Matt DeLorenzo

Matt DeLorenzo is an author specializing in writing new car reviews, news, and car buying advice. With over 40 years of experience as an automotive journalist, he’s worked as a senior editor at Automotive News, AutoWeek, and Road & Track. A founding organizer and member of the North American Car of the Year jury, DeLorenzo has also authored seven books on models and marques ranging from Corvette to Dodge and an overview of legendary American automobiles.

Tech

Volkswagen Combines EVs with Connectivity

Matt DeLorenzo - December 29, 2016

Volkswagen is looking to reinvent itself in the wake of the diesel cheating scandal by promoting electric vehicles and connectivity…

General

Honda Showcases NeuV Mobility Concept

Matt DeLorenzo - December 29, 2016

Honda will showcase a new approach autonomous mobility with the NeuV Concept at the2017 Consumer Electronics Show. The company will…

Luxury Car

This Week in Car Buying: Production slows; BMW Prices 5 Series

Matt DeLorenzo - December 23, 2016

Even as the industry rolls to another near record year in sales, increasing new and used vehicle inventories are beginning…

Luxury Fullsize SUV Crossover

Audi Teases Q8 Concept for Detroit

Matt DeLorenzo - December 22, 2016

In a move that foreshadows its entrance into the full-size SUV market, Audi released teaser images of the Q8 concept…

Electric Vehicle

VW Promises New EV for Detroit

Matt DeLorenzo - December 22, 2016

A second model based on the I.D. electric vehicle concept presented by Volkswagen at the Paris Motor Show will make…

Midsize Car

This Week in Car Buying: Top deals of the month

Matt DeLorenzo - December 16, 2016

Low monthly lease payments and large rebates on a wide cross section of vehicles highlight Kelley Blue Book’s December deals…

Subcompact SUV Crossover

Chevrolet Bets on Crossovers and Sedans

Matt DeLorenzo - December 12, 2016

The shift of buyers from sedans to crossovers is an unmistakable trend that is a source of delight and consternation…

Compact SUV Crossover

This Week in Car Buying: Big spenders on incentives

Matt DeLorenzo - December 09, 2016

Data comparing the amount of incentives as a percentage of a vehicle’s average transaction price compiled by Kelley Blue Book shows that…

Luxury High Performance Car

Mercedes-Benz Design: Hot and cool

Matt DeLorenzo - December 05, 2016

Mercedes-Benz has long been a luxury car icon. With such a long tradition usually comes conservatism, especially in design. After…

Fullsize SUV Crossover

This Week in Car Buying: Sales rebound; Top deals of the month

Matt DeLorenzo - December 02, 2016

The Black Friday magic has struck gold as automakers posted a 3.6-percent increase in sales last month, reversing a three-month…