Gabriel Shenhar Email & Phone Number

A veteran of Consumer Reports Auto Test Center with vast hands-on testing experience and diverse automotive knowledge. Have tested and evaluated over 2000 vehicles through a consistent and methodical test regimen. A key person in originally developing and further refining CR’s test protocol of weighted scoring scheme by utilizing analytical and mathematical tools to distill an overall score and a ranking order within a given vehicle class. Have performed every single test in CR’s road tests combining astute insights into vehicle dynamics, powertrain characteristics and ergonomic factors (similar work to an OEM’s competitive analysis). On the pulse of the latest developments in ADAS, infotainment systems and usability factors. Benefit from exposure and access to industry leaders as well vehicle development and product planning executives. Privy to customer/member feedback through CR's annual reliability and owner satisfaction survey, which contribute to possessing a profound understanding of consumer needs and perceptions. Initiated and planned some of CR’s first Autos special publications. Spearheaded CR’s electric vehicle testing and lead EV testing. Procured CR’s EV charging infrastructure. Interact cross-functionally (Tech-Editorial) on a daily basis. A regular panelist on CR's Talking Cars podcast.

Listed skills include Automotive, Vehicles, Budgets, Project Management, and 13 others.

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  Associate Director, Auto Test Program

  Consumer Reports

  Aug 1992 - Present - Colchester, Ct

  o Plan CR’s annual auto-test program in terms of vehicle selection, timing and budget o Assign staff members with test vehicle purchases and oversee the buying processo Coordinate publishing of road tests in CR magazine and website with editorial staffo Point person for ride & handling tests and evaluationso Author road test sections relating to ride, handling and powertrain as well as overall vehicle summaryo Participate in all jury-based evaluations including ergonomics, usability/infotainment systems and ADAS performanceo Review content and edit road tests, synopsis of vehicle profiles, ratings within a given category and other features for all Autos newsstand publicationso Lead EV and alternate fuel vehicle testingo Initiated installation and procured several EVSEs for CR’s test facility as well as an on-line portal of monitoring energy used and charging timeo Regularly contribute to CR’s newsfeed with EV-related content, First Drive reviews, opinions and insightso Attend major auto shows, SAE and EV conferences (EDTA and EVS)o Act as liaison to industry representatives and funnel CR-OEM communicationso Attended SAE Applied Vehicle Dynamics course at BMW Performance Driving Schoolo Attended Skip Barber Advanced High Performance Driving Clinico Attended American Management Association Team-Building and Project-Management workshopso Among CR’s spokespeople. Appeared on broadcast media and quoted in various print and online mediao A regular panelist on CR’s Talking Cars podcasto Social media: Among four CR Cars’ team members with a Twitter handle: @CRCarsGabe

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  New Jersey Institute Of Technology

  Mechanical Engineering