Nick Kurczewski is an automotive journalist based in New York who has contributed to some of the most well-respected automotive and mainstream publications in the United States and the UK. Nick is a regular contributor to The New York Times Online's Wheels blog as well as Edmunds' AutoObserver.com among others.

Raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Westfield, New Jersey, Nick had an early passion for cars and dreamed of being a Formula One driver. However, after spending a summer break from college training at Bridgestone Racing Academy in Ontario, Nick discovered that he was less adept at actually driving a race car than he was at writing about the experience.

After several years of successful freelance work in New York, Nick decided that it was time to broaden his experience. With that, he packed his bags and moved to Paris, France. His travels have taken him across Europe and the United States - to the factory floors of the most exciting sports car manufacturers, and along some of Europe's most spectacular roads. After a five year stint in Paris, Nick is back in New York City, covering all things auto.

In his free moments, Nick enjoys watching Formula One racing, cooking, travel and above all, meeting new people with interesting cars. Nick, his partner Matt and their pug Merlin live in lower Manhattan.

Nick is an active member of the International Motor Press Association (IMPA - www.impa.org), the Association Française de la Presse Automobile (AFPA) and the British Guild of Motoring Writers. He holds a BA in English from Longwood University.