
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.
Articles written by this author:

2023 Kia Sportage Review and Video
by Matt Smith
The 2023 Kia Sportage is a good all-arounder for shoppers who want to stand out in a crowd.

2023 Toyota Supra Review
by Matt Smith
A manual transmission finally arrives, elevating the Supra to sports car nirvana.

2023 Toyota Prius Prime Preview
by Matt Smith
The newly redesigned, third-generation Toyota Prius Prime showcases dramatic new styling and 50% more all-electric driving ra...
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2023 Toyota Prius Preview
by Matt Smith
The fifth-generation Toyota Prius boasts more power, quicker acceleration, enhanced safety tech, and dramatic new looks.

2023 Lexus GX Test Drive Review
by Matt Smith
With only mild updates for 2023, the GX retains its old-school charm. But this SUV remains dated when compared with the compe...
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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Preview
by Matt Smith
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is the second, all-electric Mercedes-Benz crossover to debut. It will go on sale in 2023.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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