Nelson Ireson

Nelson Ireson is a senior editor with more than 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, driven by his passion to connect people with the car that suits them best. His work has appeared in Car & Driver, Automobile, Motor Trend, Road & Track, Autoblog, and many other outlets. He is also a driving instructor and stunt driver, and, once, provided the answer for a segment on NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! Nelson lives with his partner and their dog in Downeast Maine.

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10 Best SUVs Under $30,000 for 2025

Nelson Ireson - February 20, 2025

If you’re in the market for a new SUV or crossover, here are 10 of the best SUVs you’ll find under $30,000, including destination fee, for 2025.

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SUVs With the Best Gas Mileage in 2025

Nelson Ireson - February 19, 2025

Conventional internal combustion SUVs, hybrid SUVs, and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs are available with impressive fuel economy – and the PHEVs even offer limited all-electric driving. Here is a list of SUVs with the best gas mileage.

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Cheapest Electric Cars of 2025

Nelson Ireson - February 14, 2025

The era of affordable electric vehicles is just about here, with eight of the 10 cheapest EVs on the market starting below the $40,000 mark. Here are 10 of the cheapest electric cars of 2025.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Our Electric Vehicle Best Buy of 2025

Nelson Ireson - February 02, 2025

See Kelley Blue Book’s Best Electric Vehicle Best Buy for 2025, the Hyundai Ioniq 5.

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Ford Maverick Is Our Compact Truck Best Buy of 2025

Nelson Ireson - February 02, 2025

The Ford Maverick is Kelley Blue Book’s Compact Truck Best Buy of 2025.

The interior of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan

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Cars With the Best Ambient Lighting

Nelson Ireson - January 31, 2025

We’ve surveyed the industry’s current offerings and found some that stand out from the crowd.

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SUVs With a Panoramic Sunroof for 2025

Nelson Ireson - January 29, 2025

Sorting through manufacturers’ websites to find which SUVs offer a panoramic sunroof and at what cost is a tedious, time-consuming process. Fortunately, we’ve done it for you.