Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor

Nelson is a Senior Editor at High Gear Media focusing on reviewing cars and covering the hottest topics in luxury and performance cars, car culture, and breaking news primarily on High Gear's luxury destination, MotorAuthority.com. Born and raised in California but now transplanted to Arkansas, Ireson has a law degree from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and is accredited to practice in the state, though he’s voluntarily inactive. Nelson also holds a degree in Speech Communication from Arkansas State University. His path to the automotive world wasn't a direct one, but his love of cars, speed, and driving ultimately won out. When he manages to come up for air, Ireson is reviewing cars, driving them fast at road courses and autocrosses, navigating rallies, or working on making himself and his car faster.

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Saab-Spyker To Build Aileron-Based Aero X Supercar? Nelson Ireson March 15, 2010

Last December, Spyker CEO Victor Muller spoke about his affection for the Saab Aero X concept, a futuristic yet definitively Saab design with a 400-horsepower, ethanol-drinking heart and all-wheel...
Video: Ferrari Shows Off 599 HY-KERS Powertrain
The Ferrari 599 HY-KERS powertrain is detailed in this video.
Nelson Ireson March 15, 2010

Report: Lexus Planning Wagon For Next-Gen IS Series
The next generation of the Lexus IS may get a wagon variant.
Nelson Ireson March 12, 2010
Maybach Front-End Facelift Leaked?
The images depict a redesigned face for Daimler's ultra-lux sedan.
Nelson Ireson March 12, 2010
Leaked: Ferrari California Manual Transmission Performance Specs
The Ferrari California gets a manual gearbox for the purist.
Nelson Ireson March 12, 2010
2012 Ford Police Interceptor: Taurus Does Law And Order
The 2012 Ford Police Interceptor is based on the 2010 Ford Taurus.
Nelson Ireson March 12, 2010
Entire Bentley Continental Range Going Flex-Fuel Capable Nelson Ireson March 12, 2010

Going green isn't just for puny little hybrids and self-loathing econoboxes any more. It's now big business, not just for the mainstream, but for even the hyper-luxury types at Bentley. The entire...

Corvette Racing Series Episode 1: Prep For Sebring
The 2010 American Le Mans Series is getting ready to start at the 12 Hours of Sebring.
Nelson Ireson March 11, 2010
Video: Pagani Zonda R Gets Mean, Sounds It, On Track
This video is as much about the audio as it is about the visual.
Nelson Ireson March 11, 2010
2011 Nissan GT-R Priced From $84,060, Base Model Eliminated
The 2011 Nissan GT-R will only be available in Premium trim, according to a leaked document.
Nelson Ireson March 11, 2010
Video: BMW Previews M3 GT's Assault On Sebring
The BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team pairs up with BMW NA to put cars on course at the ALMS season opener at Sebring.
Nelson Ireson March 11, 2010
Infiniti Announces 2010 G Sedan, Coupe, Convertible Anniversary Editions
The Anniversary Editions of the Infiniti G will be limited to just 200 units each for 2010.
Nelson Ireson March 10, 2010

Report: Porsche Wants To Build 918 Spyder Hybrid Supercar Nelson Ireson March 10, 2010

Hybrid or electric supercars are the hot new thing among the Germans, with Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric due in a few years, and Audi working on the e-tron electric super sportscar. Now it looks...
Mitsubishi's Ralliart performance brand goes under
The hot Mistu brand is no more--and you can blame the car market's downturn.
Nelson Ireson March 10, 2010
Mega Gallery: Ford Mustang, 1964.5-2011
The Ford Mustang's history in photos.
Nelson Ireson March 10, 2010
Photo History: 47 Years Of Ford's Mustang
The Ford Mustang returns in 5.0 guise in its 46th year of production.
Nelson Ireson March 10, 2010
Paper Challenge: 2011 Ford Mustang V-6 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro V-6
The two pony-car rivals are back at it again.
Nelson Ireson March 10, 2010
Video: 10 Questions With ALMS Corvette Racing Driver Johnny O'Connell
This driver waxes humorous as he answers 10 quick questions about what makes him tick.
Nelson Ireson March 9, 2010

Video: Honda Hypes 2011 CR-Z Hybrid Ties To CRX Nelson Ireson March 9, 2010

We've considered the merits of the 2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid both on its own and as compared to the classic CRX, its ostensible spiritual predecessor, deciding that though the CR-Z isn't exactly up to...
Mazda Design Chief Maeda Talks More RX-7 Revival Plans
The RX-7 might make a comeback, but it'll take a comeback of the U.S. economy to make it happen.
Nelson Ireson March 9, 2010
Video: Gran Turismo 5 'Nights' Trailer Tantalizes
The never-ending wait for GT5 gets harder to bear.
Nelson Ireson March 9, 2010
Subaru-Powered Homemade Hoverwing Is A DIY Mini-Ekranoplan
A New Zealand man has built what may be the coolest homebrew vehicle ever.
Nelson Ireson March 9, 2010
Video: Iron Man 2 Trailer Features Smashed-Up Formula Cars, Audi R8 Spyder
The Iron Man movie gets a sequel, and more car action.
Nelson Ireson March 8, 2010
Lexus Announces 2010 IS350C F-Sport Special Edition
Only 100 units of the 2010 IS350C F-Sport will be produced.
Nelson Ireson March 8, 2010

Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor

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