Bradley Iger
Contributor
Relocating to Los Angeles after competing his undergraduate degree in Rhetorical Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, Brad translated his obsession with cars and background in information technology into a unique journalistic voice in the automotive realm, lending his efforts to MTV Networks, Winding Road Magazine, Autoblog, and others. When not behind the wheel, Brad can often be found standing too close to a dimed guitar amp, out on a cycling trail, or breaking something just so he can put it back together.
Subaru STI S209 Review: The quickest STI comes to America
Subaru STI S209 Review: The quickest STI comes to America
Subaru’s limited-production machine carries a hefty price tag, but the upgrades STI has applied to the vehicle take the current WRX to unprecedented heights,.
2020 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster Review: Listen to that V12 sing
2020 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster Review: Listen to that V12 sing
With 759 horsepower, a track-tuned chassis, and wild active aerodynamics, the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster is a stunning performance machine. Can ditching the roof make this supercar even more visceral, or does it water down the overall experience?
Apple CarPlay (2020) Review: The last word in infotainment
Apple CarPlay (2020) Review: The last word in infotainment
In the years following its 2014 debut, Apple continued to improve CarPlay in small, yet meaningful ways. But with the past two major iOS updates, Apple has elevated its in-car interface from tech novelty to a must-have feature.
The BMW Group has some stunners in its 2020 lineup, and we drove them all
The BMW Group has some stunners in its 2020 lineup, and we drove them all
We got behind the wheel of BMW Group’s latest hardware at their Spartanburg, South Carolina test facility an put their 2020 wares to the test. The biggest standouts were the M8, an Alpina, the Mini JCW Clubman, and a very dark Rolls Royce. Here's our complete rundown.
First Drive: 2020 Audi RS 6 Avant
First Drive: 2020 Audi RS 6 Avant
Audi has decided to bring the RS 6 Avant to North America for the first time in the model's eighteen-year history. Was the 600hp über-wagon worth the wait? We head to Malibu, California to find out.
Polestar 1 first drive review: Grand touring with a compromise
Polestar 1 first drive review: Grand touring with a compromise
With eye-catching looks and a sophisticated powertrain, the Polestar 1 is a statement of purpose for the fledging brand, but the automaker’s unconventional approach comes with a few caveats.
800 miles in an F-Pace SVR and 8 miles in an I-Pace shows Jaguar’s split personality
800 miles in an F-Pace SVR and 8 miles in an I-Pace shows Jaguar’s split personality
We head to Monterey Car Week in Jaguar’s new 550hp F-Pace SVR and also spend some time with the luxury automaker’s all-electric crossover, the I-Pace, while we’re in town. One model showcases the best of what Jaguar’s current lineup has to offer, the other hints at the potential for a quieter, more efficient, and perhaps less interesting future.
2019 Saleen 302 Black Label Mustang review
2019 Saleen 302 Black Label Mustang review
Outfitted with an aggressive body kit and a massive blower, the Saleen 302 Black Label shifts the Mustang GT’s intent firmly back into muscle car territory. But while the sights and sounds tell a tale of incredible performance, the experience from behind the wheel falls short.
2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder review
2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder review
Borrowing hardware from the track-focused Huracán Performante while adding a few new tricks to the repertoire, the Huracán Evo Spyder epitomizes the modern open-top supercar experience.
2020 Range Rover Evoque review
2020 Range Rover Evoque review
Packing refined styling and an updated interior, the updated Evoque is a head turner in a segment full of forgettable faces, but powertrain quirks and a hefty price tag ultimately make this pint-sized Range Rover a middling affair.
2019 BMW M4 CS review
2019 BMW M4 CS review
Splitting the difference between the standard M4 and the hardcore track setup of the limited-production M4 GTS, the CS brings with it a sharper look to match its sharper performance, but there are some caveats involved.
Tire review: BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT
Tire review: BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT
We put BFG’s latest all-season touring tire for trucks and SUVs, the Advantage T/A Sport LT to the test. Tasked with combining on-road performance with everyday practicality, a lot is asked of all-season radials. Can the BFG deliver?
2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 first drive review
2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 first drive review
Four years after its initial debut, the standard GT350 finally gets the suspension and tire package it always should have had. While evolutionary rather than revolutionary, Ford’s update takes the Shelby’s track prowess and fun factor to a new level.
2019 Roush Stage 3 Mustang Review
2019 Roush Stage 3 Mustang Review
Slammed, uncorked, and supercharged, Roush’s top-spec package takes the Mustang GT to new heights. But with a blown factory-built supercharged Shelby on the way, is this Stage 3 package compelling enough to lure buyers away from the GT500? We’ll give our opinion as we dive deep into this question.
In Moab, Jeep isn’t just having fun off-road; it’s planning its future
In Moab, Jeep isn’t just having fun off-road; it’s planning its future
Every year, Jeep travels to the Moab Easter Safari to unveil a handful of concept cars. Some are based on production models, while others are classic rigs upgraded with modern components. The company isn't only having fun on the trail; it's planning its future. Digital Trends sat down with Mark Allen to learn more.
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI first drive
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI first drive
The Volkswagen Jetta GLI returns for the 2019 model year with a more aggressive design and hot hatch-like power under the hood. It undercuts the GTI by thousands of dollars, but is it as fun? We put it through its paces on the Tail of the Dragon, an 11-mile stretch of winding tarmac in North Carolina.
2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 review
2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 review
Over the past forty years, the G-Class has earned a reputation as a go-anywhere machine. But as technology and the model’s customer base have both evolved, Mercedes-Benz has sought to bring some modernity to the G-Class. Can the new G550 find a balance between off-road capability and on-road civility?
2019 Mazda3 first drive review
2019 Mazda3 first drive review
We get behind the wheel and under the hood of Mazda’s all-new, fourth generation compact. The reworked Mazda3 gets a new a focus on premium materials, updated technology, and overall ergonomic enhancement as the automaker seek lure buyers in a changing market.
2019 Lamborghini Urus first drive review
2019 Lamborghini Urus first drive review
As the demand for premium SUVs continues to climb, Lamborghini brings an all-new contender to the fray with the Urus, a 650-horsepwer performance machine that emphasizes luxury and capability in equal measure. We tested it and found it's a veritable tour de force of technology, luxury, and all-out speed.
2019 Maserati Levante GTS review
2019 Maserati Levante GTS review
Maserati’s luxury SUV gets a shot in the arm by way of Ferrari-derived V8 power, but is it enough to go toe-to-toe with the established players in the high performance sport-utility segment? We hit the streets of LA and then head out to the twisting tarmac of the Angeles Forest to find out.
E-tron GT concept is the latest volley in Audi’s electrified offensive
E-tron GT concept is the latest volley in Audi’s electrified offensive
Concepts have traditionally been an exercise in “what if,” serving as a means of stoking the public’s imagination with engineering fantasies that are unburdened by the realities of volume production. But with the e-tron GT concept, Audi assures us that “this will be.” We'll see a production model in showrooms by 2020.
2019 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth first drive review
2019 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth first drive review
We head to Streets of Willow in Rosamond, California, to put Fiat's track-tuned roadster through its paces on the road course. The result of an engineering partnership between Fiat and Mazda, the 124 Spider Abarth is a timely reminder that horsepower isn't the final word in high performance.
2019 Fiat 500 Abarth first drive review
2019 Fiat 500 Abarth first drive review
We put Fiat’s Abarth-tuned 500 through its paces at the Streets of Willow racetrack to see what it's all about. Based on the standard 500 city car, this diminutive performance machine uses a turbocharged, 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 160 hp that sends it from zero to 60 mph in less than seven seconds.
2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ first drive review
2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ first drive review
The introduction of Lamborghini’s Aventador SVJ sees Sant’Agata pull out all the stops to create the most track-capable production road car in the company’s history. We hop behind the wheel on one of the world’s best-known race tracks.
2019 Aston Martin DB11 V8 Volante review
2019 Aston Martin DB11 V8 Volante review
With the DB11 Volante, Aston Martin’s marriage of luxury and performance is perhaps at its best, offering hustle that doesn’t feel rushed and refinement with emotion still intact. Our Aston Martin DB11 V8 Volante review goes deep on this beautiful machine.
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Review
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Review
Alfa’s Romeo’s Ferrari-powered sport utility delivers hair-raising straight-line performance, admirable capability in the corners, and head-turning style, but comes up a bit short in a few key areas. We put the Stelvio Quadrifoglio through its paces on the twisties as well as the everyday commute.
2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody first drive
2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody first drive
With a wide footprint, track-tuned suspension, and a naturally-aspirated Hemi, the R/T Scat Pack Widebody proves to be the nimblest Challenger Dodge has built to date.
2018 Audi RS 5 review
2018 Audi RS 5 review
We get behind the wheel of Audi’s latest top-spec sports coupe.
2018 Ford Mustang GT Performance Pack 2 review
2018 Ford Mustang GT Performance Pack 2 review
Armed with stickier tires, more aggressive suspension tuning, and a revised aero package, Performance Pack 2 is the Mustang GT’s most track-focused package to date, and it puts Chevrolet’s Camaro SS 1LE square in its sights.
2018 Audi R8 V10 Coupe RWS S tronic first drive review
2018 Audi R8 V10 Coupe RWS S tronic first drive review
For the first time in the company’s history, Audi Sport goes rear-wheel drive with the limited production R8 V10 Coupe RWS S tronic. Designed for the sports car purist, the combination lowers the price and raises the fun.
2018 BMW M5 review
2018 BMW M5 review
Lighter, more powerful, and now packing all-wheel drive, the latest M5 is the fastest road-going sports sedan BMW has ever made. But is it the best? We get behind the wheel of BMW’s latest top-spec sports sedan.
2019 Jeep Cherokee First Drive
2019 Jeep Cherokee First Drive
As Jeep’s entry into the hotly-contested crossover segment, the new Cherokee gets more than a simple nip-and-tuck treatment for its 2019 refresh – and it’s all the better for it.
2019 Ram 1500 first drive review
2019 Ram 1500 first drive review
All new for 2019, Ram’s 1500 pickup brings a plusher, more smartly designed interior, an enormous 12-inch infotainment screen, bombastic 900-watt speakers, and trim levels from rough workhorse up to pure luxury.
