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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 drove the 2024 Land Cruiser off-road during our first crack at the new SUV, but now we’ve had a chance to bring it home with us and use it as a daily driver.
The 2025 Mini John Cooper Works Countryman stands out with loads of style and flair on the inside — plus a roomier interior than before — but in terms of being a performance SUV, it doesn’t seal the deal.
The digital gauges in our long-term 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV have repeatedly failed on us in our 4,000 miles and six months of ownership.
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price — also known as “sticker” price – is basically a recommended selling price that automakers give a new car.
We hitched 2,000 pounds to the back of our long-term, all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 to see how the three-row SUV’s driving range and performance were affected by towing a trailer.
A mild update brings a humongous screen to the 2025 Genesis G80, but it's done in a way that truly enhances the experience rather than being a polarizing addition like some big screens.
The updated 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid pairs an intuitive multimedia system with good fuel economy and great ride comfort in a car that’s easy and enjoyable to drive for long distances.
How does the all-electric Kia EV9’s cargo room compare to three-row SUV stalwarts like the Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride and Volkswagen Atlas?
With its highly intoxicating twin-turbocharged V-8, the 2024 BMW X5 M60i blurs the line between simply being an X5 with an uplevel engine and a full-blown performance SUV.
The redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is ready to shine as one of the most affordable EVs you can buy.