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Leslie J. Allen

News Editor

Leslie J. Allen is editor of Shift magazine and oversees mobility coverage for Automotive News.

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Leslie J. Allen is managing editor and executive producer for Automotive News TV. Leslie joined Automotive News in 2006. She is a former auto editor at the Detroit Free Press, and also edited the automotive section, as well as the "Monday Business" section, at the Philadelphia Inquirer, while serving as associate business editor. Leslie began covering the car industry as a business reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. In addition to business and automotive, Leslie has covered information technology, emerging technologies, telematics, municipal government and education. She also did a stint in media relations at the former Lucent Technologies' Bell Laboratories, including editing the in-house Bell Labs News. She has a degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

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Recent Stories
Connectivity and its challenges go way back

In some respects, you can thank smoggy air in California, and that annoying "Check Engine" light, for helping kick-start the connected-car revolution.
Tesla aids Michigan customers with service center at Ohio border

The location of Tesla's new service center on the Ohio border with Michigan could help the electric carmaker serve its Detroit area customers. Tesla has about 1,500 customers in Michigan. 
Family of woman killed by AV sues Arizona, city of Tempe

The lawsuit says the state and city failed to make roadways safe and allowed autonomous vehicles to operate in an unsafe manner.
NADA convention has been historical backdrop for major industry stories
Some of the biggest news stories in the industry have broken during NADA's annual convention. Here are some examples from recent decades.
Truck dealers split in '70 but stayed close
In 1970, the American Truck Dealers spun off from NADA. But ATD continues its close cooperation with NADA, sharing resources, expertise and a convention.
Rocky's fight against the odds
Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente was one of the most colorful figures from the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign. His long-shot campaign as a conservative Democrat ultimately failed.
Tesla, Radio Flyer offer kid-version Model S electric car for $499
The folks at Radio Flyer have collaborated with Tesla Motors to create a drivable miniature version of the Model S electric car for children, complete with lithium-ion battery technology.
VW launches new ad campaign without 'Das Auto' slogan
Volkswagen is launching an advertising campaign in Europe this month that will also roll out globally aimed at winning back trust and sales lost through its diesel emissions-cheating scandal. The campaign drops the slogan "Das Auto" previously used by the automaker in its marketing.
Can retailer sell voters on his presidential candidacy?
Dealer Roque De La Fuente has a few things going for him as he tries to sell voters on his presidential candidacy. He knows how to sell, and he doesn't back down from a fight. He speaks in this Q&A of his past and his plans.
Tenn. group's key: Treat customers well
Dealer principal Don Jenkins, 65, spoke with Automotive News TV Managing Editor Leslie J. Allen and Staff Reporter Lindsay Chappell about some of the reasons behind his dealerships' success.