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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2015 Volkswagen SportWagen TSI SEL Quick Take

Matt DeLorenzo - July 31, 2015

While the 2015 Golf SportWagen fills the slot previously taken by a Jetta wagon, the reason for this newest model…

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This Week in Car Buying: Best deals of the month; Sales climb; Buick launches 24-hour test drives; Chevy eyes another crossover

Matt DeLorenzo - July 24, 2015

As industry sales continue to blaze along, a contributing factor is the tremendous deals on select vehicles as makers look…

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2015 Nissan NV3500 Cargo Van Quick Take: A Moving Experience

Matt DeLorenzo - July 22, 2015

Unless you’re a tradesman, owning a vehicle like the 2015 Nissan NV3500 makes little sense. In a word, it’s huge…

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This Week in Car Buying: Inventories climb; Rebates rise; Ford offers $10G on F-150; Buyer beware; Are you being targeted?

Matt DeLorenzo - July 16, 2015

Even though car sales grew in June, the number of cars on dealership lots went up faster, causing the industry’s…

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This Week in Car Buying: CPO premiums gauged; Used car startups grow; Trucks on a roll; Volvo’s lifetime parts/labor warranty

Matt DeLorenzo - July 10, 2015

The growth of Certified Pre-Owned vehicle programs at manufacturers have turned out to be a win-win for both dealerships, who…

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2016 Subaru BRZ and WRX STI Limited Editions on tap

Matt DeLorenzo - July 02, 2015

A limited edition Series.HyperBlue trim level will be offered on 2016 Subaru BRZ and WRX STI models that key on…

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Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid dropped

Matt DeLorenzo - July 02, 2015

After being on the market for just over a year, the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid has dropped from the automaker’s lineup.…

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This Week in Car Buying: Prices continue upward; Low cost leases; Refinance your loan; CarMax pushes into small markets

Matt DeLorenzo - July 02, 2015

Estimated transaction prices for new cars continue to march upward, according to Kelley Blue Book data that shows the average…

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Compact Car Comparison: 2015 Toyota Corolla

Matt DeLorenzo - June 30, 2015

As one of the longest-running nameplates in the world and the best-selling car in history, the Toyota Corolla has provided…

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2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0T Quick Take

Matt DeLorenzo - June 30, 2015

As summer unfolds, more convertibles are rolling through KBB’s parking lot underscoring the appeal of open air motoring and the…