Benjamin Zhang

Senior Correspondent

Benjamin is a senior correspondent with Business Insider's Transportation Team, covering aviation and autos. He recently returned to Business Insider after working in the automotive and airline industries. He is a graduate of Rutgers Law School and the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business.

The imported cars and SUVs most at risk of price hikes under Trump's tariff plan

President-elect Trump announced on Monday plans to levy 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico.

Transportation 2024-11-24T10:57:01Z

The left front corner of a red 2025 Chevrolet Trax 2RS subcompact SUV parked on the street.

I drove a $27,000 Chevrolet Trax SUV. It's affordable daily transportation done right

I drove a 2025 Chevrolet Trax 2RS and was impressed by its strong feature content, attractive styling, and affordable price tag.

Transportation 2024-11-22T16:06:43Z

Two photos show the right front corner of a blue 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T Cabriolet and the shifter for its six-speed manual transmission.

I drove a $172,000 Porsche 911 Carrera T, a beautiful throwback to the glory days of the manual transmission

I drove a 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T cabriolet and was blown away by its smooth manual transmission, great handling, and melodic boxer engine.

Transportation 2024-11-21T12:20:14Z

A man looks through the empty husk of a car at a workshop.

Auto worker wipeout: Why car companies are cutting thousands of jobs

Major carmakers like Ford, GM, Stellantis, and VW have announced layoffs and factory closures in recent weeks amid industry instability.

Transportation 2024-11-19T17:59:42Z

The left front corner and side of a gray 2024 Nissan Sentra SR sedan parked on the street.

I drove a $28,000 Nissan Sentra. It's not quick, but can be a good deal.

I drove a 2024 Nissan Sentra economy sedan and was impressed by its attractive styling, standard safety features, tech content, and affordable price.

Transportation 2024-11-16T11:08:01Z

The left front corner of a gray 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus compact SUV parked on the street.

I drove a $42,000 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. It's one of the best small SUVs I've ever tested.

I drove a 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid SUV and was impressed by its peppy, efficient Toyota hybrid engine, athletic looks, and smartly designed cabin.

Transportation 2024-11-15T15:38:17Z

Two photos show the left front corner and the right rear corner of a gray 2024 BMW X2 xDrive28i SUV parked on the street.

I drove BMW's new $53,000 X2. These 16 features make it a fun entry-level luxury SUV.

I drove a 2024 BMW X2 luxury SUV and and was impressed by its peppy performance, well-designed cabin, and standard all-wheel-drive.

Transportation 2024-11-13T17:59:39Z

A photo of Exosonic CEO Norris Tie standing to the right of another Exosonic employee examining an aircraft wing.

CEO of failed supersonic plane startup on what went wrong — and how other companies might find success

Supersonic aviation startup Exosonic, which was working on commercial and military faster-than-sound jets, shutdown after five years of business.

Transportation 2024-11-12T20:04:26Z

Ducati North America CEO Jason Chinnock standing behind a Ducati Panigale V4 R, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Houston.

Top Ducati executive explains how the Army helped him succeed and shares 2 traits that make veterans great hires

Ducati North America CEO Jason Chinnock enlisted in the US Army out of high school and served with the Third Armored Division in Desert Storm.

Transportation 2024-11-10T11:57:01Z

The left front corner of a blue 2025 Toyota Camry XSE AWD hybrid sedan parked in front of a row of homes.

I drove a $43,000 Toyota Camry and saw how the best-selling car in America is now even better

I drove a 2025 Toyota Camry and was impressed by its smooth efficient hybrid engine, comfortable ride, upgraded tech, and well designed cabin.

Transportation 2024-11-06T16:20:20Z

Two photos show the left front corner of a blue Xiaomi SU7 and a red Tesla Model 3 EV sedan.

Chinese vs. American EV: How Xioami's SU7 compares to the Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 and Xiaomi SU7 are both compact EV sedans producd and sold in China with starting a price in the low $30,000 range.

Transportation 2024-11-05T10:00:02Z

Two photos show the left front sides of a blue 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and a gray 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid SUV.

I drove 2 popular hybrid SUVs from Honda and Hyundai. Here's how they stack up and which I'd buy.

I drove the Honda CR-V Hybrid and Hyundai Tucson Hybrid to compare their performance, value, design, and usability. The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid won.

Transportation 2024-10-30T19:42:31Z

Tesla Model Y charges in a garage with a dog in the trunk

How to charge your new electric car at home — and how much you might pay

Installing a charger for your new electric car at home can be costly, but it's worth the convenience and eventual savings.

Transportation 2024-10-30T18:40:45Z

The left front corner of a gray 2024 BMW I5 M60 xDrive EV sports sedan parked by the side of a street.

I drove a $95,000 BMW I5. The electric 5-Series sedan has epic performance but falls short on range.

I drove a 2024 BMW I5 M60 xDrive sports sedan. The 5-Series EV impressed with its exhilarating performance, luxurious cabin, and elegant looks.

Transportation 2024-10-27T12:46:01Z

Two photos showing the front and rear styling of a blue 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum SUV.

I drove a $55,000 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. These 19 features show why it's one of America's best-selling family SUVs

I drove a 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid three-row family SUV and was impressed by its efficient hybrid system, well-designed cabin, and build quality.

Transportation 2024-10-25T12:51:30Z