Location
Los Angeles, California
Expertise
New car test drives, auto industry trends, vehicle buying advice
- Steven has driven thousands of cars, giving him a broad knowledge base of all things automotive.
- From the desert of Morocco to the Arctic Circle to infamous race tracks like Germany's Nürburgring and Japan's Fuji Speedway, Steven has tested cars all around the globe.
- Steven is a juror for the World Car Awards, an organization made up of 100 journalists from around the globe.
Experience
Steven has been covering the automotive industry for more than half his life. In fact, it was that initial internship at Automobile magazine that cemented Steven's desire to build a career out of automotive journalism. From there, Steven worked his way up the mastheads at Winding Road magazine, Autoblog, Motor1, and CNET. Steven has also contributed to various publications as a columnist and has worked with various automakers as a consultant. He is currently a freelance writer and editor.
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CarsBy Steven Ewing December 11th, 2023
BMW finally gives the Z4 roadster what enthusiasts have been asking for from day one: A six-speed manual transmission option. We took it for an early spin.
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Automotive ReviewsBy Steven Ewing December 2nd, 2023
More expensive than the 911 Turbo, and yet less powerful, the 911 Sport Classic's charms come down to more than just its retro style package.
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SUVs and CrossoversBy Steven Ewing November 28th, 2023
Hyundai's popular three-row SUV gets a seriously memorable design upgrade, but it's what's inside that makes the bigger difference for families.
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Electric VehiclesBy Steven Ewing November 21st, 2023
With sports car power and a gas-mimicking drive mode, is the new Ioniq 5 N a true performance EV or just Hyundai's latest gimmick? We hit the track to find out.
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Electric VehiclesBy Steven Ewing October 12th, 2023
Kia's latest EV certainly has the looks, but keeping the price down has led to some questionable decisions. That could be a dealbreaker for the U.S.
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Electric VehiclesBy Steven Ewing October 12th, 2023
Kia has big ambitions for EV sales, and it'll be electric cars like the EV3 and EV4 that deliver that goal. We got up close with these striking concepts.
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Electric VehiclesBy Steven Ewing October 1st, 2023
BMW's iconic 5 Series goes electric, but does the new i5 have what it takes to beat Tesla's Model S, Mercedes-Benz's EQE Sedan, and other luxury EV rivals?
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Electric VehiclesBy Steven Ewing September 27th, 2023
Does the world need a super-fast EV? BMW says the answer is yes, and the M-blessed version of the i7 mixes luxury and speed for an eye-watering price.
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Automotive ReviewsBy Steven Ewing September 25th, 2023
It's not the fastest 911, or the most powerful, and definitely not the most expensive. But despite all that, the 911 Carrera T could be the Porsche to have.
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Automotive ReviewsBy Steven Ewing September 22nd, 2023
Lotus offers the Emira with a manual or an automatic gearbox: Do you miss out on sports car magic by skipping the stick shift?
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CarsBy Steven Ewing September 12th, 2023
Mercedes is replacing both the C-Class and E-Class coupes with one new model, but does the 2024 CLE Class have what it takes to deliver attainable luxury?
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Electric VehiclesBy Steven Ewing September 3rd, 2023
Mercedes is hiding the future of EVs in plain sight, previewing its upcoming electric CLA with its latest concept. We took a closer look to see what comes next.
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CarsBy Steven Ewing August 27th, 2023
Audi's S3 lacks the five-cylinder madness of the RS 3, but it doesn't have the sky-high price tag, either. Is this the secret sports sweet-spot in Audi's range?
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CarsBy Steven Ewing August 25th, 2023
Even by Rolls-Royce standards, the Droptail is something special. These are the most opulent features we saw up-close with this super-expensive luxury roadster.
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CarsBy Steven Ewing August 24th, 2023
Acura's first all-electric SUV certainly looks the part, but beauty is more than skin-deep - as are the tech features that a deal with GM brings.
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Electric VehiclesBy Steven Ewing August 5th, 2023
It's not the fastest sports car, or the most powerful, but Mazda's MX-5 Miata still stands out for a handful of very good, very entertaining reasons.
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CarsBy Steven Ewing July 25th, 2023
Rivals may be dropping out, but Ford's iconic pony car refuses to settle down. With a V8 under the hood, is the '24 Mustang GT still the best bang for the buck?
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CarsBy Steven Ewing July 19th, 2023
We still haven't forgiven Subaru for retiring the STI, but perhaps tuning experts Prodrive could deliver the next best thing.
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SUVs and CrossoversBy Steven Ewing July 11th, 2023
Subaru's Crosstrek range expands with a new engine option, but there's more than just extra power to enjoy in the 2024 Crosstrek Sport.
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SUVs and CrossoversBy Steven Ewing July 10th, 2023
Lotus' first all-electric vehicle looks nothing like the lightweight sports cars the automaker is best known for. That doesn't make the Eletre a dud, though.
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Electric VehiclesBy Steven Ewing June 8th, 2023
The 4Runner is showing its age, but Toyota is embracing that heritage with a 40th Anniversary Edition. Can stripes and slick wheels leave it feeling fresh?
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Electric VehiclesBy Steven Ewing June 6th, 2023
Mercedes' GLE series of SUVs certainly isn't short on choice, but has this AMG GLE 53 been pulled in too many directions between sportiness and luxury?
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Electric VehiclesBy Steven Ewing May 8th, 2023
BMW's manual M3 isn't its fastest flavor, but for keen drivers the experience behind the wheel may be all the better for it - and make up for the grille.
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Electric VehiclesBy Steven Ewing May 8th, 2023
AMG's most affordable electric sedan certainly isn't short on power, but do 677 horses make this six-figure EQE a winner over the far cheaper Mercedes EQE 500?
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CarsBy Steven Ewing May 4th, 2023
Volvo's C40 and XC40 Recharge electric crossovers are getting new, single-motor versions, but while you lose a motor you gain in two important ways.
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Electric VehiclesBy Steven Ewing April 26th, 2023
As exclusive as it is practical, the Volvo V60 Cross Country may be overshadowed by SUVs, but for wagon fans that's arguably part of its charm.
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Electric VehiclesBy Steven Ewing April 25th, 2023
BMW's new 5 Series will come in gas, PHEV, and fully-electric form when it arrives later this year, and we've already tried the 2024 i5 EV. Here's what we know.
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