Jim Motavalli

Jim Motavalli is an experienced automotive and environmental writer with a diverse portfolio spanning several decades. Currently serving as an Auto Marketing Columnist for MediaVillage.com, an Auto Columnist for Barron's, and a Ride Share Columnist for Autoblog since January 2018, Jim provides insights into automotive advertising and luxury automotive trends. Additionally, Jim has contributed to Car Talk and maintains a long-standing blogging role for both New York Times Digital and The New York Times since 1990. With earlier roles as a Senior Writer for E/The Environmental Magazine and Executive Editor at New Mass Media, Jim's expertise is supported by an educational background from the University of Connecticut. Since 1973, Jim has also been a Programmer for WPKN.