Matt Degen

Matt Degen is an author specializing in reviewing cars with the goal of helping you find the best one for your needs. Prior to joining Kelley Blue Book in 2012, he was a writer and editor for over a decade at The Orange County Register newspaper. There he covered automobiles, music and food -- all things Matt is passionate about. He holds degrees in Communications and Culinary Arts. When not evaluating vehicles, he is cooking on his YouTube channel.

Compact SUV Crossover

2021 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2021 Chevy Trailblazer Comparison

Matt Degen - October 01, 2020

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer are two savvy rivals among compact SUVs. Here’s how these two SUVs…

Fullsize Car

2021 Toyota Avalon Review

Matt Degen - August 11, 2020

Pros Comfortable & roomy Strong set of standard safety features Apple CarPlay, Android Auto & Amazon Alexa standard Standard 301-horsepower…

Advice

Car Buying During Coronavirus: Tips, Advice and Deals

Matt Degen - May 20, 2020

Even in normal times, buying, selling, owning and driving a car each brings its own joys, challenges, and questions. During…

Luxury Fullsize SUV Crossover

2021 Cadillac Escalade First Look

Matt Degen - April 17, 2020

Cadillac’s flagship SUV has been fully redesigned for 2021 Even bigger and roomier than its predecessor Cool features include Super…

High Performance Car

2020 Honda Civic Type R First Review

Matt Degen - March 27, 2020

Pros 306 horsepower & lightning-quick reflexes 6-speed manual transmission Hatchback practicality Standard Honda Sensing safety suite Standard Apple CarPlay/Android Auto…

Compact SUV Crossover

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid First Review

Matt Degen - March 17, 2020

CR-V adds hybrid powertrain for the first time System pairs two electric motors with a 2.0-liter engine and all-wheel drive…

Midsize SUV Crossover

2021 Volkswagen Atlas First Look

Matt Degen - February 06, 2020

VW’s 3-row midsize SUV receives freshened aesthetics Traffic Jam Assist, road-sign recognition added All-wheel drive now available with both engine…

Midsize Pickup Truck

2021 GMC Canyon AT4 First Look

Matt Degen - January 15, 2020

GMC’s midsize truck is latest AT4 model All GMC vehicles will soon offer AT4 variants Standard 4-wheel-drive with locking rear…

Midsize Car

2020 Toyota Camry TRD Quick Take

Matt Degen - September 09, 2019

First-ever Camry TRD model Toyota Racing Development suspension and other components Unique aerodynamic enhancements Starting price of $31,040 TRD…

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Fullsize Pickup Truck

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Diesel Rated at 33 mpg

Matt Degen - July 25, 2019

EPA-estimated highway rating makes Chevy’s new diesel best in class 4-wheel drive models estimated up to 29 mpg GM’s…