William Clavey

Automotive journalist from Montreal, William is passionate about anything on four wheels. See his work in various outlets including Jalopnik, DriveTribe, TTAC, TractionLife, and others.

Contributions and Stories

2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring (Manual) Review

For the longest time, recommending the purchase of a Honda Civic was a no-brainer advance. Unfortunately, when Honda gave its best-selling car the turbocharger...

2024 Nissan Z Nismo First Drive Review & Specs

With the 2024 Z Nismo, Nissan claims to have created an entirely different performance animal. We hit the Sonoma Raceway to learn more.

Hyundai’s Radically Redesigned 2024 Santa Fe Gains Blocky, Wide-Body Vibes

The next-generation, mid-size Santa Fe SUV takes on a whole new look for 2024, taking cues from iconic Land Rover models.

Toyota’s Rugged Land Cruiser is Back with Retro Looks & Hybrid Power

The Toyota Land Cruiser returns in 2024 with rugged, retro looks, hybrid power and a choice of two different front ends. Here's a closer look.

2023 VinFast VF 8 (City Plus) First Drive Review

After a full year of delayed promises and unanswered questions, VinFast is finally ready to sell the VF 8 electric crossover in our market. We drove a production-ready, North American example for a closer look.

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 First Drive Review

Far from perfect and sporting a peculiar design, Hyundai's new battery electric mid-size fastback sedan has a lot going for it, challenging the Tesla Model 3 in energy efficiency, range, and build quality. The only problem? Good luck actually getting one.

2023 Dodge Hornet GT & R/T First Drive Review

Sporting muscle car good looks, quick & agile handling, a convincing plug-in hybrid drivetrain, and a somewhat steep pricing ladder, Dodge takes another stab at the compact SUV arena. We see if the new Hornet GT and R/T deliver.

2023 Tesla Model 3 Review

A new LFP battery allows the 2023 Tesla Model 3 to be both kinder to the environment and incredibly efficient.

Up Close with the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric

Despite any real details, including info about the gas-powered model, we do know the new Kona is larger, wider, taller, and more than ever focused on electrification. Here's a closer look.

2023 VinFast VF 8 Review

It’s easy to approach a vehicle built by a carmaker that didn’t even exist 10 years ago with some prejudice. But the VinFast VF 8 delivers.

2022 SUVs Worth Waiting For: Redesigned & New Models Only

Here's a fresh batch of 19 2022 SUVs and crossovers worth waiting for. New & redesigned models only, from small CUVs & full-size SUVs to all-electric and hybrid.

2021 SUV Models: New & Redesigned Only

Shopping for a 2021 SUV or crossover? Here are over 21 new or completely redesigned models, including all-new, all-electric SUVs to consider.