My Stats
| Followers: | 6 |
| Contributor since: | October 2009 |
| Location: | New York City, N.Y. |
About Me
I'm an automotive journalist based in New York City and a frequent contributor to The New York Times, Edmunds.com, Gaywheels.com, CarandDriver.com, Bimmer magazine and many other well-respected publications.
I recently spent nearly 5 years in the wilds of Paris, France, where I was reporting about the European and Indian automotive world. But no matter where I am, there is always a great car story waiting to be told.
I've poked my head under the hood of a New Delhi taxicab, worked the pits at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and driven 197-mph on the German autobahn.
Now that I'm back in the U.S. - along with Matthew, my partner of 10 years - it's thrilling to get reacquainted with N.Y.C. and American car culture.
I love my job no matter if I'm driving some jaw-dropping exotic car or, much more likely, hunting for a parking spot in my downtown neighborhood.
Professional
I'm Known For...
Finding strange and unusual car stories. My first article was about Soviet-era classic cars here in New York City. Since then, there has been no turning back.
My Current Project
Writing a review of the Ariel Atom sports car and planning a trip to Dallas to drive a fleet of eco-friendly vehicles.
My Greatest Achievement
Turning a job I love into something the pays the rent.
My Biggest Regret
None, other than not being fast enough for a career in Formula One.
I Truly Respect
Journalists that don't make themselves the story. Listening and reporting can be
Moments I'd Like To Forget
Driving 197-mpg on the German autobahn. I wanted to hit 200-mph, but my nerves gave out before the car did.
How I Pay For This Wardrobe
Freelance automotive journalism.
Blocks I've Been Around
With my job, quite a few!
Things That Really Happened
Was the first American automotive journalist to drive the $2,000 Tata Nano.
Where I'd Like To Be 10 Years From Now
Doing exactly the same thing - though some bigger paychecks would be nice too.
Why True/Slant
News happens fast, but quality should never be compromised. True/Slant offers quality and edgy takes on hot-button stories.
My Other Website
www.wheels.blogs.nytimes.com, www.gaywheels.com, www.caranddriver.com, www.autoobserver.com
Personal
What I'm Currently Addicted To...
Trying to follow the ups and downs of the car world - and all the possibilities for the future of clean technology. At the moment, I'm simply enjoying meeting people here in NYC and keeping my contacts in Europe and India.
This Is Annoying Me...
Did I mention how hard it is to find street parking in NYC?
This Is Making Me Worry...
The economy and the stop-start nature of the fledgling recovery. The car industry has a great chance to be leaner and greener but, when boom times inevitably return, will all the hard lessons learned actually be remembered?
This Is Bringing Me Joy...
Running into car fans here in NYC. A conversation at an art gallery somehow leads into a discussion about Corvettes, which blends into the idea of setting up a car show in the Financial District. I love the unexpected.
I'm Running From...
Time constraints. Email can be a full-time job if I'm not careful.
This Is Helping Me Create...
Listening and reading. It sounds simple, but not every car story needs to start with horsepower figures. A monsoon in India or some hot new Parisian fashion can have enormous impact on the car world. Finding a story and tracing its source is fascinating.
Can't Do Without
Email and my mobile phone. But refuse to make the jump to an iPhone or Blackberry, for now. Meeting people face-to-face (and listening) is often more important than being constantly connected.
