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 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.
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.
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.
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.
2022 BMW M240i xDrive at Lightning Lap 2023
Now equipped with a $2400 Cooling and High-Performance Tire package, this year's M240i saw a 2.4-second improvement.
2022 BMW i4 M50 at Lightning Lap 2023
EVs still have a long way to go to prove themselves on track, but the i4 is a step in the right direction.
2022 Hyundai Kona N at Lightning Lap 2023
This isn’t just impressive-for-a-crossover performance.
Here's How We're Charging EVs at the Level 2 Maximum of 19.2 kW at Our Office
This Porsche Wall Connector can charge more than three times faster than our ChargePoint units.
Honda's New 3.5-Liter V-6 Goes DOHC, Drops VTEC
It's the first naturally aspirated V-6 from Honda or Acura to have dual overhead camshafts since the original NSX.
It's Time for You to Experience Virginia International Raceway
Add "Lap Grand Course" to your calendar for May 10.
2022 in Review: Testing Winners and Losers
From a new naturally aspirated V-8 that revs to 8500 rpm to pickups that can barely make it 100 miles on a tank, these are the things that most grabbed our attention during testing in 2022.
Our Long-Term 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Provides Daily Wows
Its fierce performance and long-haul comfort are nearly equally impressive. Combining the two makes it one of a kind.
2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing: Car and Driver 10Best
Mission fulfilled.
2023 BMW iX M60 vs. 2022 Rivian R1S Launch Edition
These six-figure electric SUVs are the latest in mega-powerful peacocking.
2023 Audi R8 GT Is a Playful, Traction-Limited Goodbye
The 602-hp GT is the most powerful rear-drive Audi ever and a final sendoff to the mid-engine R8.
Here Are All the Results from Our Second Lightning Lap Track Day
Tires were scrubbed, fun was had, trophies were awarded, and we gained a whole new respect for the Mustang's V-6.
Tested: 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with Z07 Package Is the Performance Pinnacle
The hardest-core Z06 is multidimensionally better.
EV vs. Gas: Which Cars Are Cheaper to Own?
We use data and simple math in an attempt to answer this very complicated question.
Why We Test EVs the Way We Do
How our testing reveals the true performance and range of electric vehicles.
We Blew Up the Engine in Our Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing during Initial Testing
GM says this is the first such failure of any supercharged LT4 V-8.
GMA T.33 Supercar Will Be Fully Street Legal in the U.S., and More Variants Are Coming
Unlike the T.50, which will be brought into the U.S. under show-or-display restrictions, the Gordon Murray T.33 meets all emissions and crash requirements.
Here's How Fast the Latest EVs Can Charge
What really matters is how long it takes to add real-world miles, which we calculated for our EV of the Year contenders.
EV Highway Range Can Be Very Different from the EPA Numbers
Range matters mainly if you travel long distances, and it's only one factor on a long list that includes performance. Still, this is what new EV shoppers worry about, so we show you how they compare.
Tested: How Towing Affects Electric Pickups—Hummer EV, Rivian R1T, and Ford F-150 Lightning
Towing a trailer with an EV pickup might be easy, but it kills range fast.
Rivian R1T on Street Tires Went 60 Miles Farther in Our Highway Range Test
That’s almost a 30 percent improvement over a previous truck wearing all-terrain tires.
EV Range: Everything You Need to Know
We explain EPA ratings, factors that affect range, how EVs have performed in our testing, and why it's all very complicated.
Brembo’s Sensify System Takes Precise Braking Control to the Next Level
The new brake-by-wire system separately controls each corner with an electric motor.
Tested: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Is Revolutionary and Yet Feels Surprisingly Familiar
Ford bets that its bestselling pickup is what it will take to drag the U.S. into the electric era.
Short Stop: We've Added a New Brake Test to Our Repertoire
To better torture a vehicle's braking system, we've added a 100-mph-to-zero measurement.
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Thinks It Can Charge Itself
With its Pro Power Onboard generator function, the Lightning can charge other EVs. And also itself?
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Is Even Quicker Than Expected
At 4.0 seconds flat to 60 mph, Lightning is a very appropriate name.
Tested: Best EV Chargers for 2023
To make the most of EV ownership, you need high-voltage charging equipment at home. Here's everything you need to know to get started.