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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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A gray-with-black-stripes 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat parked by a mountain lake
Trucks & SUVs

Performance SUV Options Will Leave Sports Cars in The Dust

Buying an SUV seems like a pretty drab idea, especially to sports car drivers who enjoy an exciting driving experience. But, for many families, driving a sports car isn’t necessarily a practical option, and when you’re squeezing in car seats, soccer bags, and the family dog, you feel like you’re sacrificing a driving experience that …
The silhouette of an Audi Q4 e-tron in the sunrise
Hybrids & EVs

The Long-Awaited Audi Q4 e-tron Debut Is Almost Here

We have been anxiously awaiting the official debut of the Audi Q4 e-tron, and now we are just days away. On April 14th, 7 pm Eastern European Central Time, Audi will finally be debuting their first all-electric compact car, the Q4 e-tron, and with all of the hype surrounding the release of the new vehicle, …
A fleet of 2021 Audi vehicles on display
Sedans

Is the 2021 Audi A6 a Reliable Luxury Sports Sedan?

The Audi A6 is a beautiful luxury sedan that’s also performance-oriented. If you’re looking for a vehicle with four doors and plenty of practicality but just don’t want to settle for a boring or average driving experience, the A6 might just be exactly what you’re looking for. A well-rounded vehicle like this doesn’t come cheap, …
The black steering wheel and instrumentation panel of a 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid compact crossover SUV
Trucks & SUVs

These are the Best New Hybrid SUVs According to Edmunds

SUVs have steadily increased in popularity over the past several years, and hybrids have too. So, it makes sense that the popularity of hybrid SUVs would be increasing as well. In fact, many manufacturers have worked to including hybrid SUVs into their lineup, giving buyers more and more options year after year. Picking out a …
Lewis Hamliton points to the top of his racing helmet
Trends

Formula1 Engines are Made with…Sand? Donut Media Explains

The science and engineering that goes into production and development of Formula1 cars is extensive. With the goal to create the best cars within the sport’s regulations, finding the most efficient way to create faster cars year after year, the technology used has to be constantly advancing and changing. Formula1 cars are designed to last …
2021 Chrysler Pacifica at Auto Show
Hybrids & EVs

The Top-Rated Plug-In Hybrid on Edmunds Will Shock You

Buying a hybrid has become a popular trend in the past several years, and it’s easy to see why. Whether buyers are looking for a window into the future of all-electric cars, want to get more responsibly fuel economy, or want a vehicle that is a little bit more Earth-focused, hybrid models are a great …
2021 Chrysler Pacifica at Auto Show
Trends

The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is a Winner in Edmunds’ Eyes

The world of minivans is slowly shrinking as SUVs become the more popular vehicle of choice for many families. With successful SUV options boasting spacious third-row seating, it is easy to see why sporty-looking and capable SUVs are quickly gaining traction — literally and figuratively. But there is still something to be said about the …
The 2022 Acura MDX driving through a city
Hybrids & EVs

Top-Rated Luxury Hybrids According to Edmunds

Decades ago the idea of consumer-oriented hybrid cars were just emerging, and manufacturers have been striving to product better hybrids ever since. In the modern world of automotive manufacturers, hybrids have become fairly common, with the push now to make them more desirable, more powerful, and even more sustainable. Many manufacturers have also begun to …
Three BMWs driving down a wet mountain road
Trucks & SUVs

The BMW X3 Hybrid is the Surprising Winner of This Title

The BMW X3 sits comfortably between the category of entry-level luxury SUVs and full-scale luxury SUVs. For the price, it offers everything you’re looking for without requiring the same monthly payments of some of the brand’s more expensive models. With the hybrid drivetrain option, the 2021 BMW X3 wins its spot at the top with …
The front end of a dark blue honda odyssey mini van
Trends

Your 2021 Honda Odyssey Could Catch Fire

Minivans have become less and less popular with the increasing interest in SUVs. While SUVs have skyrocketed in popularity, becoming one of the most common forms of transportation for many drivers, there are still a handful of minivan options hanging in there. In fact, to compete with the SUV market, minivans like the Honda Odyssey …
Kelly Blue Book best used hatchbacks2014 Kia Soul and Fiat 500L
Coupes

New and Adorable Cars You’ll Love Driving Around Town

There are plenty of beefy American muscle cars and aggressively styled sports cars on the road today. In a world where the road seems to be looming with aggression, some compact vehicles stand out for looking rather pleasant. In fact, there are some very capable cars that are borderline adorable, even though many of them …
2021 Hyundai Veloster parked
Coupes

Edmund’s Top-Rated 2021 Hatchback Won’t Surprise You

The Hyundai Veloster is a sporty hot hatch with a lot to offer. In previous years, it has been the car of choice for first-time drivers, commuters, and even car enthusiasts looking for something a little bit more practical to modify. Overall the hatchback is very well-rounded, offering just enough of everything most drivers are …
A close up of a tire in the snow
Trends

How to Know if Your Tires’ TPMS Going Bad

Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors a quick and easy way for us to ensure our tires are inflated to the optimal pressure. Having tires that are overinflated, or under-inflated, can be dangerous to us and our vehicles, so being able to quickly monitor tires helps to reassure car owners that their tires are at the PSI …
A Formula 1 Haas F1 Team race car moves down the track at a high rate of speed
Trends

Why Can’t Formula1 Cars Refuel During the Races?

Every few years, the rules and regulations for Formula1 races change. They adjust to improve the driver or pit crew experience, enhance safety protocols, and sometimes just to make the sport better overall — like the ban on using tobacco product sponsors. What happens in a pit stop can be greatly affected by the changes, …
The front end of a gold bmw x2 up close
Trends

BMW Pushes for More Sustainable Lithium Battery Production for EVs

The harvesting and processing of lithium for lithium-ion batteries responsibly for powering many electric vehicles haven’t always been the best. With the market for electric vehicles expanding in a seemingly exponential way, there has arisen a somewhat immediate need to find a way to sustainably source and process lithium for batteries or to find an …
An image of a screen showing a backup camera.
Trends

Are Backup Camera Recalls As Innocent as They Sound?

New recalls seem to surface every week, with many recalls circulating around the newer technology that we’ve come to expect from cars today. Backup camera recalls aren’t all that uncommon either, with a new recall for the Honda Odyssey’s backup camera system just being announced this past month. For drivers who grew up without the …
A red Nissan Rogue parked in front of a glass-front administrative building
Trucks & SUVs

Does the 2021 Nissan Rogue Offer an All-Wheel Drive Option?

The Nissan Rogue has been a popular option for drivers looking to get an affordable but capable SUV. As a family vehicle, it offers plenty of space and cargo capacity, but it is also a good car for commuters and first-time drivers too. Depending on the climate you live in, you may be looking for …