Distinguished Automotive Journalist Bill Visnic Joins Edmunds.com

Distinguished Automotive Journalist Bill Visnic Joins Edmunds.com

Automotive publishing veteran Bill Visnic joins Edmunds.com as full-time senior editor for Edmunds' AutoObserver.com.

Having been a regular freelance contributor to the automotive industry blog since 2007, Visnic will expand his role, providing expert analysis of business and technology developments.

Visnic brings to the position 16 years of experience as an automotive journalist. As Senior Technical Editor at Ward's Automotive Group, he implemented the highly regarded Ward's 10 Best Engines program. Prior to Ward's, Visnic worked as Associate Editor at Car and Driver.

Visnic has provided auto-industry analysis for a diverse selection of national broadcasters and publications and is the recipient of numerous technical- and business-writing honors. He is a 1985 graduate of West Virginia University with degrees in English and political science.

"I'm gratified to be joining what the past couple of years has convinced me is the premier organization in this part of the industry," said Visnic. "Everyone with whom I've come in contact at Edmunds is educated, supportive, resourceful and committed."

Visnic will report directly to Michelle Krebs, senior analyst and editor at large for Edmunds' AutoObserver.com.

"Bill is a rare talent. He is an automotive enthusiast with a deep knowledge of vehicle mechanics and also has a keen eye for the bigger business picture of the auto industry," Krebs stated. "Bill has shared his knowledge and insight as a senior contributing editor for AutoObserver for the past two years. We look forward to even more as he joins Edmunds.com full-time."

Michelle Krebs:  is Editor-in-Chief of AutoObserver.com. Follow @AutoObserver on Twitter.