Stef Schrader

Austin

She of the Puffalumps. Eater of Nuclear Tacos. Porsche Cayenne and Zündapp Janus stan. Weird aircooled VW owner. News Editor for https://t.co/mUlnN9R7Up.

Articles

How to Get Your Car Ready For Your Next Road Trip

1 week ago | menshealth.com | Stef Schrader |Alex Leanse

You’ve been stuck in the same dull places for weeks, or maybe months. Your attention keeps drifting away to places you’d rather be, all of which are not here. Maybe the weather is too pleasant to ignore. Maybe you’d like to go somewhere snowy because it never snows at home. There are so many people to see, good roads to drive, places you love and even more places you haven’t explored. Either way, you need to load up your car and hit the highway. It’s road trip time.
2025 Toyota Tundra Quick Spin: Rallying to the Cause

3 weeks ago | cars.com | Damon Bell |Stef Schrader |Corinne Vercoe

Also included are noteworthy interior upgrades: eight-way power-adjustable heated front seats with power lumbar, a TRD leather-wrapped shift knob, a TRD leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum sport pedals, dual-zone automatic climate control and a 14-inch infotainment touchscreen (replacing the standard 8-inch touchscreen).
All-New 2026 Audi A6: Refining a Sports Sedan Favorite

4 weeks ago | cars.com | Jared Gall |Jennifer Newman |Stef Schrader |Damon Bell

Competes with: BMW 5 Series, Genesis G80, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Volvo S90Looks like: Audi’s E-Tron GT styling is making its way to internal-combustion modelsPowertrain: 362-horsepower, 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine; seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission; all-wheel driveRelease date: Fall 2025Audi’s brand-new A6 Sportback e-Tron will be arriving at dealerships shortly, but that’s not the electric vehicle we see when we look at the equally new gas-powered 2026 Audi A6.
Kia, Volvo, Porsche, VW Nab World Car Award Wins

4 weeks ago | cars.com | Jennifer Newman |Stef Schrader |Mike Hanley |Damon Bell

The annual World Car Awards were announced at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, and Kia added more hardware to its trophy case with its win of the prestigious 2025 World Car of the Year award for its EV3, a compact all-electric SUV. U.S. shoppers interested in the small but surprisingly roomy electric vehicle will have to wait to experience it, as there’s no official on-sale date nor pricing information available as of yet.
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo: More Power, More Comfort

4 weeks ago | cars.com | Stef Schrader |Mike Hanley |Joe Bruzek |Damon Bell

The new-for-2025 Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV was already lighter and more powerful than its predecessor, but what if that wasn’t enough? Good news: The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo, on the floor at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, is the new top trim level for the line and features 67 more horsepower, luxurious interior appointments and more comfort and safety features.
2026 Kia EV4 Up Close: Did Kia Just Build a Tesla Model 2?

4 weeks ago | cars.com | Aaron Bragman |Jared Gall |Jennifer Newman |Stef Schrader

Interesting Power ChoicesUnlike all other Kias and related Hyundais on the E-GMP platform (the two companies share a lot of parts, platforms and technology), the EV4 is the first model to offer only a single electric motor (no all-wheel-drive option is available), and that motor is mounted up front. Everything else in the automaker’s lineup is rear-wheel drive, but I’m not mad about the EV4 being a FWD vehicle.
All-New 2026 Subaru Outback Searches for a New Middle Ground

4 weeks ago | cars.com | Jared Gall |Jennifer Newman |Stef Schrader |Damon Bell

What Does the 2026 Outback Look Like? With its newly upright grille, floating body-color C-pillar trim panel and steeper rear window, the seventh-generation Outback is hard to confuse with its predecessor. Subaru says the new vehicle’s flatter roof contributes to increased front and rear headroom, as well as 2 cubic feet more of cargo room, for a total of 34.6, according to Subaru’s measurements.
How Do Car Seats Fit in a 2025 Subaru Forester?

4 weeks ago | cars.com | Jennifer Geiger |Stef Schrader |Aaron Bragman |Damon Bell

Grading ScaleA: Plenty of room for the car seat and the child; doesn’t impact driver or front-passenger legroom. Easy to find and connect to Latch and tether anchors. No fit issues involving head restraint or seat contouring. Easy access to the third row. B: One room, fit or connection issue. Some problems accessing the third row when available. C: Marginal room plus one fit or connection issue. Difficult to access the third row when available.
Genesis X Gran Equator Concept: A Luxe Vision of Overlanding Sans Big Screens

4 weeks ago | cars.com | Stef Schrader |Aaron Bragman |Damon Bell

Cars have become so reliant on nesting controls within a central infotainment screen that simply not having one almost feels like a luxury nowadays; it’s less expensive, after all, not to have to produce extra physical controls. But luxury marque Genesis wasn’t having that cost-cutting nonsense when it designed its vision of the ultimate distraction-free overlander, the X Gran Equator Concept, and it’s a breath of fresh air for fans of tactile controls.
How Much Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS?

1 month ago | cars.com | Jared Gall |Aaron Bragman |Rick Cotta |Stef Schrader

What Are the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS’s Trim Levels? As the flagship of the Mercedes-Benz SUV lineup, the GLS is generously equipped even in standard form. The entry-level GLS450 rides on a height-adjustable air suspension with adaptive dampers and 21-inch wheels. The exterior also includes a panoramic moonroof, LED lighting with automatic high beams, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a power liftgate, and keyless entry and start.