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Ronan Glon

Ronan Glon

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Author/Co-Author of 2119 articles

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.

2025 Porsche Macan

2025 Porsche Macan EV first drive: electrifying a bestseller

The second-generation Porsche Macan is exclusively offered as an EV, which represents a bold move as it's one of the brand's highest sellers.
GM opens up access to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers

You can now charge your General Motors EV at a Tesla Supercharger

Owners of a General Motors-built EV can now charge at any Tesla Supercharger station after buying an adapter.
2025 audi rs e tron gt performance specs pictures features

Audi RS e-Tron GT Performance unveiled as a 912-hp electric sedan

Audi unveiled a new electric sedan called the RS E-Tron GT Performance. With 912 horsepower, it's the brand's most powerful model.
Lucid midsize SUV preview.

Here’s how Lucid plans to merge into the EV mainstream

Lucid's third model will enter production in 2026 as a midsize electric SUV with a base price of about $50,000.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 evolves in a more outdoorsy direction

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 gains an off-road-inspired trim level, more range, and NACS charging compatibility.
2024 ariel e nomad concept pictures specs

Ariel E-Nomad Concept could create a new segment in the EV space

England-based Ariel turned the Nomad 2 off-roader into an experimental EV that's fast, fun, and eco-friendly.
Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang

Dodge should worry about Ford’s next-gen Mustang GT500

The next Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 could use a new, twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 engine tuned to provide well over 700 horsepower.
Hyundai Seven Concept

Hyundai’s new extended-range tech will bridge the gap to EVs

Concerned about slowing demand for EVs, Hyundai will launch an extended-range gasoline-electric drivetrain in the coming years.
BMW 1602 Electric.

BMW’s EVs trace their roots to this innovative 1972 prototype

BMW began testing electric cars in the 1970s. It built a pair of battery-powered 1602 coupes for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany.
Tesla's Cybertruck.

Tesla Cybertruck: everything we know

Tesla's head-turning Cybertruck is hitting the streets, but not without controversy. Here's everything you need to know about the Tesla Cybertruck.
The Acura Performance EV Concept car appears under a spotlight.

Acura Performance EV Concept unveiled as a preview of things to come

The 2024 Acura Performance EV Concept made its debut to preview a sporty electric crossover that will make its debut in 2025.
The Bugatti Tourbillon is a plug-in hybrid.

With 1,800 horsepower, Bugatti’s Tourbillon brings plug-ins past the Prius

Bugatti is known for uncompromising performance more than green cred, but its new Tourbillon boasts both a V16 engine and an electric-only range of 40 miles.
Check engine light

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

Your car's check engine light is a car's way of telling you something is wrong, so it should never be ignored.
Serial 1 e-bike

Harley-Davidson rides into the e-bike segment with Serial 1 subbrand

Harley-Davidson's new subbrand was created to build e-bikes. Its first model will be inspired by the first Harley-Davidson motorcycle, which was made in 1903.
Carvana Austin

The best used car websites in 2023

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.
A red Tesla Model 3 at dusk.

The best electric cars you can buy in 2023

Electric cars are finally here to stay. From super-quick performance cars to spacious SUVs, we've picked the battery-powered models worth paying attention to.
A red 2024 BMW i5 against an evening sky.

2024 BMW i5 unveiled as the first electric 5 Series

The 2024 BMW i5 offers the same luxurious interior and tech features as the new 5 Series and adds an electric powertrain.
2022 Volkswagen ID.Buzz prototype

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.
2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron

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.
audi previews 2022 q4 e tron compact electric crossover

Audi’s electric 2022 Q4 E-Tron packs big tech, lots of space in compact package

The Audi Q4 E-Tron is as big as Audi's smallest soft-roader, yet it's as spacious as the company's biggest SUV.
2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

Porsche’s second electric model is a sports car in hiking boots

The Taycan Cross Turismo is a zero-emissions Porsche station wagon that doesn't mind getting a little muddy.
Volvo C40 Recharge

Volvo unveils the electric 2022 C40 Recharge with Android-powered in-car tech

Related to the XC40, the C40 represents the future of Volvo
2021 Tesla Model S

Tesla gives the Model S over 1,000 hp and a spaceship-like steering wheel

Tesla's hotly-anticipated Model S Plaid is one of the quickest and most powerful new cars thanks to a three-motor electric drivetrain.

Kia reportedly put in charge of developing Apple’s first car

Kia is one of the companies that pioneered the modern electric car, so Apple can benefit from its expertise.
sony begins road testing vision s electric car prototype

Watch as Sony starts to test its Vision-S electric car on European roads

Sony has already identified some of the improvements it wants to make to the Vision-S electric sedan in the near future.
Volkswagen Golf assembly line

There aren’t enough computer chips, VW warns, and it’s impacting car shipments

Semiconductor suppliers shifted to consumer products earlier in 2020, but the car market rebounded quickly.
Astrobotic CubeRover

Bosch is helping autonomous robots find electric charging stations on the moon

Creating an autonomous robot for the moon is easier said than done, because researchers can't rely on GPS.
2022 BMW iX

BMW’s technology flagship is an electric SUV with concept car-like styling

Called iX, BMW's most high-tech model to date is powered by a 500-hp drivetrain with about 300 miles of range.
Lucid Air in a wind tunnel

Lucid reveals secret behind electric sedan’s 517-mile range

Digital Trends sat down with Lucid to find out how it gave the Air an estimated 517-mile range. Battery technology helps, but physics play a determining role.
2019 Ram Heavy Duty

The best trucks for towing

All cars can tow, but some are happier pulling a trailer than others. From midsize to heavy-duty models, these are the best trucks for towing sold new in 2020.
Jeep Wrangler 4xe

Jeep’s plug-in hybrid Wrangler will silently prowl the great outdoors

Jeep will soon release a plug-in hybrid variant of the Wrangler named 4xe. It will be capable of driving on electricity alone for relatively short distances.
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

Jeep Wrangler vs. Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

Not every Jeep Wrangler is created equal. It's a capable off-roader by nature, but the Rubicon gains equipment that transforms it into a turnkey rock crawler.
GMC Hummer teaser

Everything you need to know about the GMC Hummer EV

General Motors is resurrecting the Hummer name on an electric, go-anywhere pickup that will join the GMC lineup. Here's everything we know about it so far.
2020 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron concept

Audi’s Q4 Sportback E-Tron will have customizable LED headlamps, 279-mile range

Audi unveiled a concept car named the Q4 Sportback E-Tron that previews a production crossover due out in 2021. It's electric and has about 279 miles of range.