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.

Fullsize Pickup Truck

2018 Ford F-150 Diesel Earns 30 mpg Rating

Matt Degen - April 19, 2018

Ford announced that its new F-150 Power Stroke Diesel has earned an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 22 mpg city/30…

Fullsize Pickup Truck

2018 Ford F-150 Diesel Earns 30 mpg Rating

Matt Degen - April 19, 2018

Ford announced that its new F-150 Power Stroke Diesel has earned an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 22 mpg city/30…

Compact SUV Crossover

2019 Subaru Forester SUV Debuts

Matt Degen - March 28, 2018

UPDATE: You can now read our first review of the 2019 Subaru Forester All-new, fifth-generation Forester is roomier, feature-filled Turbo engine…

Midsize Car

Kia Pushes All-wheel Drive as Brand Pillar

Matt Degen - March 14, 2018

Over the past several years Kia has been upping its game in design, alternative powertrains and in-car technology. It can…

Midsize Car

Kia Pushes All-wheel Drive as Brand Pillar

Matt Degen - March 14, 2018

Over the past several years Kia has been upping its game in design, alternative powertrains and in-car technology. It can…

Luxury Compact SUV

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio First Review

Matt Degen - March 06, 2018

When Alfa Romeo launched the Stelvio last year, it marked a spicy new entree in the compact luxury SUV segment,…

Fullsize Car

2019 Toyota Avalon First Look

Matt Degen - January 15, 2018

UPDATE: You can now read our first review of the 2019 Toyota Avalon Toyota’s flagship sedan gets roomier and…

Luxury Car

Infiniti Q Inspiration Concept: Next-gen luxury sedan for Nissan

Matt Degen - January 15, 2018

Infiniti has unveiled the Q Inspiration, a concept car that points to the direction of its next-gen luxury sedan. Debuting…

Luxury Car

Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept Debuts in Detroit

Matt Degen - January 15, 2018

Lexus pulled the wraps off the LF-1 Limitless, a new concept vehicle that signals what could be a new kind…

Fullsize Pickup Truck

2019 Chevrolet Silverado Revealed

Matt Degen - December 18, 2017

UPDATE: We’ve now driven the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Chevrolet revealed the next generation of its Silverado full-size pickup in a…