Alexander Kalogianni

Former Automotive Editor

Alex K is an automotive writer based in New York. When not at his keyboard or behind the wheel of a car, Alex spends a lot of his time participating in outdoor events, traveling, and having a drink with the people he meets along the way.

Best car of 2017

Seeking the best car of 2017? What about a practical one? How about both? We got you covered. See our top pick and our runners up.

Best Ofs         April 25, 2023

Best Performance Car: 2017 Digital Trends Car Awards

The Audi R8 V10 Plus, McLaren 670S and Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport compete to become Digital Trends' Best Performance Car of 2017.

Best Ofs         April 25, 2023

Car of the Year: 2017 Digital Trends Car Awards

Digital Trends' Car Awards include luxury, performance and daily driver categories, but which car stands above them all as Car of the Year?

Best Ofs         April 25, 2023

Faraday Future needs to start making cars, and stop stroking its own ego

If Faraday Future wants to dismantle traditional automaking, it should try actually producing a vehicle first. We break down its grandiose, somewhat ridiculous CES 2017 presentation.

Car Features         April 25, 2023

First Drive: Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI

Audi’s next generation 2017 Q5 is a crossover that tries to check every box – including tech – and manages to do it all with aplomb.

Car News         April 25, 2023

First drive: 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD off-road

Toyota’s tough mid-size pickup gets revamped for 2016, but does all-new tech soften the reliable off-roader?

Car Reviews         April 25, 2023

Forget business trips. The 2016 Lexus RX is for painting the town red

Lexus has just revealed the latest version of its RX luxury crossover.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Audi asks students to design small and think big in self-driving car competition

Audi has announced its inaugural Autonomous Driving Cup where students will program self driving model cars.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Ford’s Chicago-built 2016 Interceptor Utility comes equipped for the pursuit

Ahead of its unveiling at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, Ford has released details regarding the refreshed Police Interceptor Utility vehicle.

Car News         April 24, 2023

The new 2016 Lincoln MKX is the brand’s global offering of personal luxury

Lincoln has officially revealed the latest addition to its lineup, the new 2016 MKX crossover.

Car News         April 24, 2023

Limitless Luxury: Bentley Bentayga is the name of the luxury brand’s SUV

Bentley’s slow reveal of its upcoming SUV continues with the announcement of the vehicle’s name: Bentayga.

Car News         April 24, 2023

The new Ford GT is a 600-horsepower carbon fiber showstopper

Ford has finally revealed its latest halo supercar, the new Ford GT.

Car News         April 24, 2023

Let your car describe its symptoms directly to the mechanic with Openbay Connect

Repair booking service Openbay has expanded its app that allows diagnostic information to be sent directly to mechanics.

Car News         May 7, 2021

The original KITT from Knight Rider up for auction. William Daniels sadly not included

The original KITT from the 1980s TV show Knight Rider is up for auction in Beverly Hills

Car News         May 7, 2021

The best auto diagnostic tools for 2019

Sometimes called dongles, the best car adapters will diagnose what's wrong under the hood while help you keep tabs on your family and routine maintenance.

Best Ofs         January 11, 2021

Audi opens the next chapter in car innovation with the Prologue Piloted Driving Concept

Audi debuted a multitude of technologies this year’s CES, showcasing them in its latest Prologue show car.

Car News         January 9, 2020

Automated driving is old news. Here’s automated parking from BMW

BMW reveals the Remote Valet Parking Assistant, a system that parks a vehicle autonomously after dropping off its passengers.

Car News         January 9, 2020

Cut the chord. BMW’s inductive EV charging system charges by proximity

BMW announces its inductive charging system, allowing electric vehicles to charge without the need of a hard connection.

Car News         January 9, 2020

Mercedes teases mysterious concept car prior to its CES reveal – UPDATE

On the company’s Facebook page, Mercedes-Benz posted a teaser image of a vehicle concept set to debut at CES.

Car News         January 9, 2020

2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC review

Mercedes’ 2015 S550 brings loads of toys to the tables, but their sheer novelty overwhelms the excellent car platform they’re heaped upon.

Car Reviews         August 23, 2019

Need for Speed (2015) review

EA’s Need For Speed comes to next-gen consoles, but is it a worthy reboot or a forgettable road trip?

Reviews         August 23, 2019

Automatic Adapter (2nd Generation) review

The Automatic car adapter makes monitoring car health easy, but effective is it as coach for fuel efficiency?

Car Reviews         August 23, 2019

2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S review

We review the Mercedes AMG GT S, and it reminds us precisely why we love Mercedes so much, masterfully mixing performance and exotic flavors.

Car Reviews         August 23, 2019

2016 McLaren 570S Coupe review

The McLaren 570S Coupe may be entry level, but it’s far from bottom-rung.

Car Reviews         August 23, 2019

2016 Lamborghini Huracan 580-2 review

Lambo’s rear-drive Huracán derivative focuses on fun, but still delivers performance when it counts.

Car Reviews         August 23, 2019

2017 Volvo S90 T6 review

Volvo’s 2017 S90 T6 is a luxury concert hall on wheels, boasting both the latest entertainment and safety technologies, plus a whole lot of luxury.

Car Reviews         August 23, 2019

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV review

Stylish, practical and affordable, Chevrolet’s Bolt EV could normalize the all-electric ride, but it’s not without certain compromises.

Car Reviews         August 23, 2019

2017 Cadillac CT6 plug-in first drive

Cadillac’s CT6 is already a sweet, smooth ride and the added electric grunt lets you enjoy it longer.

Car Reviews         August 23, 2019

2017 Tesla Model X P100D Review

For our Tesla Model X Review, we look at the 2017 P100D -- a two-year old EV that still sets the gold standard for technology-centric electric cars.

Car Reviews         August 23, 2019

2017 Ford Mustang GT review

The latest iteration of Ford’s famous pony car may have gained a step or two with its independent suspension, but for better or for worse, doesn’t lose its muscle car characteristics.

Car Reviews         August 23, 2019

2018 Audi TT RS first drive

The five-cylinder Audi TT RS coupe returns for 2018 with extra power and a meaner look, but plenty of control to keep it flying through the track.

Car Reviews         August 23, 2019

2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatch Diesel first drive review

The Chevrolet Cruze Hatch Diesel is a solid offering for those untroubled by the fuel’s PR status.

Car Reviews         August 23, 2019

2019 Porsche Cayenne S first drive review

The Porsche Cayenne returns in its third iteration, packed with performance tech that blurs the line between SUV and sports car.

Car Reviews         August 23, 2019

2018 Ford Mustang GT First Drive

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT hits the road with a fresh new look that hints to the improved tech in the cabin as well as under the hood

Car Reviews         August 23, 2019