Location
Stuttgart, Germany
Expertise
Automotive news, Car culture, Automotive industry policy
- Damir is based in Stuttgart, Germany, the home of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.
- Damir is fascinated with the ever-changing global automotive market, and has closely followed the challenges that trade policies continue to pose for manufacturers and buyers alike.
- Damir's first hands-on experience tinkering with an ancient Volkswagen Rabbit sparked his enduring interest in iconic European vehicles and clever engineering, and still informs his editorial coverage of automotive design and culture.
Experience
Damir entered the field of digital journalism in 2017, covering policy and breaking news for The Inquisitr. Damir later pivoted to tech and automotive journalism, writing for MakeUseOf before joining SlashGear in 2023. He currently holds the position of an editor at Jalopnik, where he particularly enjoys editing and curating stories about the overlooked chapters of automotive history, as well as staying up to date on automotive news, industry developments, and practical automotive content. Alongside journalism, Damir has also produced B2B copy for brands in the SaaS space, including Catchpoint, ZEDEDA, Mintlify, and Bright Data.
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