Technology Writer

Elena Marchetti

Elena covers the intersection of automotive and technology — EVs, autonomous driving, connected car features, and the software side of modern vehicles. She has a computer science background and a growing collection of OBD2 scanners. She joined Chariotz because she wanted to write about cars for people who actually drive them, not just spec sheets.

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25 guides since 2015

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2026

17 guides published or refreshed

DateGuideRead time
BeamNG Split-Screen: PC and PS5 Setup 4 min
Car Mechanic Simulator 2027: Demo and Release 4 min
Revised Best Car Customization Games in 2026 7 min
BeamNG Car Customization: Build, Tune and Save 5 min
Revised Super Cruise vs. BlueCruise vs. FSD in 2026 — Where Each Driver-Assist System Actually Stands 7 min
Revised OBD2 Apps for OEM Codes: FORScan, Carly & More 6 min
V2H and V2L in 2026 — Which EVs Can Actually Power Your House, and What It Costs to Set Up 10 min
Public DC Fast-Charging Etiquette in 2026 — Queueing Norms, Idle Fees, and What to Do When a Stall Is Broken 8 min
Revised Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170: Why the Final Big-Power Challenger Matters 6 min
Revised BMW M4 GTS: Why This Track-Focused M4 Matters 5 min
Revised Getting Connected in an Electric Vehicle: Apps, Charging, and Trip Planning 3 min
Home EV Charging Setup in 2026 — NEMA 14-50, Hardwired, and When a Smart Charger Is Worth It 6 min
OTA Software Updates in 2026 — What's Actually Changing Under the Hood of Your Car 6 min
Spring Range Check for Your EV — What Winter Actually Did to Your Battery 5 min
How Over-the-Air Updates Are Changing the Used Car Value Equation 7 min
NHTSA's Tesla FSD Probe: What It Means for Driver-Assist Technology 4 min
CES 2026 Auto Tech Signals That Could Reach Mainstream Cars Fast 6 min
2025

3 guides published or refreshed

DateGuideRead time
Should You Buy at Year-End or Wait for 2026 Incentives? 5 min
Is an Aftermarket Head Unit Still Worth It in 2025? 5 min
Backup Cameras, 360 Views, and Parking Tech: What's Actually Helpful? 6 min
2023

1 guide published or refreshed

DateGuideRead time
Explore Top Customizations for Electric Vehicles in 2023 14 min
From the archive

Older coverage, kept for the record

DateGuideRead time
Bentley Bentayga Casts New Line For Fly Fishing 3 min
A Speciale One-Off Ferrari: The Custom 458 MM Speciale 3 min
The Toyota U-Squared - A New Utility Concept Vehicle 3 min
Audi R8 e-tron vs. Porsche Mission E Concept 5 min

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