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Automotive
Storytelling,
Unfiltered

Not the press releases. Not the specs.
The stories behind the machines and
the people who drive them.

Founder, DrivenLikeStolen
& HardToDriveCars
Engadin, Switzerland — Passione Engadina 2024

Thomas Tschanen builds automotive stories for the modern enthusiast. From youngtimers to hypercars — covering the cars that matter, the culture that surrounds them, and the people behind the wheel.

What drives the work

Monthly ViewsYears Behind the LensCars Reviewed

Across DrivenLikeStolen and HardToDriveCars — reaching enthusiasts, collectors, and the occasional brand manager who should probably be working.

From a first TikTok filmed on a phone to editorial shoots at dawn in the Engadin. The cameras got better. The alarm stayed at 4 AM.

Porsche to Volvo. Hypercars to youngtimers. Every one driven with the conviction that the spec sheet is only half the story.

Selected Work

Feature Story

Driven
Like Stolen

Building a digital automotive publication from zero to two million monthly views. Long-form stories, car reviews, and editorial content that prioritizes craft over clicks, depth over virality.

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HardToDriveCars

Short-form content, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes access to the automotive world.


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Rétromobile, Paris — 2024
“The best automotive journalism doesn't explain a car — it makes you feel what it's like to turn the key.”
— Thomas Tschanen, on editorial philosophy
For Brands

Editorial-grade stories, visuals, and strategy for automotive brands.

Capabilities

Editorial & Storytelling

Long-form features, car reviews, and brand journalism that readers actually finish. Bilingual German↔English with native fluency in both.

FeaturesReviewsCopywritingTranslation

Production & Media

Photography, video, and post-production built for speed. Full Adobe Creative Cloud pipeline from concept to delivery.

PhotographyVideoPost-ProductionCreative Cloud

Strategy & Growth

Brand partnerships, audience growth, and social media strategy. Turning editorial authority into measurable reach.

Social MediaPartnershipsEventsCampaigns

From the Feed

@drivenlikestolen
Bugatti Chiron
Mercedes-AMG
Rétromobile '24
Engadin Rally
2M+Monthly Views
65KTikTok
20KInstagram
Get in touch

Let's Tell
Your Story

hello@thomastschanen.com

Currently available for editorial features,
brand partnerships, and consulting.