James Riswick
@jriz.bsky.social
My job is car. Former editor at Autoblog and Edmunds, current writer for many car sites. I also like Star Trek and the Toronto Blue Jays, so that’ll get sprinkled in here, too. Proudly 🇨🇦
Hatchbacks usually have greater cargo volumes than comparable sedans, but I've found that the difference in terms of usable, real-world space is not as great as the numbers suggest. The Audi A6 E-Tron bucks that trend. It's as big as the numbers suggest. www.edmunds.com/car-news/aud...
December 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Hatchbacks usually have greater cargo volumes than comparable sedans, but I've found that the difference in terms of usable, real-world space is not as great as the numbers suggest. The Audi A6 E-Tron bucks that trend. It's as big as the numbers suggest. www.edmunds.com/car-news/aud...
The new Audi Q5 turns out to be a cargo-carrying all-star in the compact luxury SUV segment. It's bigger and more useful than before, but retains the sliding back seat to expand the space even further. My @edmunds.com cargo test is up here: www.edmunds.com/car-news/aud...
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The new Audi Q5 turns out to be a cargo-carrying all-star in the compact luxury SUV segment. It's bigger and more useful than before, but retains the sliding back seat to expand the space even further. My @edmunds.com cargo test is up here: www.edmunds.com/car-news/aud...
I’m in Portland. Holy shit, this warzone is rough.
November 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I’m in Portland. Holy shit, this warzone is rough.
So today’s going well. VOLVO!!!
November 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
So today’s going well. VOLVO!!!
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is this week's Cargo Test @edmunds.com. It's a weird cargo area. Full story: www.edmunds.com/car-news/hyu...
November 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is this week's Cargo Test @edmunds.com. It's a weird cargo area. Full story: www.edmunds.com/car-news/hyu...
“New” “Nissan” “Rogue” PHEV.
It’s a rebadged Mitsubishi. Didn’t think I’d see that again. Also, no one told the photographer that they were breaking a car photo tenant of not having a tree growing out of the car?
It’s a rebadged Mitsubishi. Didn’t think I’d see that again. Also, no one told the photographer that they were breaking a car photo tenant of not having a tree growing out of the car?
November 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“New” “Nissan” “Rogue” PHEV.
It’s a rebadged Mitsubishi. Didn’t think I’d see that again. Also, no one told the photographer that they were breaking a car photo tenant of not having a tree growing out of the car?
It’s a rebadged Mitsubishi. Didn’t think I’d see that again. Also, no one told the photographer that they were breaking a car photo tenant of not having a tree growing out of the car?
Gave our backyard’s squirrels a gift.
November 8, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Gave our backyard’s squirrels a gift.
There's also some Megane in there, with the rear quarter haunches and liftgate shape. Love it.
November 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
There's also some Megane in there, with the rear quarter haunches and liftgate shape. Love it.
That said, gotta match…
October 28, 2025 at 12:10 AM
That said, gotta match…
In 1992, before game 3 of the World Series, the Marines carried the flag of Canada and the Mounties carried the US flag. It was b/c the Marines carried the 🇨🇦 upside down in Atlanta days before, but still, a lovely scene. Guessing we won’t be seeing such a scene tonight. #BlueJays
October 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
In 1992, before game 3 of the World Series, the Marines carried the flag of Canada and the Mounties carried the US flag. It was b/c the Marines carried the 🇨🇦 upside down in Atlanta days before, but still, a lovely scene. Guessing we won’t be seeing such a scene tonight. #BlueJays
Ooooh, and how about this little beauty?!?
October 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Ooooh, and how about this little beauty?!?
I’m going to miss this masterpiece, the 26 Porsche 911 Carrera T. So will my son. It was quite the family hauler.
October 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I’m going to miss this masterpiece, the 26 Porsche 911 Carrera T. So will my son. It was quite the family hauler.
I know this Bronco has an actual special edition name, but I’m calling it the Tequila Sunrise anyway.
September 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I know this Bronco has an actual special edition name, but I’m calling it the Tequila Sunrise anyway.
If you read just one Mustang GTD story, read Kurt's! It's quite good. Or, if you've already read a GTD story, read another! And have it be Kurt's! www.edmunds.com/car-news/202...
September 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
If you read just one Mustang GTD story, read Kurt's! It's quite good. Or, if you've already read a GTD story, read another! And have it be Kurt's! www.edmunds.com/car-news/202...
"Does it even matter if you can fit enough luggage for seven people if three of those passengers can't actually get into the vehicle?" The Cadillac Escalade IQ's cargo test triumph sullied by deeply flawed Executive Second Row package: www.edmunds.com/car-news/cad...
September 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"Does it even matter if you can fit enough luggage for seven people if three of those passengers can't actually get into the vehicle?" The Cadillac Escalade IQ's cargo test triumph sullied by deeply flawed Executive Second Row package: www.edmunds.com/car-news/cad...
Who OK’d this corrugated dash trim in the Cadillac Vistiq? It’s directly hidden from all inside the cabin behind the jumbo display, yet always reflects into the windshield. It’s as if that was the sole point. What were they thinking???
September 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Who OK’d this corrugated dash trim in the Cadillac Vistiq? It’s directly hidden from all inside the cabin behind the jumbo display, yet always reflects into the windshield. It’s as if that was the sole point. What were they thinking???
Automotive "first loves." How much did your first car (or at least the first car you actually liked) influence your automotive tastes? Do you always keep going back to the same general thing, if not literal thing?
September 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Automotive "first loves." How much did your first car (or at least the first car you actually liked) influence your automotive tastes? Do you always keep going back to the same general thing, if not literal thing?
This iX3 wheel is bonkers. And look at all of those touch-sensitive buttons. I’m sure everyone will love them and there will be no complaints.
September 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This iX3 wheel is bonkers. And look at all of those touch-sensitive buttons. I’m sure everyone will love them and there will be no complaints.
It’s now been 6 weeks since a softball-sized chunk of concrete smashed our Optiq’s windshield at 75 mph. There’s glass inside. Was told 5 weeks ago by Cadillac dealer there were 12 windshields in stock. Their go-to glass shop is still waiting for it with no updates. Optiq remains in garage
September 4, 2025 at 10:57 PM
It’s now been 6 weeks since a softball-sized chunk of concrete smashed our Optiq’s windshield at 75 mph. There’s glass inside. Was told 5 weeks ago by Cadillac dealer there were 12 windshields in stock. Their go-to glass shop is still waiting for it with no updates. Optiq remains in garage
Who wore the color better? I wonder if BMW also color sampled a hearing aid. www.edmunds.com/car-news/bmw...
August 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Who wore the color better? I wonder if BMW also color sampled a hearing aid. www.edmunds.com/car-news/bmw...
Curb weight of Cadillac Escalade IQ I have this week: 9,134 pounds
Curb weight of Cadillac Optiq AND 2013 Mercedes E350 Wagon I have every week: 9,405 pounds
Optiq + Z3 is less. Crazeballs.
Curb weight of Cadillac Optiq AND 2013 Mercedes E350 Wagon I have every week: 9,405 pounds
Optiq + Z3 is less. Crazeballs.
August 26, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Curb weight of Cadillac Escalade IQ I have this week: 9,134 pounds
Curb weight of Cadillac Optiq AND 2013 Mercedes E350 Wagon I have every week: 9,405 pounds
Optiq + Z3 is less. Crazeballs.
Curb weight of Cadillac Optiq AND 2013 Mercedes E350 Wagon I have every week: 9,405 pounds
Optiq + Z3 is less. Crazeballs.
AI is Bullshit: Part 124,578
Check out that sweet 2026 Civic!!!
Check out that sweet 2026 Civic!!!
August 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
AI is Bullshit: Part 124,578
Check out that sweet 2026 Civic!!!
Check out that sweet 2026 Civic!!!