Detroit Bureau Chief
Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief Aaron Bragman has had over 25 years of experience in the auto industry as a journalist, analyst, purchasing agent and program manager. Bragman grew up around his father’s classic Triumph sports cars (which were all sold and gone when he turned 16, much to his frustration) and comes from a Detroit family where cars put food on tables as much as smiles on faces. Today, he’s a member of the Automotive Press Association and the Midwest Automotive Media Association. His pronouns are he/him, but his adjectives are fat/sassy.
The 2025 Nissan Kicks is our Best in Show winner for the New York auto show, having impressed all of us with this latest complete redo.
By Aaron Bragman
March 28, 2024
For the 2025 model year, the Nissan Kicks grows up a bit — and out — and gains a bit of weight.
By Aaron Bragman
March 27, 2024
Hyundai gives the Santa Cruz a mild update for 2025 — nothing extensive, but enough to keep it fresh and interesting, and finally solving one glaring issue that a lot of Hyundais have.
By Aaron Bragman
March 27, 2024
Numerous reports of issues caused Chevrolet to halt sales of its new electric SUV, but it’s all been fixed, says the company, and it’s cheaper now, too.
By Aaron Bragman
March 8, 2024
Can swapping a third row for more cargo space turn the big Defender into an even more desirable off-roader?
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
More an “Ultimate Look-at-Me Machine” than an “Ultimate Driving Machine,” the 2024 BMW X6 M Competition is loud, large and more than a little bit loony.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
Based off Stellantis’ new STLA Large platform, the Charger arrives this summer in its initial form: a two-door muscle car.
By Aaron Bragman
March 5, 2024
The uproar over the death of the gas-powered Charger and Challenger is unfounded; Dodge’s new Charger coupe and sedan are plenty impressive.
By Aaron Bragman
March 5, 2024
We drove the new 2024 Altima with its all-wheel-drive system on snowy, icy, absolutely frigid Michigan roads for a week to see exactly how it performs and whether it’s worth considering.
By Aaron Bragman
February 22, 2024
Die-hard fans may lament the passing of the Hemi V-8, but the 2025 Ram 1500’s new Hurricane twin-turbo straight-six engines make up in power and smoothness what they lack in audible growl.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief