Eileen Falkenberg-Hull
Senior Editor, Autos
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull leads the Autos team at Newsweek. She has written extensively about the auto industry for U.S. News & World Report, CarGurus, Trucks.com, AutomotiveMap, and American City Business Journals. Eileen is an alumna of Pennsylvania State University and the State University of New York at Buffalo.
I rode in Volvo's new electric SUV and was not at all surprised by it
The 2025 Volvo EX90 marks the biggest electric SUV the automaker has created to date, and it goes on sale soon.
The new Mercedes G-Wagen is on- and off-roading at its finest
For its next trick, Mercedes has made its new G-Class SUV an engineering marvel, combining prowess with on-road comfort, ample power and off-road chops.
The 2025 Subaru Forester is good (as always) but has some failings
Subaru's safety technology and upgraded seats help it earn high marks, but it faces stiff competition that's not letting off the accelerator.
Heightened elegance, customizable tech come to new Rolls-Royce SUV
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan has been revised, marking the beginning of its second generation of existence.
BMW 4 Series or Mercedes CLE? It's a matter of priorities
A new Mercedes-Benz CLE pushes the brand's elegant design and performance in a fresh direction, one that is opposed to that of its German rival.
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Hyundai aims to capture the emotion of driving in electric vehicles
The new Ioniq 5 N high-riding hatchback is a track-ready electric vehicle that won't break the bank.
Mercedes-Benz CEO tells why he loves the 'very special' electric G-Wagen
Newsweek interviewed the CEO of Mercedes-Benz about the company's new G-Class SUV and where his passion for the model comes from.
New electric Mercedes SUV demonstrates the power of choice
The new, all-electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class, also called the G-Wagen, debuts as an off-roading powerhouse.
Electric car makers need to keep momentum while they wait for what's next
Startup electric vehicle manufacturers face an uphill battle as they await their next product launch.
Freshened Mercedes-Benz EQB small, electric SUV has more upside than ever
The EQB battery-electric, small SUV is improved and more compelling for the 2024 model year.
Mercedes-Benz goes beyond cars to make cities greener
For the German automaker, making a more sustainable commercial vehicle means also doing good for the world around the company's vans.
Important updates have made the Porsche Taycan more desirable than before
The Taycan electric sports car has been upgraded in significant ways that make it more compelling than in the past.
Kia EV9 vs. The Desert: Stress testing the electric SUV in extreme heat
Kia engineers invited Newsweek to join them as they tested the EV9 under maximum heat and weight strain in the American Southwest.
BMW's next-generation electric SUV previewed as Vision Neue Klasse X
Another concept version of BMW's Neue Klasse evolutionary lineup has been revealed.
Audi expects newest electric SUV to be a big hit in North America
The Audi Q6 E-Tron debuted today and the automaker has high hopes for the battery-electric vehicle.
Kia SUVs are surprisingly capable in extreme winter weather
Kia, popular in the Southern United States, is gaining a foothold on customers throughout North America thanks to evolved drive technology.
High-horsepower Audi Q6 E-Tron is a Porsche-linked leap forward
The newest Audi is a five-seat luxury SUV that runs on electrons and changes the German automaker's electrification game.
New Lincoln Nautilus is a better SUV than its predecessor, but not perfect
With a hybrid powertrain option for customers and feet of digital infotainment space, the Nautilus sets out to create an eco-friendly third place.
The 2024 MINI Countryman Electric is a serious EV contender
Maturity and sustainability have made this generation Countryman a must-shop for buyers looking to buck the EV norm.
New BMW X2 is the beneficiary of its brand's glow up
The higher-powered version of the company's X2 provides a good balance of finery and performance, but it comes at a cost.
Honda's new CR-V is powered by hydrogen and a battery
The 2025 Honda CR-V eFCEV is a revolutionary product that allows drivers to use hydrogen or battery-electric power to operate the vehicle.
The 2024 Honda Prologue is fine, but not compelling
The Prologue is a perfectly reasonable battery-electric vehicle, but you have to really want to buy it to not choose something else for the money.
Land Rover's new Range Rover Sport SV is a beast on and off the streets
The high-performance version of the Range Rover Sport delivers on all levels for an enthralling drive experience.
Mazda's latest SUV is a controversial punch at Honda, Chevrolet
The new Mazda CX-70 is a rehash of a larger SUV and offered only in hybrid form.
Jeep shows off its first Wagoneer electric SUV
Jeep's new all-electric SUV will be coming to U.S. dealerships soon.
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Go behind the scenes at the school that inspires automotive sustainability
The Rhode Island School of Design is playing an integral role in changing automaker perspectives about sustainability.
New, electric Porsche Macan matches high horsepower with daily driveability
Porsche's redesigned small SUV runs on electrons and was honed for on- and off-road use.
Chevy changes up Equinox as Honda, Subaru get more competitive
The Chevrolet Equinox is being changed up to get enhanced technology and new looks for the 2025 model year.
New Hyundai Santa Fe moves company's sustainability mission forward
More natural materials are finding their way inside Hyundai SUVs.
