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Alistair Weaver

VP Editorial & Editor-in-Chief

I lead the Edmunds editorial team. I'm a committed car bore and amateur racer, and have held three Guinness World Records for stunt driving.

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Car News

We test the new Land Rover Defender Octa in the wilds of South Africa. Aimed squarely at the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, the Defender Octa is the most capable and exciting Land Rover ever built.

By Alistair Weaver

2025 Land Rover Defender Octa First Drive: A Subtle Yet Exciting G-Wagen Rival

Car News

How could Honda benefit from a merger with Nissan? For starters, Honda could leverage Nissan's truck platform to build a range of large SUVs.

By Alistair Weaver

Nissan Merger Could Lead to Larger Honda SUVs

Car News

The Audi S5 is a sportier version of the company's new A5 and also replaces the outgoing S4 sedan. And with hatchback functionality, it's nearly as practical as an SUV. Get all the details, here.

By Alistair Weaver

2025 Audi S5 Sedan First Drive: Still Want That SUV?

Car News

The full-size Lincoln Navigator SUV returns with a massive tech upgrade, tons of luxury features and a familiar twin-turbo V6 powertrain.

By Alistair Weaver

2025 Lincoln Navigator Goes Big on Luxury and Tech

Car News

The limited-edition GT turns up the wick on the Audi RS 6 Avant. How's it all come together? We hit the track to find out.

By Alistair Weaver

2025 Audi RS 6 Avant GT First Drive: A Beautifully Engineered Collector's Item

Car News

With 1,092 horspeower, the Taycan Turbo GT is the most powerful Porsche ever, and proof that electric cars can be formidable track-attack hoots.

By Alistair Weaver

2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT First Drive: The Ludicrous Taycan

Car News

The 2025 Porsche Taycan might not look all that different from its predecessor, but a new battery pack and driveline enhancements keep this EV at the top of its game.

By Alistair Weaver

2025 Porsche Taycan First Drive: Small Changes Yield Big Improvements

Car News

Now that the Tesla Cybertruck is finally hitting public streets, we had to find out: Is it better than its key electric rivals, the Ford F-150 and Rivian R1T?

By Alistair Weaver

Tesla Cybertruck vs. Ford F-150 Lightning vs. Rivian R1T: The Long-Awaited EV Truck Battle

Car News

The all-electric EX30 is the newest SUV from Volvo. It’s tiny, but stylish, desirable and a great value.

By Alistair Weaver

2025 Volvo EX30 First Drive: When Less Is More

Car News

Even with multiple charging networks to choose from, charging a long-range EV on a road trip is difficult if you aren't in a Tesla.

By Alistair Weaver

If You’re Road-Tripping an EV, the Only Choice Is Tesla