The Drive's resident Florida Man, Steve is a veteran motorsports and automotive journalist who's had staff roles and bylines at numerous publications including Autoweek, Automobile, Road & Track, Car and Driver and more. A native of Memphis, he now lives in the Sunshine State with his wife and multiple cats.
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2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Quick Review: C’mon and Bring the Family to 180 MPH
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Dec 3, 2020
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By Steve Cole Smith / Published Dec 6, 2020
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2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Review: If It Ain’t Broke, Just Add 797 HP
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Dec 11, 2020
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review: The Electric Mustang You Weren’t Expecting Still Matters
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Dec 15, 2020
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By Steve Cole Smith / Published Jan 5, 2021
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Porsche 550one: Designer De Silva Reveals Never-Before-Seen Modern ‘Lil’ Bastard’
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Jan 4, 2021
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By Steve Cole Smith / Published Jan 3, 2021
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By Steve Cole Smith / Published Jan 3, 2021
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How Much This Time? Donald Trump’s Old Ferrari F430 Is on the Auction Block, Again
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Jan 3, 2021
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Formula E Might Be Too Boring for Drivers and Not Relevant Enough for Manufacturers
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Dec 31, 2020
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By Steve Cole Smith / Published Dec 29, 2020
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Two F1 Engines Built Nearly 50 Years Apart Show How Far Racing Technology Has Come
By Steve Cole Smith / Published Dec 29, 2020