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Stef Schrader
Former News Editor Stef Schrader joined Cars.com in 2024 but began her career in automotive journalism in 2013. She currently has a Porsche 944 and Volkswagen 411 that are racecars and a Mitsubishi Lancer GTS that isn’t a racecar (but sometimes goes on track anyway). Ask her about Fisher-Price Puffalumps.
Articles by Stef Schrader
The Raptor is nicer inside than the standard Ranger, and all of the suspension wizardry that lets it catch mad air also makes it ride pretty nicely everywhere else.
By Stef Schrader
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The new 2024 Ford Ranger is a tough little truck that doubles down on useful features, particularly for towing, storage and working out of the bed.
By Stef Schrader
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According to a new report compiled by Cars.com, new cars priced under $30,000 comprise the fastest growing segment in the car market.
By Stef Schrader
March 14, 2024
The upcoming four-wheel-drive Ineos Fusilier SUV offers two versions of its electric drivetrain: one that’s entirely electric and one with a range extender.
By Stef Schrader
February 23, 2024
An ongoing nationwide AT&T outage has left owners across the country unable to connect to data-based features in their cars.
By Stef Schrader
February 22, 2024
New-car production is finally starting to normalize, and thankfully, much of the increase in new-car inventory has a list price under $30,000.
By Stef Schrader
February 15, 2024
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe will hit dealerships soon, and according to freshly released pricing, it will start at $57,650 (with destination) for the base CLE300 variant.
By Stef Schrader
February 13, 2024
Kia unveiled refreshed versions of its K5 sedan and Carnival minivan; Tesla brought its revised Model 3 sedan and the new Cybertruck; and we got to see hotly awaited new models at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show.
By Stef Schrader
February 9, 2024
After two sad, long model years without a Land Cruiser, it’s finally back for 2024 in a pleasingly chunky shape that calls back to the original version but with thoroughly modern updates inside and out.
By Stef Schrader
February 9, 2024
The K5 gets a modest glow-up for the 2025 model year, adding more standard tech and a more powerful base engine.
By Stef Schrader
February 8, 2024