About Joe Duarte
Joe Duarte is a classically trained journalist who has been writing about the auto industry and car culture for over 35 years.
After a few years of covering cars locally, he was named editor of Canada’s then-only year-round automotive magazine, World of Wheels, where over the next decade he helped launch an auto-industry trade publication, an annual industry directory, and an auto website. He remains the longest serving editor of the now defunct magazine.
After a few years of first helping co-found Drive, a premium-lifestyle magazine focusing on premium autos, and a stint as editor of AutoRoute, the Canadian Tire Auto Club member’s publication, he was named content manager of Autonet.ca, where he led the Sun Media-owned autos publication through various ownership changes for 13 years, including helping to set up a French version of the site for the car-crazy Quebec market.
Since being downsized from the now defunct website, he has spent the past decade crafting copy for clients on social media, posting auto news stories for a couple websites and writing press releases for auto-industry and motorsports clients.
In his down time, the prolific author writes speculative short-story science-fiction, focusing on the abuses of technology and power.
2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma: Prices, Specs, And Features
By the time Tacoma enters its 3rd generation, Toyota has surpassed 7 million small pickup sales in America and Tacoma is king of the small pickup.
2024 Buick Envista: Prices, Specs, And Features
Buick shakes up the small premium SUV segment with Envista – a compact crossover for a new generation of buyers thinking outside the luxury-sedan box.
2014-2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Prices, Specs, And Features
The compact C-Class enters its 4th generation as Mercedes-Benz’s top-seller, with the challenge of maintaining build standards at four global plants.
2018-Present Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Prices, Specs, And Features
At 40+ years, the G-Class or G-Wagen is the oldest model in the Mercedes-Benz line-up, owing its longevity to timeless military-grade styling.
2023 Ferrari 812 GTS: Costs, Facts, And Figures
The latest series Ferrari spider, the 812 GTS is the spiritual successor of the 1969 Daytona Spider, Ferrari’s last front-engine convertible.
2023 Ford Mustang EcoBoost And GT: Costs, Facts, And Figures
In preparation for a new generation Ford Mustang for 2024, the pony-car stayed mostly unchanged from 2022 for a shortened 2023 model year.
2024 Ford Mustang: Prices, Specs, And Features
Nearly 60 years after its birth, the Ford Mustang tweaks performance for its seventh generation, with the promise of the most thrilling pony car yet.
Why The Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 Is The Best Used Sports Car Bargain
Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4's blend of power and AWD garnered a strong following of JDM enthusiasts. Today, you can get one of these gems for under $10,000.
2023 Dodge Charger: Prices, Specs, And Features
Hyped as America’s only four-door muscle car, the Dodge Charger returns for 2023 with a line of sedans ranging from the sedate to the Hell spawn.
Why The Extraordinary Audi S2 Should Be On Every Gearhead Bucket List
When Audi wanted to revamp its legendary Coupe, it looked at the awesome Audi Quattro racecar and created the S2 – the first ever S-badged car.
Here’s Why Car Buyers May Be Doomed With Feature Subscription Plans
Automakers spend billions on R&D of software-intensive cars, so they’re looking for new revenue streams, such as subscription fees for auto features.
Why You Need To Buy A Merkur XR4Ti But Can’t Find One
When Ford brought the then-new Sierra sports coupe to North America, it and its customers didn’t perceive what a gem the XR4Ti would turn out to be.
Here’s Why Synthetic E-Fuels Are Not The Answer To The Future Of Cars
Electrofuels or E-fuels are the latest alternative to power the Internal Combustion Engine, but they may not be the saviors the automobile needs.
Why Audi Wants You To Forget It Ever Built The A2 Compact MPV
Audi thought the lightweight subcompact would appeal to upscale shoppers looking for a city-runabout, but high ownership costs turned buyers off.
Why You Won’t Regret Buying A Used Kia Elan Today
The Kia Elan is one of those cars long forgotten but worthy of consideration for the tiny sports car buyer shopping for gems in the used car market.
The Alpina B5 GT is the 634-HP BMW M5 Sports Sedan We Would Rather Buy
The Alpina B5 GT is an uprated BMW M5 enhanced with a 634-hp 4.4 twin turbo V8, improved agility and upgraded all-leather interior options.