Senior Research Editor
Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor Damon Bell has more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, beginning as an Engineering Graphics researcher/proofreader at model-car manufacturer Revell-Monogram. From there, he moved on to various roles at Collectible Automobile magazine and Consumer Guide Automotive before joining Cars.com in August 2022. He served as president of the Midwest Automotive Media Association in 2019 and 2020.
Articles by Damon Bell
Tesla is offering a dealer-installed retrofit turn-signal stalk for Model 3s equipped with the automaker’s steering-wheel-mounted turn-signal buttons.
By Damon Bell
October 9, 2025
SUVs and EVs have a few natural handicaps when it comes to offering a sporty, engaging driving experience; the Porsche Macan Electric aims to overcome those and feel like a true Porsche.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
Mercedes-Benz’s hot-rod AMG E53 sedan gains a wagon sibling for the 2026 model year powered by the same 577-horsepower plug-in hybrid powertrain.
By Damon Bell
September 11, 2025
The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning lineup gains a new STX trim level with unique touches, some rugged features and a standard extended-range battery.
By Damon Bell
September 8, 2025
The Kia Sportage gets a nicely executed refresh for 2026 that gives it a slightly more conventional look and some welcome new standard and available features.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
The gasoline-powered 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack is slated to launch in the second half of 2025. How will its turbocharged straight-six engines compare to the departed (and possibly soon to return?) Hemi V-8?
By Damon Bell
August 12, 2025
The Tesla Cybertruck seems designed to polarize: Its radical styling is great at turning heads, but its everyday functionality is compromised by its outlandish, wedge-shaped form.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
The Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle is returning in the near future. Here’s what it needs to have to be competitive in the current EV market.
By Damon Bell
July 30, 2025
Two three-row SUVs — the redesigned Palisade and the all-new, all-electric Ioniq 9 — are Hyundai’s headliners for 2026, but most of the rest of the lineup sees updates, too.
By Damon Bell
July 28, 2025
Acura’s sporty compact hatchback gets a standard-equipment upgrade, three new paint colors and cosmetic tweaks for the 2026 model year.
By Damon Bell
July 22, 2025