Managing Editor

Joe Bruzek

I manage Cars.com’s daily news publishing and execution of Editorial strategy. As a lifelong enthusiast, I’ve worked in the automotive industry for over 20 years, attending Universal Technical Institute for my Automotive Technology Certificate before continuing education for technical writing and journalism, where I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Technical and Professional Communication with emphasis in Journalism and Automotive Technology. Since starting at Cars.com in 2006, I’ve reviewed hundreds of cars and tested new cars in almost every setting, from standardized fuel economy and cargo to dynamic testing such as drag-strip acceleration, towing, off-road and rock-crawling. I’m a juror on the World Car Awards panel of journalists from around the world that vote on their favorite car of the year, as well as a member of the Midwest Automotive Media Association.

Articles by Joe Bruzek

We took a two-month snapshot of which new all-wheel-drive SUVs Cars.com’s shoppers are clicking on to see what’s most popular.
By Joe Bruzek
January 15, 2020
We brought both 2019 and 2020 BMW 3 Series sedans to the drag strip to test 0-60-mph and quarter-mile times to see the differences. Check them in this video.
By Joe Bruzek
January 8, 2020
Updated for 2020, the Lexus RX boasts a new touchscreen and lots of little features that rejuvenate the luxury SUV.
By Joe Bruzek
January 6, 2020
The updated 2020 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h receive numerous enhancements that go a long way in normalizing the somewhat awkward RX luxury SUV.
By Joe Bruzek
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By Joe Bruzek
November 5, 2019
A $30,000 Hyundai hatchback shouldn’t trump the sports-carness of anything named AMG, M, S or RS, but a single button inside the Hyundai Veloster N leans that way.
By Joe Bruzek
October 14, 2019
A trash can and takeout hook may seem like gimmicky features in the 2020 Volvo XC40 subcompact SUV, but they were fully used after only a weekend trip.
By Joe Bruzek
October 7, 2019
By Joe Bruzek
September 18, 2019
Contributing to the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2’s extreme off-road capabilities are two curious buttons that help the Colorado go toe-to-toe with the rugged 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon.
By Joe Bruzek
July 24, 2019
The Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody may not be the fastest or most powerful in the lineup, but here’s why it’s the best Challenger since this muscle car’s reintroduction.
By Joe Bruzek
July 3, 2019