# Driver of the Week: Ed
Car and Driver has tapped Ed, the publication's Backfires editor and resident commentator, as its Driver of the Week. Ed holds multiple roles at the outlet: commentator, kibbitzer, life coach, and self-described crank.
The designation highlights Ed's work across Car and Driver's editorial operations, particularly through the Backfires column, which typically offers sharp takes on automotive industry happenings, driver behavior, and car culture quirks. His multifaceted role suggests someone deeply embedded in the publication's voice and perspective on the automotive world.
This kind of internal recognition often signals an editor or writer whose work resonates with readers and shapes the publication's editorial identity. The tongue-in-cheek description—calling him a crank and kibbitzer—reflects the irreverent tone that distinguishes Car and Driver's commentary from more formal automotive journalism outlets.