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Stephen Edelstein

Stephen Edelstein

Stephen is a freelance automotive journalist covering everything on four wheels. Whether it's a new EV or a full-size pickup truck, he's eager to drive it and tell you all about it in a CarGurus Test Drive Review. Besides contributing to CarGurus, Stephen currently has bylines at Digital Trends, Green Car Reports, and Motor Authority.

Articles written by this author:

2025 Cadillac OPTIQ Review

2025 Cadillac OPTIQ Review

by Stephen Edelstein

Cadillac adds an entry-level model to its growing EV lineup.

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Review

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Review

by Stephen Edelstein

Cadillac applies the Escalade name to a new all-electric full-size SUV, sitting above the Cadillac Optiq EV.

2025 BMW X5 Review

2025 BMW X5 Review

by Stephen Edelstein

BMW’s first SUV, the X5, remains an integral part of the luxury brand’s lineup.

2025 Ford Maverick Review

2025 Ford Maverick Review

by Stephen Edelstein

The Ford Maverick lineup grows for 2025, as do prices.

2025 Ford Bronco Sport Review

2025 Ford Bronco Sport Review

by Stephen Edelstein

Updates to Ford’s baby Bronco give it even more off-road capability.

2025 Lucid Gravity Review

2025 Lucid Gravity Review

by Stephen Edelstein

The Gravity is the follow-up to the Lucid Air. it features the same impressive engineering, but now with more space.

2025 Audi Q6 e-tron Review

2025 Audi Q6 e-tron Review

by Stephen Edelstein

Audi’s newest EV, the Q6 e-tron, shows off the brand’s latest styling and tech features.

2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid Review

2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid Review

by Stephen Edelstein

A hybrid powertrain headlines a number of updates for Kia’s Carnival minivan.

2025 Honda Ridgeline Review

2025 Honda Ridgeline Review

by Stephen Edelstein

With the 2025 Ridgeline, Honda takes a different approach to midsize pickup trucks.

2024 Chrysler Pacifica Review

2024 Chrysler Pacifica Review

by Stephen Edelstein

The Pacifica distills Chrysler’s decades of minivan experience into one vehicle.

2024 GMC Acadia Review and Video

2024 GMC Acadia Review and Video

by Stephen Edelstein

The redesigned GMC Acadia is a midsize crossover that thinks it’s a full-size SUV.

2025 Infiniti QX80 Review

2025 Infiniti QX80 Review

by Stephen Edelstein

Infiniti’s full-size SUV, the QX80, receives a long overdue redesign.

2024 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Review

2024 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Review

by Stephen Edelstein

The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica is a great minivan and a great plug-in hybrid.

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Review

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Review

by Stephen Edelstein

The 2024 VW Golf GTI might be the quintessential hot hatchback, but it suffers from technological interference.

2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review

2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review

by Stephen Edelstein

Mercedes-Benz’s inimitable G-Wagen brings luxury to the wilderness.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Review

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Review

by Stephen Edelstein

Hyundai’s N division turned the Ioniq 5 EV into a track-ready performance car.

2024 Nissan Rogue Review

2024 Nissan Rogue Review

by Stephen Edelstein

The Nissan Rogue compact crossover gets tech and styling updates for the 2024 model year.

2024 Mazda CX-50 Review

2024 Mazda CX-50 Review

by Stephen Edelstein

The 2024 Mazda CX-50 is a small crossover SUV that aims to balance ruggedness with everyday usability.

2024 Genesis GV70 Review

2024 Genesis GV70 Review

by Stephen Edelstein

The 2024 Genesis GV70 is a distinctive take on the small luxury SUV theme.

2025 Volvo EX30 Review

2025 Volvo EX30 Review

by Stephen Edelstein

The EX30 is Volvo’s new entry-level model, and it bucks the trend of expensive EVs.

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Review

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Review

by Stephen Edelstein

The Chevrolet Blazer EV is the automaker's long-awaited entry into the electric SUV field.

2024 Polestar 2 Review

2024 Polestar 2 Review

by Stephen Edelstein

Polestar’s sole model, the 2, gets some significant updates for 2024.

2024 Nissan Sentra Review

2024 Nissan Sentra Review

by Stephen Edelstein

Nissan gives its compact Sentra sedan a fresh look for the 2024 model year.

2024 Kia Carnival Review

2024 Kia Carnival Review

by Stephen Edelstein

It may have a silly name, but the 2024 Kia Carnival is a seriously good people mover.

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