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Ronan Glon
Ronan Glon
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Ronan Glon is an American automotive and tech journalist based in southern France. As a long-time contributor to Digital Trends, his job is to bridge the gap between cars and tech, while helping consumers and enthusiasts alike navigate these two increasingly intertwined worlds. He travels extensively and restlessly to get the inside scoop on horsepower, infotainment, or both.

Though he earned a bachelor's degree in international studies, Glon has worked as a journalist nearly all of his adult life. He has reviewed cars on six continents (no one has let him drive in Antarctica... yet), and he has driven over 450 past, present, and future models ranging from humble economy cars to ultra-rare hypercars with a seven-digit price tag -- yes, he has an Excel document to keep track of it all. There is not a single car he won't drive at least once, though there are some he wouldn't drive again, and not a single new technology he won't dive into.

Since starting at Digital Trends in 2014, he uncovered the real story of the internet-famous Belgian car graveyard, explored a French forest in one of the last examples of the Land Rover Defender, drifted electric Audi prototypes on a dry lake bed in Namibia, and ventured behind the scenes in Ducati's Italian design studio to learn how tech and craftsmanship come together to shape a motorcycle.

In addition to Digital Trends, Glon's work regularly appears in several print and online publications on both sides of the Atlantic. He's also an avid car collector, photographer, guitarist, and mountain biker.

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Is your check engine light on? Here are 10 possible reasons why

Is your check engine light on? Here are 10 possible reasons why

The orange check engine light is a car's way of telling you something is wrong, so it should never be ignored.
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Audi ActiveSphere concept is part luxury sedan, part pickup truck

Audi ActiveSphere concept is part luxury sedan, part pickup truck

Audi's ActiveSphere concept is an electric, fastback-like sedan that turns into a pickup truck. It also offers innovative mixed-reality headsets.
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2024 Polestar 2 gets a major overhaul for the 2024 model year

2024 Polestar 2 gets a major overhaul for the 2024 model year

The 2024 Polestar 2 gains a long list of updates including a new rear-wheel-drive model, more equipment, and increased range.
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CES 2023-bound Ram Revolution concept previews electric pickup

CES 2023-bound Ram Revolution concept previews electric pickup

The electric Ram Revolution concept will make its debut at CES 2023 to preview an electric pickup truck tentatively due out in 2024.
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2022 Volkswagen ID. Buzz first drive review: The iconic hippie hauler goes electric

The 2022 Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an electric van that channels the spirit of the classic air-cooled models. It's anything but retro, though.
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Inside the Vietnamese giant that wants to sell you your next EV

Inside the Vietnamese giant that wants to sell you your next EV

Vietnam-based VinFast wants to gain a foothold in the U.S. by selling affordable EVs. We spent time in the VF 8 to find out if it can succeed.
2022 Volkswagen ID.Buzz prototype

Volkswagen ID. Buzz prototype first drive: Here comes your van

Volkswagen ID. Buzz prototype first drive: Here comes your van

The EV that we've been waiting for, the production version of the Volkswagen ID.Buzz concept, will make its debut on March 9.
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The best used car websites for 2022

The best used car websites for 2022

The best used car websites make finding your next ride quick and painless, whether you're after a late-model Chevrolet Silverado or a 1970s oddball.
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Every car compatible with Apple CarPlay

Every car compatible with Apple CarPlay

Wondering if you can connect your iPhone to your car? We made a list of all the cars that are currently compatible with Apple CarPlay.
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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning vs. 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning vs. 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning and the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV will take a decades-old rivalry into the EV segment. Here's how they compare.
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Every upcoming electric pickup truck

Every upcoming electric pickup truck

The electric pickup segment is going to get really crowded, really quickly. Here are the models confirmed to reach production in the not-too-distant future.
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2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is an electric pickup built for work and play

2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is an electric pickup built for work and play

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is an electric pickup truck with about 400 miles of range and a futurist-looking design.
The 2023 BMW iX M60.

2023 BMW iX M60 is electric, spacious, and surprisingly quick

2023 BMW iX M60 is electric, spacious, and surprisingly quick

BMW expanded its range of electric vehicles with the iX M60, a high-performance all-wheel-drive SUV.
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Aptiv’s machine learning-powered radar sees even what you don’t

Aptiv’s machine learning-powered radar sees even what you don’t

Aptiv is using machine leaning technology to help self-driving cars see objects, even if they're out of sight.
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Apple’s car-building division reportedly focusing on autonomous driving

Apple’s car-building division reportedly focusing on autonomous driving

Apple's car-building division hopes to release a fully autonomous electric vehicle by 2025, according to a recent report.
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Rivian reportedly delays R1T deliveries amid supply chain and quality issues

Rivian reportedly delays R1T deliveries amid supply chain and quality issues

Rivian has started delaying deliveries of the R1T Launch Edition to early 2022, according to forum and Reddit users.
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Everything you need to know about the Rivian R1T

Rivian has launched production of the R1T, its first model. It's an electric pickup truck that's quick and capable.
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2022 BMW i4 first drive review: The real deal

2022 BMW i4 first drive review: The real deal

BMW M's first electric sedan, the 2022 i4, is the real deal. It's quick, it handles well, and it's loaded with useful tech.
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2022 BMW iX first drive: Shifting paradigms

2022 BMW iX first drive: Shifting paradigms

More than another EV, the iX is a rolling display of technology that shows how BMW envisions the future.
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Inside the lab teaching Volkswagen’s born-again Bus how to drive itself

Inside the lab teaching Volkswagen’s born-again Bus how to drive itself

Digital Trends takes a look at how Volkswagen and Argo A.I. are preparing to deploy autonomous shuttles in 2025.
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Volkswagen’s electric ID.Life concept car doubles as a gaming console

Volkswagen’s electric ID.Life concept car doubles as a gaming console

Volkswagen introduced a concept called ID.Life at the 2021 Munich auto show to preview an affordable electric crossover.
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Argo AI puts a high-tech spin on Volkswagen’s retro ID.Buzz van

Argo AI puts a high-tech spin on Volkswagen’s retro ID.Buzz van

Volkswagen will deploy an autonomous version of the electric ID.Buzz van powered by Argo AI's driverless technology.
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Audi GrandSphere concept shows how autonomy opens new design avenues

Audi GrandSphere concept shows how autonomy opens new design avenues

Audi unveiled a forward-thinking concept called GrandSphere that previews an autonomous luxury sedan.
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Audi’s SkySphere electric roadster has shape-shifting superpowers

Audi’s SkySphere electric roadster has shape-shifting superpowers

Audi unveiled a futuristic electric concept named SkySphere whose wheelbase can be adjusted at the push of a button.
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Audi’s newest EV packs augmented-reality tech and customizable lights

Audi’s newest EV packs augmented-reality tech and customizable lights

New for 2022, the compact but roomy, tech-filled Q4 E-Tron will likely become Audi's best-selling EV, along with the more coupe-like Q4 Sportback E-Tron.
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Mercedes-AMG shifting gears with a variety of hybrids and EVs on their way

Mercedes-AMG shifting gears with a variety of hybrids and EVs on their way

Mercedes-AMG will reinvent its range in the 2020s by placing a major focus on electrification.
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The best dash cams

Whether you want to dispute a ticket or film a falling asteroid, there's a dash cam for every driver's budget.

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The best cars for camping

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The best aftermarket car speakers

The best aftermarket car speakers

Upgrading the stereo with new speakers is one of the easiest upgrades you can make to your car. Here are the best aftermarket car speakers you can buy.
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The best camper vans

The best camper vans

Driving a camper means you'll never have to pitch a tent or look for a hotel room ever again. We've put together a list of the best ones available in 2020.
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The best BMWs of all time

The best BMWs of all time

From the 507 roadster to the first-generation M3, these are the cars that cemented BMW's enviable reputation as the purveyor of the ultimate driving machine.
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The best bike racks for your car

The best bike racks for your car

Whether it goes on the back of your car, on top of it, or on the hitch, a rack will ensure you don't need to get your interior detailed after every bike ride.
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AWD vs. 4WD

AWD vs. 4WD

Four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are similar, but not identical, and the difference between the two configurations dictates how far off-road you can drive.
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14 awesome flying taxis and cars currently in development

Some of the brightest engineers in the world are racing to make science fiction-esque flying taxis a reality. Here are 14 prototypes we're keeping an eye on.