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.

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         4 hours ago

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         2 days ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sensor-studded Sony electric car won’t be cheap

Sony Honda Mobility plans to launch its first EV in California in 2026.

Car News         January 7

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.

Car Reviews         December 27, 2024

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.

Car Reviews         December 17, 2024

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.

Car Reviews         December 3, 2024

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.

Car Reviews         November 19, 2024

Cadillac’s Vistiq is a luxury electric SUV for families

The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq gives the GM luxury brand an all-electric offering in the all-important three-row family SUV segment.

Car News         November 12, 2024