Steve Cole Smith

Weekend Editor

About Me

The Drive’s resident Florida Man, Steve is a veteran motorsports and automotive journalist who’s had staff roles and bylines at numerous publications including Autoweek, Automobile, Road & Track, Car and Driver and more. A native of Memphis, he now lives in the Sunshine State with his wife and multiple cats.

More from Steve Cole Smith

2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Quick Review: C’mon and Bring the Family to 180 MPH

2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Quick Review: C’mon and Bring the Family to 180 MPH

By Steve Cole Smith
Feb 12 8:37 AM EST
What Would You Like To Know About the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E?

What Would You Like To Know About the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E?

By Steve Cole Smith
Feb 12 8:36 AM EST
2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Review: If It Ain’t Broke, Just Add 797 HP

2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Review: If It Ain’t Broke, Just Add 797 HP

By Steve Cole Smith
Feb 12 8:34 AM EST
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review: The Electric Mustang You Weren’t Expecting Still Matters

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review: The Electric Mustang You Weren’t Expecting Still Matters

By Steve Cole Smith
Feb 12 8:32 AM EST
Racing Roundup: Still No Contract for Hamilton and Tony Stewart’s All-Star Series Is a Go

Racing Roundup: Still No Contract for Hamilton and Tony Stewart’s All-Star Series Is a Go

By Steve Cole Smith
Jan 5 10:02 AM EST
Porsche 550one: Designer De Silva Reveals Never-Before-Seen Modern ‘Lil’ Bastard’

Porsche 550one: Designer De Silva Reveals Never-Before-Seen Modern ‘Lil’ Bastard’

By Steve Cole Smith
Jan 4 2:30 PM EST
The Dakar Rally’s Fastest Cars Now Have Speed Limits to Curb Mini’s ‘Unfair’ Advantage

The Dakar Rally’s Fastest Cars Now Have Speed Limits to Curb Mini’s ‘Unfair’ Advantage

By Steve Cole Smith
Jan 3 5:49 PM EST
Ex-Employee Breaks Into Mercedes-Benz Plant With Caterpillar Loader, Causing $6M in Damage

Ex-Employee Breaks Into Mercedes-Benz Plant With Caterpillar Loader, Causing $6M in Damage

By Steve Cole Smith
Jan 3 3:45 PM EST
How Much This Time? Donald Trump’s Old Ferrari F430 Is on the Auction Block, Again

How Much This Time? Donald Trump’s Old Ferrari F430 Is on the Auction Block, Again

By Steve Cole Smith
Jan 3 1:23 PM EST
Formula E Might Be Too Boring for Drivers and Not Relevant Enough for Manufacturers

Formula E Might Be Too Boring for Drivers and Not Relevant Enough for Manufacturers

By Steve Cole Smith
Dec 31 6:00 PM EST
Buy This Tan 1991 Acura Legend With a Manual, Become an Acura Legend in Your Neighborhood

Buy This Tan 1991 Acura Legend With a Manual, Become an Acura Legend in Your Neighborhood

By Steve Cole Smith
Dec 29 5:00 PM EST
Two F1 Engines Built Nearly 50 Years Apart Show How Far Racing Technology Has Come

Two F1 Engines Built Nearly 50 Years Apart Show How Far Racing Technology Has Come

By Steve Cole Smith
Dec 29 4:30 PM EST
Shaq’s Extra-Roomy Custom Ferrari F355 Is Looking for a New Big and Tall Owner

Shaq’s Extra-Roomy Custom Ferrari F355 Is Looking for a New Big and Tall Owner

By Steve Cole Smith
Dec 28 4:15 PM EST
Nissan Z Development Boss Wants Driving It to Be Like Finding ‘a New Dance Partner’

Nissan Z Development Boss Wants Driving It to Be Like Finding ‘a New Dance Partner’

By Steve Cole Smith
Dec 27 3:45 PM EST
Sherry Pollex, Martin Truex Jr.’s Longtime Partner, Home For Christmas After Cancer Surgery

Sherry Pollex, Martin Truex Jr.’s Longtime Partner, Home For Christmas After Cancer Surgery

By Steve Cole Smith
Dec 27 1:48 PM EST
A $279-a-Month Alfa Romeo Giulia Lease Deal Is Tempting, if You Roll the Dice on Reliability

A $279-a-Month Alfa Romeo Giulia Lease Deal Is Tempting, if You Roll the Dice on Reliability

By Steve Cole Smith
Dec 27 1:34 PM EST