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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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Cars

Aston Martin Produced 77 Of These Flagship Cars

It’s rare to see the brand’s more popular sports cars, but chances are you’ve never seen Aston Martin’s One-77. In fact, Aston Martin only produced 77 of them ever, as the name might suggest. 77, in the entire world that is, not just the North American market. The One-77 made it’s official, full debut at …
2020 BMW X5 M50i rear
Trucks & SUVs

Luxury SUVs You Can Take Offroad, But Probably Don’t Want To

Long gone is the age of purely practical SUVs as we enter into a car world where you can have your cake of luxury and high-end SUVs, and eat those offroad trails too. Lexus RX 350 Available with adaptive variable suspension and all-wheel drive options, you could totally take this luxury SUV off-roading, but with …
Cars

Can You Daily Drive a Dodge Viper?

Sometimes the worst part of running a mundane errand revolves around the time you spend getting to wherever it is you need to go. Sitting in traffic, stop light after stop light or making your way down the highway can be a total drag on your day. Whether you drive 10 minutes a day or …
Trends

How Composites are Improving Cars

If you’re a fan of classic cars, you probably think “they just don’t build cars like they used to” and you don’t mean that in a positive way. You’d be correct in saying that car manufacturers are going about building cars in whole new ways, using new materials and new technology. Classic car enthusiasts often …
Cars

This ‘Widow Maker’ Car Might Actually Kill You

It’s American Muscle. It’s a well-beloved Dodge supercar. It’s got a reputation for being a ‘widow maker’. The Dodge Viper might actually kill you. The Dodge Viper Weighed down by a monstrous 8.0L to 8.4L V10 motor, this loved American-made supercar provides a terrifying amount of power. The SRT V10 motor, also found in some …
A 2019 blue Ford Mustang Ecoboost Convertible on the track.
Cars

5 Convertibles of 2020 You Can Afford

To many, there are few joys as invigorating and relaxing as driving with the top down on a beautiful day or night. Convertibles are a well-loved choice for regular drivers and car enthusiasts alike. While we try to grasp the same experience by rolling the windows down and cranking back the sunroof, there really isn’t …
Cars

The Forgotten Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Volkswagen is well known for its classic and new age Beetles, Jettas and Buses, but there is one VW car that seems to have been forgotten by many: the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. If you were alive in the 60s and 70s, a light may have just gone off in your head. You’re probably thinking “I …
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You Can Change Your Car’s Color Without Having To Repaint

You may have a leased car that you’d love to make more stylized, or have a fleeting fancy for new and bold colors that you just aren’t ready to commit to. Whatever the reason, you want to change the color of your car, without the added stress and cost of having to have it repainted. …
BMW destroyed in accident. (Photo by: Joan Slatkin/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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What Happens When You Crash a BMW?

Sitting in traffic or zooming down the highway, sometimes the unfortunate happens: a dreaded car crash. Many new cars, such as BMW and Audi, reflect on mechanical issues of the past to create systems that ensure the driver and passengers’ safety, as well as ensure the vehicle is as uncompromised as possible. Fuel Shutoff Gasoline …
A red gas can with a belt strapped around the middle
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Gas Saving “Tips and Tricks” That Don’t Actually Work

No matter if you drive your car on the weekends or as part of your daily commute, there is one cost that seems to add up quicker than any other: gas. We can’t drive without it, and sometimes the five minutes it takes to stop at the local Circle K to refill your tank seems …
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A Nissan Racecar for the 24 Hours of Le Mans

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a race unlike any other, featuring some of what are considered the best sports cars in the world. It is known to host cars from many different manufacturers, such as Ferrari, Porsche, Alfa Romeo, Bentley, and many others. What you may find surprising is that Nissan also designed …
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What Does The Octane Rating of Gas Really Mean

The habitual notion of pumping gas into your car is so common and mundane we typically continue to do so without thinking. If you have ever found yourself staring at those big numbers plastered to the buttons of the pump or wondering why it seems to costs so much more just to buy certain kinds …
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Mid-Engine Madness: Why Motor Location Makes All the Difference

High-end sports cars and supercars typically have at least one thing in common: they are almost always mid-engine. Porsche, Ferrari, and Lotus must have some reason for consistently engineering cars to have this platform, but few people really understand why mid-engine cars have such superior handling and performance in comparison to front-engine platforms. A car …
A group of supercars on parade, including a Bugatti, and Mercedes AMG 300SL built for the Sultan of Brunei
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These are the 5 Fastest Cars in the World

When it comes to speeding, most of us imaging going 10mpg over the speed limit, making a zippy acceleration from a red light or cruising down the interstate going over 90mph. Very few times in our life does an average driver imagine going over 100mph, but what about 200mph? How about 300mph? These hypercars push …
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The New Koenigsegg Gemera Is Eerily Close to this Concept Car

This month, Koenigsegg seemed to come out of the blue with their release of the all-new hybrid Gemera. With the release of the Jesko tailgating in our rearview mirror, few people had any idea that Christian Von Koenigsegg would be blessing us with yet another masterpiece. As I watched the videos and read all of …
Cars

Alfa Romeo 4C Versus Lotus Elise

Lightweight, exotic, and rare. These are characteristics that describe two strikingly similar, yet very different cars. The Alfa Romeo 4C and Lotus Elise have long been accepted as direct competitors for one another, after all, these cars have little in common with almost any other car on the street. But how similar is the 4C …
Cars

Can you Daily Drive a Lotus Elise

When it comes to driving an exotic car, you might think of weekend outings or driving down the coast somewhere. Very rarely do people consider an exotic car when it comes to their daily vehicle of choice. That’s not always the case for drivers who have a need for speed or just like to make …
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A Concept Car Designed for Leonardo DaVinci

Car designers often aim to follow style trends of the modern-day, lead by turn-key companies, such as Audi, to set the tone for popular looks. Concept cars, on the other hand, offer forms and features out of our wildest dreams. When it comes to concept cars, designers can focus on creating truly beautiful works of …
Cars

Used Luxury Sedans You Can Afford

Maserati Ghibli The Maserati Ghibli is a relatively exotic looking luxury sedan that has all of the features of the Maserati sports cars, with more cargo space and seating. The Ghibli wears the company’s grille and Trident badge proudly. Like many other Maseratis, this car depreciates so quickly that they drop into an affordable price …
Cars

Most Affordable Cars of 2020

There are a lot of benefits to buying a car brand new. As the first owner, you appreciate knowing where the car has been, and how it has been maintained. Buying a new car often comes at a higher price than a used car, but that doesn’t always have to be the case. In fact, …