
Nicole Wakelin
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Automotive journalist covering all things cars, with cookies, coffee, and pie along the way. @WorldCarAwards @NACTOY @WWCOTY muckrack.com/nicole-wakelin
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I also had the opportunity to speak with Hyundai USA interior designer Gary Lin about how they made the Ioniq 9 a versatile, attractive, and family-friendly EV. TopSpeed.com topspeed.com/sculpting-sereā¦

Last week at Toyota USA HQ Confidential in Plano, Texas, I spoke with Cooper Ericksen, Senior VP of Product, about what the RAV4 going hybrid-only means for the rest of the lineup. TopSpeed.com topspeed.com/2026-toyota-raā¦

It's the little things that are dealbreakers for me. In the new Toyota USA bZ (formerly bZ4X) they fixed the one feature that I absolutely hated. I actually like this car now! TopSpeed.com topspeed.com/toyota-bz-worsā¦

Some automakers went hard on EVs, but Toyota USA took a different approach believing hybrids and EVs is a better call. What do you think? Should we all be going fully electric or is it just not right for everyone? TopSpeed.com topspeed.com/toyota-electriā¦

Hydrogen is often seen as the also-ran in the move toward electrification, but Toyota USA is all-in on including it in the plan. It's an alternative to EVs, but would you consider a hydrogen car like the Mirai? topspeed.com/hydrogen-benefā¦

Hereās a chance for women to voice their opinions on driving. Iām a juror for Women's Worldwide Car Of The Year and a fellow Czech juror is taking a survey in recognition of International Women Drivers Day. It takes all of two minutes to fill out - so let your voice be heard! forms.office.com/pages/responseā¦


I had the privilege of attending a Hyundai USA Hope On Wheels event at CHOC today. Wonderful to see a company giving back to the community and the impact it has on the kids!




Thrilled to once again be representing the US as a member of the World Car Awards jury!


Thrilled to share my first review for TopSpeed.com - the new @honda CR-V TrailSport. (Now if theyād just bring back the table.) topspeed.com/honda-cr-v-traā¦

Big news from NA Car, Utility & Truck of the Year today! We have four new jurors. northamericancaroftheyear.org/nactoy-welcomeā¦



