Mike Schmidt
Senior Manager, Vehicle Testing Operations
See Edmunds' testing procedures that power our industry-leading car reviews.
Volkswagen Finally Reveals Three-Row ID. Buzz Electric Van
Jun 2, 2023 7:01 AM GMT+0000
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
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 10K-Mile Update: Comfortable but Not Always User-Friendly
Feb 23, 2023 5:00 PM GMT+0000
We Bought a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe
Dec 29, 2022 6:24 PM GMT+0000
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
Live That Silent Van Life With the 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter
Nov 29, 2022 11:00 PM GMT+0000
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
We Bought a Ford F-150 Lightning
Oct 26, 2022 7:00 PM GMT+0000
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
Our Ford F-150 Hybrid Is Far Thirstier Than Its EPA Figures Suggest
Jul 1, 2022 12:30 AM GMT+0000
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
After 10,000 Miles Our 2022 Acura MDX Is Losing Some Luster
May 16, 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000
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
Here's How Our 2021 Ford Bronco Fared in Its First 5K Miles
Apr 25, 2022 9:00 PM GMT+0000
We bought a Ford Bronco for the Edmunds Long-Term Fleet four months ago and it's already seen plenty of mud and snow, plus a broken door handle and some false warning lights. Read on for all the details.
By Mike Schmidt
2021 Toyota Sienna Real-World Test: What's it Like on a 3,000-Mile Road Trip?
Jul 28, 2021 11:15 AM GMT+0000
We're running a 2021 Toyota Sienna for a year and 20,000 miles to see how it holds up.
By Mike Schmidt
The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Is New and Improved, but Possibly Not Improved Enough
Jun 9, 2021 11:00 AM GMT+0000
Is that a rolling cliffside on wheels? No, it's the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. Here's our first take of the redesigned three-row SUV, out this summer.
By Mike Schmidt
