Stephen Edelstein

Contributing Editor

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.

This is the tech that makes Volvo’s latest EV a major step forward

Volvo is no stranger to EVs, but the EX60 SUV shows the automaker is learning from past experience.

Cars         8 hours ago

Here’s the problem with plug-in hybrids

Plug-in hybrids seems like great stepping stones to EVs, but they haven't fulfilled that promise.

Cars         January 17

This is what impressed me most about Mercedes’ new driver-assist tech

MB.Drive Assist Pro offers impressive capability in the entry-level Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV.

Cars         January 10

These are the new EVs to look forward to in 2026

From Rivian to Slate, these are the new EVs that will make the biggest impact in the coming year.

Cars         January 3

The Polestar 4 dares to be different, but not different enough

The 2026 Polestar 4 looks like nothing else on the road, but the driving experience isn't that different from other EVs.

Cars         December 27, 2025

It may be entry-level, but Mercedes’ CLA is an EV game changer

The all-electric 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the brand's new technology leader.

Cars         December 20, 2025

How Nissan took a shortcut to a good plug-in hybrid SUV

Nissan created a Rogue plug-in hybrid by rebadging a Mitsubishi Outlander.

Cars         December 13, 2025

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?

Cars         December 6, 2025

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.

Cars         December 4, 2025

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.

Cars         November 22, 2025

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.

Cars         November 8, 2025

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.

Cars         October 25, 2025

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.

Cars         October 11, 2025

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.

Cars         September 21, 2025

This week in EV tech: Highlights from IAA Mobility

The 2025 IAA Mobility show featured some big EV news from the major German automakers.

Cars         September 7, 2025

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.

Cars         August 24, 2025

This week in EV tech: New EVs to look forward to

The next few months will bring several notable EV debuts.

Car Features         August 12, 2025

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.

Cars         July 26, 2025

This week in EV tech: Hyundai’s 641-hp pebble

Revealed at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N repackages the Ioniq 5 N's gimmicks in a sleeker shape.

Car News         July 12, 2025

This week in EV tech: The shape of efficiency

EVs can't afford to ignore function for form, but the 2026 Nissan Leaf shows how both can be combined.

Car News         July 5, 2025

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.

Cars         June 28, 2025

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 […]

Cars         June 14, 2025

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.

Car Reviews         May 20, 2025

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.

Car Reviews         May 20, 2025

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.

Car Reviews         May 13, 2025

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.

Cars         April 24, 2025

Mercedes’ Vision V concept proves luxury vans are a great idea

The Mercedes-Benz Vision V previews next-generation vans with glitz and tech.

Cars         April 21, 2025

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.

Car Reviews         March 24, 2025

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.

Car Reviews         March 17, 2025

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.

Car Features         March 13, 2025

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.

Car Features         January 9, 2025

Honda unveils sleek electric sedan and SUV prototypes at CES 2025

Honda's 0 Saloon and 0 SUV are billed as prototypes of production models due in 2026.

Car News         January 7, 2025

BMW gives its iDrive infotainment system a panoramic display

BMW is rethinking its infotainment systems for a new generation of electric vehicles.

Car News         January 7, 2025