Kirk Bell

Kirk Bell

Kirk grew up in the car culture, going to the drag strip to watch his dad race Pontiacs rather unsuccessfully. He edited Scale Auto Enthusiast magazine before moving to full-size cars as Managing Editor, then Associate Publisher at Consumer Guide. Most recently, he was Senior Editor at Motor Authority, focusing on luxury and performance cars and also contributing to TheCarConnection.com and GreenCarReports.com. A member of the North American Car and Truck of the Year jury, Kirk now freelances for Edmunds.com, Cars.com, Autoblog.com, and The DuPont Registry.

Articles written by this author:

2026 Lincoln Aviator Review

2026 Lincoln Aviator Review

Updated at September 3, 2026

The 2026 Lincoln Aviator expands on the strengths of the Ford Explorer on which it’s based while also introducing some compro...

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2026 Lincoln Nautilus Review

2026 Lincoln Nautilus Review

Updated at September 3, 2026

The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus reinvents interior technology while leaning into luxury.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class Review

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class Review

Updated at September 3, 2026

The rationalized Mercedes-Benz coupe and convertible lineup still delivers a premium experience.

2026 Toyota GR86 Review

2026 Toyota GR86 Review

Updated at September 3, 2026

Some people choose cars because they’re fun to drive. The 2026 Toyota GR86 is one of the finest and most affordable of those ...

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2026 Lexus LX Hybrid Review

2026 Lexus LX Hybrid Review

Updated at August 28, 2026

The Lexus LX 700h excels in power and towing capacity, but it lacks space and its hybrid powertrain does little for fuel econ...

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2026 Lexus RX Hybrid Review

2026 Lexus RX Hybrid Review

Updated at August 28, 2026

The 2026 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance uses hybrid technology to achieve power similar to the turbocharged six-cylinder e...

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2026 Chevrolet Traverse Review

2026 Chevrolet Traverse Review

Updated at August 26, 2026

The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse substitutes for both minivans and full-size body-on-frame SUVs.

2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review

2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review

Updated at August 26, 2026

The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E attacks the electric SUV segment with good looks and practicality.

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Review

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Review

Updated at August 26, 2026

Even five years into its run, the Ioniq 5 remains one of the best EVs around.

2026 Hyundai Venue Review

2026 Hyundai Venue Review

Updated at August 26, 2026

The Hyundai Venue replaces the fading subcompact car with a crossover aesthetic that brings higher prices but just as much co...

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2026 Infiniti QX80 Review

2026 Infiniti QX80 Review

Updated at August 26, 2026

The QX80 delivers the power, towing capacity, interior space, and refinement to take on luxury SUV rivals, but it’s too big a...

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2026 Lexus NX Hybrid Review

2026 Lexus NX Hybrid Review

Updated at March 27, 2026

The Lexus NX350h prioritizes efficiency over power, while offering a controlled driving character and a premium interior — bu...

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