Amir Iliaifar

Amir Iliaifar

Associate Automotive Section Editor for Digital Trends, Amir Iliaifar covers the ever increasing cross-section between tech and automobiles. When he's not out reviewing the latest car and car tech, Amir can be found waking up at ungodly hours of the morning in order to watch his beloved football clubs: Arsenal F.C. and Juventus F.C.. You can find him on Twitter (@digitalamir) and Instagram (digitalamir), or contact him directly at ailiaifar@digitaltrends.com.

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Holiday car wish list: The top rides we’d love to see wrapped in a bow

With the holiday season upon us, we've decided to indulge ourselves in some wishful thinking with a list of cars we'd love to see parked inside our very own garages.

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Gifts of Holiday Past: C-3PO has nothing on My Pal 2, the best robot of all time

Robots have always been awesome, but opportunities to own one have been few and far between. In 1991, a little robot pal came a long and changed all that.

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2013 Cadillac ATS photos

Check out our photo gallery for the 2013 Cadillac ATS.

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2013 Cadillac ATS review

Tired of gazing at BMW’s comfortable position at the zenith of performance sport sedans, Cadillac enters the fray with a brand new model, the 2013 Cadillac ATS. Can the ATS stage a coup and usurp the crown, or will it ultimately bend the knee like so many others?

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2013 Acura TL SH-AWD’s tech-driven drivetrain is nothing short of super

Not quite luxury and nowhere near bargain bin, the 2013 Acura TL cruises down the road with one of the most technologically advanced drivetrains and turns this eccentrically styled sedan into a competent computer on wheels.

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DT’s ‘Better Than Socks’ Holiday Giveaway: Motorola Roadster 2

Comment for a chance to win your own Motorola Roadster 2 in-car speakerphone during Digital Trend's 'Better Than Socks' Holiday Giveaway.

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Hands on with Chevrolet’s next-generation MyLink system

Chevy's next-gen MyLink system draws inspiration from smartphones and tablets to make navigating the screen in your dash as easy as the one in your pocket.

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Driving the future: Our top 10 concept cars from the 2012 LA Auto Show

Some of the most amazing concept cars were on display at this week's LA Auto Show. We delve past the rabble and give our top 10 picks from the showfloor.

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Betrayal, passion, greed, and actor Damien Lewis star in Jaguar’s F-Type-inspired short film “Desire”

With the impending release of the Jaguar F-Type, the British automaker is producing a short-film starring actor Damien Lewis.

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The future of in-car tech starts in your pocket

The 2012 LA Auto Show exhibited all manner of high-tech vehicles, but one overriding trend is clear: Automakers are looking to smartphones and other mobile devices to shape the future of the "connected car."

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Fiat complains and complies, begrudgingly debuts all-electric 500e at LA Auto Show

The Fiat 500e retains the gasoline version's Italian-infused style, while forsaking its fossil-fuel driven powertrain. But sadly this eye-catching EV looks like it won't be available to customers outside of California any time soon.

Hands on with Chevy’s $25,000 Spark EV

Hands on with Chevy’s $25,000 Spark EV

Chevrolet's new Spark EV could help push electric vehicles into more affordable territory with a sticker price of $25,000 after tax credits. We climbed in the tiny EV at the LA Auto Show for a brief hands-on.

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Hands-on: Taking Apple’s Siri for a spin inside the upcoming Chevy Sonic

Chevrolet has teamed with Apple to integrate Siri into the 2014 Sonic and Spark, and we we got a chance to take it for a spin.

Photos: Chevy adding Siri integration in upcoming Spark and Sonic models

Photos: Chevy adding Siri integration in upcoming Spark and Sonic models

When they debut early next year, the Sonic and Spark will be the first vehicles to feature full Siri support and integration into Chevy's existing MyLink infotainment system.

Photos: 2014 Chevy Impala to mark debut of next-gen MyLink system

Photos: 2014 Chevy Impala to mark debut of next-gen MyLink system

Chevrolet is bringing back its iconic Impala nameplate yet again, only this time it will be touting some serious tech in the form of the company's next-generation MyLink infotainment system.