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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Taking A Moment With The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus
March 14, 2024
An expansive screen, a flat top steering wheel and digital fragrance may seem like a lot to take in. But in the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus it’s more intuitive than intrusive.
2024 Jeep Gladiator
March 7, 2024
Women are the majority of car buyers, and car companies know engagement with female buyers is critical. Here’s how current auto shows have been impacted by our influence, (and how much fun you’ll have at them).
The 2024 Lexus 450H Phev
March 5, 2024
37 miles of electric driving, leather, suede and the best tech this luxe carmaker has to offer will keep the Lexus RX 450h ahead of its time for a long time to come.
The Front Of Volvo Ex30
March 2, 2024
It’s no surprise that EVs and SUVs are some of the best new cars this year. The World Car Awards finalists were just announced and includes some of our favorites
What Drives Her Podcast
February 26, 2024
We talked to auto industry leaders Cheryl Thompson of CADIA and Linda Taliaferro of The Extra Effort on the current state of diversity and DEI. They are optimistic.
A Heritage Scout Stands On The Building Site Of The New Assembly Plant.
February 17, 2024
With one foot in the past and one in the future, Scout Motors just broke ground on its assembly plant and gave us a tour of their future. This is pretty cool.
On The Winter Driving Track Featured Image911
February 15, 2024
In good weather and bad, the right tire choice can be the difference between comfortable or not, smart or expensive or, safe or sorry. Here’s how to know.
The 2024 Chicago Auto Show
February 11, 2024
It’s that time of year: Indoor auto shopping at its best. The Chicago Auto Show lets you test out new tech, take a spin, even find a thrill and pick out your new ride for this spring.
Vw An American Love Story
February 10, 2024
Super Bowl car ads are different. They’re funny, they’re irreverent, they’re touching and they let you look into the soul of a brand. And they are here.
The Lexus Tx
February 8, 2024
The luxe Lexus TX impresses with practical 3rd-row roominess and cutting edge technology, which may make it seem that family life is far easier once you’re inside this 3-row SUV.