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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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Elon Musk, chairman and chief executive officer of Tesla Motors, speaks during a press conference prior to unveiling the Model X SUV during an event in Fremont, California, on September 29, 2015.
Trucks & SUVs

What Makes the Tesla Model Y so Popular?

Tesla is far from the most common auto manufacturer. In fact, the brand itself is relatively new, especially compared to the lengthy history and heritage of some other brands like BMW and McLaren. Even as a newer addition to the market, Tesla has quickly gained favor and popularity with its strong basis on consumer-focused electric …
front shot of the 2021 Mazda CX-5 on a mountain road
SUVs

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 Has Good Ratings and Great Pricing

Browsing around for a new SUV can be downright stressful. There are so many options and new features that it can be hard to know that you’re getting a good deal. Looking online can give you some tips of what cars are worth taking for a test drive and which cars you can skip over, …
Trucks & SUVs

This Used Porsche’s Towing Capacity Puts Some Trucks to Shame

Buying a used Porsche Cayenne Hybrid S is more than just an affordable way to get a high-end luxury SUV. While this capable SUV provides plenty of space and features, it also offers a surprising amount of towing capacity that even rivals some pickup trucks and SUVs. In fact, buying a Porsche Cayenne Hybrid S …
A dark-blue 2020 BMW X7 full-size crossover SUV parked on a narrow road passing through grassy hills
Trends

Another Step Towards Sustainability: BMW Invests in CO2-Free Steel Production

Many major automakers have been pushing for a more sustainable future. The goal for a sustainable future is set not just for the cars they produce but also in the production of those cars. While many people acknowledge the changes in the industry as moving towards cars with lower emissions, electric drivetrains, and building hybrid …
A sideview camera on a car
Trends

Will Side-View Mirrors Soon Become Useless?

Side-view mirrors are a crucial part of vehicle safety. They allow us to see traffic around us as well as any potential hazards or obstacles. Depending on the type of vehicle you drive, your side-view mirrors could be larger or smaller, and if you drive a classic car, sometimes even mounted in odd places, like …
2020 and 2021 chrysler pacifica models in a driveway
Trends

Best Slightly Used Minivans According to Edmunds

While SUVs are becoming the most popular option for family vehicles, there are still a lot of benefits to driving a minivan. With three rows of seating spread out far enough for comfort, minivans can be the perfect option for working professionals that have to tote along an excessive amount of equipment on a regular …
MINI Electric or Mini Cooper SE compact all electric retro design car on display at Brussels Expo
Coupes

You’re Missing Out on This Electric Mini Cooper

Mini Coopers are a surprisingly sporty and versatile car that seems to be underrated by most extents. As far as rally cars and sports cars, these spunky cars have a lot to offer, and in most places, they aren’t all that common. These cute and capable compact cars are getting a leg up, with the …
A police officer walks past one of several damaged vehicles after a car accident in a parking lot. A car crashed into the Bellagio Nails & Spa in Medford, Massachusetts, on July 28, 2020, with people inside and hitting several cars.
Trends

How do Car Insurance Deductibles Work?

Car insurance is one of those things that you are required to have, but you don’t really appreciate it until you actually need it. Insurance comes in layers with a lot of complicated jargon mixed in with decisions that can be all too confusing. When purchasing insurance for your car, there are a lot of …
a gray BMW i3 pictured through a green frame
Hybrids & EVs

The 2021 BMW i3 is Still Awkwardly Adorable

The market for electric vehicles has expanded to include everything from small cars to semi-trucks. With so many options on the market, it can be hard to sift through all of the options to decide what’s worth the test drive, and even more difficult, what’s worth your final purchase. For the right driver, something as …
A blue BMW X5 M on display
Trucks & SUVs

The 2020 BMW X5 has an Absurd Number of Recalls

The BMW X5 is one of the brand’s more popular luxury SUV options. With the newest updates, the current generation of the car looks better than ever, featuring modern touches that still reflect back on the BMW heritage with styling choices like the classic kidney bean grilles — unlike some newer BMW options that feature …
A Ford MUSTANG Mach-e sports car is seen at the third China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China
Hybrids & EVs

The Best Electric SUVs According to Edmunds

It’s not news to anyone that electric SUVs are rising in popularity. As an overall, SUVs have become more and more popular in the past several years and combined that with a growing market for electric vehicles, it only makes sense that electric SUVs would be prospering. If you’re ready to make the switch to …
A Tesla is plugged in to an electric vehicle charger in Stavanger, Norway
Hybrids & EVs

Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids Aren’t The Same Things

With the rising popularity of hybrids and electric vehicles, there are a lot of new words and phrases that most people haven’t become very familiar with. While the general consumer understands engine size by the liter, it hasn’t become common knowledge or understanding to compare electric engine output. Among that, it is easy to get …
Hyundai Kona Electric on display
Hybrids & EVs

Top 5 New Electric Cars According to Edmunds

Making the switch to an all-electric vehicle can be exciting but also scary. The news features specials on electric vehicle crashes, fires, and sometimes even explosions, making it seem like a far more common problem than it is. In reality, there are a lot of very safe and reliable electric vehicles on the market, and …
A trucker driver rests his feet on the dashboard as he rests
Trends

Life Hacks for Sleeping in Your Car Comfortably

You’re on a long road trip, and before you know it, your eyes start to drift closed. You know that you can’t keep driving safely because you risk falling asleep at the wheel, but the nearest hotel is too far or too expensive. You go for option number three: taking a refreshing catnap in your …
A red 2021 Mazda CX-30 parked on sand on a hill overlooking an ocean
Crossovers

What’s Up with the Mazda CX-30?

The Mazda CX-30 is far from the most popular SUV in the Mazda lineup. While consumers may be more familiar with the common options like the CX-3 and CX-5, the Mazda CX-30 might just check off most of the boxes on your list if you’re looking for a reliable SUV. With its weird name that …
A dark figure hinting towards the debut of a tesla semi truck
Hybrids & EVs

Tesla is Building an Electric…Semi-Truck?

Since the brand has become more established, they have quickly begun taking over every aspect of the electric car industry — and paving the way forward with new technology. It started with the Tesla Roadster and expanded to encompass consumer-oriented cars and SUVs that are designed to encourage buyers to make the switch to all-electric …
Overlooking a ford f-150 dash while going over a bridge at sunrise
Trends

You Should Take This Scenic Route on Your Next Florida Road Trip

Driving through Florida can either mean beautiful beach scenery or miles of flat land covered in cows and alligators (depending on where you are). Depending on where you start and where you are headed, you can be driving through the state for well over 10 hours or more, which can seem pretty monotonous — and …
A luxurious red 2021 Mazda CX-5 parked in front of a building
Crossovers

Popular New Small SUVs According to Edmunds

Small SUVs can offer a happy medium for owners who want the practicality of an SUV without the sheer size of larger options. These smaller options have just as much to offer, both as family vehicles and daily drivers, but with the demand for SUVs skyrocketing over the past few years, the market for small …
A white 2005 ford gt with blue stripes
Trends

What Does it Mean to Bid on a Car with No Reserve?

Whether you casually browse automotive auction websites in your spare time or like to attend the events in person, there are a lot of words and phrases used in this area of vehicle sales that aren’t common knowledge. One of those phrases is “no reserve” and while the concept is relatively simple, it can be …