Author
François Aublin
Founder & Editor-in-Chief — Car Guides, Lumira Projects
About François
François Aublin is the founder of Lumira Projects, the parent organization behind Car Guides and business-trendz.com. He has spent over a decade in the SEO, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), and digital publishing industries — building media properties that combine rigorous sourcing, transparent methodology, and long-form usefulness.
What he writes about
On Car Guides, François covers the full ownership lifecycle: choosing a car, comparing models, understanding insurance, financing, maintenance, and the practical realities of life with a particular vehicle. He focuses on the US market — from compact sedans to full-size pickups, from gasoline to electric, from $15k used cars to $80k new SUVs.
How he works
Every article is researched against at least two primary sources (NHTSA, EPA, manufacturer data). Every numerical claim is verified before publication. Every "Best Of" ranking follows the same public scoring model — François does not adjust weights to favor partners. Read the full Car Guides methodology.
Get in touch
For editorial questions or corrections, the fastest way to reach François is via the Car Guides contact form or directly at contact@car-guides.com.
Press & speaking
For interview requests, press inquiries, or speaking engagements, email contact@car-guides.com with the subject line starting with "Press —".