About David Schmidt
David joined HotCars in 2018 as a writer where he’s since taken on roles such as Editor and Content Manager. His love of cars began in high school while routinely fixing up vehicles at a friend’s house (including one time he banged out a self-created dent in his family's Altima). His tastes have changed over the years from loving ‘90s JDMs to appreciating a reliable SUV for his family.
Latest Articles
Watch Ken Block Drag Race His Mustang Hoonicorn Against A McLaren Senna Merlin
Find out if the popular 1,400 hp AWD Mustang stands a chance in a straight line war against the British supercar.
Ducati Highlights Its Stunning XDiavel Dark Techno Cruiser In Web Series
CEO Claudio Domenicali and Design Director Andrea Ferraresi provide a virtual tour of the cruiser and highlight its design, specs, and other details.
Watch A Lamborghini Huracan Accelerate Head-On Into Florida Floodwaters
Not one to wait behind a couple of sedans amid a flash flood, the yellow Lamborghini plowed ahead – straight into high floodwaters.
Here’s Heavy D’s Reaction After Seeing A 6x6 Diesel Brothers-Built Truck In High-Speed Chase
The suspect stole the custom 6x6 Ford that belongs to DJ Marshmello while it was getting serviced at a dealership.
Watch This 2JZ Roadster Notch An Impressive 263 MPH Run At Bonneville Salt Flats
That Racing Channel caught up with Jay Meagher, who built the Roadster’s engine and piloted it to a record run during Speed Week 2020.
West Coast Customs Announces Live 24 Hour Ultimate Work Truck Build
The stream is free to watch on YouTube and scheduled for Monday, November 2 at 9 AM PST.
Jay Leno's Garage Reveals How Keith Urban Went From Pickups To Paganis
After peeking under the hood of Urban's Huayra, Leno rode shotgun during a spin in the supercar to interview the country singer.
This 900HP Audi RS7 C8 Sportback License Plate Says “So Beast” For A Reason
This incredible Audi produces a massive 900 horsepower, which it put to good use in a drag race against an Audi RS6.
Will Volkswagen Ever Bring Back The Beetle?
Over the years, Volkswagen produced many memorable Beetle models that helped it gain mainstream appeal along the way.
How A Deer Helped Turn This Vintage '69 Mach 1 Into An Award Winning Restomod
There was also an unexpected point in the story that involved a deer and marks a turning point in the car’s eventual transformation.
Is This Low Mileage Subaru Impreza 22B STi Worth Almost $400K?
Here’s a closer look at the incredible Subaru Impreza 22B STi that’s currently listed for sale online and whether it’s worth the asking price tag.
Kendall Jenner Has Rules About Her Corvette And Jay Leno Approves
Kendall Jenner’s rules about her Corvette that Jay Leno approves of, declaring her a “true car girl”.
Here’s The Wild Story Behind Guy Fieri’s Stolen Lamborghini
Fieri’s Lambo wasn’t always sitting safe and sound in his collection. Someone actually stole the car while it was getting worked on at a dealership.
No Really, This Pontiac Aztek Trans Am Actually Looks Cool
The Pontiac Aztek was too embarrassing for some to drive. Apparently Consumer Reports would test drive it at night for that very reason.
Mazda RX7 In Danger Of Floodwaters Saved By Big-Hearted Stranger
Not one to let the RX-7 fall victim to the elements, Owens took matters into his own hands and managed to save the Japanese sports car.
Here's Why People Are Putting Chevy Engines Into Their Ford Hot Rods
There are several reasons people put Chevy engines into their Ford hot rods even though it raises the blood pressure of many a car enthusiast.
These Are Pirate Booty Coins Made From…A Melted Down Mazda RX7
The Mazda RX7 was one of six vehicles found at the bottom of an Oregon river by the Adventures with Purpose crew.
We Can’t Believe This 740 HP Volkswagen Golf R Exists
As is typical of sleepers, the most impressive features of this VW Golf R lies underneath its hood. There’s a 2.5L TFSI packed inside.
Meet AXL: Scania’s Enormous, Cabless, Self-Driving Truck
The Scania AXL is fully autonomous and packed with lots of cool technology. There’s certainly more to this powerhouse than meets the eye.
Here Is The Best Sounding Muscle Car Ever
While most owners won’t be able to resist the temptation of modifying, the ’69 Camaro Z28 sounds great right out the gate.