Doug Newcomb
Senior Industry Analyst -- Mobility and Connectivity

Doug is a former analyst for Wards Intelligence.
Latest From Doug Newcomb
AutoTech Check: 2020 Defender 110 SE
The all-new Defender has more off-road prowess than most people need, but the equally impressive technology makes daily use of the vehicle more convenient.
Aurora Innovations Acquires Uber’s Advance Technology Group AV division.
Aurora doubles in size and Uber unloads its ill-fated AV business in a win-win deal that keeps the ride-hailing giant in the self-driving race.
AutoTech Check – ’20 BMW M8 Competition Convertible
Notwithstanding a few minor shortcomings, not many cars can compete with the M8 as a technology tour de force – or with its remarkable performance and rakish ragtop styling.
AutoTech Check – ’20 Alfa Romeo Stelvio TI Lusso
The tech in the’20 Alfa Romeo Stelvio TI Lusso AWD doesn’t disappoint, although some of it comes as extra-cost options.
AutoTech Check – ’21 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD
The tech in the ’21 Seltos is practical, intuitive and provides good value – and should help Kia continue to make inroads and sales in the compact SUV category.
Motional and Via to Launch Public Robotaxi Service
Partnership focuses on tying into transportation infrastructure – and proves AV technology is on the rebound.