 2020 a... » Read More

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ultimate-adventure/2020

Battle Prepping the Ultimate Adventure 2020 Tailgunner UAJKJ #UA2020

Christian Hazel September 14, 2020

It’s not officially called the UAJKJ. In fact, when Fred Williams commissioned Hazzard FabWorx... » Read More

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ultimate-adventure/2020

Get Ready for Ultimate Adventure 2020 Daily Updates! #UA2020

Christian Hazel September 11, 2020

After COVID closed down the majority of the automotive industry for 2020, there hasn’t been... » Read More

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product-reviews

Chevy Suburban and GMC Yukon XL Interior Protection

Christian Hazel September 9, 2020

Although we’re focusing on late-model GMC Yukon XL and Chevy Suburban because they’re very... » Read More

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features

Anatomy of a Magazine Editorial

Christian Hazel September 2, 2020

I’ve been writing magazines for more than two decades. And in all those thousands of articles,... » Read More

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news

onX is the Official Mapping Tool of Ultimate Adventure 2020 #UA2020

Christian Hazel August 27, 2020

This year Ultimate Adventure will be online a little bit more than usual. Sure, we always... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2020 Returning Reader: David Tucker! #UA2020

Christian Hazel August 25, 2020

Yeah, it’s a Japanese 4×4 with an American GM drivetrain and a mishmash of later-model Land... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2020 Invited Reader: Ryan Broome! #UA2020

Christian Hazel August 24, 2020

“Five invited readers, Hazel! And you still haven’t announced who the returning reader from... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2020 Invited Reader: Joe Grieshop! #UA2020

Christian Hazel August 21, 2020

There was a time when Scouts were sort of considered the redheaded stepchildren of the off-road... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2020 Invited Reader: Travis Farmer! #UA2020

Christian Hazel August 20, 2020

OK, now that we’ve gotten the “free candy” and living in a van down by the river out of... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2020 Invited Reader: Brody Botts! #UA2020

Christian Hazel August 19, 2020

Sometimes things get weird on Ultimate Adventure. And what’s weirder than a pastel blue,... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2020 Invited Reader: Derek Lasini! #UA2020

Christian Hazel August 18, 2020

It’s like the old saying goes, you can’t win if you don’t play. One guy who has played the... » Read More

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Quigley Motor Company Is the Official Custom Driveshaft of Ultimate Adventure 2020! #UA2020

Christian Hazel August 17, 2020

Go ahead, you can admit it. Everybody has heard of Quigley Motor Company, Inc. Go to Alaska, the... » Read More

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Meet the Dirty Dozen Reader Finalists of Ultimate Adventure 2020! #UA2020

Christian Hazel August 17, 2020

Every year, we accept applications for a small pool of very lucky 4-Wheel & Off-Road fans to be... » Read More

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Offroad Design Returns as the Official Transfer Case of Ultimate Adventure 2020! #UA2020

Christian Hazel August 14, 2020

You can count on rain being wet, snow being cold, and a pair of Watsons showing up on Ultimate... » Read More

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IH Parts America Returns as the Official IH Truck & Scout Parts of Ultimate Adventure 2020! #UA2020

Christian Hazel August 13, 2020

We have to say this about IH Parts America’s Jeff Ismail: He’s one hell of a cool dude to... » Read More

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Falken Returns as Official Tire of Ultimate Adventure 2020! #UA2020

Christian Hazel August 11, 2020

Back in 2015, Falken Tire jumped at the chance to become the official tire of Ultimate... » Read More

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Dana Returns as the Official Crate Axle of Ultimate Adventure 2020! #UA2020

Christian Hazel August 10, 2020

Whenever a company that manufactures OE parts in high volume leverages its engineering,... » Read More

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Quick Draw Brand Is the Official Adapter Kit of Ultimate Adventure 2020! #UA2020

Christian Hazel August 7, 2020

It’s not just the Cummins R2.8L that Quick Draw Brand specializes in, but this will be the... » Read More

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Cummins Returns as the Official Turbo Diesel of Ultimate Adventure 2020! #UA2020

Christian Hazel August 6, 2020

It used to be the stuff of off-road fanatics’ dreams. “Man, I wish I could get a... » Read More

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