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.
The improvements Mazda has made to the CX-5 are transformative, turning the one-note compact SUV into a real contender with only two areas that stand out as faults.
Bigger than the old model inside and out, the returning 2026 Jeep Cherokee is competitively sized, competitively priced and surprisingly good to drive.
A car that can do almost everything well is a rarity, but the Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon does almost everything an enthusiast buyer could hope for — from hauling ass to hauling kids — and does it beautifully.
Our long-term 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium features part-time four-wheel drive and all-terrain tires — neither of which are best for truly snowy, icy on-road conditions.
Ford has partnered with RTR Vehicles to develop a high-performance four-cylinder Bronco RTR that promises to do much of what the Bronco Raptor can do at a much lower price.
The 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe is a high-performance sports sedan that’s very entertaining when driven hard but isn’t terribly comfortable for daily driving.