Nelson Ireson

Nelson Ireson is a senior editor with more than 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, driven by his passion to connect people with the car that suits them best. His work has appeared in Car & Driver, Automobile, Motor Trend, Road & Track, Autoblog, and many other outlets. He is also a driving instructor and stunt driver, and, once, provided the answer for a segment on NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! Nelson lives with his partner and their dog in Downeast Maine.

Best Used Trucks on a $5,000 Budget

Best Used Trucks on a $5,000 Budget

Nelson Ireson-June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

Our list of the Best Trucks on a $5000 Budget span a wide range of capability — and they’re all good deals.

Best Used Wagons on a $15,000 Budget

Best Used Wagons on a $15,000 Budget

Nelson Ireson-June 23, 2025January 9, 2026

Here are 10 used wagons you can find for around $15,000 in 2025.

Best Interiors Under $50,000 for 2025

Nelson Ireson-June 13, 2025June 13, 2025

Here’s a look at the best interiors under $50,000.

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Best Zero-to-60-mph Times

Nelson Ireson-May 20, 2025May 21, 2025

Learn about the fastest cars from 0-60. See the quickest, hybrids, EVs and internal combustion sports cars in 2025.

10 Great Affordable Sedans

10 Great Affordable Sedans

Nelson Ireson-May 15, 2025May 15, 2025

Looking for a great new sedan? Our Nelson Ireson shares 10 stellar examples of affordable four door cars.

The Cheapest New 3-Row SUVs for 2025

The Cheapest New 3-Row SUVs for 2025

Nelson Ireson-May 14, 2025July 8, 2025

A lot of seats don’t have to cost a lot of money.

10 Cheapest New Electric Cars

10 Cheapest New Electric Cars

Nelson Ireson-April 22, 2025June 23, 2025

See the 10 cheapest electric cars you can buy new right now.

Best Used SUVs under $10,000

Best Used 3-Row SUVs on a $10,000 Budget

Nelson Ireson-April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

Looking for a used 3-row SUV for less than $10,000? We’ve got a list of 10 worthy of your consideration.

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Best Used Sports Cars on a $30,000 Budget

Nelson Ireson-March 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Whether you’re looking for a nearly new sports coupe or convertible or a modern classic, there’s something on this list for you.

Best Used Cars on a $5,000 Budget

Best Used Cars on a $5,000 Budget

Nelson Ireson-March 26, 2025March 31, 2025

See our list of 10 of the best used cars you can buy on a $5,000 budget.