Matt Degen

Matt Degen is a senior editor who has driven and reviewed nearly every vehicle made in the past 15 years, all with the goal of helping you find the best one for your needs. Matt is recognized as one of the nation’s leading automotive experts and has been interviewed by The New York Times, CNN, MSNBC, Automotive News, and countless others. Prior to joining Autotrader in 2012, he was a writer and editor for over a decade at The Orange County Register newspaper. There he covered the automotive and tech industries, music, and food -- all things Matt is passionate about. He holds degrees in Communications and Culinary Arts. When not evaluating vehicles, Matt is creating videos on his popular YouTube channel, I Want To Cook.