In a decade as a reporter at the Detroit Free Press, Eric D. Lawrence has covered everything from crime and breaking news to county government, transportation and now autos, with a focus on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. In his time as a reporter in Detroit and elsewhere, Eric has driven fast cars, raced a streetcar on a city bus, been shaken by an earthquake simulator and even panned for gold. He is not opposed to long walks on the beach, but finds swimming to be a more personally fulfilling activity. Eric is a graduate of West Virginia University, is married to a journalist and has spent more time with Legos in recent years as dad to an awesome 7-year-old than he ever did as a kid.