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Lauren Swift

Lauren Swift is Senior Editor with Kelley Blue Book’s Digital Operations team, where she creates multimedia automotive content. Prior to her current role, she was a contributing writer and editor for national publications including U.S. News & World Report, USA Today Blueprint, and Consumer Affairs. Lauren began her career as a freelance writer and editor. She then transitioned into a role as a senior editor for a marketing and SEO agency, where she worked on strategic blogging and SEO campaigns. She is also a dedicated creative writer and has edited and contributed to numerous literary magazines. She’s committed to developing sharp, informative, and creative automotive content that’s for humans, by humans. In her free time, you can find her making crochet masterpieces and pretending she’s a contestant on baking competition shows. 
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When Will New Car Prices Drop?

Lauren Swift - May 22, 2026

New car prices rose modestly in April, with stable inventory, tighter incentives, EV market headwinds, and continued pressure from insurance, tariffs, and fuel costs.

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Car Safety Features 101: Everything You Need To Know

Lauren Swift - May 21, 2026

Modern car safety features include passive protection, active crash prevention, driver-assist technology, visibility aids, and monitoring systems that help protect occupants and prevent accidents.

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Ordering a Car From the Factory: Everything You Need to Know

Lauren Swift - May 15, 2026

Explore the pros and cons, pricing information, and a step-by-step guide to how to order a car directly from a manufacturer.

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What Is a Frunk?

Lauren Swift - May 13, 2026

Learn what a frunk is, how front trunks work, and why they’re most common in EVs and some rear- or mid-engine vehicles.

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Do I Keep My Car or Trade It In?

Lauren Swift - May 13, 2026

Learn when to trade in your car, when to keep it, and how depreciation, mileage, equity, warranties, and market conditions affect your vehicle’s value.

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The Art Car: Where It’s Been and Where It’s Going

Lauren Swift - May 04, 2026

Explore the history and evolution of art cars, from lowriders and BMW’s Art Car Collection to Burning Man Mutant Vehicles and rolling advertisements.

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Actual Cash Value: How It Works for Car Insurance

Lauren Swift - April 16, 2026

Understand actual cash value (ACV), how insurers calculate it for totaled cars, and how to negotiate a higher payout after an accident.

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Car Air Conditioning: Tips To Keep It in Shape and Cold

Lauren Swift - March 24, 2026

Keep you car’s AC running efficiently with 10 expert maintenance tips to improve cooling, prevent odors and avoid costly repairs.

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The Brief Histories of Automotive’s Unsung Heroes

Lauren Swift - March 18, 2026

A tribute to the overlooked car features — headlights, wipers, cupholders, and more — that quietly shaped automotive history and still make driving easier every day.

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Is Nissan Signaling a New Middle Ground for Manufacturers and Car Buyers?

Lauren Swift - March 17, 2026

Rising costs and economic pressures are pushing both automakers and consumers toward a middle ground where affordability and value can coexist without sacrificing experience.

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