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Tina Pavlik

Tina Pavlik began as a contributing writer for Endgame360 in 2018. She has over 20 years of publishing experience and has written content for MotorBiscuit, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, and Sportscasting. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at Virginia Tech.

Tina grew up surrounded by cars. Her father was an auto mechanic, her uncle owned a body shop, and all three of them dragged race for years. She covers everything from electric vehicles to van life. She has also worked as an extra in several movies and shows like Halloween (2018), The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021), Homeland (Showtime), Banshee (Cinemax), and Vice Principals (HBO). Further, Tina works part-time as an extras casting assistant for Tona Dahlquist Casting.

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RV toilets work much like this white and gray airplane toilet pictured
RV

Your RV Smells Like Poop: How to Get Rid of the Odor

Cruising by camper is enjoying a home-away-from-home experience. You can travel to the great outdoors without giving up the conveniences of home, like showers and toilets. Most RVs have good water-sorting systems that manage water use for various functions. But what happens when your RV starts to smell like an open sewage pit? What can …
The black-and-red cockpit of a 2021 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road compact crossover SUV
Crossovers

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Has a Nicer Interior Than Its More Expensive Sibling

A comfortable interior that’s also visually appealing is an important consideration in any vehicle. If you spend a lot of time on the road, creature comforts and good technology are vital. Toyota is known for its reliable and attractive vehicles. But if you’re trying to decide between two crossover SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and …
A metallic bluish-gray 2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo subcompact crossover SUV travels on a bridge away from a city
Crossovers

The 2021 Mazda CX-30 Just Beat Out Its Older Sibling for an Impressive Award

Smaller SUVs are popular today for their convenience and versatility. The Mazda CX-30 is a newcomer that’s smaller than the CX-5 and larger than the CX-3. The Mazda CX-30 ticks off most items on consumers’ SUV wishlists in that it’s stylish, comfortable, safe, and loaded with technology. In fact, the Mazda CX-30 just won an …
A silver 2021 Hyundai Tucson compact SUV travels on a desert road with mountains in the background
Crossovers

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson Lost to Its Little Sibling in This Best Value Contest

Cars.com recently announced its Best Value of 2021 award winner, and it’s a Hyundai. For its inaugural award, the automotive website considered any 2021 model, whether new or updated, as long as the team has evaluated it following any major updates. Cars.com explained it identified the most affordable models across many popular segments based on …
A silver 2021 Honda Odyssey minivan parked outside a colorful playground
Trends

Is the 2021 Honda Odyssey Safer Than the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica?

A vehicle’s safety is important, especially to families. And two vehicles popular with families are the Honda Odyssey and Chrysler Pacifica. Both minivans have a reputation for safety, comfort, and convenience. But is one safer than the other? Which safety features does each offer? And how did each perform in safety tests? The 2021 Chrysler …
A 2021 Lincoln Navigator Black Label SUV's white and gray leather seating with Chalet theming
Trends

The 2021 Lincoln Navigator Black Label Has ‘Old-School’ Luxury

The Lincoln Navigator is undeniably one of the big players in the luxury SUV segment. With its top-tier Black Label model, the Navigator has found a way to stand out from the competition. In fact, MotorTrend recently compared four of the top full-size luxury SUVs, including the Lincoln Navigator Black Label. So how does it …
A Ford Motor Co. Explorer ST sports utility vehicle (SUV) is unveiled during the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)
Midsize

There’s a 2021 Ford Explorer That’s Actually Not Boring to Drive

Recently, the MotorTrend team published their list of the 10 Least Boring Mainstream SUVs You Can Buy. Anyone who knows their SUVs would be very surprised to see the regular Ford Explorer on that list. But the 2021 Ford Explorer ST did, in fact, make the MotorTrend list. How you might ask? What changed about …
A gray Lincoln MKZ at the Los Angeles International Auto Show in November 2015
Sedans

The Lincoln MKZ Is Dead, but It’s Still Good for Driverless Testing

Discontinued after the 2020 model year, the Lincoln MKZ sedan fell out of favor with consumers and received mixed reviews from industry experts. With SUVs’ rise and sedans’ decline, the MKZ’s demise isn’t a big surprise. But one Chinese company is putting this now-defunct Lincoln model to good use. The Lincoln MKZ’s demise The Lincoln …
The 2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E parked in an open plain in front of trees.
Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline Is Perfect for Casual Truck Users

MotorTrend recently released its list of the Best Pickup Trucks to Buy in 2021. The 2021 Honda Ridgeline made the list as the Best Midsize Pickup Truck. While domestic truck fans might be scratching their heads over this choice, casual truck owners might find the Honda Ridgeline meets their needs. It’s not a traditional truck. …
The 2022 Buick Enclave Avenir in black parked in front of a modern home
Midsize

Struggling Buick Hopes the 2022 Buick Enclave Hits in North America

During a recent briefing centered around the launch of the new 2021 Buick Envision, we got a sneak peek at the forthcoming updated 2022 Buick Enclave. The new three-row SUV has a modern look with a wider stance and smooth, flowing lines. Needless to say, there’s a lot of buzz now centered around the premium …
A 2021 911 Turbo S in Python Green parked in a desert
Coupes

This 2021 Porsche 911 Can Stop Like a Supercar

Plenty of excitement surrounds the new Porsche 911 Turbo S, and with good reason. The team at MotorTrend test-drove the latest 911 and quickly determined it’s the second-quickest production car they’ve ever driven. Its incredible performance is turning the heads of industry experts and fans alike. And what was the only car faster than the …
A Lightning Blue 2020 Ford F-350 Tremor XLT Super Duty pickup truck on a construction site
Trucks & SUVs

Recall Headache: Ford F-Series Power Tailgates Are Still a Super Pain

The Ford F-Series offers the top-selling trucks. Even with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its severe impact on the national economy, the F-Series, including the Super Duty models, remained the best-selling vehicle line of 2020.  But even the most popular truck series has hiccups. Case in point: There’s a problem with the power tailgates on …