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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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Bespoke Rolls-Royce Wraith
Trends

You Can’t Steal a Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy

The Spirit of Ecstasy: you may not know what it’s called, but when you see one, you know exactly what it represents. It may seem like a simple hood ornament to some but to Rolls-Royce fans, it a symbol of status and heritage. Once upon a time, people could break them off of the hoods …
Trucks & SUVs

Build a Ford Model T in 84 Not-So-Simple Steps

The Ford Model T was one of the first cars to ever be produced via an assembly line, which might sound a bit crazy. In today’s world, almost every car in the world is made on an assembly line, and cars that are built by hand, like Aston Martin, are now much less common and …
Toyota Avalon is on display during the New York Autoshow
Sedans

The 2020 Toyota Avalon is Worth Your Time and Money

As we enter the final month of 2020, many of us are letting out a big sigh. The year has been hard on families, small businesses, and even the auto industry, and we see it in the sales figures and pricing. In fact, this year has been so harsh that some 2021 models are being …
Coupes

The Volkswagen Beetle is A Surprisingly Great Used Vehicle

You probably don’t look twice when you see a Volkswagen Beetle, but VW enthusiasts know just how much heritage these cars have. In fact, Beetle owners are usually pretty proud of their cars, and some can even be found affectionately modified. There are a lot of reasons why a used VW Beetle is a good …
A crashed motorcycle lays in front of an ambulance
Motorcycles

NHTSA’s Motorcyclist Tips to Stay Alive While Riding

Every motorcyclist knows how dangerous the roads can be. Unfortunately, accidents take motorist lives every single day across the country, regardless of what vehicle you drive. There are a lot of reasons why motorcycles are more dangerous than your standard cars, and that means they require extra safety precautions to ensure you make it home …
Motorhomes at an RV salvage yard
RV

Towable Versus Motorhome — Which RV is Right for You

Buying an RV can be an exciting and intimidating investment. The ability to travel freely without being concerned with what you’re bringing along can feel pretty free, but you have to start by picking the correct RV. There are so many options, from full-sized to compact, so the easiest way to get started on your …
1959 Chevy El Camino | GM
Trends

Hottest Classic Cars With Useable Truck Beds

Cars with truck beds are far from the most common things on the road today. In fact, there is currently no car manufacturer that produces any cars with truck beds, making them as much of a novelty as they are classic. There are several reasons why people like mixing the practicality of a pickup truck …
Trends

The First Three-Position Traffic Light Changed Car Safety Forever

We can’t remember a time before cars. In the past hundred years, cars have gone from being a mode of private transportation for the rich to a staple among families everywhere. Traffic laws might change everywhere you go, from which side of the road you drive on to who has the right of way. There …
Trends

Racecars Replace Glass Windshields With This Safer Alternative

If you’ve ever had a cracked or damaged windshield, you’ve probably noticed how annoying it can be. More than being annoying, having a damaged front windshield can be dangerous. After all, they are made of glass, which can be structurally compromised by cracks and damage. For motorsports like racing, however, cars ditch the glass windshield …
A photo of a vintage Porsche 911 on track.
Trends

The World is Flat: What Makes Boxer Engines So Special

Bumper stickers that say “the world is flat” usually refers to the flat-earth theory, but that isn’t always the case. Many boxer engine owners love the phrase “the world is flat” in regards to their engine’s style, and there is a lot that sets it apart from your more standard engine layouts. But what is …
Blue 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo driving down the road
Hybrids & EVs

The All-Electric Porsche Taycan is More Than Just a Car

The introduction and success of the Taycan shows that Porsche is taking a whole new direction with their technology, and maybe even the future of their cars. It goes to show that electric cars can be produced with just as much luxury and performance as any gasoline-powered car, and the Porsche Taycan might even do …
A small dog on a road trip looks out the open passenger side car window
Trends

How To Avoid The ‘Itis’ When Driving Home From Thanksgiving Dinner

The holidays are a great time to travel and spend time with our friends and family. While many people are choosing to stay home this year, plenty are choosing to travel and spend the Thanksgiving weekend with their loved ones. If you are traveling, near or far, chances are you are dreading the drive home, …
2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S vs 2020 Tesla Model S
Hybrids & EVs

Can the Porsche Taycan Do a Burnout

Exotic car enthusiasts everywhere seem to be plagued by the common question, “can it do a burnout?” It’s a seemingly simple question in itself, but there is a lot of physics behind doing a burnout that makes the action itself less than simple. While muscle cars like the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Corvette can masterfully …
Trends

The Chevrolet-Related Brand You’ve Never Heard Of

Chevrolet is an American automotive manufacturer that is recognized across the world. From trucks to high-powered muscle cars, the Chevy brand has a lot of history and heritage. The simple bowtie badge is easy to recognize, but there is a car company related to Chevy that you’ve probably never heard of. It’s called the Frontenac …
Trends

Fun Facts About the Internal Combustion Engine

The internal combustion engines is the most common powertrain in cars around the world. Although the hybrid and electric car market are gaining popularity steadily, it will likely be a long time before we see the standard combustion engine completely phased out. While they may not sound as cool or as exciting as the electric …
Cars driving on ice
Trends

Switching Your Car’s Floor Mats Could Save You Big This Winter

The winter months can be brutal on people, but it can be even worse for cars. The build-up of ice and snow can ruin your car’s paint and windows, and even cause major structural problems like rust. The dropping temperatures can hinder our car’s performance or even cause mechanical problems, and if that isn’t enough, …
Sedans

This is Your Last Chance to Buy a Chevrolet Impala

One of the longer running car’s among American car manufacturers is the Chevrolet Impala, and this year will be the last time you can buy one brand new. The 2020 Chevy Impala is officially the final production year for the popular vehicle, and for a car that has as much history and reputation, it is …
Porsche Future Taycan-Macan | Porsche-0
Hybrids & EVs

The 2020 Porsche Taycan Lives Up to the Hype

The new Porsche Taycan was easily one of the most talked-about cars of the year. Prepared to rival the country’s most hyped electric-car manufacturer, Tesla, the all-electric Taycan is a true game-changer for the brand and for the future of electric cars on the luxury market. For as much anticipation as there was for the …
Bugatti La Voiture Noire and Type 57SC Atlantic
Trends

Car Payments That Will Make You Feel Bad About Yourself

In the world of cars, there are vehicles that we deem affordable, namely the vehicles the average person can comfortably afford. Then, there are higher-end vehicles that cost more than the average person makes in a year. But above that, we see car prices that are so outrageous that one vehicle costs what most people …
car on fire with firemen dousing flames
Hybrids & EVs

Are Electric Cars More Likely to Catch on Fire?

If you watch the news, chances are you’ve heard at least a few cases of electric cars or hybrid vehicles catching on fire. With many drivers feeling apprehensive about the switch, the potential for a fire, however small it may be, can be enough to send test-drivers running home to their gasoline-powered cars. But is …