Stephen Williams

Contributor, Autoblog
My early career consisted of flattering (mostly) interviews with rock stars and detailing the pluses and minuses (mostly pluses) of visiting exotic travel destinations for New York Newsday. For a time I delved into the machinations of the auto industry for Advertising Age and later found my way into the freelance world, performing acts of feature magic for the now-defunct "Wheels" component of The New York Times. Joined up with the crew at Autoblog in 2022. Based in the boro of Queens. My email is swilli@aol.com.
230 Articles by Stephen
10 hrs ago
These Cotton Bowl mascots are crafted from car tires

Game sponsor Goodyear created these colorful characters

Stephen Williams
1 day ago Featured
Future Classic: BMW 1 Series (E82)

It's a blast to drive in either 128i and 135i guise

Stephen Williams
Dec 22, 2023 Read This
Replica cars that crash and burn in 'Ferrari' look genuine — there were hundreds of real Ferraris, too

A fleet of nearly 400 vintage cars and some meticulous copies provided sights and sounds

Stephen Williams
Dec 19, 2023 News
Turquoise lights on the outside mean the Mercedes is driving itself

Blue-green markers signal the autonomous system is active

Stephen Williams
Dec 18, 2023
What's better than a garage with a lift and a kitchen? Not much, UK owners say

Enthusiasts surveyed say they'd pay over asking for a house with a 'perfect' garage

Stephen Williams
Dec 12, 2023 News
Average new vehicle transaction price falls again year-over-year

Incentives and discounting spur sales of electric and luxury models in November

Stephen Williams
Dec 11, 2023 Read This
Pedestrian fatalities most often occur at night, and that's a recent, scary change

Driver distractions in the dark: smartphones, walkers where they're least expected

Stephen Williams
Dec 9, 2023 Study
Aggressive driving climbs in many cities over holidays, says GasBuddy

Tucson ranks number one for holiday driver aggression; Minneapolis is "nicest"

Stephen Williams
Dec 8, 2023 News
Take a deep breath: The R34 Nissan Skyline will be legal for import next year

A movie star and video game fav, the Skyline is adored

Stephen Williams
Dec 6, 2023
Bertone-beauty Aston Martin coupe from the Fifties is up for bid

One of only seven Astons designed by the Italian house

Stephen Williams
Dec 5, 2023 Official
Porsche 911 Carrera sets altitude record on a Chilean volcano

Mechanical mods and special fuels were used to conquer the mountain

Stephen Williams
Dec 4, 2023 Teased
Upcoming Renault 5 E-Tech EV lights up lots of interest

Not bound for the US, the successor to Le Car debuts next year at Geneva

Stephen Williams
Dec 3, 2023 Report
New electric Nissan Juke, two other EVs, scheduled for across the pond

Oddball mini SUV has survived and thrived in the U.K. since departing the U.S.

Stephen Williams
Dec 2, 2023 Classics
Toyota's beefy Land Cruiser 70 Series reintroduced in Japan

The 39-year-old LC has lived on in Australia. Now it returns home.

Stephen Williams
Dec 1, 2023 Study
Study: Exhaust pollution from rush-hour traffic could raise your blood pressure

Improved filtration may reduce pollutants in the cabin

Stephen Williams
Nov 29, 2023 Official
Mini takes center stage on the Sphere in Las Vegas

Ad campaign for the electric Countryman debuts on the giant Sphere screen

Stephen Williams
Nov 27, 2023
Dacia went dark for Black Friday

Black Friday is a gimmick, so the Euro automaker out-gimmicks it by not playing along

Stephen Williams
Nov 24, 2023
Why the Tesla Cybertruck is years behind schedule

Stainless steel might seem like a cool idea, but it poses immense challenges

Veteran auto writer Jack Ewing details the effort to produce the Cybertruck, with a focus on the use of stainless steel in an 'exoskeleton.'

Stephen Williams
Nov 23, 2023 Followup
BBC says 'Top Gear' series will be 'rested' with no return in sight

It might never return after its host was badly injured last year

Stephen Williams
Nov 21, 2023 Motorsports
Lewis Hamilton's F1-winning 2013 Mercedes snapped up for nearly $19 million

Auction price exceeds the 2022 sale of Michael Schumacher's Ferrari

Stephen Williams
Nov 20, 2023 Official
Toyota fined $60 million for illegally bundling high-cost protection products

Scheme prevented borrowers from canceling, says the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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