K.C. Colwell

K.C. Colwell is an experienced automotive journalist who has been the Executive Editor at Car and Driver since 2004. In this role, they cover new cars and technology with a focus on identifying automotive nonsense and highlighting good car sense. They have developed a reputation for their keen eye, humblebragging about their 'great car sense.' Colwell also participates in the publication's annual Lightning Lap track test, demonstrating their hands-on experience with various vehicles. Their work often involves testing and reviewing vehicles from different manufacturers, providing insights into performance, design, and features.

Biography:  https://www.caranddriver.com/author/7095/k-c-colwell/

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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

95%

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  • Aston Martin claims the new Vantage will reach 60 mph in 3.4 seconds.
  • The interior features premium materials and components.
  • ]The new Aston Martin Vantage is more neutral and responsive than its predecessors.[

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

2025 Aston Martin Vantage: Powerful Performance and Luxurious Upgrades - 656 HP, 3.4 sec 0-60 mph, Premium Interior

2025 Aston Martin Vantage: Powerful Performance and Luxurious Upgrades - 656 HP, 3.4 sec 0-60 mph, Premium Interior

Broke On: Sunday, 12 May 2024 In May 2024, Aston Martin introduced the new Vantage model with a hand-built Mercedes-Benz twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine producing 656 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, reaching 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds and boasting a bold exterior design and upgraded interior (Autoblog, Arstechnica). The car's premium materials, impressive performance figures, and three exhaust settings make it a luxury high-performance sports car (Car and Driver).