Jim Motavalli

Jim Motavalli is an experienced journalist and columnist with a focus on the automotive and environmental sectors. Currently serving as an Auto Marketing Columnist for MediaVillage.com, an Auto Columnist for Barron's, and a Ride Share Columnist for Autoblog, Motavalli has extensive knowledge of automotive advertising, marketing trends, and luxury automotive developments. Additionally, contributions as an auto blogger for The New York Times and Car Talk reflect a long-standing engagement with automotive topics. Previously, Motavalli held roles at E/The Environmental Magazine as Senior Writer and as Executive Editor for New Mass Media. Educational background includes attendance at the University of Connecticut from 1970 to 1974.