I handle new car reviews, news, events, auto shows, and contribute to special projects and multicar comparisons while representing our team in the heart of the U.S. auto industry. I’ve been a part of the industry my whole life, growing up in an automotive family, spending the past 30 years working for Bosch and Nissan, and serving as an industry analyst for years before coming to Cars.com in 2012. I’m a graduate of the University of Michigan (Go Blue!), have an MBA from Wayne State University in Detroit with a focus on international business strategy, and I’m a member of both the Automotive Press and the Midwest Automotive Media associations. My personal fun car is a pristine 2002 Ford Thunderbird, which I love because it is not an SUV, has zero touchscreens, and nothing dings at you all the time. My pronouns are he/him, but my adjectives are fat/sassy.
Despite its dated styling, the 2025 Lexus ES 350 makes an excellent case for the plush, comfortable and coddling luxury sedan — attributes many competitors have abandoned in favor of technology and sportiness.
The styling updates look good, and the new screens are impressive, but the 2025 Escalade takes a step back in terms of interior plastics and trim quality, which don’t keep pace with its ever-increasing price tag.
Well equipped and reasonably priced — with solid driving dynamics, excellent onboard tech and more space than you’d expect inside — the updated 2025 Volkswagen Taos is a winner.
Appearing in showrooms for the 2026 model year, GMC has expanded the Terrain lineup to now include the more capable AT4 and more luxurious Denali trims.
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lobo joins the Maverick Lobo in showrooms as the automaker tries to rekindle interest in trucks that are quick, capable, fun and aren’t aimed at going anywhere off pavement.
An increasingly rare breed, the 2025 BMW M440i is a satisfying option for coupe fans, with style and driving satisfaction that only a two-door can bring.
The all-new 2026 Cadillac Vistiq is remarkable for being unremarkable — it drives, works and feels like a conventional luxury SUV, but it features the silence and speed that comes with an all-electric powertrain.