Nicole Wakelin

Nicole Wakelin is a veteran automotive journalist with more than 15 years of experience reviewing vehicles, unpacking emerging technology, and helping consumers make confident buying decisions. Her work focuses on clarity and usefulness, translating complex features into real-world value. Nicole’s bylines include TopSpeed, CarBuzz, Motor1, The Boston Globe, U.S. News, and Kelley Blue Book. She is also the co-host of the Wheel Bearings Podcast and serves as a juror for the World Car Awards, Women’s World Car Awards, and the North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards.