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.

Subcompact SUV Crossover

2016 Subcompact SUV Comparison 2016 Mazda CX-3

Matt Degen - April 09, 2016

Next Subcompact SUV Sportiness upstages utility. Starting MSRP: $20,840 Above Average: Handling, design, technology, fuel efficiency Below Average: Rear-seat space and…

Luxury Compact SUV

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Quick Take

Matt Degen - March 09, 2016

In just a few days of driving the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC300, I discovered quite a few traits about this small…

High Performance Car

2017 Porsche Boxster: A joy ride and more details

Matt Degen - March 01, 2016

The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster that’s set to arrive this June marks the 20th anniversary of Porsche’s popular roadster, and…

Compact SUV Crossover

Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept: Plug-in efficiency

Matt Degen - January 11, 2016

An ultra-efficient gas-electric plug-in hybrid and an adventure-ready off-roader are usually at opposite ends of the automotive spectrum, but…

General

2016 Scion tC Quick Take

Matt Degen - December 08, 2015

Ever since the Scion FR-S bowed a couple of years ago, it’s been the model that has garnered the most…

General

2016 Infiniti QX50 First Review

Matt Degen - September 29, 2015

Remember the Infiniti QX50? Did you ever know it? We’ll understand if you answered no to either or both of…

General

2015 VW Golf TSI Long-Term Update: More like a GTI

Matt Degen - September 28, 2015

After months of driving the 2015 VW Golf, I still often forget it’s not a GTI. That’s a big compliment.…

General

Kia Hot-Weather Testing: Feel the heat

Matt Degen - September 10, 2015

For most people, a 115-degree day would be a bad one. But for a certain breed of automotive engineer, it’s…

General

2015 Ram ProMaster City Quick Take

Matt Degen - August 14, 2015

The new Ram ProMaster City is among of an emerging class of small vans made for hauling cargo, people, or…

General

2015 Lincoln MKC Black Label Quick Take

Matt Degen - August 04, 2015

To paraphrase Pat Benatar, roads are a battlefield. Nowhere is this truer than Southern California, specifically Los Angeles and its…