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About Scotty Reiss

Journalist, entrepreneur and mom. Expertise includes new cars, family cars, 3-row SUVs, child passenger car seats and automotive careers and culture. A World Car Awards juror and member of the steering committee, Scotty likes to say the automotive business found her, rather than her finding it. But recognizing the opportunity to give voice to powerful female consumers and create a voice to match their spending power, her mission became to empower women as car buyers and owners. A career-long journalist, she has written for the New York Times, Town & Country, Adweek and co-authored the book Stew Leonard, My Story, a biography of the founder of the iconic grocery company Stew Leonard’s. Her love of cars started when her father insisted she learn to change the oil in her MG Midget, but now it mostly plays out in the many road trips taken with her family.

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February 15, 2026
The Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Outback have sharp new looks, similar prices, more standard features and distinct advantages. But which…
February 10, 2026
With more standard luxuries and packages that add a sporty drive or even more luxury, the 2026 Audi A6 shows…
February 8, 2026
Shopping for cars, of course, but concepts, test drives and kids car seats make a trip to the Chicago Auto…
February 3, 2026
Despite what some may say, there are some great reasons to bring your car to a dealership's service department. Here…
January 28, 2026
Like finding a great handbag on sale, a hidden gem has everything you need but the hefty price. These are…
January 26, 2026
It's smart, style-filled and it has a handbag bin, clever storage, 3 levels of power and a very approachable price:…
January 25, 2026
We love the minivan: Space, flexible seating, sliding doors. But will it make YOU happy? These minivan alternatives will make…
January 24, 2026
The right tires can be the difference between comfortable or not, smart or pricey, safe or sorry. Here's how to…
January 21, 2026
Luxury 8 passenger SUVs offer room for everyone, thoughtful touches and inventive tech. Here's the rundown, and how to tell…
January 18, 2026
The last decade taught us a lot, with many of those ideas still in play. Here's what we learned that…