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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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Trends

Car Insurance Myths You Should Stop Believing

Paying for car insurance can be annoying, but when the time comes to use it, having good car insurance coverage is important. While insurance deductibles vary greatly with the calculation of many factors, there are some lesser-known nuances to how the whole process actually works. Perhaps this is why so many consumers believe in the …
A red 2018 Toyota RAV4 compact crossover SUV displayed during the 2018 New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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Are Red Cars More Expensive to Insure?

While all car owners have some form of car insurance, the actual ins-and-outs of how insurance works is not always clear. Along with all of the confusing phrases, there are also a lot of misnomers about how car insurance works, and what causes some policies to be more expensive than others. There is a formula …
An image of a Tesla Model Y out on a race track.
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3 of the Best Electric Luxury SUVs According to Edmunds

Luxury cars have become more and more popular and attainable, so it only makes sense that luxury electric SUVs would be, too. With only a handful of options on the market, buyers only have a small selection to chose from, but that doesn’t always make picking a car out any easier. In fact, the variety …
A light blue 2021 Ford Bronco parked on rugged terrain
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Hidden Features Make the 2021 Ford Bronco Even Better

One of the most highly anticipated retro revivals in the automotive market has been the Ford Bronco. Taking an iconic off-road king and bringing it back as a modern but still capable SUV has left many fans eagerly awaiting the opportunity to purchase one. Upon its release, we discovered that the Bronco is as affordable …
2021 Ford Bronco parked on a grassy hill
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Is the 2021 Ford Bronco Everything We Hoped For?

The Ford Bronco has been one of the most anticipated cars of the past several years. It joins a list of other retro cars that are making a strong comeback, amongst the ranks of the Toyota Supra and Acura NSX. With so much hype surrounding the vehicle, and even some turmoil regarding styling choices, it …
An orange 2020 Nissan Sentra sits on display
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The 2020 Nissan Sentra is Everything You Pay For

Buying a brand new Nissan Sentra can be affordable, but buying a slightly used model from last year makes it even better. There haven’t been any big changes to the cars between production years, making the 2020 Nissan Sentra just as good of a purchase as buying one brand new. While it may not have …
The purple base coat of Plasti Dip for my Lotus Elise
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Can you Plasti Dip Your Car at Home?

Painting your car might be the most obvious way to change its color, but it isn’t the only way. Options like a vinyl wrap and Plasti Dip give owners an easier and less permanent way to customize their car. While I’ve painted several cars, I wanted an option that was not only easier to apply …
A black 2021 Kia Telluride with the Nightfall edition
Trucks & SUVs

The Kia Telluride Nightfall is a Dreamy Third-Row Seat SUV

Since its introduction, the Kia Telluride has become one of the most popular third-row seat SUVs on the market. It’s been nominated — and won — several awards so far. With several trim levels and plenty of standard safety features, the offering of third-row seating in a lacking market, it is easy to see why …
A man wipes down the front end of a red kia sportage
Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 Kia SUV Lineup is Short but Sweet

In the past several years, Kia has quickly become more and more popular. Thanks to sporty options like the Stinger and highly-regarded third-row seat SUVs like the Telluride, the brand is doing a lot to re-establish itself as a reliable option that’s worth buying over and over again. With this year’s lineup of Kia SUVs, …
A gray kia seltos with yellow and red trim on display
Trucks & SUVs

Is the 2021 Kia Seltos Worth Buying?

The Telluride has quickly become one of Kia’s most popular SUVs, and it’s dominating the third-row seat SUV market, too. But, it isn’t the only worthy option in the brand’s lineup, as there are several other Kia vehicles worth taking for a test drive. Among the four available SUVs in the Kia lineup, perhaps you …
A red 2022 Nissan Pathfinder driving up a sand dune
Trucks & SUVs

The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Offers Style and Substance

The Nissan Pathfinder is getting a complete overhaul for 2022, and it will come as a refreshing surprise to many Nissan fans. From sleek exterior body, lines feature a ‘floating’ roofline to a more capable drivetrain, the next year of the Pathfinder has the potential to make itself one of the best options on the …
A white 2018 Ford Super Duty Limited towing a white boat on the highway
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Exceeding a Vehicle’s Towing Capacity Could be Disastrous

There are dozens of reasons why you might have to tow something behind your car. From trailers to moving compartments, to boats and other toys, there are plenty of things to tow behind your car, and you’d be surprised with what you might see towing out on the road. Even some passenger cars have the …
Customers wearing protective masks look inside a Hyundai Motor Co. Santa Fe sport utility vehicle (SUV) on display at the company's Motorstudio showroom
Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Features Fresh Tech Updates

The Hyundai Santa Fe is back in 2021 and it’s better than ever, with some modern updates inside and out. From its appearances, you wouldn’t get that this sporty SUV is as affordable as it really is, and with a starting price of almost $28,000, you might be surprised by everything it has to offer. …
A front view of the 2021 Toyota Corolla hatchback
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The 2021 Toyota Corolla Actually Has Eight Trim Levels

It isn’t unusual to see a car with several trim levels. In fact, it would be weird not to. The base model, or usually the most affordable model, is the basis for which higher trim levels improve on. This could mean anything from changes in appearances to upgrades in tech and safety features — of …
An image of a Nissan 400Z parked outside.
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How Long Will We Wait for the Nissan 400Z Since the Proto Release?

Since the release of the prototype, the Nissan 400Z has been anxiously anticipated. The newest addition to the brand’s lineup, and the next generation of Nissan sports cars, the 400Z will be a modern touch of the brand’s heritage. But, it seems like we are waiting on the edge of our seats, with no clue …
A red Nissan Rogue parked in front of a glass-front administrative building
Trucks & SUVs

Does the 2021 Nissan Rogue Already Have a Recall?

The Nissan Rogue is one of the most popular family-oriented SUVs. It offers plenty of comforts, space, and features for a reasonable price, even if it isn’t the most exciting or luxurious option on the market. Above all else, families trust the Rogue to be a reliable option for their family, so when concerns like …
rendering of a teal Toyota 4runner trd pro in the desert with a roof tent
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Is Plasti Dip the Solution for Low-Maintenance Car Ownership?

If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t spend as much time keeping up with your car’s appearances as you should. That means when it comes time to get going, detailing can take several hours. Sure, you could spend thousands of dollars on paint correction and ceramic coating or even a vinyl wrap, but those …
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The 2021 Lexus LC 500 Has Striking Road Presence

Sports cars have evolved and adapt year after year, decade after decade. Trends come and go, styles change, and performance continues to become more refined. It isn’t completely uncommon to see sports cars being daily driven, and some can be border-line practical for the right driver, but plenty of sports cars offer enough space and …
An image of a white Tesla Model 3 Performance on the dyno.
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What Happens When You Hug Your Tesla Model 3?

Tesla has become pretty well known for their addition of funny, quirky, and unnecessary features, or ‘Easter Eggs’ that can be discovered throughout the car, usually through the infotainment system. Whoopee cushion mode, romance mode, and Christmas mode are available throughout some of the Tesla models, so when a forum writer spoke of a new …
A scary clown pressed its face against a soapy car window in a haunted house
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Car Detailing 101: Spray Wax Versus Paste Wax

Most car owners don’t do proper maintenance on their car’s exterior. From washing to detailing, cars require a surprising amount of attention — and, let’s be honest, it’s not always realistic for every car owner to dedicate as much time to their car every month as it needs. Besides the mechanical needs of the car, …