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Clint Simone

Senior Reviews Editor

Clint Simone has worked in the automotive industry since 2015. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Before joining Edmunds as a senior reviews editor, Clint contributed to Motor1.com and InsideEVs, evaluating mostly electric cars. Clint loves hot hatchbacks more than any other type of vehicle but secretly enjoys driving big trucks when he gets the chance. He would never admit to that.

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The Vision V is a concept van that shows off what an eventual all-electric hyperluxurious van will look like from Mercedes-Benz. Get all the details right here.

By Clint Simone

The Mercedes Vision V Concept Previews the Luxurious Future of Benz Vans

Car News

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is a new flagship three-row SUV for the company that packs more luxury and a hybrid powertrain option for the first time.

By Clint Simone

2026 Hyundai Palisade First Look: The Pilot and Telluride Have a Big New Problem

Car News

The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV is a new take on a tried-and-true recipe for the brand. We bought one to live with for a year to see what it's like.

By Clint Simone

We Bought a Dodge Charger Daytona EV — This Should Be Interesting

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The 2025 Cadillac Optiq is a well-executive EV with solid range and a strong list of equipment for less than $60,000.

By Clint Simone

2025 Cadillac Optiq First Drive: Hits All the Right Notes

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The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is an all-electric version of the brand's most recognizable SUV with a claimed 460 miles of range and an interior filled to the brim with screens. We get behind the wheel and render a verdict on Cadillac's biggest EV.

By Clint Simone

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ First Drive: A New Era for the Icon

Car News

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA shows where the brand's future EVs are headed, with fast charging, great driving range and new AI-powered tech.

By Clint Simone

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA First Look: A Glimpse Into the Future

Car News

The 2026 Mercedes CLA will come with a NACS charging port, giving it access to the Tesla Supercharger network. It will also have 320-kW charging and an estimated range of more than 400 miles.

By Clint Simone

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA Can Use a Tesla Supercharger Without an Adapter

Car News

We tested the 2024 Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid for one year and put 21,000 miles on it in the process. During this time, we thought the SUV had some strengths when it came to comfort, but we didn't love its powertrain or its lack of overall space.

By Clint Simone

Our Mazda CX-90 Was a Good SUV but a Bad Hybrid

Car News

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander comes with lots of small changes that make it a better SUV than it was before, though it's still not enough to best a Honda CR-V or Mazda CX-50.

By Clint Simone

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander First Drive: A Little Bit Better

Car News

In our latest comparison test, we line up two red-hot, V8-powered SUVs: the BMW X6 M Competition and Porsche Cayenne GTS. Which one is better on the road and around our track? Read on to find out.

By Clint Simone

2025 BMW X6 M Competition vs. Porsche Cayenne GTS: Battle for Super-SUV Supremacy