Matt Degen

Matt Degen is an author specializing in reviewing cars with the goal of helping you find the best one for your needs. Prior to joining Kelley Blue Book in 2012, he was a writer and editor for over a decade at The Orange County Register newspaper. There he covered automobiles, music and food -- all things Matt is passionate about. He holds degrees in Communications and Culinary Arts. When not evaluating vehicles, he is cooking on his YouTube channel.

Luxury Midsize SUV Crossover

2017 Land Rover Discovery First Review

Matt Degen - March 08, 2017

On the outside, the all new Land Rover Discovery may look softer than the vehicle it’s replacing, but rest assured,…

Midsize SUV Crossover

China’s GAC Introduces Three Vehicles in Detroit

Matt Degen - January 10, 2017

Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group Company, (otherwise known as the much-easier abbreviation GAC) introduced three vehicles at the 2017 North…

Luxury Sports Car

2015 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Long-Term Wrap Up

Matt Degen - October 03, 2016

You know that old yarn about how time flies? Seems that’s not just the case when having fun, but also…

General

Buick announces Avenir sub-brand

Matt Degen - September 30, 2016

Buick has announced that it is making the Avenir a reality. But before you get your hopes up that this…

Compact Car

2016 Toyota Corolla Road Trip: Audio Odyssey

Matt Degen - September 14, 2016

For Southern Californians into used CDs, vinyl and other traditional media you can actually hold in your hands and put…

Compact Car

Compact Car Comparison: 2016 Honda Civic

Matt Degen - July 06, 2016

Next Compact Car King of the Hill Starting Price: $19,475 | Build Above Average: Fuel economy, resale value, overall driving…

Compact Car

2016 Mini Cooper S Convertible Quick Take

Matt Degen - June 01, 2016

In a perfect world, everyone would own a convertible at least once. There’s something magical about lowering a car’s top…

Luxury Compact SUV

Small Luxury SUV Comparison: 2016 Infiniti QX50

Matt Degen - May 18, 2016

Next SUV A seasoned player that still knows how to punch. Starting MSRP: $35,445 Above Average: Sporty driving dynamics,…

Luxury Car

2016 Volvo S60 Polestar Quick Take

Matt Degen - May 16, 2016

When you review cars for a living, it’s common for strangers to gawk or excitedly approach and ask, “What IS…

Fullsize Car

2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Long-Term Update: Practicality

Matt Degen - April 14, 2016

It’s like deja vu all over again. Five years ago I picked up my parents from Los Angeles International Airport…