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Dave VanderWerp

Director, Vehicle Testing

Dave VanderWerp has spent more than 20 years in the automotive industry, in varied roles from engineering to product consulting, and now leading Car and Driver's vehicle-testing efforts. Dave got his very lucky start at C/D by happening to submit an unsolicited resume at just the right time to land a part-time road warrior job when he was a student at the University of Michigan, where he immediately became enthralled with the world of automotive journalism.

2024 kia ev9

2024 Kia EV9 Revealed: The First Mainstream Electric Three-Row SUV

These are the first photos of the production EV9 and we can confirm from sitting in it that it’s even more spacious than Kia’s Tellruride.

Mar 14, 2023
2023 honda civic type r, 2023 toyota gr corolla circuit, 2022 volkswagen golf r

2023 Honda Civic Type R vs. 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit vs. 2022 VW Golf R

These three teeth-baring four-doors are among the hottest hatchbacks ever, and they represent a sweet spot at the intersection of usable performance, practicality, and pure driving joy.

Mar 10, 2023
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Did You Know the Corvette Z06's Brakes Can Shed Speed with the Power of 1600 HP?

We quantify and compare braking power at Lightning Lap 2023.

Feb 9, 2023
toyota gr supra at 2023 lightning lap

2023 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 at Lightning Lap 2023

The Supra, now equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, continues to prove its superiority over its BMW Z4 sibling.

Feb 7, 2023
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