Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer

Articles

Volvo concept truck made more frugal with hybrid powertrain

Volvo Trucks in 2016 unveiled a concept vehicle it claimed could achieve 30 percent better fuel efficiency than a conventional semi truck. Now, the Swedish company is testing an updated version equipped with a hybrid powertrain, in the hope of cutting fuel consumption even more. Volvo Trucks, which...

February 28, 2017

Report: Mazda to launch HCCI engine in 2018

January 18, 2017

This company builds real-life Transformers

September 20, 2016

Porsche planning less powerful 718 Boxster and Cayman models for China

August 10, 2016

BMW 330e ads poke fun at Tesla Model 3 wait times

The 2017 BMW 330e i Performance may be a plug-in hybrid rather than an all-electric car, but BMW hopes to snag some customers who don't want to wait for the Tesla Motors... read more August 9, 2016

Hackers steal more than 30 Jeeps in Texas

As cars become more connected, hacking is becoming more of a concern. Last year, researchers took control of a Jeep Cherokee in a highly-publicized hack, but it seems hackers... read more August 8, 2016

BMW 507 owned by Elvis fully restored, heading to Monterey

Elvis Presley may have left the building, but his BMW 507 is making a comeback. Following a two-year restoration by BMW's Classic division, the sports car will appear at the... read more August 5, 2016

George Foreman's 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster - Image via Mecum Auctions

Buy grill master George Foreman's Lamborghini

When selling a car at auction, a little star power never hurts. This 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster is already pretty striking on its own, but it also has a notable... read more August 4, 2016

Mercedes-Benz mulls electric Sprinter van

Many automakers are focusing on electric cars, but what about an electric van? Mercedes-Benz is reportedly considering an electric version of its next-generation Sprinter... read more August 3, 2016

Rotary-powered 1966 Volkswagen Beetle on Jay Leno's Garage

Jay Leno drives a rotary-powered Volkswagen Beetle

You never know what's going to turn up at Jay Leno's Garage. Leno is a fan of Wankel rotary engines and has featured a couple on the show in vehicles like a Mazda Cosmo 110S... read more August 2, 2016