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Mike Schmidt

Associate Director, Vehicle Operations

Mike Schmidt has worked in the automotive industry since 2003. He has written nearly a thousand car-related articles and has been responsible for the upkeep of countless test fleet vehicles over the course of his career. Mike is associate director, vehicle operations at Edmunds and got his start working behind the scenes on the car manufacturer side of the business. Mike spent many a weekend working on the family car with his dad and was promoted from flashlight holder to tool gopher at a young age. He's had an appreciation of cars ever since.

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Car News

We attend the spectacle that is the 12 Hours of Sebring to watch the Lamborghini SC63's U.S. debut in the IMSA endurance series.

By Mike Schmidt

Raging Bulls, Proud Elephants and Flaming Couches: Welcome to the 12 Hours of Sebring

Car News

The new, all-electric 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter van is easy to drive and has plenty of range. But is the eSprinter's added cost worth the upgrade over a diesel-powered Sprinter??

By Mike Schmidt

2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter First Drive Review: Easy to Drive, Plenty of Range

Car News

Destination Defender is a three-day festival dedicated to all things Land Rover Defender. Read on for our experience at the event!

By Mike Schmidt

We Join Land Rover at Destination Defender 2023

Car News

After showing us the European version of the I.D. Buzz for years, Volkswagen finally pulls the wraps off its U.S.-bound and electric-only Microbus revival.

By Mike Schmidt

Volkswagen Finally Reveals Three-Row ID. Buzz Electric Van

Car News

Edmunds recaps the first 10,00 miles of owning a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro.

By Mike Schmidt

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 10K-Mile Update: Comfortable but Not Always User-Friendly

We Bought a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe

Dec 29, 2022 6:24 PM GMT+0000

Car News

We are driving a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 for one year and 20,000 miles to see how it performs. Check in for regular updates.

By Mike Schmidt

We Bought a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe

Car News

Mercedes adds an electric van to the Sprinter lineup. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter enters the U.S. with a real-world range capability of 300 miles from its max-capacity battery.

By Mike Schmidt

Live That Silent Van Life With the 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter

We Bought a Ford F-150 Lightning

Oct 26, 2022 7:00 PM GMT+0000

Car News

We bought a 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, the most significant Ford since the Model A, for our long-term road test fleet. Our yearlong test starts now. Get all the details here.

By Mike Schmidt

We Bought a Ford F-150 Lightning

Car News

Edmunds has been driving a 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid as part of its long-term test program for the past six months. In the beginning, we had questions about this hybrid. Was it all about torque? Could it deliver the mpg we've come to expect from a hybrid? After 10,000 miles, we have enough real-world fuel data to draw a conclusion.

By Mike Schmidt

Our Ford F-150 Hybrid Is Far Thirstier Than Its EPA Figures Suggest

Car News

For almost a year now Edmunds' long-term 2022 Acura MDX has been in our fleet. During the honeymoon, pros like comfort, quiet and roominess outweighed the cons. They still do. But we can't get over our distaste for the touchpad interface and, recently, the steering column had to be replaced.

By Mike Schmidt

After 10,000 Miles Our 2022 Acura MDX Is Losing Some Luster