David C. Smith

Correspondent, WardsAuto

Dave Smith, WardsAuto editor at large, is the founding editor of WardsAuto World magazine. He writes about numerous topics, all with a keen perspective honed from years of experience as a longtime industry observer.

Posts by David C. Smith

in Final Inspection Jan. 8, 2013

Bob Lutz: From Doodler to Design Catalyst

His biggest achievement was to free GM’s design studios from a stultifying product-development bureaucracy so it could focus on creativity,....More
in Final Inspection Oct. 17, 2012

From Worst to Best: Cadillac Cimarron Vs. ATS

The ATS is looking like a big success in part because the development team focused on creating a true sports sedan, lighter than all the key....More