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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Report: McLaren Working On MP4-12C Spider, Could Move Production To Woking Nelson Ireson October 7, 2009

McLaren's MP4-12C super sports car has only been out for a month, but already talk of a drop-top Spider and production plans for the Woking Technical Center are beginning to circulate. The Spider...
2010 Ferrari 458 Italia Price, Configuration Tool Emerge
Ferrari's newest mid-engine GT car gets priced in Europe thanks to a leak and the official configuration tool is now online.
Nelson Ireson October 7, 2009

Lexus Updates 2010 GS Sedan Tech, Gives Hybrid GS 450h New Look
The 2010 Lexus GS sedan range get technology enhancements and the hybrid GS 450h gets a new look.
Nelson Ireson October 7, 2009
Report: DeLorean Motor Company Could Revive Pontiac's Solstice
The latest word out of DeLorean Motor Company is that it could buy the Pontiac Solstice from General Motors to carry it on once Pontiac is gone.
Nelson Ireson October 6, 2009
U.S. Bentley Continental Supersports Won't Do Ethanol--At First
The 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports won't be able to burn ethanol in initial U.S. shipments.
Nelson Ireson October 6, 2009
Saab Sale To Koenigsegg Gets $610 Million Backing From Sweden
Sweden will guarantee the European Investment Bank loan sought by Koenigsegg to buy Saab.
Nelson Ireson October 6, 2009
Jaguar Unveils XJL Supercharged Neiman Marcus Edition Nelson Ireson October 6, 2009

The 2010 Jaguar XJ was just released this summer, but as Jaguar gears up for the holiday season, it is releasing a limited-edition run of 50 XJL Supercharged cars for Neiman Marcus's holiday...

Toyota, Lexus Floor Mats Now Recalled: 3.8M Vehicles Affected
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Nelson Ireson October 6, 2009
2010 Volkswagen GTI Preview
The 2010 Volkswagen GTI returns with the new sixth-generation Golf styling and an affordable price tag.
Nelson Ireson October 6, 2009
Volvo Acoustic Research Lab Searches For 'Scandinavian' Sound
Building a uniquely Volvo sound that impresses without becoming overbearing is the goal of the new program.
Nelson Ireson October 5, 2009
Lincoln MKS EcoBoost Pitted Against Maserati Quattroporte at 12,000 feet
To win the comparison, Ford took the fight to the only ground that gives the EcoBoost engine the advantage.
Nelson Ireson October 5, 2009
Report: U.S. Group New Contender For Volvo
A U.S.-led group wants to buy the Volvo brand from Ford according to a new report.
Nelson Ireson October 5, 2009

Audi Confirms E-Tron For Production By 2012 Nelson Ireson October 5, 2009

With monstrous torque figures and all the good looks of the Audi R8, the all-electric e-tron concept from this year's Frankfurt Auto Show made waves in both the sport/luxury and green car press. Now...
Jaguar XF Estate Back On The Table For 2012?
The Jaguar XF Estate could be timed to coincide with the facelift of the XF sedan, expected around 2012.
Nelson Ireson October 2, 2009
2010 Lotus Exige S 240 Preview
The 2010 Lotus Exige S 240 carries over much from 2009, but with some subtle improvements.
Nelson Ireson October 2, 2009
McLaren Explodes The MP4-12C
McLaren Automotive today launched a new site showing the MP4-12C inside and out--literally.
Nelson Ireson October 2, 2009
Bentley Considering Convertible Continental Supersports?
The Bentley Continental Supersports is the luxury carmaker's fastest, most powerful ever.
Nelson Ireson October 1, 2009
Video: Aston Martin Rapide Testing Around The World
The 2010 Aston Martin Rapide just debuted at the Frankfurt auto show, but it's not done stirring up hype.
Nelson Ireson October 1, 2009

Confirmed: Porsche Panamera To Avoid Gas Guzzler Tax Nelson Ireson October 1, 2009

A few weeks ago reports emerged that the 2010 Porsche Panamera would be just efficient enough to squeak by without incurring the gas guzzler tax penalty, a happy thought for potential owners. Today...
2010 North American Car Of The Year Short List Announced
Many excellent cars didn't make the cut from the nominee list revealed earlier this year.
Nelson Ireson October 1, 2009
GM To Kill Saturn As Penske Breaks Off Purchase
Penske Automotive terminated talks with GM to buy Saturn today, leaving the brand on the rocks.
Nelson Ireson September 30, 2009
Ferrari CEO Discusses Future GT Cars
An interview with Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa reveals the rough timelines for the next generation of Ferrari's GT cars.
Nelson Ireson September 30, 2009
Ferrari Nabs VW's Design Chief, Pininfarina Tie-up Ending
Flavio Manzoni, part of the team that developed VW's new design DNA, is headed to Ferrari starting January 1, 2010.
Nelson Ireson September 30, 2009
Official Warning Issued To Toyota And Lexus Owners To Pull Floor Mats Immediately
A recall will be issued by Toyota for a number of Lexus and Toyota brand vehicles over a floormat that can cause stuck accelerators.
Nelson Ireson September 30, 2009

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