Rex Roy

Editor-at-Large, AOL Autos

Rex Roy's career in automotive journalism literally began in the bushes, where as a teen he used to hide with his trusty Konica FS-1 35mm camera in hopes of catching spy …photos of passing prototype cars. His images appeared on the pages of Car and Driver and other publications from the late 1970s through early 1980s. After a significant career in advertising, Roy returned to his journalistic roots in 2004, working with Edmunds Inside Line and other top automotive outlets. Roy currently supplies words and photographs to as many as ten outlets per month, including AOL, Popular Mechanics, Automotive News, The New York Times, The Detroit News, Engine Technology International, The Chicago Sun Times, and WindingRoad.com.

The Top Five Reasons To Buy A New Set of Wheels

Published Mar 27, 2011 By Rex Roy

The U.S. economy is still dragging. Middle Eastern regimes seem to be imploding almost weekly, spiking the cost of oil and gasoline at the pump, and shaking consumer confidence. Unemployment remains around 9% with many older baby boomers and new college grads have dropped out of the workforce for lack of jobs. And because so many people have precarious incomes, they are hanging on to their ...

Do You Really Need Extra Insurance On Your Rental Car?

Published Mar 22, 2011 By Rex Roy

Perhaps you're planning a vacation? Maybe you need a large vehicle for a family road trip? Regardless of why you need to rent a vehicle, many people have questions about accepting or declining the optional insurance coverage rental car companies offer. ...

Drive Under The Radar And Avoid Speeding Tickets

Published Mar 05, 2011 By Rex Roy

Are you familiar with the saying, "Flying under the radar?" Military pilots coined the phrase to describe how they evaded being detected by enemy radar. The technique is to fly so close to the ground that their adversary's radar waves pass over their aircraft. ...

Standard vs. Agreed Value: Is Your Car Insurance Leaving You Exposed?

Published Feb 19, 2011 By Rex Roy

While commercials might lead you to believe that even a cave man can understand auto insurance, we're not so sure. ...

The Second Renaissance of Motor City Muscle

Published Feb 16, 2011 By Rex Roy

It seems forever and a day ago ... those heady days of 2007 when the pre-recession economy had no idea the cliff that lay just around the corner. Back then enthusiasts were abuzz about the all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, the updated 2009 Ford Mustang, and almost-ready-for-production 2009 Chevrolet Camaro. Finally, we thought, Detroit was getting its act together and making exciting cars that ...

Five Cars You'll Want This Summer If Gas Hits $4 Per Gallon

Published Feb 14, 2011 By Rex Roy

While walking through the displays at the 2011 Detroit North American International Auto Show, we thought about what we'd recommend to AOL Autos readers. As we studied the dozens of new vehicles ranging from hybrid sedans to full-size SUVs, we knew our recommendations needed to factor in future fuel prices. ...