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Tom Murphy

Tom Murphy

Managing Editor, Informa/WardsAuto

Tom Murphy test drives cars throughout the year and focuses on powertrain and interior technology. He leads selection of the Wards 10 Best Engines, Wards 10 Best Interiors and Wards 10 Best UX competitions. Tom grills year-round, never leaves home without a guitar pick and aspires to own a Jaguar E-Type someday.

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Test Drives & New Vehicles

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Test Drives & New Vehicles

Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo No Mere Test Drive

Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo No Mere Test Drive

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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Test Drives & New Vehicles

Ford Bronco at Off-Roadeo in Austin, TX

Ford Bronco at Off-Roadeo in Austin, TX

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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2021 Wards 10 Best UX Winner: Volkswagen ID.4

2021 Wards 10 Best UX Winner: Volkswagen ID.4

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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2021 Wards 10 Best UX Winner: Hyundai Elantra

2021 Wards 10 Best UX Winner: Hyundai Elantra

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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Chevy Silverado Charges into BEV World

Chevy Silverado Charges into BEV World

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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ZF Pushes Further Into ADAS, Shuttles, BEV Tech

ZF Pushes Further Into ADAS, Shuttles, BEV Tech

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner: Mercedes-Benz S-Class

2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner: Mercedes-Benz S-Class

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner: Bentley Bentayga

2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner: Bentley Bentayga

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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Video Intro for 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors Ceremony

Video Intro for 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors Ceremony

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

Internal Combustion Engines

2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Toyota Mirai

2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Toyota Mirai

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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Internal Combustion Engines

2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Jeep Wrangler 4xe

2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Jeep Wrangler 4xe

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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Internal Combustion Engines

2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Hyundai Santa Fe

2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Hyundai Santa Fe

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

Internal Combustion Engines

2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Ford Mustang Mach-E

2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Ford Mustang Mach-E

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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Internal Combustion Engines

2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: BMW 330e

2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: BMW 330e

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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BMW's Exploding, Expanding Color Palette

BMW's Exploding, Expanding Color Palette

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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In Certain Towns, You Are Free2Move About

In Certain Towns, You Are Free2Move About

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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From Cadillac to VW, 2021 Wards 10 Best UX List Is Complete

From Cadillac to VW, 2021 Wards 10 Best UX List Is Complete

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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Features, Value Earn Elantra 10 Best UX Award

Features, Value Earn Elantra 10 Best UX Award

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

2022 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate

Refreshed GMC Sierra Pushes Luxury, Off-Road Trims

Refreshed GMC Sierra Pushes Luxury, Off-Road Trims

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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VW Wins Again With Space-Age UX in ID.4

VW Wins Again With Space-Age UX in ID.4

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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It’s All About Utility on Wards 10 Best Interiors List

It’s All About Utility on Wards 10 Best Interiors List

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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Bentley Bentayga Speed: It’s All There in Black and White

Bentley Bentayga Speed: It’s All There in Black and White

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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Multi-Sensory S-Class Lands Again on 10 Best List

Multi-Sensory S-Class Lands Again on 10 Best List

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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Internal Combustion Engines

GM Opening Lab for Next-Gen Battery Development

GM Opening Lab for Next-Gen Battery Development

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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Internal Combustion Engines

Wards 10 Best List Jolted By Electrification

Wards 10 Best List Jolted By Electrification

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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Internal Combustion Engines

Neck-Snapping Good Time in Winning Ford Mustang Mach-E

Neck-Snapping Good Time in Winning Ford Mustang Mach-E

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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Internal Combustion Engines

BMW 330e Sedan Stands Out Among PHEVs

BMW 330e Sedan Stands Out Among PHEVs

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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Toyota Tundra Takes Another Run at Fullsize Truck Segment

Toyota Tundra Takes Another Run at Fullsize Truck Segment

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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Internal Combustion Engines

Running on Hydrogen, Toyota Mirai Dazzles Again

Running on Hydrogen, Toyota Mirai Dazzles Again

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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Internal Combustion Engines

Wrangler 4xe Brings New Level of Efficiency to Jeep

Wrangler 4xe Brings New Level of Efficiency to Jeep

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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2023 Cadillac Lyriq at GM Tech Center

2023 Cadillac Lyriq at GM Tech Center

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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ADAS Features Must Be Intuitive, Magna CEO Says

ADAS Features Must Be Intuitive, Magna CEO Says

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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2021 Concours d'Elegance of America

2021 Concours d'Elegance of America

byTom Murphy, Managing Editor

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