Nelson Ireson

Nelson Ireson is a senior editor with more than 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, driven by his passion to connect people with the car that suits them best. His work has appeared in Car & Driver, Automobile, Motor Trend, Road & Track, Autoblog, and many other outlets. He is also a driving instructor and stunt driver, and, once, provided the answer for a segment on NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! Nelson lives with his partner and their dog in Downeast Maine.

2022 Subaru Forester near trees in blue

Compact SUV Crossover

This is the Most Popular 2022 Subaru Forester

Nelson Ireson - April 04, 2022

The 2022 Subaru Forester’s combination of boxy utility and all-condition confidence are sure to be welcome in the snowier, muddier,…

2022 Subaru Outback Touring XT driving in brown

Midsize SUV Crossover

Here’s What You Get on a Fully Loaded 2022 Subaru Outback

Nelson Ireson - April 04, 2022

If you’re after an off-road capable, eminently practical wagon, any version of the 2022 Subaru Outback will do the job…

2022 Subaru Crosstrek near barn in white

Subcompact SUV Crossover

Let’s Take a Look Inside the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek

Nelson Ireson - April 04, 2022

The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek carries forward into the 2022 model year largely unchanged The Crosstrek occupies a unique niche, straddling…

2023 Mazda CX-50

Compact SUV Crossover

Here’s What You Get on a Fully Loaded 2023 Mazda CX-50

Nelson Ireson - March 31, 2022

Long regarded for making some of the most fun-to-drive cars on the road, Mazda has also been making SUVs with…

2022 Hyundai Kona Blue Front

Subcompact SUV Crossover

What Do You Get on a Fully Loaded Hyundai Kona?

Nelson Ireson - October 07, 2021

The 2022 Hyundai Kona is a stylish subcompact SUV with seating for five and, in N Line or Limited form,…