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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 Kia Telluride is an SUV that offers plenty of equipment for the money.
Trucks & SUVs

The Biggest 2020 Kia Telluride Complaints Won’t Surprise You

The Kia Telluride is easily one of the most talked-about SUVs in the automotive world this year. It has received numerous awards and accolades for a range of successes. Owners are also pretty proud to brag about their new Tellurides, and we can’t blame them. With the third-row-seat practicality, sporty front end, and unique design, …
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Coupes

4 Great Convertible Roadsters to Enjoy Fall to the Fullest

Driving in the summer is nice, but there is just something so relaxing about the fall. The crisp fall air, the beauty of leaves changing, the smell of bonfires, there is so much to love about fall. Driving with your windows down is nice, but driving with the top down on your convertible is picturesque. …
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Coupes

The 2020 Fiat 124 is the Affordable Sports Car You’ll Love

Our idea of sports cars usually leaves us thinking that they are generally unaffordable, but that isn’t always the case. In fact, there are a handful of great roadsters you can get even on a pretty tight budget, but one of the best by far is the Fiat 124. It’s unique styling, and relatively rare …
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Trends

I Scrapped My Car, What Happens to it Now?

If you’ve ever heard of car scrapping, you probably think of those scenes in the movies where a car gets crushed by a giant machine. That isn’t exactly what happens when you sign your car over to the scrapyard. While it is true that many cars do end up getting squished, that doesn’t explain what …
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An employee cleans the windscreen of a BMW X1 xDrive20d
Trends

BMW Group Shares a Surprising Boost in Sales For Q3

The beginning of 2020 was, well, for lack of better words, rough. For individuals, for families, for businesses, and even for car manufacturers. All around, the sale of a lot of new cars wasn’t as great as it was anticipated to be. Car dealerships were hurting, and the automotive industry looked abysmal, that was, until …
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slightly dated, but still nice enough considering the Nissan NV is the cheapest van you can buy
Trends

What Causes Our Dashboards to Crack?

Not as common in newer cars but still a problem for many older used cars, is a cracked dashboard. While it may be more of a cosmetic problem than any issue with safety, having a cracked dashboard can be rather annoying. Especially because the dashboard sits immediately in our range of sight, potentially leading you …
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Trends

Your Car’s Mileage Isn’t a Perfect Way to Measure Wear

Looking at buying a used car, the first question we usually have is about the car’s mileage. For most of us, we recognize the value of a car’s mileage, but we aren’t always confident why. We use the number on the odometer to explain how far the car has traveled, and it gives us a …
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Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid charging at a charge station
Hybrids & EVs

Dangerous Ford Escape Hybrid Fires Lead to Serious Consequences

There is nothing quite as terrifying as your car potentially catching on fire, and that’s why Ford is delaying the production of the new plug-in hybrid Escape. While it is unclear whether the Escapes themselves have been catching fire or the same battery packs in other cars have been, one thing is for sure: Ford …
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Jeep Compass
Trucks & SUVs

Here’s Why Owners Aren’t Loving The 2020 Jeep Compass

The 2020 Jeep Compass is one of the most affordable options in the brand’s lineup. It isn’t as small as the Renegade and it isn’t as off-road capable as the Wrangler. The Compass sits somewhere in the middle below the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee, but it doesn’t receive as many nice comments or friendly reviews. …
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South Korean actor Jung Hae-in attends the launch of Volvo XC40
Trucks & SUVs

The 2020 Volvo XC40 is the Satisfying Luxury SUV No One is Buying

The Volvo XC40 isn’t the most popular SUV on the market. That could be because Volvo isn’t as popular of a luxury brand as Audi or BMW, but that doesn’t mean it won’t hold up against the competition. In fact, the fact that the Volvo brand isn’t as common is part of what makes the …
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The Acura MDX Prototype will make its formal debut on October 14th.
Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 Acura MDX Might Be the Luxury SUV You’ve Been Waiting for

If there is one thing we know about luxury SUVs, it’s that they don’t always get better with time. A lot of the luxury brands are always striving to outperform and out design their competitors. In the process, they produce cars better than their previous generations, meaning that the newest luxury car typically outdoes the …
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A 700hp Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500
Coupes

Avoid This Sports Car if You Value Fuel Economy

We don’t always expect our sports cars to have the best fuel economy. In fact, chances are if you care about fuel economy you might opt for something that’s altogether electric. In modern times, we’ve laid to rest the idea that large displacement motors are the only way to get impressive power, and starting introducing …
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NUERBURG, GERMANY - OCTOBER 11: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (33) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB16 comes in for a tyre change during the F1 Eifel Grand Prix at Nuerburgring on October 11, 2020 in Nuerburg, Germany. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
Trends

Beginner’s Guide to Formula 1 Racing

In the US, Formula 1 racing isn’t nearly as popular as it is in some other countries. While we value sports like IMSA racing and NASCAR, Formula 1 is just something different altogether. There is a lot of reasons why Formula 1 should interest you, even if you don’t take any personal stake in a …
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Trends

Tree Sap and Falling Leaves Could Be Your Car’s Worst Enemy This Fall

As fall begins the the leaves begin to change colors, many of us are left feeling grateful for some cooler weather. Cooler weather and less sunlight can mean a lot of things for our car. But, if you live in the north where trees are beginning to change colors and die, it could also mean …
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A new 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe on display at an auto show
Trucks & SUVs

The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is a Great Affordable SUV

It’s easier to look straight at used vehicles when you want to stay on a responsible budget, but you may be surprised to see a lot of affordable options that you can buy brand new. For SUVs, one of the best options is none other than the popular 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. It’s affordable, it’s …
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2020 Ford Edge is on display at the 112th Annual Chicago Auto Show
Trucks & SUVs

Skip the 2020 Honda Passport for the Ford Edge

Buying a new SUV can be expensive, but there are also plenty of affordable options on the market too. Chances are if you are looking to buy a new SUV you want something practical, enjoyable to drive, and reliable. Narrow those choices down with a budget and you might find yourself needing to compromise. With …
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A red 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera amongst rolling green hills
Cars

Car Brands Owners Won’t Stop Bragging About

Cars are machines that get us from point A to point B, and that’s how your average driver probably views them. While most people like to have additional features and safety tech that enhances their driving experience, the vehicles we drive are just a tool. To car enthusiasts, though, our deep-rooted passion for our car …
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The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is a super SUV with a Ferrari engine.
Trucks & SUVs

Fast SUVs That Have a Higher Top Speed Than Some Sports Cars

For many families driving an SUV is one of the best options. There is plenty of back-seat space, cargo capacity, and even the option to tow. Different features have arisen over the years to make SUVs even more diverse, and since then, they have skyrocketed in popularity. Lately, many car manufacturers are working to create …
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An employee cleans the windscreen of a BMW X1 xDrive20d
Trends

Luxury Vehicles That Perfectly Balance Acceleration and Fuel Economy

Owning a luxury car might just seem like a status symbol to some people, but there are plenty of benefits they provide. There are a lot of reasons that luxury cars can be, well, luxurious, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t come with sacrifice. Luxury cars are typically known for being comfortable but that …
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Available 12-inch center screen utilizes five high-resolution cameras to provide multiple views including a 360-degree overhead view to make maneuvering in tight spaces easy.
Trends

Are Your Car Cameras Collecting Personal Information?

In our day to day lives, we don’t often focus on our personal data being collected. It isn’t until something concerning comes up about an app or device comes out that we stop and think about the devices in our lives. While we may be more guarded with our cell phones and laptops, we don’t …
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