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

2018 Nissan Kicks Launched

Matt Degen - November 29, 2017

UPDATE: You can now read our first review of the 2018 Nissan Kicks Nissan unveiled the newest, smallest and least-expensive crossover…

Luxury Car

2019 Porsche Cayenne: 10 things to know

Matt Degen - October 03, 2017

When it launched in 2003, the Porsche Cayenne was both admired and derided. Purists were aghast that the famed German…

Fullsize Pickup Truck

Chevrolet Truck: 100 years celebrated with special editions

Matt Degen - September 28, 2017

Chevrolet‘s 2018 truck lineup is about to mark its 100th birthday and the bowtie brand is celebrating the occasion with…

Luxury Compact SUV

2019 Volvo XC40 debuts in Milan

Matt Degen - September 21, 2017

Update: You can now read our first review of the 2019 Volvo XC40 With Fashion Week in Milan as its…

High Performance Car

Cars 3 Behind the Scenes: How Pixar brings cars to life

Matt Degen - May 16, 2017

When Pixar launched its Cars movie franchise in 2006, it brought automobiles to life in a way that only the…

Compact Car

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Limited Quick Take

Matt Degen - May 05, 2017

The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric is one of the newest battery-powered vehicles to hit the market, and among the latest-generation of all-electric…

Luxury Midsize SUV Crossover

Midsize Luxury SUV Comparison: 2016 Range Rover Sport

Matt Degen - April 13, 2017

Next SUV A high-style free spirit Starting Price: $65,945 Above Average: Brand cachet, highway manners, off-road ability Below Average: Infotainment,…

Luxury Fullsize SUV Crossover

2018 Lincoln Navigator: Full-size luxury, supreme service

Matt Degen - April 12, 2017

UPDATE: You can now read our first review of the 2018 Lincoln Navigator Lincoln unveiled its all-new Navigator at the…

Midsize SUV Crossover

2018 Ford Explorer Breaks Cover

Matt Degen - April 11, 2017

Ford unveiled the 2018 Explorer in a media preview ahead of its official debut at the New York International Auto…

Luxury Midsize SUV Crossover

2017 Land Rover Discovery First Review

Matt Degen - March 08, 2017

On the outside, the all new Land Rover Discovery may look softer than the vehicle it’s replacing, but rest assured,…