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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Hyundai Ioniq: An automotive 3-way plug

Matt DeLorenzo - December 07, 2015

The Hyundai Ioniq, an advanced alternative-power compact vehicle, will be launched next year with a choice of three powertrains, battery-electric…

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This Week in Car Buying: Leasing up; Transaction prices reach plateau; Volvo XC90 big winner; Sales up, VW down; Ford unfriends Friends promotion

Matt DeLorenzo - December 04, 2015

High rates of leasing, record sales, fat incentives and transaction prices that are beginning to plateau may be signs that…

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2016 Nissan Maxima Platinum Long-Term Update: Comfort

Matt DeLorenzo - December 03, 2015

Nissan has been pushing the sporty nature of its 2016 Maxima, and our long-term test car has demonstrated that athletic…

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2016 Lexus IS200t F Sport Quick Take

Matt DeLorenzo - December 02, 2015

As automakers race to meet higher fuel economy standards, the use of turbocharged 4-cylinder engines has exploded. And while previous…

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This Week in Car Buying: Inventory tight as holiday sales events kick off; Sales near peak; Volvo’s virtual test drive; Chevy Cruze priced; Cadillac Escalade pushed

Matt DeLorenzo - November 20, 2015

As we head into the holiday event selling season, automakers have tight inventories, so while there are incentives and lease…

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2017 Scion C-HR Concept bows

Matt DeLorenzo - November 18, 2015

Already shown as a Toyota show car in Europe and promised in production trim at Geneva next March, the 2017…

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2017 Mercedes-Benz SL: Roadster reimagined

Matt DeLorenzo - November 18, 2015

A striking new face and upgraded drivetrains highlight the remake of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL, which made its world debut…

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2016 Nissan Sentra Refreshed

Matt DeLorenzo - November 18, 2015

Following the recent mid-cycle makeover of the 2016 Nissan Altima, the Japanese automaker unveiled a similar redesign in the 2016…

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2016 Nissan Juke Stinger Launched

Matt DeLorenzo - November 18, 2015

The wraps have come off the 2016 Nissan Juke Stinger Edition which will be offered in two variants, the Black…

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This Week in Car Buying: Top November deals; Ride the Jeep wave; Millennials embrace car loans; Buick taps China for crossover; Audi Q7 priced

Matt DeLorenzo - November 13, 2015

Luxury vehicles have moved into the fore with attractive lease rates, while large cash rebates can be had on more…