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.
Articles by Damon Bell
The Lucid Gravity is available with a third-row seat that expands its seating capacity from five people to seven, but the option tacks on almost $3,000. Is it worth the extra cost?
By Damon Bell
June 2, 2026
Value is on everyone’s mind these days, so we picked eight relatively affordable “dupe” vehicles that mirror the look and feel of a higher-end vehicle.
By Damon Bell
May 14, 2026
Honda unveiled two prototypes of next-generation hybrid models that preview the company’s shift toward hybrid powertrains.
By Damon Bell
May 14, 2026
Mercedes-Benz is launching a redesigned C-Class sedan for the 2027 model year with a 482-hp electric powertrain and several new high-tech features. These are the four things that most stood out to us.
By Damon Bell
April 20, 2026
Chevrolet has released pricing for the 2027 Corvette lineup, including the new Grand Sport trims, but is the Corvette still a performance bargain?
By Damon Bell
April 15, 2026
The Honda Ridgeline is an outlier in the mid-size pickup truck segment; its unconventional-for-a-pickup construction comes with both advantages and disadvantages.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
Nissan is giving the Z two-seat sports car a number of performance and styling revisions for 2027.
By Damon Bell
March 23, 2026
The BMW i3 is an all-new electric car that fuses the spirit of BMW’s 3 Series compact sports sedan with an electric powertrain good for an estimated 440 miles of range and 463 horsepower.
By Damon Bell
March 18, 2026
The redesigned 2026 Audi Q3 gains more power, a bit more cargo room and several new technology features, all of which give it a more up-to-date look and feel.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
The 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid’s pricing is mostly on par with its two key competitors: the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.
By Damon Bell
February 26, 2026