Articles Written By Sami Haj-Assaad

9 Lessons Learned from Baby's First Road Trip
By Sami Haj-Assaad
July 11, 2024

It’s not easy, but I promise it gets better.

2024 Land Rover Range Rover SV Review
By Sami Haj-Assaad
July 05, 2024

It doesn’t get much more luxurious than this four-seat sport utility.

2024 Honda Pilot Review
By Sami Haj-Assaad
May 17, 2024

With so many new or updated entries out there, this Honda can feel a little outclassed.

MotoMaster Winter Edge II Winter Tire Review
By Sami Haj-Assaad
March 07, 2024

Testing an affordable alternative to high-priced winter rubber.

2024 Kia Carnival Review
By Sami Haj-Assaad
February 16, 2024

Minivans offer more of what matters, and the Carnival is proof.

2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Review
By Sami Haj-Assaad
February 12, 2024

Less traction means more range for this stylish subcompact crossover.

2024 Kia Seltos Review
By Sami Haj-Assaad
February 09, 2024

More space, power, features, and practicality than its peers – but at what cost?

2024 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Review
By Sami Haj-Assaad
January 26, 2024

Electrification brings appreciated benefits to American luxury.

2024 Best Mainstream EV: Kia Niro EV
By Sami Haj-Assaad
January 18, 2024

This EV has a practical and user-friendly approach to emissions-free driving.

2024 Best Premium EV: Hyundai Ioniq 6
By Sami Haj-Assaad
January 18, 2024

Wild-looking EV impresses with its efficiency

2024 Ford Escape PHEV Review
By Sami Haj-Assaad
January 16, 2024

Ford’s lone plug-in offering lacks broad appeal, but has a few redeeming qualities.

2023 Kia Sportage PHEV vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Comparison Test
By Sami Haj-Assaad
August 28, 2023

In a growing segment of gas-electric crossovers, two of the best go head to head.

2024 Ford Mustang First Drive Review
By Sami Haj-Assaad
July 25, 2023

The Mustang gets more refined in what could be its last-ever eight-cylinder.

The 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre Sets the Luxury EV Benchmark by Doing the Opposite of Everyone Else
By Sami Haj-Assaad
July 13, 2023

Absolutely nothing matters more to Rolls-Royce than delivering a luxury experience in the highest form.

The Lamborghini Sterrato is a Beacon of Joy as the Brand Enters a New Generation
By Sami Haj-Assaad
June 30, 2023

Off-road swan song for the Huracán is an inspiring statement of intent.

Sami Haj-Assaad

Sami Haj-Assaad

Sami has been a road test editor and features writer for the past seven years, earning a number of AJAC awards for video and writing. He's also a member of the World Car of the Year jury.