Senior Research Editor
Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor Damon Bell has more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, beginning as an Engineering Graphics researcher/proofreader at model-car manufacturer Revell-Monogram. From there, he moved on to various roles at Collectible Automobile magazine and Consumer Guide Automotive before joining Cars.com in August 2022. He served as president of the Midwest Automotive Media Association in 2019 and 2020.
The 2023 Nissan Rogue is an outstanding all-around family-hauler, aided by smart packaging, an economical and surprisingly refined three-cylinder engine, and several thoughtful features — though it does get pricey in its top trim.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
The redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric shares several components with its corporate-cousin rival, the Kia Niro EV. From the auto-show floor, which is the better of the two?
By Damon Bell
April 6, 2023
The New York auto show was once known as a hotbed for luxury vehicle debuts, but this year’s show was dominated by new and redesigned mainstream EVs and SUVs.
By Aaron Bragman
April 6, 2023
The New York auto show was once known as a hotbed for luxury vehicle debuts, but this year’s show was dominated by new and redesigned mainstream EVs and SUVs.
By Mike Hanley
April 6, 2023
The New York auto show was once known as a hotbed for luxury vehicle debuts, but this year’s show was dominated by new and redesigned mainstream EVs and SUVs.
By Damon Bell
April 6, 2023
The 2023 SRT Demon 170 caps off the Challenger’s run with a rubber-burning exclamation point, and we got to check it out in person at the 2023 New York International Auto Show.
By Damon Bell
April 5, 2023
The redesigned 2024 Kona carries over the overall shape of its predecessor but adopts several of Hyundai’s latest design cues.
By Damon Bell
April 5, 2023
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas three-row SUV lineup gains a Peak Edition trim that adds outdoorsy styling elements and all-terrain tires, but no off-road capability enhancements otherwise.
By Damon Bell
April 5, 2023
The Ariya e-4orce brings the all-weather capabilities of AWD, along with a big boost in power. However, as with other AWD EVs, you’ll pay a significant price premium for those upgrades.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
The new-for-2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is a stretched version of the original three-row Highlander, while the refreshed-for-2024 Volkswagen Atlas brings a number of noteworthy improvements to VW’s biggest SUV.
By Damon Bell
February 15, 2023
From family-focused SUVs like the all-new Toyota Grand Highlander and refreshed Volkswagen Atlas to electrified performance cars like the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, there’s something for all types of shoppers at the show.
By Aaron Bragman
February 10, 2023
From family-focused SUVs like the all-new Toyota Grand Highlander and refreshed Volkswagen Atlas to electrified performance cars like the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, there’s something for all types of shoppers at the show.
By Mike Hanley
February 10, 2023
From family-focused SUVs like the all-new Toyota Grand Highlander and refreshed Volkswagen Atlas to electrified performance cars like the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, there’s something for all types of shoppers at the show.
By Damon Bell
February 10, 2023
The 2024 E-Ray is the first all-wheel-drive Corvette — and it’s also a gasoline-electric hybrid.
By Damon Bell
February 9, 2023