Stephen Edelstein
@saedelstein
Automotive journalist | Nerd | Human analog
Spent the day in Brooklyn with the 2027 Audi Q9, the brand's newest and biggest SUV.
This week I'm driving a 2026 GMC Terrain, pictured in the only terrain it will ever conquer.
I didn't get to experience the pre-EPA era firsthand, so I'm very thankful for this week's historical reenactment.
It's as close to subtle as this thing gets. It's hard to see from this angle, but it does still have the Maybach logo hood.
I don't get many chances to drive convertibles, so even with less-than-ideal weather in store, I'm looking forward to a week with the Mercedes-Maybach SL680.
I love when automakers include a little image of a car in the instrument cluster in case you forget what you're driving.
The Polestar ghost fleet continues to grow. Bummed I didn't get to drive this one.
After last week's heatwave, I'm glad this week's press car came with matching weather.
Got something appropriately patriotic for the holiday weekend (if you ignore the fact that it's assembled in Mexico).
The decommissioned Indian Point nuclear power plant makes a pretty good background.
I really appreciate that there was a guy who designed submarines named Simon Lake.
Some cars have paint colors named after racetracks. This M2 CS has one named after Brooklyn.
The M5 tells you its fuel filler door is unlocked in the most German of ways.
The latest M5 seems to have inspired some strong feelings, so I'm eager to try it for myself.