Jake Lingeman

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Jake Lingeman is a freelance automotive journalist based in the Detroit metro area. After graduating from Wayne State University, Jake has spent 20 years covering the auto industry for Autoweek, CarBuzz, Newsweek and more. His spare time is spent keeping his old cars running, playing video games and taking care of his property "Up North."

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Hands On (and Off) With Ford BlueCruise 1.5: Automatic Lane Changes and Better Behavior

Jul 1, 2025

Car News

We get behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang Mach-E to experience the updated BlueCruise hands-free driving system.

By Jake Lingeman

Hands On (and Off) With Ford BlueCruise 1.5: Automatic Lane Changes and Better Behavior

2026 BMW XM First Look: Only the Top Trim Remains

Jun 11, 2025

Car News

BMW's XM SUV has a lot of power and some questionable style, but it isn't selling well. Because of this, the automaker will only offer it in one trim level for 2026.

By Jake Lingeman