Meet Preston Patterson, a North Carolina native born and raised in the small city of Salisbury and now proud to call Charlotte home since graduating from UNC Greensboro. As the owner of Autonatics, Preston lives and breathes the lifestyle where family, cars, and culture come together. His mission is simple: enjoy life, stay positive, and don’t sweat the small stuff.

He’s also the host of the Street Car Talk Podcast where the streets do the talking. Each episode dives into the heart of the car scene, sharing stories from the people who live it, build it, race it, and represent it. From garage builds to track legends and local meets, Preston brings real conversations with real car enthusiasts to life.