Among the Japanese automakers, perhaps only Mazda truly understand how to design fun-to-drive cars - just look at the 2024 Mazda CX-30 as an example. In terms of handling, steering feel, driving character, cornering, and ride, the Mazda CX-30 stands out among many other small crossovers. Other brands may offer practical SUVs but they can't compete with Mazda when it comes to creating true sporty vehicles. David goes over why that is the case with the Mazda CX-30.
Automotive Press is owned and managed by David Koichi Chao, a global expert in the field of automotive evaluation, engineering, and strategy. With over 35 years of engineering experience, David is able to review vehicles from unique perspectives utilizing technical and specialized methods. David is a board member and a director at AJAC (Automobile Journalist Association of Canada).
David is known around the world as an authentic specialist of Lean/Agile Thinking, and travels all around the world to review vehicles and teach latest engineering methods. Born and raised in Japan, David has an engineering degree from University of British Columbia and post-graduate education from MIT and Harvard Business School in Boston.
