Matt Avery's expertise in the automotive industry is the result of years of experience and dedication to the craft. As a veteran automotive journalist, photographer, and historian, Matt has made significant contributions to the field. After working as a repair technician for Mercedes-Benz and BMW, Matt began writing for the television show MotorWeek before joining the editorial team at Cars.com. Currently, he works as the Executive Producer and host of On The Move for Mecum Auctions. Matt's long-running Classic Recollections column in the Chicago-based Daily Herald and his work in publications such as Hot Rod, MotorTrend and Muscle Car Review have made him a respected figure in the automotive community. In addition to his writing and photography, Matt has also made significant contributions to the industry through his work with the Midwest Automotive Media Association and SEMA's Future Leaders Network. His book COPO, which features over 45 world-class collector vehicles processed through GM's Central Office, won a Silver Medal at the Automotive Heritage Awards in 2019. Matt's library of over 400 images, captured specifically for COPO, has found a permanent home in the archives at the General Motors Heritage Center. In 2020, he was recognized as one of the rising young stars in the automotive industry by being named to SEMA's '35 Under 35' list, and he continues to make significant contributions to the field.