Jonathan M. Gitlin is the Automotive Editor at Ars Technica. With a background in pharmacology and science policy, he covers a range of topics within the automotive sector, including electric vehicles, car manufacturing, and motorsports, while also exploring themes of green energy and innovation in the industry. He has been featured in RealClearMarkets, The Hoops News, WIRED, and Tech News Tube.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin's coverage predominantly focuses on the automotive industry, particularly electric vehicles (EVs), tax credits, car reviews, and car technology. His articles often cite data and press releases.
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By: Jonathan M. Gitlin
photo of Mercedes-Benz previews next CLA, breaks EV distance record in testing image Mercedes-Benz is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the next generation of its sleek CLA sedan. Due to be officially introduced next year, it will feature the latest and greatest in Mercedes' powertrain technology and software, and ahead of that formal reveal, the automaker sent out some images of a…
photo of Secondhand EVs will flood the market in 2026, JD Power says image If you've been wanting an electric car but everything seems too expensive, there's some good news on the horizon. A whole lot of EV leases are due to expire in 2026, which should lead to something of a glut, according to data analyzed by JD Power. We have the revised IRS clean vehicle tax credit to thank. This…
Cadillac adds a fifth EV to its range with the three-row Vistiq, a 615-hp SUV that can do 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds.
A great interior and decent economy, but a harsh ride and numb steering. For model year 2025, Mazda has added a hybrid option to the CX-50 SUV.
By: Jonathan M. Gitlin
photo of Smaller than an Escalade IQ, bigger than a Lyriq: The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq image Cadillac has another new electric vehicle on the way. It's the 2026 Vistiq, a three-row SUV that fills the gap in the American automaker's lineup. It will be the fifth Cadillac to use what until now has been called the Ultium battery platform. Although parent company General Motors has caught a case of EV…
By: Jonathan M. Gitlin
photo of Mazda gives the 2025 CX-50 a big efficiency boost to 38 mpg with hybrid power image Mazda won itself a lot of fans over the years with the sharp styling and attention to detail of its engaging-to-drive vehicles. But in recent years its cars have been left behind by rivals when it comes to fuel efficiency. As a small automaker facing daunting development costs, it decided to partner with Toyota…
The Swedish automaker has added an entry-level version of the Polestar 3. Polestar's range expands a little more today.
By: Jonathan M. Gitlin
Owners of the affected trucks will require replacement hardware.
By: Jonathan M. Gitlin
photo of New single-motor Polestar 3 SUV starts at $67,500, orders open now image Polestar's range expands a little more today. The Swedish spinoff announced that it is opening its order books for a cheaper, longer-range version of the Polestar 3 electric SUV that rather impressed us when we drove it earlier this year. The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor will cost $67,500—well under the…
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