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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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The new 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 on display at the North American International Auto Show
Trends

GM Recall Extends to Even More Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC Vehicles

In 2019 there was a major recall that affected several of GM’s most popular brands. Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC vehicles were the cars most affected, but it turns out that several thousand were omitted from the original recall. The original recall itself affected an unpleasantly high number of vehicles across several models and production years, …
Two Ford F-150 trucks next to an assembly line
Trucks & SUVs

Will The Ford F-150 Really Go the Distance?

The Ford F-150 is one of the most popular vehicles in American, and it’s easy to see why. It’s home-grown roots give owners a sense of pride, while the truck itself is both affordable and practical. From the first generation of the F-150 in 1941 through to the latest and greatest 2021 model, the pickup …
General view of the 1998 McLaren F1 'LM-Specification' supercar during McLaren's F1 New York media preview
Trends

The Impressive and Tragic History of McLaren

Supercar enthusiasts are fond of the name McLaren, but chances are if you don’t pay attention to these unobtainable exotics, the name has only become recently familiar to you. While the brand has only become popular with the general public within the past few decades, the history of McLaren runs deep. Before the name was …
arial photo of Tesla Shanghai super factory parking lot
Trends

How Unreasonably Fast Can You Park 50 Cars?

It’s probably not a question you’ve ever asked yourself, but how long would it take to park 50 cars? To the less experienced, that sounds like something that could take an hour or something that would take a team of people to do. For this record, however, the cars must be parked by one person, …
Police officer issues a speeding ticket
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The Largest Speeding Ticket Ever is the Price of Some Supercars

Speeding tickets may or may not seem intimidating depending on what kind of driver you are. Each state itself can be more strict or more relaxed on speed limits, but that isn’t always true for other countries. Going the speed limit is always the best, safest option — even if it isn’t always the most …
Automatic Transmission
Trends

Do Americans Hate Manual Transmissions?

It feels like the manual transmission is dying. Decades ago, automatics became the latest and greatest thing with the introduction of the first fully-automatic transmission, and whoever said it would be the death of the manual transmission wasn’t wrong. Car enthusiasts know all too well that there is just something personal about shifting gears, kicking …
Range Rover Sport SVR Off Road
Trucks & SUVs

Another Range Rover Recall Doesn’t Help the Brand’s Reputation

Owning Ranger Rover offers more than a vehicle; to many people, they are a versatile symbol of status and wealth. A pleasant mixture of off-road capability mixed with comfort, luxury, and modern styling, and it’s pretty hard to go wrong. There is one downfall to the brand’s name, and it is that they aren’t notoriously …
A line-up of classic cars at a car show
Trends

Please Stop Saying Cars Aren’t Built Like They Used to Be

If I had a dollar for every time someone said “cars aren’t built like they used to be” I’d have enough money to send at least a few of them for some physics classes. It’s true, cars really aren’t built the same way anymore, and what people mean by that is they aren’t made out …
Trends

What Does Carbon Fiber Actually Do for Your Car?

Carbon fiber has quickly gained popularity in the automotive world. What used to be something reserved for specialty cars has now become something you see in many consumer sports cars and even some trucks. It serves as a unique design feature that many people love — and even try to replicate using vinyl wraps — …
Lexus Structural Blue | Lexus
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The Most Expensive Car Paint is $2,000 a Gallon

For many people, your car’s paint is just an option that makes it more personal. We pick colors we like or that we think will look good, but we don’t give it much thought besides that. In fact, most people don’t even take care of the car’s paint properly, using incorrect washing methods that actually …
Trends

Are Dog Seatbelts Actually Safe?

When it comes to our children and friends, safety is one of the most important things. We buy car seats, ensure seatbelts are being properly, and take extra care in driving when we are responsible for the lives of others. We want our pets to be just as safe, but there is a lot of …
A certified pre-owned Ford car for sale
Trends

Why are Used Car Prices Back on the Rise?

The past few months have been a sellers’ dreams for used cars. The fear of COVID-19 has left many people avoiding public transportation as much as possible. That also means those people are in need of affordable transportation. Even though there are a handful of new cars that are budget-friendly, they come nowhere close to …
A white 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost, the luxury brand's entry-level car
Sedans

The New Rolls-Royce is So Quiet it Will Make You Sick

We measure the luxury of a car by how quiet the cabin is. The more quiet the cabin is, typically, the more luxurious the car. On the other hand, the louder the car is lower the quality of the build materials. For a vehicle designed to be the most luxurious you can buy on the …
Car recall
Trends

Common Things That Void Your Car’s Warranty

A warranty is one of the most significant benefits of buying a car brand new. They are usually provided by the manufacturer directly as an understanding between them and the car buyer that they will take responsibility for most manufacturing defects out of the control of the consumer. As an agreement, there are ways that …
Coupes

The New 2021 BMW 4 Series is Surprisingly Unattractive

The BMW brand has always been good at balancing out performance with style. They’ve produced everything from sports cars to SUVs — though unfortunately, we have yet to see a BMW truck — that reflects the racing heritage of the company by providing power as well as a never-ending enhancement to style. The 4 Series …
Coupes

The Mid-Engined Chevy Corvette C8 Is Ruined

Years ago, when I had first heard that Chevrolet was doing research and design to turn their iconic sports car, the Corvette, into a mid-engine roadster, I couldn’t be more excited. The Chevy Corvette was one of the first cars that I ever loved, and I share some of my fondest memories of riding shotgun …
Coupes

The Ford Mustang RTR Makes The Brand Even Cooler

The Ford Mustang is one of the most popular options for a true American muscle car. There are so many trim levels that you can find one to fit almost any driving style or lifestyle. In fact, for a sports car, the Mustang is pretty versatile, so it is understandable why so many people choose …
2020 F-250 Super Duty Tremor
Trucks & SUVs

Is The 2020 Ford F-250 Worth The Upgrade?

The Ford F-150 is one of the best selling vehicles in America. Not just among pickup trucks, either, it is just one of the most popular methods of transportation. It’s easy to see why people like it: Ford is iconically American, it’s practical, it’s affordable, and the newest generation has a handful of trim levels …
2019 Ford F-150 Black Ops Edition center console
Trends

The Origin Story of Cupholders in Cars

You don’t know what you have until it’s gone, and for me, that means cupholders. Sure, your average consumer car has them, but more exotic choices for daily drivers like the Lotus Elise skip on them altogether. While the answer seems obvious now, you might be surprised to hear the history of cupholders and how …
Crossing the Finish Line at Daytona
Trends

What Happens in a Racing Pit Stop?

If you’ve ever watched any racing, no matter what kind, you’ve noticed every once in a while, one of the race cars will pull off of the race track. In these crucial moments, the pit crew works in a rushed frenzy to accomplish several tasks, most of which you might not even realize from watching. …