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Jake Sundstrom

Editor, CarMax

Jake Sundstrom has worked in the automotive industry since 2017. He has written hundreds of car-related articles. Jake is currently an Editor for CarMax and has also contributed to National Hot Rod Association publications. When he's not driving cars, he's eating takeout inside of them (probably burgers, burritos or pizza).

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Car Reviews

Edmunds' full expert review of the 2025 Kia Carnival, including exclusive insights from our vehicle testing team and rankings against rival models.

By Jake Sundstrom

2025 Kia Carnival Review

What Is a CVT?

Apr 15, 2025

Car Technology

Learn everything you need to know about a continuously variable transmission, or CVT, before you buy your next vehicle. It's a type of automatic transmission that manufacturers increasingly favor as a way to improve fuel economy.

By Jake Sundstrom

What Is a CVT?

Car Reviews

Edmunds' full expert review of the 2025 Ford Maverick, including exclusive insights from our vehicle testing team and rankings against rival models.

By Jake Sundstrom

2025 Ford Maverick Review

Car News

A report from Crain's Detroit Business cites sources within the F-150 parts supply chain suggesting we won't see a new F-150 until the middle of 2028. The F-150 was last fully redesigned in 2021.

By Jake Sundstrom

Report: Next-Generation Ford F-150 Delayed Until 2028

Car News

But is the upgrade over the Honda HR-V worth the extra cash? Read on to get the details on all the trims here.

By Jake Sundstrom

The 2025 Acura ADX Costs $36,350, Is The Cheapest Acura SUV

Car News

Matt D'Andria and Edmunds Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver chat about a variety of electric vehicle topics on the CarCast weekly automotive podcast.

By Jake Sundstrom

Edmunds+CarCast:  The New Tesla Model Y and Other Electric Vehicle Chat

Car News

Toyota's compact SUV stalwart, the RAV4, is getting a major overhaul for 2026. The small SUV is expected to go hybrid-only and gain blockier looks. Here's everything we know so far.

By Jake Sundstrom

2026 Toyota RAV4: Everything We Know

Car News

Alistair Weaver and Matt D'Andria chat about Land Rover's G-Class competitor

By Jake Sundstrom

CarCast+Edmunds: Driving the new Land Rover Defender Octa

Car News

Savings as high as $2,630 for demo models

By Jake Sundstrom

Tesla Discounts Cybertruck Listings Amid Slumping Sales

Car News

Matt “The Motorator” D’Andria and Edmunds Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver discuss all the happenings from the annual CES tech extravaganza in Las Vegas on the CarCast weekly automotive podcast.

By Jake Sundstrom

CarCast+Edmunds: Honda 0 Series, BMW Panoramic iDrive and more from CES