
Matt Smith
Matt believes you don't have to be a "car person" to love your car—you just need the right match. The right vehicle opens up your life, whether that's weekend drives, remote adventures, or simply making daily routines less of a grind. As Head of Content for CarGurus, US, he creates and oversees the site's written and video content, helping people find their ideal car. Matt has been working on the journalism side of the auto industry since 2014.
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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Preview
Updated at June 1, 2022
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has finally arrived, but don’t confuse this “Sport Adventure Vehicle” with your run-of-the-mill p...
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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Preview
Updated at June 1, 2022
Ford keeps on trucking, but this time, it’s headed toward an all-electric future. The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is the blu...
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2022 Lexus IS Preview
Updated at June 1, 2022
With the proliferation of small, economical, turbocharged engines—not to mention to the advent of affordable electric vehicle...
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2022 Kia Carnival Preview
Updated at June 1, 2022
It’s official: the brand-new Kia logo will debut in the United States on the nose of a minivan. The Sedona, a long-time f...
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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Preview
Updated at June 1, 2022
Since arriving in the United States in 2009, the Volkswagen Tiguan has progressed from a quirky European option in a field of...
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2021 Hyundai Accent Preview
Updated at June 1, 2022
The Hyundai Accent enters 2021 largely unchanged from its 2020 iteration. That means fuel efficiency, low power output, and a...
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2021 Rolls-Royce Wraith Preview
Updated at June 1, 2022
Rolls-Royce will end production of the Wraith model after 2021, and for its final year, the big coupe receives no updates to ...
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2021 Porsche Macan Preview
Updated at June 1, 2022
If you’re in the market for a high-performance car but need enough space for a couple of kids and maybe some luggage, then it...
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2021 Ford Transit Cargo Preview
Updated at June 1, 2022
Ford updates its Transit Cargo work van for 2021 with a set of specific options packages designed to make the Transit ready f...
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2021 Aston Martin Vantage Preview
Updated at June 1, 2022
The 2021 Aston Martin Vantage competes in the same performance sphere as all-time greats like the Porsche 911, Audi R8, and L...
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2021 Aston Martin DB11 Preview
Updated at June 1, 2022
More than an exotic sports car, the Aston Martin DB11 extends the legacy of the grand-touring sports coupe well into the 21st...
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2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Preview
Updated at June 1, 2022
The 2021 Cayenne Coupe returns after its debut year to provide crossover shoppers a healthy dose of performance and style. Wi...
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2021 Kia K5 Preview
Updated at June 1, 2022
The all-new Kia K5 arrives during the summer of 2020 to replace the outgoing Kia Optima midsize sedan. Built on the new "N3" ...
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Preview
Updated at June 1, 2022
The third-generation Porsche Cayenne arrived in 2019, so only minor changes arrive for the 2020 model. Shoppers can now find ...
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2018 Chrysler Pacifica Preview
Updated at May 31, 2022
Chrysler was arguably the originator of the minivan as we know it, defining the segment. The first couple of Chrysler minivan...
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2017 BMW i8 Preview
Updated at May 31, 2022
We’ve been living with the car of the future for three years now, and if one thing sticks out, it’s how little the future has...
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2017 Acura TLX Preview
Updated at May 31, 2022
The Acura TLX first debuted in 2015, ostensibly replacing both the TL and the TSX. While the former earned a reputation for a...
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2017 Jeep Compass Preview
Updated at May 31, 2022
Though the Jeep Compass has thus far lacked the rugged persona of many of its fellow Jeep models, the new 2017 Compass is exp...
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2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Preview
Updated at May 31, 2022
Debuting at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, the Ioniq is Hyundai’s 3-pronged attack on the Prius dynasty. Whether ...
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2017 Toyota Prius Prime Preview
Updated at May 31, 2022
Let’s start with the basics: the generically named Toyota Prius Plug-in has been re-born as the Toyota Prius Prime—effectivel...
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2017 Toyota Highlander Preview
Updated at May 31, 2022
Last year saw minimal changes to the Toyota Highlander, the only notable update being that its towing package now comes as st...
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2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Preview
Updated at May 31, 2022
Alfa Romeo may be relatively foreign to shoppers in the United States, but throughout the rest of the world, it's known for a...
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2017 Lincoln Continental Preview
Updated at May 31, 2022
First built in 1939 as the personal car of Edsel Ford, the auto industry has acknowledged the Lincoln Continental as a ground...
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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Preview
Updated at May 31, 2022
Minivans are a bit of a paradox. They all offer unbeatable functionality and interior cargo space, without breaking the bank ...
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