Nelson Ireson

Nelson Ireson is an automotive author and enthusiast with more than 15 years experience covering the industry, reporting news, and evaluating vehicles. His work has appeared in print or web for Car and Driver, Road & Track, Motor Trend, and Automobile, as well as Autoblog, Motor Authority, and Green Car Reports, and, once, he provided the answer for one of the segments on NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! He reports for KBB from Long Beach, California.

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9 Best New Station Wagons for 2025

Nelson Ireson - August 19, 2025

While SUVs are the most popular vehicles on the road, there are few substitutes for a station wagon — here’s the nine best wagons for 2025.

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Best Off-Road Trucks in 2025 — Next-Level Off-Roading

Nelson Ireson - July 31, 2025

If you think off-roading is a great adventure, then we’ve pulled together a list of the Best Off-Road Trucks in 2025 to make sure you can have the best adventure yet.

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10 Coolest Cars Under $20,000 for 2025

Nelson Ireson - July 25, 2025

Everyone wants a cool car. But what constitutes “cool” depends on who’s buying it. We’ve created a list of 10 cool cars all of which cost under $20,000.

Luxury Compact SUV

A Look Inside the 2025 Lexus UX

Nelson Ireson - July 25, 2025

Learn about the interior of the 2025 Lexus UX and decide if this luxury subcompact SUV hybrid is right for you and your family.

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10 Coolest Cars Under $30,000 for 2025

Nelson Ireson - July 23, 2025

With new vehicle prices hovering at record highs, many are searching for affordable new cars. Check out our list of 10 for less than $30,000.

Compact SUV Crossover

The 25 Most Popular SUVs of 2025 … So Far

Nelson Ireson - July 18, 2025

As has been the case for many years, SUVs are the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. We’ve compiled a list of the top 25 sellers so you can get an idea of what’s popular to help you pick one to buy.