Kelley Blue Book Introduces "Fork in the Road: Drive & Dine Guide"

Comprehensive Guide to Cars That Make Snacking On the Go a Breeze and the Best Car-Friendly Bites 

ATLANTA, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand, has been trusted by consumers for nearly 100 years for car research and pricing. Now, Kelley Blue Book is taking that expertise from the driver's seat to the drive-thru window—announcing an all-new guide to finding the top vehicles and features to make dining on the go safer and more enjoyable, as well as the car-friendly bites that can be picked up along the way.

Backed by research from Kelley Blue Book experts the "Fork in the Road: Drive & Dine Guide" features four individual categories including "On-The-Go Go-Tos," "Co-Pilot Comfort," "Detour Worthy," "Custom Builds," and the best overall manufacturer/car category and restaurant "Kelley Combo," that highlights the top winners.

Considering 1 in 5 meals are eaten in the car, Kelley Blue Book understands that drivers and their passengers are looking for convenient and safe ways to snack on the way to their destination. Certain car models have more streamlined designs to prevent spilling, perfectly house that favorite sauce container, or extra cupholders built in, allowing drivers to focus on the road and trust that back-seat diners are keeping things tidy.

The winners of the cars and restaurants spotlighted in the "Fork in the Road: Drive & Dine Guide" were chosen based on a variety of criteria from experts and consumer research. Vehicles were selected for offering the best features and gadgets that make dining in the car easier, restaurants for their national presence or regional appeal, and food items for being mess-free.

The professionals at Kelley Blue Book tap their extensive knowledge of cars to identify the vehicles and
features best fit for on the go snacking.

"Stopping for a quick bite on the go is an integral part of any memorable road trip, and it's important to know which options can help everyone enjoy a snack while avoiding a mess or distractions," said Brian Moody, executive editor for Kelley Blue Book. "The 'Fork in the Road: Drive & Dine Guide' helps consumers find the cars and vehicle features that keep their sauces safe, their leather seats protected, their drinks warm and the trip mess free, to pair with the best grab-and-go snacks."

To learn more about the "Fork in the Road: Drive & Dine Guide" from Kelley Blue Book, visit kbb.com/engage/drive-dine-guide.

About Kelley Blue Book 
Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource^®, is the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry for nearly a century. As the industry standard for generations, Kelley Blue Book provides transparent, objective information and data-driven, innovative tools for consumers, automotive dealers and manufacturers. Kelley Blue Book publishes millions of market-reflective values weekly on its top-rated website KBB.com, from its famous Blue Book^® Trade-In Values to the Kelley Blue Book^® Price Advisor tool, which offers a range for what consumers reasonably can expect to pay for a vehicle in their area. KBB.com editors rate and review hundreds of new vehicles each year to help consumers understand the Best Cars and Best SUVs to meet their needs. Kelley Blue Book^SM Instant Cash Offer provides a redeemable trade-in offer to transaction-ready consumers and conveniently connects them to local participating dealers. Kelley Blue Book's Service Advisor provides guidance on how much to pay for service and repairs, allowing consumers to schedule service with local dealers on KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book also provides vehicle values to finance and insurance companies as well as governmental agencies. Kelley Blue Book is a Cox Automotive brand.

About Cox Automotive
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SOURCE Kelley Blue Book