Stephen Fogel
School
University Of Rochester (B.A.), University Of Southern California (M.F.A.)
Expertise
Automotive Technologies, Electric Vehicles, New Vehicle Releases
- Stephen wrote a history of Tesla, both before and after Elon.
- He has enjoyed peak driving experiences throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.
- Throughout his career, he has written extensively on all aspects of new automotive technologies, covering topics from infotainment and IoT to ADAS and EVs.
Experience
Stephen's love affair with cars started at the age of seven, when he started building scale models. It has continued throughout adulthood with the driving and ownership of a wide variety of full-size vehicles, from sports cars through sedans and SUVs. His career included the creation of an advertising agency, which acquired an auto racing school as a client. This gave Stephen the opportunity to learn how to drive and compete in open-wheel racing cars, giving him an added appreciation for vehicle dynamics and performance. After several decades in marketing and advertising, Stephen has been a freelance automotive writer for the past eight years, covering all aspects of the automotive scene he knows so well. He has written extensively for RepairPal, as well as for Tier 1 suppliers, EV startups, and automotive M&A consultants. Stephen has also provided content for aftermarket suppliers of exhaust systems, lighting, wheels, tires, and branded warranty products worldwide.
Education
Stephen has a bachelor's degree in film and photography from the University of Rochester (NY) and a Master of Fine Arts degree in writing and film production from the University of Southern California. These courses of study prepared Stephen well for both the visual aspects and the writing-related responsibilities of his advertising/marketing career – and the one as an automotive writer that followed.
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Stories By Stephen Fogel
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The Hyundai N Vision 74, with its retro-futuristic styling and incredible performance, was designed as an experiment, but may be getting limited production.
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Chrysler's 426 Hemi was a massive powerhouse back in the 1960s, so much so that it got the car maker kicked out of NASCAR for a year. Here's what we know.
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The BMW 2002 Turbo has a powerful car for its time with a brand new turbocharged engine and striking looks, but it was a bit ahead of its time.
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The Toyota S-FR was a concept car introduced in 2015 that was said to be small and fun to drive. Here's everything we know about this concept.
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The 1967 Pontiac Firebird was the automakers entry into the pony car scene. Here are a few things you may not have known about the speedster.
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The 1967 Pontiac Firebird was the automakers entry into the muscle cars of the late 1960s. Here's what engines you could get with it and how powerful they were.
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BMW's next-generation X3 is coming soon and we have some thoughts as to what you might be able to expect. Here's everything we know about the 2025 BMW X3
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An Automatic Emergency Braking system is a safety feature that comes on some cars, especially newer ones. Here's what it does and how it works.