If you’ve watched television, listened to radio or read most any newspaper or car magazine, you probably have heard of C. Van Tune.  He’s one of the best known, most knowledgeable and most respected automotive journalists in the world.  For over 20 years, Van’s writing, photography, presentation and driving skills have been showcased in more than 1500 live television and radio appearances, nearly 2000 print articles, and countless web entries.

A life-long car enthusiast who bought his first copy of Motor Trend Magazine at age 8, learned to drive at 10, and could identify every year, make, model and engine size of every car on the road by 12, Van was the perfect person to have a career as an automotive journalist---beginning while still in college and culminating as Editor-in-Chief of Motor Trend from 1994 through 2001. During his tenure, Van’s high energy and hands-on editing style transformed the 45-year-old staid title into one of the most popular, most exciting and most quoted automotive publications in the world. His editorial team increased circulation from 900,000 to over 1,300,000 and launched the magazine’s Television, Radio, Internet, and Auto Show brand extensions.

After seven years at the helm of MT, and in a position in his career where most people would have gladly “ridden the wave” of success, Van shocked the industry by retiring from print journalism to concentrate full time on his TV career…landing a job immediately as the host and co-creator of ESPN’s highly-rated DRIVE! television series. He also became a regular guest on NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s Live with Regis & Kelly, CNBC and MSNBC business channels, as well as on Top-50-Market TV stations across the country. Each year, Van’s automotive commentaries and expert opinions have been seen by over 125,000,000 people.  

A self-described victim of “Mad Car Disease” Van owns more than 25 cars, most of which are 1950s and ‘60s classics or current-day high performance vehicles…plus a fire engine. He has road tested over 2500 machines during his career, and his love of motor-sports has put him behind the wheel in professional road racing, drag racing, hill climbs, autocrosses, off road racing, vintage racing and celebrity racing.

Now, C. Van Tune is bringing his experience, knowledge and passion to iTaggit.com. Bookmark this page and check back daily to read Van’s opinions, rants & raves, ask him questions, go inside his personal car collection, and interact with Van and his select group of car-expert friends about anything on four wheels. From the best buys in classic cars to the latest products on the road…and whatever else you want to discuss.

C. Van Tune’s “Mad Car Disease”. Catch it only on iTaggit.com.