Madeline Cuccio

• Madeline "Maddie" Cuccio's previous experience with cars dates back to when she was a toddler. She learned how to walk by leaning on her grandfather's classic Porsche, and has obsessively studied automotive history and mechanics ever since.
• Her daily driver is a 2000 Nissan Skyline 25GT, which she imported herself. She averages roughly 1500km a month of driving.
• She also has passions for gaming, military history, and world culture. She frequently travels to historic sites, museums, and car meets across the northeastern US.

Experience

Maddie's career began as a freelance automotive writer for Internet Brands in 2021. She specializes in researching and writing about a range of topics encompassing automotive and motorsport history, drawing on a deep well of passionate research spanning over two decades. She regularly publishes across over a half-dozen websites such as Audi World, Corvette Forum, and YotaTech. Her contributions include a number of retrospective multi-piece articles detailing the history of specific makes and models, with features published in sites like Ford Truck Enthusiasts, Mustang Forums, and Club Lexus. Maddie also regularly reports news on the state of the automobile, covering subjects such as current and future models, regulations, policies, and motorsport events. Her lifelong passion for the arts and just about anything powered by an engine ultimately led her to Slash Gear in 2024, where her journey continues as a regular contributor.

Education

Maddie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from William Paterson University.