Mike Schlee
Road Test Editor If it has wheels, Mike will drive it. Having written professionally for several years, he joins the AutoGuide team as the Road Test Editor. The only thing Mike likes better than pawing all over the latest and greatest automobiles is driving them; a lot – over long distances. Testing and evaluating cars is a tough gig, but someone’s got to do it.Mike's Recent Reviews
2016 MINI Cooper S Clubman vs Volkswagen Golf GTI
Surprisingly similar in some aspects, yet still completely different in others, these two hatches take different approaches to a common goal.
2016 BMW 750i xDrive Review
There’s a new executive sedan sheriff in town and it goes by the name of BMW 750i xDrive.
Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
The Discovery Sport and GLC 300 are both new, yet familiar.
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Review
It isn’t a class leader necessarily, but is a competitive entry in a compact car segment that’s never been better.
2016 Kia Cadenza vs 2016 Nissan Maxima
Despite how similar the Kia and Nissan may appear on paper, they are very different in execution.
2016 BMW i8 Review
The BMW i8 is a truly unusual car.
2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review
The Jetta feels more like a mature compact sedan that can handle its own in the corners than an all-out performance sedan.
2016 Mercedes-Benz E550 Coupe Review
After seven years on the market, is it still as good as we remember?
2016 BMW X1 xDrive28i Review
Switching the X1 to a front-wheel drive platform did not kill the vehicle, it made it better.
2016 Dodge Charger SXT AWD Review
The great American full-size sedan is not dead and gone, it has just undergone an evolution.
2016 Volkswagen Jetta S Review
For 2016, the Volkswagen Jetta S receives a new, more powerful, more efficient base engine. But the real question is, is it baby approved?
2016 Ford Edge vs 2016 Nissan Murano
Not all crossovers have to succumb to the stereotype of being boring, family-hauling transportation appliances.
Mike's Recent News Posts
Top 10 Best American Sports Cars of the 2000s
American Cars Get Serious About Performance
Here’s Why You Really Shouldn’t Drive on a Flat Tire
Unless you are evading imminent danger, you should never drive on a flat tire.
Top 10 Best Jaguar Sports Cars of All Time
Jaguar has made some of the fastest, sexiest and most outlandish sports cars in history.
Cooper Tire Discoverer SRX Review
This is a budget-friendly tire that won’t break the bank.
Giving Thanks to the Automakers
It’s that time again. Time to give our thanks to all the automotive manufacturers for yet another wild and crazy year.
Feature Focus: A Rundown of the BMW 7 Series’ Super Fancy Technology
It has perfume, massaging seats, and a workout program, just to name a few.
Top 10 Cars That Were Ahead of Their Time
These cars were in the wrong place at the wrong time, but that doesn’t mean they were total duds.
A Farewell: Mike Schlee’s Top 10 Moments at AutoGuide.com
Today is Mike Schlee’s last day working at AutoGuide. Here are his 10 best memories from his time here.
Top 10 Cars That Defined Their Decades
Car design has always been influenced by the current economic, political and/or popular culture landscapes. Here are the ones that defined their decades.
Feature Focus: A Look at the BMW i8’s Innovative Hybrid Powertrain
Part supercar, part plugin-hybrid and part futuristic space machine, the i8 is like nothing else on the road today.
Top 10 Awful Cars from Great Manufacturers
Even the best automakers aren’t immune to a spectacular failure.
The 14 Most Revolutionary Cars That Changed the World
These are the 14 vehicles that reshaped the entire North American automotive landscape.