Laurence Iliff
About Laurence Iliff
Laurence Iliff is a West Coast Bureau Reporter at Automotive News, where he has worked since 2019, focusing on the automotive sector in the Greater Los Angeles Area. He has over two decades of experience in journalism, including roles at The Dallas Morning News and Dow Jones Newswires, with a strong background in covering the automotive industry in North America and Latin America.
Current Role at Automotive News
Laurence Iliff serves as the West Coast Bureau Reporter for Automotive News, a position he has held since 2019. Based in the Greater Los Angeles Area, he focuses on reporting automotive news, leveraging his extensive experience in the industry. His role involves covering the dynamics of the automotive sector, particularly from a West Coast perspective.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Before his current role, Iliff worked at The Dallas Morning News as a Mexico/Latam correspondent from 1995 to 2009. He also served as the Dallas Bureau Chief for Automotive News from 2016 to 2018. His career includes a significant tenure at Dow Jones Newswires and The Wall Street Journal, where he reported on Mexico and Latin America from 2009 to 2016.
Educational Background
Laurence Iliff completed his Bachelor's degree in English at the University of California, Santa Barbara, graduating with honors in 1986. He also studied at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, where he achieved a Certificate of Spanish Proficiency in 1987. His foundational education began at Santa Cruz High School.
Expertise in Automotive Sector
Iliff has developed a deep understanding of the automotive market dynamics in North America, particularly in Southern California. His reporting emphasizes companies headquartered in this region, drawing on his extensive background in automotive journalism. His insights contribute to a comprehensive view of the industry.