Nelson Ireson

Journalist | MotorAuthority

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05.18.2012

Lotus Type 56 Turbine Indy Car Going to Auction in Monterey

Built for the 1968 Indy 500, the Lotus Type 56 isn't your average vintage race car, if there is such a thing. It's a Pratt and Whitney turbine-powered, all-wheel drive racer once piloted by Graham ...

05.10.2012

Rolls-Royce Ghost Six Senses Concept From The Beijing Auto Show

No, this Rolls doesn't see dead people. It's a Ghost that sees people wrapped in even more bespoke richness than the usual uber-sedan...

05.09.2012

Jaguar Expands Performance Driving Academy in U.S.

First launched in 2009 for buyers of the XFR and XKR, Jaguar's Performance Driving Academy is now open to all Jaguar owners and other driving enthusiasts, too. Two different courses, Basic and ...

04.04.2012

2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel Debuts In U.S., Priced From $55,750

While the whole 2013 Porsche Cayenne range gets a set of small updates, it's the new model that's wagging tongues: the diesel. It's been on the market in Europe since 2009, but today, it's making its ...

03.27.2012

2014 Lexus GS F Rumors Build As Planning Chief Talks

The idea of a super-sporty Lexus GS F, built after the model of the IS F but on the new 2013 Lexus GS platform, is nothing new—rumors have circulated for at least half a year now. But they may have ...

03.10.2012

Hybrid 911 Possible, Hints Porsche, But Not Until We Have To

As the maker of the first racing hybrid that would do serious business on the track — courtesy of an F1-style kinetic energy recovery system — Porsche is no stranger to the idea of high-...

09.29.2011

Rolls-Royce On Track For Record Sales In 2011

The luxury segment has largely flown in the face of the economic downturn of the last several years, picking up steam particularly this year, but few have done as well as Rolls-Royce, which is set to ...

09.20.2011

2012 Infiniti M35h Sets Guinness Record For Quickest Full-Hybrid Acceleration

Hybrids aren't just for granola-snacking Birkenstock wearers anymore, and Infiniti is on a mission to prove it with the 2012 M35h hybrid. To do so, the luxury sedan has set a new Guinness World Record...

08.12.2011

James Bond's 50th Anniversary: Largest Exhibition of Bond Movie Cars Ever

Next year, starting in January, the U.K.'s National Motor Museum will host the largest exhibition of James Bond movie cars ever assembled. Some of the highlights include the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 from...

07.27.2011

Jaguar Rates Tops in J.D. Power Customer Service Study

You might not think Jaguar — at least not first — when you think about luxury car brands, let alone luxury brand service. But you should. The brand with the leaping cat has scored a place among ...

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About Nelson Ireson

Having earned a bachelor&aposs degree in Speech Communication followed by a Juris Doctorate and a law license, I spent a year practicing law on my own. Before long I found myself spending all of my spare time deep in the automotive news world, and have since made it my full-time career. I am now the Reviews Editor for MotorAuthority, where I focus on covering breaking news, building industry relationships and testing the latest automobiles. Visit www.motorauthority.com to read more of my articles.