Skip to main content

Latest by Amir Iliaifar

2013 fiat 500 e exterior left side 3

First drive: Fiat’s 500e proves an Italian accent is the key to making EVs cool

Digital Trend's first drive impressions of the 2013 Fiat 500e.
2015 audi a3 vs 2014 mercedes benz cla250 header

2015 Audi A3 vs. 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250

I remember speaking to one rep who told me that Audi’s strategy wasn’t simply to sell cars to customers, but rather sell cars to the right customers.

Budget Benzes and bite-sized Audis steal the spotlight at the New York Auto Show

With thousands of square feet packed with the latest and greatest cars from automakers all over the world, we pick out our top five that really shined at the 2013 New York Auto Show.

Brains and brawn don’t prevent Jeep’s new 2014 Cherokee from getting dirty

Jeep debuts the sexy and sleek new 2014 Cherokee, but don't let its good looks fool you, this is one car that wants to get down and dirty.

Svelte Stringray’s chiseled good looks prove even more piercing in the flesh

The Stringray has garnered a lot of fans since its recent Detroit debut, but seeing it in person at the 2013 New York Auto Show helps shed a more positive light on some of the car's more controversial design choices.

Busy BMW debuts 328d diesel, Concept hybrid and 3-series crossover at NY Auto Show

BMW got right down to business at this year's 2013 New York Auto Show, showing off three new vehicles, two of which are slated to debut later this year in North America.

Cadillac’s 2014 CTS is bolder and more beautiful than a daytime soap star

Building on the bold design and stunning performance of the 2013 ATS, Cadillac has now given its full attention to the company's flagship midsize sedan, the 2014 CTS -- and it shows.

New York Auto Show: Mercedes debuts CLA45 AMG with stunning 355hp 4-cylinder power plant

Mercedes has confirmed what we have suspected for some time now: an AMG-tuned CLA to rule them all.

HERE Drive + Beta: Nokia’s nav app proves the perfect companion to Windows Phone road warriors

Pickings might be slim for Windows Phone users. But Nokia's HERE Drive + Beta proves a more than capable accomplice to your daily driving and weekend getaways.

Six pieces of car tech we could live without

The amount of tech inside cars is growing at an exponential rate. And while we couldn't be more excited, there are a number of car tech features we're confidant we could live without if we had to.
first drive come for the nostalgia stay tech smarts in chevys 2014 impala chevrolet feature image

First Drive: Come for the nostalgia, stay for the tech smarts in Chevy’s 2014 Impala

Having received a thorough makeover and sporting the company's next generation MyLink system, Chevrolet is hoping its full-sized 2014 Impala sedan is one lively beast you won't mind living in your garage.

Siri who? Automatic’s iPhone app and companion device could be the only digital driving assistant you’ll ever need

San Francisco-based start-up Automatic launched a new iPhone app and smart device for you car today, providing a bevy of driving metrics so you can travel safer and smarter.

Hands-on: Automatica USB device puts your DJ skills on autopilot while you drive

Drivers tired of manually syncing new music to iPods and smartphones rejoice. A new USB-based device dubbed Automatica aims to get rid of all that hassle without you having to lift so much as a finger.
splitsecnd in car

Portable and affordable: Splitsecnd delivers automated crash detection regardless of your ride

We all deserve a little peace of mind while out on the road, but not everyone can afford a new car, or the expensive safety packages tacked on. Now, a portable device called Splitsecnd is bringing automated crash response services to the masses at an affordable price.

Driving design: How DesignNobis’ V-Tent could help EVs charge themselves

We get the lowdown form the team behind the V-tent solar charging concept.
Ford-B-MAX-is-Barcelona-bound,-will-make-debut-at-2012-MWC

Ford B-MAX is Barcelona-bound, will make debut at 2012 MWC

Ford is Barcelona-bound, and it's taking its new B-MAX with it. The American car company will be the first to officially unveil a car at the mobile-focused event later this month.

No disc drive, no nav, no problem: 2013 Chevy Spark brings your phone to the dash

Digital Trend's hands-on review of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark MyLink infotainment system.
uvo eservices kia

Hands-on: UVO eServices mixes apps, maps, and other Google goodies free of charge

We go hands-on with some of Kia UVO eServices' more noteworthy additions, including Google Maps and iPhone app integration.
Pagani Huayra Gullwings open

Pagani Huayra kicking asphault and taking names during Top Gear season premiere

The season premier of Britain's popular Top Gear series just debuted and is proving to be quite the spectacle with some record-breaking events already taking place.
Porsche 918 Spyder Prototype

918?! Call 911! Porsche prices 918 Spyder at a heart-stopping $845k

Official pricing for the princely Porsche plug-in has been revealed, confirming a sticker price that is every bit as exclusive as the 918 Spyder's limited production run.
2013 Chevrolet Volt

Chevy turns Volt into a commercial on wheels with bite-sized QR code sticker

Hoping to educate curious consumers, Chevrolet has turned to sending new Volt owners QR code stickers to place on their gas-sipping, electron drinking, plug-in hybrids.
Tesla Front Angle Sunset

Signed, sealed, and delivered: Consumer Reports receives its Model S, we weep in envy

The Model S is a hot commodity at the moment, but having delved deep into its pockets, and after waiting more than two years in the process, Consumer Reports finally receives delivery of its all-electric sedan.
Acura-NSX-Concept-Front

2013 Detroit Auto Show: Acura NSX Concept has us feeling all ’emotional’

A production NSX seems like an eternity away, but thanks to a lovely, albeit brief, video and a host of pics released by Acura, we finally get a glimpse inside the hybrid supercar.
Corolla-Furia-concept-front-three-quarters

2013 Detroit Auto Show: Is the Furia Concept the future of the Toyota Corolla?

Insomnia sufferers take heart; the Toyota Corolla won’t help you drift off into sweet slumber much longer.
Audi autonomous test vehicle

The latest driverless cars can navigate rush-hour traffic, but what about government red tape?

Cars of future will be piloted by machines, not people. But how far off is the technology? And is the road to a driverless tomorrow a smooth one?
Fisker Atlantic

Can Chinese cash help save Fisker?

With the company's gas tank running on empty, Fisker Automotive is turning to China for some much needed financial support in order to kickstart its next model, the Fisker Atlantic.
Audi R18 e-tron quattro

Follow the light: Audi’s R18 e-tron quattro blinds with tech at CES

Audi had a lot to show off at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show, but perhaps its most impressive piece of hardware was a piece of metal that none of us will ever drive.
Texus Instruments DLP Center Console Prototype

Texas Instruments’ DLP car console display matches a car’s curves

Texas Instruments gives automotive center console displays a shot of adrenaline with a DLP prototype that is sexier, curvier, and smarter than the rest.
New apps and iPhone 5 support headed to Pioneer's AppRadio

New apps and iPhone 5 support headed to Pioneer’s AppRadio

The new iPhone 5 might be the best Apple for so far, but its new Lightning connector has caused a host of problems for devices that support previous versions.
Hyundai infotainment screen protoype homescreen

Hyundai has us seeing double vision with its mirroring infotainment prototype

Faithfully recreating the smartphone experience has been an arduous task for automakers, but at CES, Hyundai had a prototype on display that could do just that.
2013 Ford Fusion

Ford begins paving the way to a modular motoring world with launch of OpenXC platform

Imagine a world where you can swap out parts of your car as frequently as your smarphone case. Well, Ford's OpenXC program could be paving the way for such a reality,
Lexus CES 2013

Lexus sees Google’s self-driving car, raises it a shiny luxury badge and ‘smart’ awareness

Lexus' self-driving LS uses a host of high-tech sensors and software to cut the driver out of the equation, putting it in direct competition with Google.
GM App Framework

GM opens its development gates at CES 2013, will provide SDK for new infotainment apps

Taking a page from tablets and smartphones, GM is providing its development SDK to foster increased app development for future infotainment systems.
Drinking apps header

The iPhone breathalyzer and 4 more apps for a safer New Year’s Eve

With 2013 almost upon us, we've come up with this handy list of apps for iOS and Android that will help you drink smartly and get home safely after ringing in the New Year.
Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

Holiday car wish list: The top rides we’d love to see wrapped in a bow

With the holiday season upon us, we've decided to indulge ourselves in some wishful thinking with a list of cars we'd love to see parked inside our very own garages.
gifts from holidays past mypal 2

Gifts of Holiday Past: C-3PO has nothing on My Pal 2, the best robot of all time

Robots have always been awesome, but opportunities to own one have been few and far between. In 1991, a little robot pal came a long and changed all that.
Chevrolet Spark EV

OnStar brings two new app-based solutions for future EVs

General Motors and Onstar are bringing to new solutions to your EV-driving world with their new EV Spark Waypoint and Park-Tap-Charge apps.
Tesla Model S sedan

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk: “Model S variants to arrive next year”

According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, new Model S variants will arrive next year.