Maikue Vang joined the Automotive News Research & Data Center as a data researcher in 2023. Vang previously worked at WardsAuto as a research assistant where she curated information sources to support the development of print and online products for the automotive industry. Vang also has worked in academic and global consulting research. She has a bachelor’s degree in English from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in library and information science from Wayne State University.