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Joe Wiesenfelder

Former Executive Editor Joe Wiesenfelder, a Cars.com launch veteran, led the car evaluation effort. He owns a 1984 Mercedes 300D and a 2002 Mazda Miata SE.

Articles by Joe Wiesenfelder

Much improved over its former self, the 2022 Lexus NX is now competitive with luxury SUVs in its class, though it doesn’t leapfrog them.
We went with a hybrid bedliner of sorts that combines the best aspects of a drop-in bedliner — though much better executed — with a 3/8-inch-thick rubber mat for the floor.
Electric vehicles have their own terminology that can be mysterious and confusing to the uninitiated. Knowing what these terms mean is key to deciding if an EV is right for you — and which one.
Much has changed since our last minivan comparison, so we felt it was time for another look. Check out the results and details of our Minivan Challenge for 2021 here.
Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 are associated with charging speeds — not to be confused with the levels of autonomy.
If you want to be a satisfied electric vehicle owner, charging at home is a necessity, and when it’s a pure EV as opposed to a plug-in hybrid, 240 volts is required to fill the larger battery pack in a reasonable period.
While the 2021 Chicago Auto Show may not be as large as it has been in previous years, several vehicles made their public debut — particularly electric ones.
While the 2021 Chicago Auto Show may not be as large as it has been in previous years, several vehicles made their public debut — particularly electric ones.
While the 2021 Chicago Auto Show may not be as large as it has been in previous years, several vehicles made their public debut — particularly electric ones.
Cars.com reviewers Mike Hanley, Joe Wiesenfelder and Brian Normile trekked the show floor and came away most impressed with the 2022 Ford Maverick. Here’s why.
Cars.com reviewers Mike Hanley, Joe Wiesenfelder and Brian Normile trekked the show floor and came away most impressed with the 2022 Ford Maverick. Here’s why.
Cars.com reviewers Mike Hanley, Joe Wiesenfelder and Brian Normile trekked the show floor and came away most impressed with the 2022 Ford Maverick. Here’s why.
The simple truckiness of the 2022 Ford Maverick is sure to appeal to some shoppers. It did to us.
The 2022 F-150 Lightning will get a lot of attention on the show circuit, as it should, but it will be more for what it is and what it represents than for the impression it makes up close.