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Matt Smith

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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2021 Porsche Cayenne Preview

2021 Porsche Cayenne Preview

by Matt Smith

The 2021 Porsche Cayenne arrives ready to sate the most discerning SUV shoppers with a choice of two V6 engines, a twin-turbo...

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2021 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid Preview

2021 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid Preview

by Matt Smith

The 2021 Bentley Bentayga is the automotive definition of “opulent” or—depending on who you ask—"ostentatious.” With prices s...

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2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Test Drive Review

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Test Drive Review

by Matt Smith

As Hyundai emerges as a leader in EV production with the Ioniq brand, the Kona Electric’s familiar face soldiers onward.

2021 Jeep Compass Preview

2021 Jeep Compass Preview

by Matt Smith

The Jeep Compass enters its 2021 model year with only a few changes. Most notable is the addition of a new 80th Anniversary E...

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2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Preview

2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Preview

by Matt Smith

Updated for 2020 with a few styling tweaks, the 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback enters 2021 with no major changes.

2021 Jeep Wrangler

2021 Jeep Wrangler

by Matt Smith

2021 saw seismic shifts in the Jeep Wrangler landscape. The two-door Wrangler underwent fewer changes than the four-door mode...

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2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Preview

2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Preview

by Matt Smith

The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has been revealed. The new SUV maintains classic Range Rover styling, but with a bit of...

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2023 Maserati Grecale Preview

2023 Maserati Grecale Preview

by Matt Smith

The Maserati Grecale continues to shake up the typical luxury Italian-car mold. This isn’t an impractical, two-seat, V10 spor...

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2023 Toyota GR Corolla Preview

2023 Toyota GR Corolla Preview

by Matt Smith

The first-ever Toyota GR Corolla is on its way, adding yet another sports car to Toyota’s lineup. Although many shoppers will...

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2023 Subaru Outback Preview

2023 Subaru Outback Preview

by Matt Smith

The Subaru Outback, America’s go-anywhere adventure wagon, will receive some key improvements for the 2023 model year. The...

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2023 Toyota Sequoia Preview

2023 Toyota Sequoia Preview

by Matt Smith

And, just like that, Toyota was down to three three-row SUVs. 2023 marks the departure of Toyota’s iconic Land Cruise on A...

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2023 Acura Integra Preview

2023 Acura Integra Preview

by Matt Smith

After plenty of teaser images, Acura revealed its 2023 Integra prototype in November of 2021. Production on the consumer-read...

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2023 Kia Sportage Preview

2023 Kia Sportage Preview

by Matt Smith

The Kia Sportage has been around—it’s the brand’s longest-running model name and it helped define the compact SUV segment. Bu...

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2022 Honda Passport Preview

2022 Honda Passport Preview

by Matt Smith

Like many automakers, Honda has apparently heard the call of the wild. Honda has followed an industry trend toward rugged, of...

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2022 Toyota Tundra Preview

2022 Toyota Tundra Preview

by Matt Smith

The second-generation Toyota Tundra lasted for thirteen long years, meaning the all-new, third-generation 2022 Tundra is arri...

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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Preview

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Preview

by Matt Smith

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

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Preview

by Matt Smith

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

2022 Lexus IS Preview

by Matt Smith

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

2022 Kia Carnival Preview

by Matt Smith

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

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Preview

by Matt Smith

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

2021 Hyundai Accent Preview

by Matt Smith

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

2021 Rolls-Royce Wraith Preview

by Matt Smith

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

2021 Porsche Macan Preview

by Matt Smith

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

2021 Ford Transit Cargo Preview

by Matt Smith

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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