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Gabrielle DeSantis

Gabrielle DeSantis brings her passion for exotic European cars, automotive adventures, and car DIY to our space daily since joining our team in 2020. As an exotic car owner and rebuilder, she finds autos writing inspiration behind the wheel and under the hood of her Lotus.

Gabrielle is a graduate of Florida Tech in Interdisciplinary Sciences and is part-owner of CarFemme, a social automotive group dedicated to promoting women in the industry.

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Electric car battery charging stations
Trends

Can You Jump-Start an Electric Car’s Dead Battery?

Many car owners may find themselves less comfortable doing basic repairs on electric vehicles because they may seem less familiar. Jump-starting an electric vehicle, for example, might seem intimidating, but as long as you remember the basics of jump-starting a car properly, it isn't that much different than jump-starting a standard gasoline-powered vehicle.
Avis rental car garage
Trends

What to Do if You Can’t Find a Rental Car During the Shortage

The recent rental car shortage hasn't been a problem for many people as traveling restrictions have been more strict, but, as interest in traveling begin to increase once again, many customers may be looking for alternative solutions to getting a rental car at the airport or travel center as many of us have done in the past.
A Porsche GT2 manual transmission
Trends

Manual Transmission Myths Car Enthusiasts Are Still Fighting About

Driving a car with a manual transmission can be a very personal driving experience, and while there may have been valid arguments that made manuals a better option than automatics, most of those arguments are now incorrect or inaccurate, leaving the choice down to pure preference for each driver.
A white audi a4 allroad quattro
Trends

What Makes Edmunds ‘Vehicle Testing and Rankings so Reliable?

Reviewing cars requires more subjectivity and emotion, and that's why websites like Edmunds use a rigorous testing and ranking system to compare vehicles in the same way, ensuring that reviews and ratings are level across the board and each car is rated fairly and equally based on the exact same criteria, like roads and driving conditions.
A car in a car wash
Trends

Washing Your Car Wrong Now Can Hurt Its Resale Value

Keeping your car in good mechanical condition is a great way to reserve it's resale value down the road, but to many buyers, appearances are also important. That's why washing your car correctly and waxing it is an important and controllable way to help maintain your vehicle's resale value.
A cursive lamborghini badge
Trends

This Wide-Body Lamborghini Aventador is a Beautiful and Heart-Wrenching Tribute

If you have ever watched The Stradman on YouTube, you're familiar with James's bubble personality, but his more recent video took a somber turn. Although his wide-body Liberty Walk Lamborghini Aventador build has finally been completed, it now stands as a tribute to James's father who recently passed away, and a beautiful tribute nonetheless.
A customer tests out a HoloLens Virtual Reality headset to look at a Kia K5 at the dealership
Sedans

The 2021 Honda Accord Sport and Kia K5 Go Head to Head in Edmunds’ Review

The market for sedans is seemingly shrinking, but perhaps that is just because manufacturers are working on producing more well-rounded options rather than many options. Sporty options like the 2021 Honda Accord and Kia K5 are two prime examples of sedans that offer an enjoyable driving experience that offers plenty of practicality, too. The 2021 …
A mercedes benz a class on display
Cars

What is the Best Car? Edmunds Answers Plain and Simply

There is so much that goes into a statement that would answer the question as to "what is the best car" and when it comes down to it, there isn't a wrong answer, but according to Edmunds, these are some of the best options for a small variety of categories of cars.
A citroen sign through the trees
Trends

Three Common French Car Brands You Won’t See on American Roads

There are plenty of options for car manufacturers in America. We have US-based options like Ford, Dodge, and Chevrolet, and foreign options like Nissan, BMW, Audi, and so many more. In all of the diversity, there are even newer manufacturers rising in popularity like Tesla and Kia, so it is easy to forget that there …
A black Honda Accord seen on display at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2020
Sedans

The 2021 Honda Accord is Sporty and Competent According to Edmunds

The 2021 Honda Accord is one of the most affordable entry-level sedans on the market. We expect it to be reliable, offer decent fuel economy, and maybe even provide drivers with a few luxuries. What you might not have expected? The 2021 Honda Accord offers a surprisingly peppy driving experience.
A red turbocharged genesis hyundai
Trends

Are Turbocharged Engines Less Reliable?

Turbocharged, smaller engines are becoming more and more popular for many reasons. Turbocharged engines can offer better fuel economy without sacrificing an enjoyable driving experience with decent power and accelerations, but many companies are still too new to the technology to produce turbocharged engines that are genuinely reliable and effective.
Overhead view of a stolen cop car in Cocoa, Florida
Trends

Florida Man Crashes Stolen Cop Car, Then Steals Another

The iconic “Florida Man” doesn’t really refer to any specific person but rather is used as a generalized term for all of the weird stuff that seems to happen in the state of Florida — well, it refers to the person doing the weird stuff really. As a Florida native, I wish I could say …
Chevrolet SIlverados on dispaly
Trucks & SUVs

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Have a V6 Engine?

The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes with a variety of options that can be mixed and matched, such as cab size, truck bed length, features, options, and even drivetrains. There is only one trim level that offers a V6 engine option, but it has a surprising amount to offer for what it is.