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 Dodge Charger/Challenger Hellcat prices rise

Matt DeLorenzo - August 21, 2015

There’s a reason why Dodge offered the 900 or so customers whose 2015 Dodge Charger and Challenger Hellcat orders were…

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2016 Chevrolet Camaro priced

Matt DeLorenzo - August 21, 2015

Chevy announced prices for the redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Camaro with a starting MSRP of $26,695 for the base 1LT trim…

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This Week in Car Buying: Nissan bets renters beget buyers; Cadillac ramps up SUVs; What’s hot, what’s not; Lender under pressure

Matt DeLorenzo - August 14, 2015

Nissan is teaming up with Enterprise CarShare on 90 college campuses in an effort to turn renters into buyers. The…

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2015 Volkswagen CC 2.0T Sport Quick Take

Matt DeLorenzo - August 11, 2015

With its coupe-inspire styling, the 4-door 2015 Volkswagen CC looks every bit as contemporary as it did when it was…

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2016 Honda Accord First Review: Bolder, better

Matt DeLorenzo - August 10, 2015

Honda‘s Accord has been a class leader for as long as just about anyone remembers and even though the competition…

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This Week in Car Buying: Average prices continue to climb; Lexus’ no-haggle pricing; Infiniti’s tablets; Buick cuts Regal MSRP

Matt DeLorenzo - August 07, 2015

While new car average transaction prices have hit a plateau month-over-month, July’s ATP is actually up 2.6-percent from a year…

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This Week in Car Buying: Average car age hits 11.5 years; Pricey Pickups; Tesla’s incentives; 2015 Dodge Hellcat orders cancelled

Matt DeLorenzo - July 31, 2015

A study by IHS Automotive reports that the average age of American vehicles has climbed to a record 11.5 years…

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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…