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Dave McQuilling

Dave McQuilling

Author/Co-Author of 6 articles

After completing a bachelor's degree in journalism from Sutherland University, Dave began an accomplished career as a journalist; this has included jobs at newspapers, TV stations, on the radio, in magazines, and online.

For the last few years, he’s been focusing on automotive, technology, and food. Outside of The Manual, you can find him teaching people all there is to know about going fast and culinary delights on Digital Trends, Autoblog, SlashGear, Daily Meal, Tasting Table, and How To Geek.

He has been lucky enough to convert all of his favorite things into part of his career, meaning you can always find him driving fast to a new restaurant.

Rivian R2 First Drive Impressions

Rivian R2 first drive: A mid-sized EV game-changer punching above its budget

Rivian’s R2 blends smart cost-cutting engineering with strong performance, off-road capability, and premium feel, making it a compelling new contender in the crowded mid-range electric SUV market.
Gotrax Mustang electric bike.

Gotrax Mustang electric bike review: Stylish, comfortable, and shockingly practical

Gotrax's Mustang is a surprisingly practical choice for town and trail rides, thanks to a combination of solid suspension and fat tires that offer a comfortable ride tagging alongside an impressive per-charge mileage.
Asus Zenbook A16

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: A suave MacBook killer from the Windows tent?

Armed with a lovely 3K OLED screen, the Asus Zenbook A16 delivers a solid battery life in a svelte frame and emerges as an AI-ready performance powerhouse for Windows fans.
Red Pagani Utopia Roadster in a spotlight on a white background

Pirelli’s new ‘Cyber Tyre’ could be the next traction control

Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli is leading the charge toward smart tires with its new Cyber Tyre. What makes this piece of rubber so special. We'll tell you.
BMW i7 M70 xDrive

The BMW i7 M70 is an electric limousine that does supercar speeds

BMW’s outrageously luxurious i7 finally got the M Series treatment, and now the electric behemoth is completely over the top.
BMW i5 M60 xDrive parked on an overlook

Both sporty and posh, the i5 may be the electric BMW you’ve been waiting for

The middle child in BMW's line has finally gone electric as the new i5, and it delivers all the luxury and fun factor you'd expect.