Since 2018, Miguel O. Guindín has been covering the automotive industry from Puerto Rico, blending market analysis with real-world driving experience. Over the past eight years, he has tested over 100 press vehicles and attended major auto shows, offering insight into how global trends intersect with the island’s unique tax structure and consumer dynamics.
His automotive journey ranges from owning a Smart Fortwo to a modified 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI producing over 350 wheel horsepower, and now a 2023 Toyota Prius, reflecting both performance enthusiasm and efficiency-focused practicality. Miguel specializes in connecting product strategy, electrification, and affordability to the realities of smaller, tariff-sensitive markets.