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.

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2016 Infiniti QX50 Quick Take

Matt DeLorenzo - January 07, 2016

Introduced at the New York Auto Show last spring, the 2016 Infiniti QX50 has received a significant update with styling…

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This Week in Car Buying: What’s in store for 2016; Chevy makes Trax; Hyundai value edition bows; Infiniti name change, again; Nissan prices Sentra, Murano

Matt DeLorenzo - January 04, 2016

Coming off a banner year with sales at levels not seen for a decade, the auto industry will find it…

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Happy (Auto) New Year: Out with the old five models, in with the new

Matt DeLorenzo - December 29, 2015

As the curtain draws down on 2015, we will be bidding adieu to a number of aging models that just…

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Lexus F and F Sport: The Force Awakens

Matt DeLorenzo - December 23, 2015

In the 25 years that Lexus has been on the U.S. market, it has found success in catering to the…

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2016 Nissan Altima SR Quick Take

Matt DeLorenzo - December 23, 2015

Sport models typically promise enhanced performance, but the 2016 Nissan Altima SR takes the premise and wraps it in a…

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This Week in Car Buying: Kelley Blue Book offers instant cash for cars; Jeep branches out; Volvo to spiff up showrooms; Higher loans, more leases in store

Matt DeLorenzo - December 23, 2015

Kelley Blue Book is now offering an Instant Cash Offer for your current car which guarantees a redeemable offer at…

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This Week in Car Buying: December’s top deals; Interest rates up; Women make better hagglers; No more Chrysler 200 dealer incentives; Mopar offers new warranty

Matt DeLorenzo - December 17, 2015

Even top sellers sometimes need a little help as this month’s deals, which center on Kelley Blue Book’s Best Buy…

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This Week in Car Buying: Ford bets big on plug-in hybrids; Toyota scales back Prius projections; Axed Toyota FJ remains hot; Nissan prices 2016 Quest

Matt DeLorenzo - December 11, 2015

Just as gas prices have dramatically dropped to the $2 per gallon level, Ford announced that it is investing $4.5…

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NHTSA upgrades 5-Star Safety Ratings

Matt DeLorenzo - December 08, 2015

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTHSA) announced revisions to its 5-Star Safety Rating system to include a new crash…

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2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL First Review

Matt DeLorenzo - December 08, 2015

How hotly contested the midsize sedan segment is evidenced in the number of “mid-cycle” refreshes that have gone on since…