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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 driver sits behind the wheel of an autonomous car
Trends

Drivers Aren’t as Interested in Self-Driving Cars as We Thought

With electric vehicles rushing to the market to fill a gap that we always imagined the future would have, it only makes sense that the next major step for the automotive industry is cars that drive themselves. Autonomous vehicles, touchless driving, driverless cars — whatever you want to call it, we have a certain expectation that …
motorcyclist lane splitting in traffic
Trends

These Underrated Car Safety Features Actually Save Lives

In the past few decades, cars have evolved to have some of the best safety features and technology we’ve ever seen. On paper, and even on a test drive, some safety tech seems a lot more useful than it actually is, but the only way to tell what you’re really going to use and appreciate …
A low-light image previewing the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron concept in Kinetic grey
Hybrids & EVs

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron Concept is a Peek at the Future of SUVs

With the introduction of the Audi e-tron GT, the brand has clearly made advancements in the market of electric vehicles, but that’s only the start. Dipping their toe into the world of electric SUVs, the brand has released two concept cars that could potentially become a reality, with over a year before either will be …
A Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro in Daytona grey driving through a shaded roadway
Hybrids & EVs

Audi Plug-In Hybrids Get Longer Range Battery and Four Drive Modes

The world of plug-in hybrids and fully electric cars has evolved rapidly, and as they become more affordable and available, consumers are becoming more and more tempted to make the switch. While some drivers might be a tad intimidated by the idea of having an electric car or plug-in hybrid, already trusted brands like Audi …
BMW diagram explaining the latest over-the-air update | BMW
Trends

Is Your BMW Eligible for Biggest Over-the-Air Upgrade Ever?

Over-the-air upgrades have proven to be useful and even fun for many car owners. Companies like Tesla have been using the feature for quite some time now, giving users fun updates for everything from software enhancements, bug fixes, and even fun features and Easter eggs. Several other popular manufacturers have stepped up to the plate …
The headlights of a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class peaking through the darkness
Sedans

The High-Tech 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Future of the Brand

Mercedes-Benz has been at the top of the luxury and performance market for quite some time. With a range of vehicles from entry-level luxury to performance supercars like the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, there isn’t much that the brand doesn’t have to offer. With more than just sleek body lines and comfortable interiors, it’s no surprise …
Two cars left straned in a winter storm as a man tries to help jump a car battery
Trends

You’re Missing These Crucial Items In Your Car’s Emergency Kit

All over the country, we are seeing weather-related tragedies, but in some places, these cold conditions are an average harsh winter. Regardless of where you live, planning for the worst-case scenario can save you and your passengers’ lives, and all it takes is a bit of forethought. Most of us have the essentials, like flashlights, …
A look at the interior of the 2021 Kia Forte GT
Trends

Kia UVO Link Shutdown Plagues Owners for Days

It seems these days everyone has a cellphone on hand at all times. So, it isn’t surprising that auto manufacturers have worked to find ways to integrate the technology in your car with your cellphone, and for Kia, that means the UVO Link. While the UVO link application has proved handy for many Kia owners, …
Two red Dodge Vipers with white racing stripes race around a track
Trends

Dodge Viper Prices are Dropping But the Car is Still Deadly

The Dodge Viper is one of America’s iconic supercars. It’s everything that the market would want from a home-grown supercar: an obnoxious car with obnoxious performance. Under the hood of our Viper sits one of the biggest engines I’ve ever seen inside a car, an 8.3L V10 (though that size can vary slightly between trims …
Mercedes Benz car emblem is covered with snow in Krakow, Poland
Trends

Mercedes-Benz Issues Massive Recall for 1.3 Million Cars

A new recall has been issued for as many as 1.3 million Mercedes-Benz cars and SUVs, and it’s leaving owners feeling a bit wary. The recall itself isn’t as bad as the Takata airbag recalls that have plagued our nightmares for years, but it could leave drivers in a bad situation in case of an …
A 2022 Nissan Pathfinder hidden by a cloud of dust
Trucks & SUVs

Nissan Teases a 2022 Pathfinder Worth Waiting For

The Nissan Pathfinder is far from the most popular SUV on the road today. It seems to check plenty of boxes: affordable, low-maintenance, and a decent option for a family vehicle. In previous years, however, the Pathfinder has been relatively lack-luster for many people, and it has struggled to compete with the family SUVs from …
An image of a Ford Mustang Mach-E parked up at the top of the mountains.
Hybrids & EVs

We Are Still Trying to Forget About the Mustang Mach-E

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is perhaps one of the most controversial new cars to hit the market. While there are a lot of reasons to love the sporty electric SUV itself, many Mustang fans have been pretty vocal about sharing the Mustang name with something so unconventionally not-a-Mustang. Could Ford have made a mistake when …
Trucks & SUVs

Will the 2021 Jeep Compass Be Any Better Than Previous Model Years?

In the past few years, the Jeep Compass hasn’t exactly been the brand’s most popular SUV. Living perpetually under the shadow of the popular off-road-oriented vehicle, the Jeep Wrangler, and the more practical option, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, there wasn’t much love left for the Compass. While there are a lot of positives for the …
A dark-gray 2022 Audi RS E-Tron GT by a black building
Hybrids & EVs

The Audi e-tron GT has a Futuristic and Luxurious Interior

After much suspense, Audi has finally released their newest addition to their electric car lineup. A fresh face to compete with the Porsche Taycan, the Audi e-tron GT rivals its competitors toe-to-toe, from performance to luxury touches. So, we weren’t surprised to see an interior that shows off one thing that Audi does so well: …
A dark imagine hiding everything about the 2022 McLarent Artura besides a sliver of light that highlights the car's silhouette
Hybrids & EVs

McLaren To Debut New Hybrid Supercar Later This Month

If you’ve been waiting for something to get excited about, you might just have to wait a few days longer. McLaren is leaving us on the edge of our seats as they tease us with the upcoming debut of their latest hybrid supercar, and now we are only days away. On February 17th (February 16th …
A man washes the front windshield of a 1965 Aston Martin DB5
Trends

Aston Martin’s Racing Heritage Shows It’s More Than a Pretty Face

Many of us recognize the Aston Martin brand as the vehicle of choice for international spies — aka, James Bond. Throughout the decades, the manufacturer has produced dimensionally perfect cars with performance to boot and so much luxury that you could compare it to what I imagine driving an expensive leather watch is like. But, …
A silver 2021 Ford Explorer with a bag mounted on its roof rack driving down a dirt road
Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 Ford Explorer Already Has One Scary Recall

The Ford Explorer has always seemed to be an affordable and reliable option for an SUV. Whether you are looking for something family-friendly or just want the extra space, the Ford Explorer has a lot to offer. Sure, it’s not the fanciest thing on the market, but that isn’t always what we want from such …