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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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Nissan displays new design concept with the Nissan Ariya electric crossover.

Is the Nissan Ariya Worth Waiting For?

Since the growth of Tesla, more and more companies have stepped up to enter their option for electric vehicles. The consumer market has responded with a lot of positivity, and hybrid and fully-electric vehicles have quickly gained popularity and respect — well, except for maybe the original Toyota Prius that everyone hates so much. It …

2021 Hyundai Veloster N

What Makes the Veloster N a Totally Different Hot Hatch?

The Hyundai Veloster has skated under the radar for long enough. This sporty little three-door hot hatch is a surprisingly affordable and fun vehicle that most people forget even exists. Owners know just how much fun these little hatchbacks can be, and the Veloster N just makes the car even better. But the N model …

5 Great Cars if You Need to Parallel Park Often

If you live in a small town, chances are you don’t need to parallel park that often. In fact, some states don’t even require that you learn how to parallel park to get your driver’s license. Just like driving a car with a manual transmission, being able to properly parallel park seems to be a …

The new Dodge Viper SRT is on display during the first day of press previews at the New York International Automobile Show

American Supercars Deserve Your Attention, Too

We debate whether cars like the Porsche Taycan or BMW i8 meet the definition of what we call supercars, but the fine line drawn in the sand doesn’t exclude American car models. A completely different class than the well-loved American muscle cars, supercars produced in the US, for some reason, aren’t as coveted as their …

Your Car’s Horsepower is a Completely Useless Unit of Measurement

The first thing we ask about any sports car or performance-oriented car is simple: how much horsepower does it have? While what we consider to be an impressive amount of horsepower changes over time, it is still the consistent measurement that we value when trying to decipher how fast a car is. While that number …

2020 Porsche Taycan

The Taycan is Not Porsche’s First Electric Vehicle

Electric vehicles are quickly gaining popularity on the market. Whether you opt for a more common hybrid option like the widely-disliked Toyota Prius, or you prefer the modern-technology of a fully-electric vehicle like the fun Tesla Model X, the price ranges and types of electric vehicles on the market are growing each and every year. …

The SSC Tuarata is the world's fastest production car.

An American Hypercar is Here to Take Down Bugatti

We don’t give much thought to American supercars. When it comes down to it, no matter how great the car is, or how much power it produces, for some reason, it just doesn’t hold the same weight of driving an exotic supercar. We’ve seen it before with other American-made supercars like the Ford GT and …

2020 two-door Ford Bronco off-roading

Are Electric SUVs Good for Off-Roading?

With the spiking interest in electric vehicles and hybrids, many manufacturers have begun ditching gasoline for even their most popular cars. We may have once known hybrids as slow, less desirable vehicles like the Toyota Prius, but things have changed drastically in the past decade. Even the most capable SUVs have taken up the option …

dark exhaust billowing out of a diesel pickup truck

Gasoline Versus Diesel: What’s the Big Difference?

If you are a regular gas-user and have been most of your life, you probably just recognize diesel as that last gas pump you never use. In fact, most drivers never own a diesel car, even though you can buy everything from a truck to a BMW sedan that requires diesel fuel rather than standard …

A man pulling money from his wallet

Biggest Car Costs That Aren’t Your Monthly Payment

Buying a car responsibly usually required a lot of budgeting and a lot of research. Even the most thorough driver can forget that the car payment each month is far from the only cost your car can, or might, have. In fact, there are some costs that add up pretty quick and some that are …

Automatic Transmission

You Won’t Believe How Whale Oil Was Once Used in Cars

You probably don’t realize just how many fluids are in your car. Sure, the average driver knows the basics like windshield washer fluid and motor oil that has to be changed and certain intervals. We pay more mind to what we know needs to be changed frequently, but forget about servicing other fluids like brake …

A gear now in a manual transmission car

Skipping Gears in a Manual Transmission Car: Do or Don’t?

Many drivers could argue that the days of the manual transmission are fleeting, but enthusiasts know better. There are still plenty of cars on the road today with stick shifts, and even some still in production for the newest model years. No longer taught in drivers ed, there is a lot of practices for driving …

Buy a Used Volvo C30 if You Want Affordable Luxury and Comfort

If you’re a fan of luxury but don’t want to spend the money on something brand new, buying a used luxury car is usually a happy compromise. Volvo is one of the most underrated luxury brands on the market, but the fact that they are less common than BMW and Audi cars makes them the …

The Guinness World Record for Hairiest Car Might Make Your Skin Crawl

It’s the Guinness World Record that you never knew you didn’t want to break: the world’s hairiest car. Yes, you read that right, somewhere out there, one individual decided to set a record for one strange car customization. Even hairstylists might think this one has gone a little too far, and we can’t really imagine …

The Michelin Man | Michelin

Why is the Michelin Tire Mascot White?

Whether you care about the brand of your car’s tires or not, chances are you’re familiar with the name Michelin. No matter what tires you prefer, chances are you know of the Michelin tire mascot, a pile of what looks like stacked marshmallows. Well, that mascot has a name, and if you guessed that he …

Acura MDX Prototype | Acura

Will the 2021 Acura MDX Be More Reliable Than Previous Years?

Acura seems to be the underrated competitor in the luxury car market. Far less popular than BMW and Audi, the prices of Acura cars seems like it should entice more buyers. In fact, among the Acura lineup is a very popular yet underrated style of car: an SUV with third-row seating. The latest prototype for …

These Classic Cars Older Than Sliced Bread

You’ve probably heard the expression that something is “the best thing since sliced bread” — and we admit, sliced bread is pretty great — but what if there were some cool classic cars that were the best thing before sliced bread? In fact, sliced bread wasn’t actually invented until 1928 (or at least sliced bread …

A certified pre-owned flag is seen on a used car for sale

Buying Certified Pre-Owned Cars Isn’t a Bad Idea

If you’ve ever walked around a dealership lot and seen used cars with that little tag saying it’s a “certified pre-owned” vehicle chances are you wondered if that actually meant anything. Sure, it sounds like a total sales scam that people slap on used cars to make them more enticing, but there are some benefits …

The boat and camper RV trailer at the boat launch.

Tips for Picking the Best RV Campground

Traveling in an RV can be a lot of fun. It is convenient that you don’t have to stress about what you’re packing or booking hotels, but it isn’t without stress. Traveling to some of the country’s most scenic roadways and vacation spots can be a great time, but finding the best place to camp …

Sports Cars Even Tall People Fit In

If you’re even a few inches taller than the average person, you may have struggled to find a sports car that you can fit in. Sure, you can make the uncomfortable squeeze into plenty of small cars like the Lotus Elise, but chances are you at least want enough space to sit up straight and …