Authors

Amy Fortune

Contributing Writer

Amy Fortune is a contributing writer for CarsDirect and lead writer/editor for AutoCreditExpress. She also contributes regularly to several other high-traffic blogs. Amy was born in North Carolina and grew up with an appreciation for NASCAR and everything automotive. Now based in the Motor City, she continues to be happily immersed in car culture and automotive finance.

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Bethany Hickey

Senior Auto Financing Editor

Beth is a content manager and writer for Auto Credit Express, CarsDirect, and other automotive blogs emphasizing financing and car loans for consumers with subprime credit. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan in Flint, with a bachelor’s degree in English writing.

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Dave LaLonde

Contributing Writer

Dave LaLonde is a Senior Vice President for Auto Credit Express and contributing writer. He is an expert in building and running internet operations with over 12 years of experience in the field and has served in a variety of leadership positions within the automotive retail industry.

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David Topham

Auto Financing Editor

David is the lead editor for Auto Credit Express with years of experience writing about automotive financing. He was born and raised in Michigan and is a graduate of Michigan State University. David is a skilled writer who contributes to other Internet Brands properties such as CarsDirect and The Car Connection.

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Megan Foukes

Auto Financing Writer

Megan is a graduate of Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. As a content writer for Auto Credit Express, Megan has years of publishing experience under her belt in automotive special financing. Her work has also been featured in several automotive finance blogs such as CarsDirect and The Car Connection.

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Meghan Carbary

Contributing Writer

Meghan Carbary has been writing professionally for nearly 20 years. A published journalist in three states, Meghan honed her skills as a feature writer and sports editor. She has now expanded her skillset into the automotive industry as a content writer for Auto Credit Express, where she contributes to several automotive and auto finance blogs.

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Michael Smith

Contributing Writer

Michael Smith is a contributing writer for Auto Credit Express and several other auto financing related blogs. He is extremely passionate about assisting others in the car buying process.

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Steve Cypher

Contributing Writer

Steve Cypher is a contributing writer for CarsDirect.com and Senior Editor for Lotpro.com. When not covering the latest automotive news or reviewing vehicles, Steve calls upon his years of experience selling cars to explain the car buying process and all things subprime at AutoCreditExpress.com.

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