Doug Newcomb

Doug Newcomb

Columnist

Doug Newcomb is a recognized expert on the subject of car technology within the auto industry and among the automotive and general media, and a frequent speaker at automotive and consumer electronics industry events. Doug began his career in 1988 at the car stereo trade publication Mobile Electronics, before serving as editor of the leading consumer magazines covering the topic, Car Audio and Electronics and Car Stereo Review/Mobile Entertainment/Road & Track Road Gear, from 1989 to 2005. In 2005 Doug started his own company, Newcomb Communications & Consulting, to provide content to such outlets as Road & Track, Popular Mechanics, MSN Autos, SEMA News, and many others. In 2008, he published his first book, Car Audio for Dummies (Wiley). He is also a contributor to Wired's Autopia, MSN Autos, and numerous other outlets.

Recent Articles By Doug Newcomb

    • The Best Electric Cars for 2026

      Thinking about buying an electric or hybrid car? Start your search with the top EVs we've tested based on range, dash tech, build quality, and more.

      5 months By Doug Newcomb, Emily Forlini
      The Best Electric Cars for 2026 (Roundup Cars & Auto)
    • 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron
      4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

      The new standard for midsize luxury electric SUVs

      1 year, 3 months By Doug Newcomb
      2025 Audi Q6 e-tron (Review Audi Q6 e-tron)
    • 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV
      4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

      An electric SUV that strikes the right balance of features, technology, and price

      1 year, 3 months By Doug Newcomb
      2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV (Review Chevy Blazer EV)
    • 2025 Volvo EX90
      4.0 Excellent

      A sophisticated, safety-first electric SUV

      1 year, 4 months By Doug Newcomb
      2025 Volvo EX90 (Review 2025 Volvo EX90)
    • 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV
      4.0 Excellent

      A PHEV that's easy on the eyes and packed with innovative features

      1 year, 5 months By Doug Newcomb
      2025 Kia Sorento PHEV (Review 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV)
    • 2024 BMW i4
      4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

      One of BMW's best EVs

      1 year, 7 months By Doug Newcomb
      2024 BMW i4 (Review 2024 BMW i4)
    • Lexus NX 450h+
      3.5 Good

      A sensible luxury plug-in hybrid

      1 year, 7 months By Doug Newcomb
      Lexus NX 450h+ (Review Lexus NX 450+)
    • 2024 Subaru Solterra
      3.5 Good

      Subaru’s electric crossover is more than a Toyota copycat

      1 year, 9 months By Doug Newcomb
      2024 Subaru Solterra (Review 2024 Subaru Solterra)
    • 2024 Acura ZDX
      4.0 Excellent

      Acura’s first-ever EV is fast and fashionable

      1 year, 9 months By Doug Newcomb
      2024 Acura ZDX (Review Acura ZDX)
    • 2024 BMW i5
      4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

      BMW’s legendary midsize luxury sports sedan goes electric

      1 year, 10 months By Doug Newcomb
      2024 BMW i5 (Review 2024 BMW i5 M60)
    • 2024 Honda Prologue
      3.5 Good

      Honda's sleek, all-electric SUV drives smoothly but its battery tech could be better

      1 year, 11 months By Doug Newcomb
      2024 Honda Prologue (Review 2024 Honda Prologue)
    • 2024 Kia EV9
      4.0 Excellent

      A stylish, relatively affordable electric SUV with three rows of seating

      2 years By Doug Newcomb
      2024 Kia EV9 (Review Kia EV9)
    • 2024 Rivian R1S
      4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

      A roomy electric SUV with standout range and handling

      2 years, 1 month By Doug Newcomb
      2024 Rivian R1S (Review Rivian R1S)
    • 2024 Porsche Taycan
      3.5 Good

      Porsche's first electric vehicle doesn't quite meet its potential

      2 years, 2 months By Doug Newcomb
      2024 Porsche Taycan (Review Porsche Taycan)
    • Tesla Cybertruck
      4.0 Excellent

      A futuristic pickup with some blind spots

      2 years, 2 months By Doug Newcomb
      Tesla Cybertruck (Review Tesla Cybertruck)