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Nick Yekikian

Senior News Editor

Nick Yekikian has worked in the automotive industry since 2019. He has written close to a thousand car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 200 vehicles over the course of his career. Nick is the Senior News Editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. When Nick isn't zipping around town in his latest used-car find, he's probably making digital art in Photoshop or playing disc golf with friends.

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Car News

The Tesla Model S and Model X just got a refresh, but you'd barely know by looking at them. But, hey, at least they're only $5,000 more expensive than before.

By Nick Yekikian

New Tesla Model S and Model X Cost More but Are Mostly the Same

Car News

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse and Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing are two of America's best performance cars under $100,000. But how do they fare when we put them head to head in Edmunds' U-Drags? Click here to find out.

By Nick Yekikian

Ford Mustang Dark Horse vs. Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing: The Edmunds U-Drags Battle

Car News

The 2026 Audi A5 is reborn, and it's taking a big swing at the BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC. We got behind the wheel to find out how it drives, but we didn't like everything we learned.

By Nick Yekikian

2025 Audi Q5 First Drive: Better to Drive, Harder to Love

Car News

Though there are a few nits still left to pick, we think the new 2025 Audi SQ5 is the one to spring for if the also new Q5 tickles your fancy. Read here to find out why.

By Nick Yekikian

2025 Audi SQ5 First Drive: Jack of Most Trades

Car News

Apple CarPlay is getting some major updates in iOS26. Here's everything you need to know.

By Nick Yekikian

Apple CarPlay in iOS 26 Gets Glass Look, Widgets, Better Notifications

Car News

The Audi Q7 is a major player in the automaker's lineup, and a new one will arrive next year. There's also a new SUV joining the fray, the Audi Q9. Here's what we know.

By Nick Yekikian

All-New Audi Q7 and Q9 Arrive in Late 2026

Car News

We're taking a 2025 Mini Countryman S into our care for a year-long test. Is it the antidote to bland, two-row crossovers? We have a year and 20,000 miles to find out.

By Nick Yekikian

2025 Mini Countryman S: What's It Like to Live With?

Car News

Th BMW i5 M60 and the Dodge Charger EV are not natural rivals, but their power to weights are close enough that we thought we'd see who's quicker, the German or the American.

By Nick Yekikian

BMW i5 M60 vs. Dodge Charger Daytona: Big EVs Battle in Edmunds U-Drags

Car News

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is a big deal, packing new hybrid engines, better tech, an off-road-ready Woodland trim and a 320-horsepower GR Sport plug-in hybrid model.

By Nick Yekikian

2026 Toyota RAV4 Revealed: America's Best-Selling Car Goes Hybrid-Only

Car News

The 2026 RAV4 plug-in hybrid gets a huge makeover for 2026, and Toyota has clearly paid a lot more attention to its small crossover's PHEV powertrain. Here's everything you need to know.

By Nick Yekikian

2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid First Look: Fast Charging and 50 Miles of EV Range