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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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A Model poses next to a Dodge Nitro at the Seoul Motor Show 2007
Trucks & SUVs

The Dodge Nitro Is an SUV for People Who Like Familiarity

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of options on the used car market for an SUV. From old Nissans to even older Fords, the possibilities are endless. Look back far enough, and you might even find some cars that aren’t around anymore. That is the case for the Dodge Nitro, which was discontinued several years …
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The immediate predecessor of the 2021 Telluride SUV is introduced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)
Trucks & SUVs

Is a Fully Loaded Kia Telluride Worth the Price?

People love the Kia Telluride, even if they aren’t in the market for a large SUV. In fact, so many people love it that it’s hard to find something not to love about it. As a full-size SUV with three seats, it is one of a handful of vehicles that is spacious enough to fit …
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The Kia Telluride is seen at the 2020 New England Auto Show Press Preview
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The Kia Telluride is Made in America

Drivers that own American-built cars are usually pretty proud of the fact that there cars are, well, American. We all know the popular all-American manufacturers like Ford and Dodge, but those aren’t the only car brands that manufacturer in the United States. In fact, while the nations most popular pickup truck, the Ford F-150, is …
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NEW YORK - APRIL 04: A Chrysler logo is seen on a Chrysler Crossfire sportscar at the New York International Auto Show April 4, 2007 in New York City. DaimlerChrysler AG acknowledged today it was talking to possible buyers of its money-losing Chrysler unit. The show opens to the public April 6, 2007. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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Here’s Why the Chrysler Crossfire Was a Complete Failure

Two seats, rear-wheel drive, and a convertible top are usually a fail-proof recipe for a great sports car. Every now and again, however, manufacturers seem to slip up, and vehicles like the Chrysler Crossfire are created. Not that the Crossfire is a bad car, by any means, but perhaps it isn’t wasn’t the wisest choice …
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A wet car tire closeup
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Are Your Tires Made in America?

Tires are used all over the world, for every type of car, motorcycle, industrial vehicle — really, the uses are seemingly endless. It makes sense that, like so many other products, the United States isn’t the only country that produces tires. With so many brands of tires that are shipped all over the world, you …
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A Goodyear Wrangler tire sits during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Built Ford Tough 225
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Run-Flat Tires Are Replacing Your Spare Tire and It Sucks

If you have purchased a new car within the past couple of years, you may or may not have noticed that you probably don’t have a spare tire anymore. While this might seem convenient, or maybe even just cool, many car owners don’t love the fact that our cars no longer have a spare tire. …
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2019 Chevrolet Corvette convertible
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You Can Actually Tow Stuff With Your Chevy Corvette

If you tow things, often chances are you have a pickup truck or even an SUV. These are the most common vehicles that people use to pull just about anything. You may have, on occasion, seen a small passenger car driving along with a trailer behind, but they are usually four-door sedans that are a …
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A red Mazda MX-5 Miata on display at an auto show
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Does the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Have A Manual Transmission?

Manual transmission cars are a dying breed these days. Even cars that are known for the driver-friendly platform and manual transmissions like the C8 Corvette have ultimately adopted automatic transmissions. Big-name brands like Lamborghini and Ferrari are joining suit, and it seems like the days of buying new sports cars with a manual transmission are …
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Trucks & SUVs

The Chevy SSR Pickup Deserves More Recognition

In the early 2000s, several car manufacturers took a leap of faith and tried to recreate some older styles in their retro throwback cars. We see older styles reflected in a handful of vehicles from early on in the century, and cars like the iconic Chevy SSR were born. The SSR was a round-body pickup …
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2020 Land Rover Discovery is on display at the 112th Annual Chicago Auto Show
Trucks & SUVs

Watch This Land Rover Discovery Tow A Train

I’ve never been a big fan of the Land Rover brand myself, but I can’t deny how far their team will go to prove how capable their cars really are. A few weeks ago, I had learned about the Dragon Challenge taken on by the Land Rover Sport PHEV, and I have to say I …
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2020 Land Rover Discovery is on display at the 112th Annual Chicago Auto Show
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Popular Brands That Don’t Publish Important Crash Test Ratings

It might surprise you to hear that car manufacturers aren’t required to publish their crash test ratings. This could explain why you don’t see collision test ratings for expensive exotic cars, but it doesn’t explain why manufacturers would want to keep the information private. Crash-test ratings usually help buyer’s perception of the safety individual vehicles, …
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Sporty Cars That Offer Responsible Fuel Economy

For most people, owning one car is enough. While the average driver uses their vehicle for a daily commute to work or even just around town, chances are there are a mixture of things that you need to balance when it comes to what you are looking for in a car. Unless you are just …
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2020 Toyota Corolla XSE Hatchback
Sedans

The Popular 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Isn’t That Great

We don’t see hatchbacks as often here in the United States as you do in a lot of European countries. Hatchbacks offer a lot more interior space and practicality than your standard sedan because of their boxy rear ends. They are still small like your standard passenger car, making them easy to navigate large cities …
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2020 Toyota Camry TRD | Gabrielle R DeSantis
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The 2020 Toyota Camry TRD is More Capable Than We Thought

For many car enthusiasts, we don’t typically get everything that we want in one car. Our daily driver needs to be spacious and practical, and sometimes even family-friendly. Our sports cars need to look aggressive, accelerate well, and have responsive steering. With the Camry TRD, Toyota claims to offer both, and after watching one dominate …
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a green Kia Soul at speed on the highway
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The 2020 Kia Soul is a Great Choice For An Affordable Daily

For a while, many drivers didn’t know what to think of the Kia brand. For most of us we remember the original hamster-based commercial for the Kia Soul, and probably had mixed opinions of it. Boxy like an SUV, this compact sedan has a unique style all of its own. The Kia Soul has changed …
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Here’s What Makes the 2019 Lexus UX 250h Cooler Than We First Thought

When it comes to buying a luxury SUV, many people overlook Lexus as a brand. Owners love the Lexus brand, and because the cars share so many mechanical components with Toyota that they are known for being reliable, without being as expensive to maintain as other popular luxury brands. The Lexus lineup features a handful …
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 09: The Toyota C-HR Hybrid on display at the Brussels Motor Show on (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)
Crossovers

Owners Aren’t Loving the 2020 Toyota C-HR

The Toyota C-HR is one of the most affordable SUVs that you can buy brand new. For many people, buying a car brand new means getting the most reliable option on the market paired with the latest and greatest tech. For a practical and spacious SUV that starts at around $21,000, the C-HR seems like …
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Car in salt water
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Flooded Roads Could Mean a Watery Grave for Your Car

If you live in a place that gets any amount of rainfall you’ve probably driven down a street that’s a little too watery for comfort. For the most part, many people will continue to drive down a road as long as the water isn’t absurdly high, but there are plenty of reasons you should think …
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Land Rover Sport PHEV Conqueres the Dragon Challenge | Land Rover
Trucks & SUVs

The Land Rover Dragon Challenge Will Blow Your Mind

When it comes to testing cars, we’ve all seen the standard safety tests and off-road trails that manufacturers plan out. Land Rover decided to do something different to show just how capable its cars are, and the testing is pretty incredible. The team at Land Rover conquered more extensive rock climbing than most people will …
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Cars that have been flooded can smell like mildew
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Heavy Storms Could Mean Finding Cheap Cars You Should Avoid

It’s hurricane season here in the southeast part of the United States, but even with our impending storms, that doesn’t mean the rest of the country hasn’t been experiencing some intense weather. Of course, with everything else going on this year, storms seem to be another day at the office, but storms mean a lot …
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