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.
For 2024, the GMC Acadia is redesigned on a much larger platform, and all variants get an all-new standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.
By Damon Bell
September 13, 2023
The redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona gains striking new styling, lots of new features and upsized dimensions that provide better backseat space and cargo room than the previous-generation model.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
The 2024 Acura Integra Type S delivers the raucous performance of a Honda Civic Type R, but with a more upscale look and feel and a longer list of standard features — and it’s a lot more expensive.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
Cars.com is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and we thought we’d commemorate the occasion by taking a look back at five vehicles that are as important and relevant today as they were a quarter century ago.
By Damon Bell
August 8, 2023
The primary benefits of Jeep’s 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain are fuel efficiency and the ability to drive solely on electric power, but 4xe models offer advantages in off-road driving, as well.
By Damon Bell
June 29, 2023
The refreshed 2024 Jeep Wrangler features several subtle but significant upgrades that bring more capabilities and improve safety without upsetting the fundamental Wrangler experience.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
BMW’s redesigned flagship 2023 760i xDrive sedan boasts some jaw-dropping features, but it also has a jaw-dropping price tag.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
We recently took our 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe Trailhawk to a Jeep Jamboree, an off-road event specifically for Jeep-brand vehicles, at the Badlands Off Road Park.
By Damon Bell
June 26, 2023
The completely redesigned 2024 Lexus GX brings a long-needed revamp to an antiquated SUV, delivering new powertrains and a host of new technology features while doubling down on the off-road attitude.
By Damon Bell
June 9, 2023
The all-new 2024 Lexus TX fills a significant hole in the Japanese luxury brand’s lineup: It’s a six- or seven-seat SUV with enough space to comfortably fit adult passengers in its third row.
By Damon Bell
June 9, 2023