Michael Zak

Consumer Editor, AOL Autos

Michael Zak is Consumer Editor for AOL Autos. He is a graduate of Kalamazoo College where he majored in History and studied abroad in Strasbourg, France at the Université Marc-Bloch. A native of metro-Detroit …, Michael has been a long-time follower of the auto industry. Areas of interest for him include green and hybrid engineering, performance vehicles, the history of the auto industry, and general automotive news. When he is not working on content for AOL Autos, Michael enjoys playing hockey and golf, reading, writing, spending time with his friends and family, and traveling.

Hot Memorial Day Deals

Published May 22, 2012 By Michael Zak

The weather is starting to heat up and so are the car deals. As the unofficial start of summer comes upon us, automakers have started offering some great deals for those of you shopping for a new car right now. ...

Study: Turn Signal Neglect Now A Serious Safety Issue

Published May 01, 2012 By Michael Zak

A study conducted by the Society of Automotive Engineers made a rather surprising claim when presented last week in Dayton, Ohio: Turn signal neglect is causing millions of crashes per year and may be more dangerous than distracted driving. ...

Best March Lease Deals

Published Mar 23, 2012 By Michael Zak

March is turning out to be the best month for car sales and leasing since 2007. If you are like a lot of consumers, you are finally getting off the couch and into a new car, SUV or truck. Surveys show consumers are showing more confidence in the economy, and shopping sites like AOL Autos for their new ride. ...

Holiday Deals: Big Savings Off The Sticker In December

Published Dec 10, 2011 By Michael Zak

While shopping on Black Friday can be a stressful, tiring and downright frightening thing to do, consumers may find some great deals on one of the biggest puchases they'll ever make: A new car. ...