Radio and automobiles have been lifelong passions for the host of Auto World... Born in Boston, Bob Long is a veteran of 25-plus years in the profession of radio broadcasting. Today he is considered by many to be the #1 Automotive Radio Personality in America.

Bob started his radio career at age 17 and has worked at many different radio stations from 1000 to 50,000 watts. His love of sports got him interested in a broadcasting career at an elementary school age, but during his college years Bob expanded his interests into news, auto journalism and music radio.

In the late 1980's Bob got an opportunity to work in national sports talk radio on the Sports Final and American Forum radio networks. Long was a trivia host on the largest sports radio network of its time. Broadcast nightly on over 135 stations.

In 1992 Long, along with four other broadcasters, formed the Talk America Radio Networks. From its humble beginnings to its expansion to over 500 markets, two talk networks, Spanish music network, and news service, Long served as VP Programming and Affiliate Relations, as well as a producer and host for sports, current affairs, and AutoWorld Radio..

In 1995 Long created a radio trade publication "The Guide To Talk Radio Programming" and served as its editor in chief and publisher through 1999.

From 1996-1998 Long was co-host of the national sports program "Grandestand", with veteran broadcasters Carl and George Grande (radio voice of the Cincinnati Reds).

From 2000-2002 Long was the Co Host and producer of the radio version of the Speed Channel Television series Car Crazy. The program was distributed through both Talk America Radio Networks and The National Radio Network. Also from 2000-2002 Long was national spokesperson for the Sears Diehard Security Battery.

After serving as news anchor for Motor Trend Radio for two years Bob became host and producer of Motor Trend Radio Magazine and Motor Trend Weekend in Feb. 2003. Motor Trend Radio's format brings the pages of the world’s most respected auto authority to life. The program is syndicated through the Talk Radio Network on over 145 radio stations as well as Stars 2 Sirius 108 /XM 139 Satellite Radio. Long is also a contributing writing for Motor Trend magazine, he also has blog on www.motortrend.com called “Radio Active”.

Over the years Long has received 28 International Automotive Media Awards for broadcast excellence. The IAMA highest honor “Best of Radio" was received by Long in: 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008 for his work on Motor Trend Radio.

Long also is the host of The Daily Syndicated Automotive feature called "The Long Drive" distributed through the Sun Radio Network and heard on hundrends of stations around North America.

Very Soon Long will be launching a brand new radio program that will be only national show devoted to Classic Cars

Radio on the Road," a book by William Hutchings, listed Long's AutoWorld show and in particular, Host, Bob Long as a must hear. This book lists more than 15,000 stations in the U.S. and Canada with their call letters, frequency, and broadcast format. "If you're traveling on a Sunday," Hutchings writes, "or at home where you can hear one of his broadcasts, tune Bob in-he's a listening pleasure and a real pro."

Long's lifelong passion for cars from any era. goes back to his childhood, when he started reading and collecting auto magazines and memorabilia. Vehicle wise Long has been the owner of several Mustangs and Corvettes and other collectable vehicles Long’ automotive runs deep for many other makes including Jaguar, Aston Martin Porsche and all things Italian especially Ferrari. Some other key areas of automotive interest include Cords, Packard’s, and Duisenberg’s, America muscle cars and Super Cars