Kirk Bell
Kirk grew up in the car culture, going to the drag strip to watch his dad race Pontiacs rather unsuccessfully. He edited Scale Auto Enthusiast magazine before moving to full-size cars as Managing Editor, then Associate Publisher at Consumer Guide. Most recently, he was Senior Editor at Motor Authority, focusing on luxury and performance cars and also contributing to TheCarConnection.com and GreenCarReports.com. A member of the North American Car and Truck of the Year jury, Kirk now freelances for Edmunds.com, Cars.com, Autoblog.com, and The DuPont Registry.
Articles written by this author:

2026 Chevrolet Traverse Review
by Kirk Bell
The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse substitutes for both minivans and full-size body-on-frame SUVs.

2026 Toyota GR86 Review
by Kirk Bell
Some people choose cars because they’re fun to drive, and the 2026 Toyota GR86 is one of the finest and most affordable of th...
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2028 Mercedes-Benz GLA Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is all-new for 2028, and for the first time, it gets hybrid and electric powertrains. It also sports a ...
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2027 Kia Seltos Hybrid Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
The Kia Seltos gets a redesign and an all-new hybrid version with the introduction of the 2027 Kia Seltos HEV.

2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
For 2026, the Chevrolet Blazer EV loses its available rear-wheel-drive configuration but gains a new styling package and comp...
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2027 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
The Mercedes-Benz GLS lineup gets a refresh for 2027 which includes the Mercedes-Maybach version. Its name changes from GLS 6...
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2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review
by Kirk Bell
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E attacks the electric SUV segment with good looks and practicality.

2026 Chevrolet Suburban Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Essentially a longer Tahoe, the Chevrolet Suburban is a full-size body-on-frame SUV. It gets minor updates for 2026 but conti...
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2027 Chevrolet Equinox EV Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Now in its fourth year of production, the Chevrolet Equinox EV crossover SUV offers improved charging capabilities, access to...
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2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
One of Chevy's two full-size body-on-frame SUVs, the Tahoe was redesigned last year and gets only a few optional styling upda...
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2026 Lincoln Aviator Review
by Kirk Bell
The 2026 Lincoln Aviator expands on the strengths of the Ford Explorer on which it’s based, while also introducing some compr...
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2026 Ford Expedition Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Updated just last year, the Ford Expedition returns for 2026 with relatively minor updates but keeps its turbocharged engine ...
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2027 BMW iX5 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
The BMW iX5 is the automaker's latest EV, the electric version of the X5 luxury midsize SUV. It marks a big leap forward in ...
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2027 BMW X5 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
The BMW X5 gets a major redesign for its fifth-generation 2027 model.

2026 Lexus TX Hybrid Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
The Lexus TX Hybrid is a full-size crossover SUV available in traditional and plug-in hybrid variants. For 2026, a panoramic ...
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2026 Lexus UX Hybrid Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Offered only in hybrid form, the Lexus UX Hybrid compact crossover gets only minor tweaks for 2026, after more substantial up...
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2026 Lincoln Nautilus Review
by Kirk Bell
The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus reinvents interior technology while leaning into luxury.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class Review
by Kirk Bell
Mercedes’ rationalized coupe and convertible lineup still delivers a premium experience.

2027 Ram ProMaster City Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
The Ram ProMaster City is back as an all-new commercial vehicle for 2027, and this time, it's midsized.

2027 Ford Expedition Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Ford celebrates 30 years of the Expedition in the 2027 model year with a special 30th Anniversary Appearance Package.

2027 Audi RS 5 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
The high-performance Audi RS 5 is back for 2027 with a complete redesign, a new plug-in hybrid powertrain, and a lot more pow...
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Audi RS 3 Competition Limited Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
To celebrate 50 years of the five-cylinder engine, Audi is introducing a limited run of 750 RS 3 Competition Limited models.

2026 Audi A8 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Visually, the 2026 Audi A8 mirrors last year's model, but there is a condensed selection of options under the skin.

2027 Ford Explorer Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
The 2027 Ford Explorer debuts an all-new Sinister Package for the performance Explorer ST model. It comes with unique exterio...
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