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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Lucid Air Featured Image
January 5, 2024
The California-designed Lucid Air’s magic is in the details–the glass roof, innovative controls, superior power and electric range–in a surprisingly understated sedan
We Have A Winner! Mustang Mach-E
January 3, 2024
Needing a second car for her family and intrigued by a “computer on wheels,” WSJ tech columnist Joanna Stern put the Mustang Mach-E, Tesla Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5 to the test.
The 2024 Lexus Gx Full Size Suv
January 1, 2024
2024 is shaping up to be a busy year. With 20 new cars already on our test drive list, from electrics, to 3-row SUVs, off-roaders and pickups, it’ll be a good one, too.
Time To Test The Tires Off The Track! These Ford And Buick Suvs Fitted With Pirelli Tires Are Ready For A Two-Hour Scenic Drive.
December 30, 2023
Luxury SUVs? Modern design? Stellar electric cars? Muscular, confident pickup trucks? All of the above! Our writers weigh in on their favorite new car test drives of the year.
Mazda Cx-30 Turbo
December 29, 2023
New car technology can be confounding, but don’t skip it – or turn it off. Here are the must-have features that will set you up for the future of driving.
Why Brittany Bought A Kia Sorento Phev
December 27, 2023
Her heart was set on a Toyota Highlander Hybrid, but after a year of waiting, she switched her search to a Kia Sorento. The plug-in hybrid electric was a welcome bonus
Our Group At The Porsche Experience Center
December 25, 2023
In the season of giving we’re grateful for the best gift ever: A 10 year anniversary serving car buyers, partnering with car makers and working alongside car journalists
Scotty Reiss With The Mercedes-Benz Eqb
December 23, 2023
Electric 3-row SUVs are still rare, but the compact, tech-filled Mercedes-Benz EQB, with a 245 mile range, 3 power options and room for 7 is a great option.
Car Dealer Scams
December 16, 2023
Car dealers using shady practices like bait-and-switch tactics or charging exploitative fees will need to fall in line or face punishment from the FTC in 2024.
Scotty Reiss With The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer Ev
December 13, 2023
The spirit of Chevy lives Chevrolet Blazer EV; it’s sporty and fun with a lot of power, solid range, one-pedal driving and a Google-operated 17″ screen – standard