HIGHLIGHTS
- Strong technical expertise with focus in connected technologies and cyber security.
- Holds eight industry-recognized certifications in the technology field.
- Additional bylines at Popular Science
EXPERIENCE
Despite being a habitual car nut, Rob’s formal background in computer engineering—meaning he can build your car, and your computer (for the right price). The two industries are becoming related more now than ever before, and his fifteen years of expertise in cutting-edge tech lends to his reporting on tech-focused subjects from a distinctive perspective. Rob’s reporting focuses on how the automotive world is changing around technology, with a dash of enthusiast content sprinkled in to keep things fresh. He prides himself in praising legitimate emerging new car tech, and figuring out which are just bridges for sale in disguise.
EDUCATION
Rob holds a Bachelors in Computer Science, has eight industry certifications covering various areas of technology, and has ongoing postgraduate studies in cybersecurity at Purdue.
Words of Wisdom
Going fast sideways means you’re either having a really good time, or a really bad one. Wear your seatbelt either way.
NOTABLE WORK
- The Strange Story of John DeLorean's Snowcat Factory Is Even More Bizarre Than the DMC-12The Drive
- Toyota Made Its Key Fob Remote Start Into a Subscription ServiceThe Drive
- How the 3G Shutdown in 2022 Could Screw Your CarThe Drive
- How the Ford F-150 Lightning’s Chief Engineer Linda Zhang Brought the World an Electric PickupThe Drive
- Tesla's Cheap 94-Mile Model 3 Has Cost Canadian Taxpayers $115 MillionThe Drive
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Audi Opening Reservations for All-Electric E-tron Quattro
By Rob Stumpf / Published Apr 25, 2017
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By Rob Stumpf / Published Apr 24, 2017
Texas Toyota Dealer Under Fire After Manager’s Wife Wins Supra in Charity Raffle
By Rob Stumpf / Published Apr 24, 2017
Genesis G70 to Outperform Kia Stinger, Deemed ‘Pure Sports Sedan’
By Rob Stumpf / Published Apr 19, 2017
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By Rob Stumpf / Published Apr 19, 2017
VW Shows Off Newest Member of I.D. Electric Car Family with Crozz Concept
By Rob Stumpf / Published Apr 19, 2017
Audi Reveals E-tron Sportback Ahead of Schedule
By Rob Stumpf / Published Apr 18, 2017
Hyundai’s Genesis Planning a Future Filled With Electric Cars
By Rob Stumpf / Published Apr 18, 2017
Volkswagen to Invest in Nationwide EV Charging Stations
By Rob Stumpf / Published Apr 18, 2017
Audi Greenlights Production of Q8 SUV for 2020 Model Year Release
By Rob Stumpf / Published Apr 17, 2017
Audi Reveals Teaser of Futuristic E-Tron Sportback Concept
By Rob Stumpf / Published Apr 17, 2017
Lynk & Co Previews Sedan ’03’ Concept
By Rob Stumpf / Published Apr 17, 2017