Top Journalists in Auto & Truck Parts
Lindsay Chappell Automotive News
News editor who oversees coverage of global automakers and suppliers; long-time go‑to for North American supplier news and trends. Specialties: Global Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers, OEM–supplier relations, international sourcing, EV supply chain.
John Irwin Automotive News
Covers suppliers and EV makers; reports on how electrification and shifting sourcing affect parts makers across North America. Specialties: Auto suppliers, electrification components (motors, batteries, inverters), manufacturing localization, trade/geopolitics impacts.
Dan Shine Automotive News
Senior editor who oversees Automotive News’ service and parts coverage, connecting dealer fixed ops with parts suppliers. Specialties: Service & parts operations, fixed ops profitability, F&I/service products, used parts/remarketing.
Kurt Nagl Crain’s Detroit Business
Senior reporter focused on manufacturing and the auto supply base, from pricing disputes to plant investments and layoffs. Specialties: Supplier financials, contracts and pricing, labor and automation, Michigan/Great Lakes supply base.
Don Detore Tire Business
Editor leading Tire Business’ coverage of the tire and auto‑service aftermarket, including supplier strategies and distribution. Specialties: Tire and wheel suppliers, tire retail/wholesale distribution, aftermarket M&A and dealer trends.
Kathy McCarron Tire Business
Senior reporter covering programs, people and performance across the tire and service aftermarket. Specialties: Independent tire dealers, training and certifications (ASE), EV service readiness, aftermarket workforce.
Mike Manges Modern Tire Dealer
Editor of Modern Tire Dealer; long‑time voice on tire dealer issues and supplier relations shaping parts sales. Specialties: Tire aftermarket economics, dealer operations, supplier–dealer programs, commercial tire trends.
Joy Kopcha Modern Tire Dealer
Managing editor delivering practical coverage for shops and dealers across the tire and service parts channels. Specialties: Retail/service bay operations, tire and parts category trends, shop tooling and training.
Bruce Meyer Rubber News
Editor managing Rubber News’ daily operations; reports on rubber‑based components critical to auto & truck parts. Specialties: Rubber goods and components, hose/sealing systems, tire industry and materials affecting parts makers.
Erin Pustay Beaven Rubber News
Managing editor whose tire/automotive beat highlights technology and leadership shaping component suppliers. Specialties: Tire industry, automotive rubber components, supplier leadership and strategy, industry events.
Jason Morgan Fleet Equipment (Babcox Media)
Content director/editor covering trucks, tractors, trailers and the components that keep fleets productive. Specialties: Heavy‑duty components (powertrain, braking, chassis), fleet maintenance parts, sustainability tech.
David Sickels Tire Review / Fleet Equipment (Babcox Media)
Senior editor across Tire Review & Fleet Equipment and host of The Buzz, with deep coverage of tire/parts innovation. Specialties: Tire and HD components, EV/charging aftermarket, supplier product launches and testing.
Emma Henderson aftermarketNews & Counterman (Babcox Media)
Managing editor/producer for aftermarketNews and Counterman, focused on the business of selling parts. Specialties: Aftermarket parts selling, distribution programs, marketing/awards, counter professionals.
Doug Kaufman ShopOwner (Babcox Media)
Editor of ShopOwner and editorial leader for several technical brands, connecting parts suppliers with repair decision‑makers. Specialties: Shop owner parts purchasing, service bay equipment, technician training content across multiple Babcox brands.
Jason Cannon Truck Parts & Service (Randall‑Reilly)
Equipment editor reporting on HD truck components and tools for dealer and independent aftermarket audiences. Specialties: Heavy‑duty components, equipment technology, dealer service tools, truck parts product coverage.
Lucas Deal Truck Parts & Service (Randall‑Reilly)
Content director for dealers at TPS; leads coverage on how aftermarket distributors and dealers grow parts business. Specialties: Dealer aftermarket strategy, distributor dynamics, awards/benchmarks in HD parts.
Josh Fisher FleetOwner (Endeavor Business Media)
Editor‑in‑chief steering FleetOwner’s parts/equipment reporting for for‑hire and private fleets. Specialties: Fleet maintenance parts, HD aftermarket trends, service data/analytics, spec’ing and lifecycle costs.
Seth Clevenger Transport Topics
Managing editor for features/multimedia who frequently covers equipment and maintenance topics impacting parts demand. Specialties: Trucking equipment and technology, maintenance operations, aftermarket parts/suppliers for fleets.
Drew Winter WardsAuto / Wards Intelligence
Contributing editor and former senior content leader covering cockpit tech and supplier strategies; judge for Wards awards programs. Specialties: Interiors/UX, materials, supplier tech roadmaps; long‑time awards judge influencing supplier recognition.
Tom Murphy WardsAuto
Veteran Wards editor managing major supplier‑focused awards and reporting on components and vehicle tech. Specialties: Powertrain and interior technologies, supplier innovation; Wards 10 Best Engines/Interiors/UX leadership.
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