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Drew Dowdell
Editor in ChiefI have been Editor in Chief of Cheers and Gears since 2009 and a member of Cheers and Gears since 2001. I write about cars, motorcycles, and classic transportation through the various sibling sites owned by Really Simple Media, the parent company of Cheers and Gears.
I have been an active member of the International Motor Press Association (IMPA) since 2010, Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) since 2012, and Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) since 2018.
I can be found on the ski slopes in the winter, and on my motorcycle in the summer. I live with my partner in Pittsburgh, PA, and frequently travel to Eastern Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, and Florida.
I do not directly hold stock in any automotive manufacturer or supplier.
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My Articles
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Articles
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In Europe, Ford takes the name of a legendary two-door pony car and puts it on a four-door electric crossover. Sound familiar?
IONNA is a cooperation of seven, now eight, vehicle manufacturers set to build 30,000 charge ports in North America by 2030
It may seem like a minor change, but that touchpad in the Acura MDX was a deal breaker for some... and now it's gone.
The 2025 Buick Enclave is the last, but not the least, of Buick's lineup to be refreshed to the newest look. This gives Buick one of the freshest lineups in the industry.
An Eclipse is an awesome sight if you can catch it at the right time before it fades into a memory. We're talking, of course, of the Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Genesis previews the Genesis GV90 with the Neolun concept and introduces a performance brand with Magma.
Replacing the Kia Forte in the lineup, the Kia K4 takes Kia's new design direction further into the future.
Rivian enthusiasts were disappointed there wasn't a truck version of the R2 coming, but Rivian had a surprise up their sleeve with the smaller R3 and R3X