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.

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2014 Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler Quick Take

Matt Degen - August 14, 2014

In the wild, a Jeep Wrangler can do extraordinary things. I experienced this first-hand two years ago when I tackled…

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2014 Honda Civic EX: The Stalwart Keeps its Step

Matt Degen - August 05, 2014

For decades the Honda Civic has been one of the smartest choices among compacts cars. And it’s easy to see…

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2015 Subaru Legacy First Review

Matt Degen - May 27, 2014

In truth you could probably drive a Yugo through Big Sur’s main artery and have an enjoyable trip. Travel even…

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2015 Volkswagen Golf on display in New York

Matt Degen - April 18, 2014

Volkswagen is marking a milestone for its Golf model while simultaneously ushering in the next generation of its iconic hatchback.…

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Toyota RAV4 Culinary Road Test: In Search of Fish Tacos

Matt Degen - March 27, 2014

If you’re not from Southern California, the idea of fish tacos probably sounds as odd to you as curd-addled poutine…

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2014 Porsche Cayenne Diesel Quick Take: Torque Flight

Matt Degen - February 28, 2014

Pop quiz: What’s a Porsche and a Peterbilt have in common? In the case of the Cayenne, it’s a diesel…

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2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S First Drive: British Hot Rod with a Hot Bod

Matt Degen - January 24, 2014

The idea of a hot rod is pretty straightforward: Stick a big engine in a small car, then watch it…

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Toyota unveils FCV concept hydrogen fuel cell vehicle

Matt Degen - January 09, 2014

Toyota used an electronics show focused on the future of tech to introduce its own futuristic model: the hydrogen-powered FCV…

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Kia KND-7 concept car unveiled at CES

Matt Degen - January 09, 2014

Amid the dazzling lights and cacophony of sounds at the International CES in Las Vegas, Kia made its own splash…

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2015 Hyundai Genesis first review: Premium sedan still has something to prove

Matt Degen - November 26, 2013

When Hyundai introduced the Genesis for the 2009 model year, it wasn’t just launching a new sedan — it was…