Alex Knizek
Director, Auto Test Development
Work At CR
Alex ensures CR’s auto testing and reporting reflect what is important to consumers and are current with technological advancements in the industry. He is part of a team that tests and rates more than 50 cars every year. In addition, Alex and his team track year-over-year changes of all makes and models, watching for industrywide trends and drawing on CR’s research, testing, and surveys.
Experience and Education
Prior to CR, Alex was a product manager at Stanley Black & Decker, where he worked on the expansion of the automotive tool category. He was previously an ergonomics engineer at Ford Motor Company, where he worked on the design of interior components and infotainment systems, benchmarked competitive vehicles, and conducted usability testing. He holds a master’s degree in automotive engineering from Clemson University and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Western New England University.
Latest Articles by Alex Knizek
How Do Hybrid Cars Work?
March 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
Talking Cars 495: Driving the Audi A6
February 25, 2026
February 25, 2026
Talking Cars 459: Driving the 2025 Hyundai Sonata
November 27, 2024
November 27, 2024
Cars That Come With Free Automatic Crash Notification—and Those That Don't
August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024
Talking Cars 439: 2024 Top Picks
February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024
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