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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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Close up of Tesla logo on a charger at a Supercharger rapid battery charging station
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2021 Tesla Model S Plaid Proves It’s More Than a Car

You no longer have to compromise between having a fun weekend car and a reliable daily driver — because the Tesla Model S Plaid isn't just a car, it's a performance-oriented electric vehicle that competes against supercars on the drag strip. With everything it offers, the Tesla Model S Plaid is more than a car.
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Lotus Emira rounding a corner at Laguna Seca raceway.
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You Can Order a 2022 Lotus Emira Straight From the Factory Right Now

As an avid Lotus enthusiast, I was all too excited to start speccing out my dream version of the 2022 Lotus Emira. The best part of this car is that, even though it hasn't been produced or released, you can order it from the factory completely custom specced to your personal liking and choices.
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A roaring wildfire burns on a hillside sending up a large plume of smoke
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Roaring Wildfires Can Damage Your Vehicle Even at a Distance

In the wind, ash can travel for many miles, causing respiratory problems irritating asthma and allergies, and it can also damage your vehicle. While it is just one minor concern among the many, keeping your vehicle safe is one thing we can somewhat control, and basic maintenance can ensure that your car is ready.
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These Car Enthusiasts Found 2 Stolen Lamborghinis with the VINWiki App

As a former employee at Lamborghini of Atlanta, Ed is very familiar with how a VIN should look. He noticed that something wasn't correct, as the VIN was missing an identifying number, and, upon putting the available information into the app, he decided it was best to reach out to the authorities regarding the situation.
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1968 Annual AHRA Winter Nationals; Grant Rebel's AMC SST pulls hard off the line
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Barn Find 1967 AMC Rebel SST Still Runs and Drives 40 Years Later

Although it has long been forgotten and overshadowed by more modern-day sports cars and popular classics, the AMC Rebel SST was once a true American muscle car. It wasn't uncommon to see them cruising the roads, street racing, or even modified and hitting the drag strip, and after 40 years this one is still good.
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2022 Polestar 2
Hybrids & EVs

Will a More Affordable Luxury Hybrid Help Launch Polestar’s Reputation?

f you've never heard of Polestar, you aren't alone, but it's actually from Volvo. If you're confused, it's alright, we were too. Polestar is Volvo's electric performance subdivision brand, and it's striving to make a name for itself. The 2022 Polestar 2 will only be the second vehicle ever released by this lesser-known brand
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a snowy subaru badge that will be one of the only things kept the same on the newly redesigned 2022 subaru brz
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The 2022 Subaru BRZ Offers the Power and Performance We’ve Waited For

Altogether the 2022 Subaru BRZ comes with all of the upgrades and changes many buyers and sports car enthusiasts have been waiting for inside and out. From new appearances, upgraded performance, and more tech than ever before, the 2022 BRZ will likely be the best model year for the car yet.
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A line worker assembles Ford Motor Company's Ford Bronco on the line at their Michigan Assembly Plant
Trucks & SUVs

2022 Ford Bronco Nods at Heritage With Eruption Green Paint Option

While the 2022 Ford Bronco looks very different from the original, Ford made several nods to the Bronco we knew and loved, and for next year's model that includes a classic paint option: Eruption Green. This isn't all that uncommon, either, as many manufacturers have done something similar with keynote cars or even paint colors.
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This Stunning Wooden Bugatti Centodieci Hypercar Actually Drives

The YouTuber became popular for many of his woodworking, and the wooden Bugatti Centodieci wasn't the first mobile vehicle that he made for his son. While it took Truong 40 days to artistically craft this Bugatti Centodieci hypercar from start to finish it was well worth it for the excitement it brought to his son.
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Colombian car mechanics work on a transmission in a car
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Are You Accidentally Ignoring Your Car’s Transmission Service Intervals?

A vehicle's transmission is one of the most important and yet most underrated aspects of your vehicle's mechanical components. Without your transmission, your vehicle would not be able to move, regardless of having a perfectly fine engine and other components, so following regular service intervals are critical to keeping your car on the road.
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Buying The Cheapest Audi R8 Proves to Be an Expensive Nightmare

Rebuilding wrecked exotic cars and supercars is always a gamble, and while sometimes things turn out OK, sometimes they don't — and, when YouTubers like Tavarish start to get intimated by a build, you know things are really going south. For JR, this Audi R8 rebuild didn't go as planned, and turned into a straight nightmare.
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This Social Media Influencer Turned Her Car Into a Driveable Chia Pet

Have you ever looked at your vehicle and thought, "I really wish I could turn my car into a driveable chia pet"? Well, chances are, you haven't. Luckily for us, Ali Spagnola came up with this somewhat genius and the somewhat logistically questionable idea of covering her old hatchback in chia seeds to test it.
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Kia booth
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Did Kia Make Their New Logo so Illegible That It’s Unrecognizable

It isn't very often that major automotive manufacturers opt for a complete rebranding, but it seems to be the right move for the Kia, which recently changed its name and logo in a rather underwhelming reveal. The new badge is slightly crooked, but more annoyingly it's slightly crooked, and even hard to read or recognize.
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Trucks & SUVs

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Looks Nothing Like You’d Expect

The 2022 Hyundai Cruz is set up for success with its reasonable starting price of $25,175, and while you may not expect much for that price, this spunky and modern pickup offers quite a bit. Of course, the interior isn't exactly classified as luxurious, but it is comfortable, well-designed, and endowed with plenty of features
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Hybrids & EVs

The Porsche Taycan Turbo S Features Set the Stage for Next-Level Luxury Vehicles

The Porsche Taycan Turbo S offers incredible performance combined with optimized practicality. As an electric vehicle, it doesn't disappointed, even for the six-figure price tag, and the Turbo S is decked out with high-end luxury features and technology that raises our expectations for luxury vehicles from the brand as well as the major competition.
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BMW's electric sedan i4 produced with locally-sourced hydroelectricity
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BMW Goes Greener With Hydroelectricity-Powered Production

BMW has been working towards creating cars that are better for the environment, but they are also putting their best foot forward in better sourcing of materials as well as energy, such as their use of locally-sourced hydroelectricity to power production of electric vehicles, and more sustainable practices all around that show commitment to change.
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Hennessey Venom F5 on display at the 2021 Amelia Island Concour d'Elegance | Gabrielle R Schmauderer, MotorBiscuit
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2021 Hennessey Venom F5 Set to Be Hyper Exclusive with Low Production Numbers

Having rare cars with low production for many people means several thousand or several hundred, but some cars are even rarer than that. In the case of these ultra-rare cars, they are typically exclusive and unimaginably expensive, and the Hennessey Venom F5 is no exception. It’s insane 1,800 hp toting LS engine, beautifully designed and …
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Volvo XC40 Recharge
Hybrids & EVs

How Far Can the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Go on a Single Charge?

The 2021 Volvo XC40 is offered with a gasoline-powered engine option as well as an electric drivetrain. The Volvo XC40 Recharge offers over 200 miles of range on a single charge, but it comes at a staggeringly higher price than the standard XC40, making us wonder if it has the range to justify the price.
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Tyler Hoover driving his LS-swap Porsche 911 | Hoovies Garage
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This LS-Swap Porsche 911 is Either a Thing of Dreams or Nightmares

Engine swaps aren't all that unheard of in the car world, but a mid-engine swap is a bit trickier. Throwing an LS into a car that is designed to be mid-engine can lead to a fun driving experience with exceptional weight balance and a boost in performance from a rather capable and popular engine choice.
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