Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith is an experienced automotive journalist and news editor at Motor1.com. With a background in English from Western Michigan University, he has worked in various roles within the automotive industry since 1997, including stints at used car dealerships, Ford Racing, and Bandit Industries. He has contributed articles to Autoblog, Car Throttle, and Autotrader before joining Motor1.com in 2017. As the co-host of the Rambling About Cars podcast, Smith shares his passion for automotive journalism and his extensive experience with various car models. His expertise is particularly focused on the Ford Taurus SHO, which he considers writing a history book about.

Biography:  https://www.motor1.com/info/team/christopher-smith/

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This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Recent Articles

2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance: New Plug-In Hybrid Coupe with 805 HP and 1,047 lb-ft of Torque

2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance: New Plug-In Hybrid Coupe with 805 HP and 1,047 lb-ft of Torque

Broke On: Saturday, 20 April 2024 The 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance, unveiled at the Shanghai Formula 1 race weekend, boasts a powerful plug-in hybrid system with a twin-turbo V8 engine and e-motor, generating an impressive combined output of 805 hp and 1,047 lb-ft. Reaching 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds and topping out at 199 mph, this high-performance coupe features a rear-mounted lightweight battery and minor cosmetic upgrades.