Stephen Edelstein
Contributing Editor
Author/Co-Author of 3965 articles
Stephen is a freelance automotive journalist covering all things cars. He likes anything with four wheels, from classic cars to modern Tesla electric cars, and everything in between. Besides contributing to the cars section at Digital Trends, Stephen has bylines at Green Car Reports, Motor Authority, and CarGurus.
How Nissan took a shortcut to a good plug-in hybrid SUV
Nissan created a Rogue plug-in hybrid by rebadging a Mitsubishi Outlander.
The Kia EV9 is a good electric SUV, but the same company makes something better
The Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 are three-row electric SUVs based on the same platform. Which is better?
I’m not expecting huge car news at CES 2026, but that’s exactly what you should want
This is our roundup of anticipated CES 2026 news from BMW, Hyundai, and more.
I was skeptical of the Cadillac Lyriq-V, but a test drive changed that
The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V is the first EV to wear Cadillac's V-Series badge, carrying great expectations from car enthusiasts.
Honda CEO: The biggest obstacle for EVs isn’t technological, it’s political
In a recent media Q&A, Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the Trump Administration has pushed back EV adoption by five years.
GM’s latest tech announcement is giving me deja vu
General Motors is trying to bring "eyes-off" driving to production cars by 2028. But familiar challenges remain.
I did not expect this many innovative features in Porsche’s latest EV
From a "Flow Display" screen to wireless charging, these are the tech highlights of the Porsche Cayenne Electric.
This week in EV tech: Nissan turns over a new Leaf
The redesigned 2026 Nissan Leaf stays true to the original's mission of making EVs accessible.
This week in EV tech: Highlights from IAA Mobility
The 2025 IAA Mobility show featured some big EV news from the major German automakers.
This week in EV tech: Making an EV into a Porsche
This week in EV tech, we look at why the 2025 Porsche Macan Electric lives up to its brand image.
This week in EV tech: New EVs to look forward to
The next few months will bring several notable EV debuts.
This week in EV tech: California dreaming
This week's EV news includes a striking Corvette concept, a puzzling electric minivan, and battery-tech updates.
This week in EV tech: What makes a good luxury EV?
Bentley has repeatedly pushed back its EV plans, but after a recent drive of the luxury brand's lineup, we're not sure why it's hesitating.
This week in EV tech: Audi exemplifies auto industry’s EV holding pattern
The road to the future runs through the present, and it’s not a straight line. This week, we’re focusing on how Audi is negotiating the twists and turns on the way to an electrified future. EVs are here to stay at Audi, but a gasoline crossover SUV is still the automaker’s bestselling model, and it’s not […]
The all-electric Cadillac Vistiq makes the Escalade redundant
Cadillac's new three-row electric SUV impresses even if you don't care about its powertrain.
With the Ioniq 9, Hyundai struggles to clear its own high bar
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 will make brand loyalists looking for a bigger EV happy.
2026 BMW iX first drive: I expected BMW to tone things down, but thankfully it didn’t
The refreshed 2026 BMW iX electric SUV sees meaningful power and range improvements, plus a cheaper base model.
2025 Lincoln Navigator review: new looks and tech, same throwback driving dynamics
The redesigned 2025 Lincoln Navigator borrows styling and tech features from the smaller Nautilus SUV.
Mercedes’ Vision V concept proves luxury vans are a great idea
The Mercedes-Benz Vision V previews next-generation vans with glitz and tech.
Lucid Gravity shifts electric SUVs into a new orbit
Lucid applies its excellent engineering to a luxurious family SUV.
Cadillac’s entry-level Optiq electric SUV is downsizing done right
The 2025 Cadillac Optiq is the General Motors' luxury brand's smallest EV yet, and maybe its best value.
Name aside, Cadillac’s Escalade IQ isn’t the smartest EV decision
Cadillac finally gives its Escalade full-size SUV an electric powertrain to match its impressive tech, but the results are mixed.
Mercedes-Benz CLA EV is a small car ushering in big tech updates
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA may be an entry-level model, but it's leading the way with new tech and EV hardware improvements.
Sony and Honda’s Afeela 1 EV makes more sense at CES than in the real world
Sony and Honda's Afeela electric car is almost here, and it'll pack most of the features the two partner companies have promised.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV review: An affordable EV without compromise
The Chevrolet Equinox EV channels the spirit of the Bolt EV into a more marketable SUV body.
Audi’s Q6 e-tron is an electric SUV that feels refreshingly normal
The Q6 e-tron wraps new tech and updated charging hardware in a package that's easy to get used to.
2025 Porsche Taycan 4S review: exactly what an electric Porsche should be
Porsche's first electric car sees improvements in range and charging performance for the 2025 model year.
Audi levels up its EV game with the A6 e-tron but still makes unforced errors
Audi electrifies one of its longest-running nameplates to keep pace with rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
2024 Kia Sportage PHEV review: a practical and stylish plug-in hybrid
The plug-in hybrid Sportage is a practical car that needs a bit more fine-tuning.