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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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People watch Tesla Model X at Tesla booth on day three of the 2nd China International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center
Hybrids & EVs

Electric Vehicles That Are Surprisingly Spacious

For many of us the first electric or hybrid vehicles we knew where small cars like the Smart cars or Toyota Prius. It makes sense that these smaller, lighter cars require less energy, but a lot has changed in the car industry since then. Today we see electric cars that offer performance, luxury, and some …
A Toyota car sits in a sinkhole which appeared overnight in Hatch Road, Brentwood, in the aftermath of Storm Ciara, which hit the country on Sunday. PA Photo. Picture date: Monday February 10, 2020. See PA story WEATHER Storm. Photo credit should read: Nick Ansell/PA Wire (Photo by Nick Ansell/PA Images via Getty Images)
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Why Your Local Potholes Aren’t Getting Fixed

Potholes are everywhere, no matter where you live. It doesn’t matter if you deal with snowy winters or 365 of sun, potholes happen in all types of weather, for all kinds of reasons. Some people don’t really care about hitting them because they don’t realize how much damage they can cause to your car. Other …
Construction workers stand near a sinkhole along a street in the city of Amiens, northern France, on August 13, 2019. - A five metres deep and ten metres wide sinkhole appeared in the centre of Amiens overnight on August 11, which the local municipal services believe could have been triggered by the collapse of a medieval cave in the vicinity. (Photo by DENIS CHARLET / AFP) (Photo credit should read DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images)
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Hitting a Pothole Can Cause More Damage Than You Think

For many people, a pothole in the road is just a minor inconvenience. Your average sedan or SUV driver might just run over it without a second thought, and even sports car drivers will handle them haphazardly. Potholes can jostle passengers uncomfortably, but they can also do a substantial amount of damage to your car, …
An image of a Toyota Prius Prime parked outdoors.
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Fuel-Efficient Cars That Still Offer an Enjoyable Acceleration

For most of us, the idea of optimizing fuel efficiency typically means getting something boring like a Toyota Prius. We equate high-performance cars with speed and cars with a good fuel economy to being slow and unsatisfying acceleration. That doesn’t always have to be the case, especially because many manufacturers have been ditching larger, naturally-aspirated …
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Here’s Why Car Manufacturers Love Racing Games

We can’t all race the track versions of Lamborghinis, Ferraris, or other rare cars in real life. In video games, though, almost anything is possible. There are some very popular racing games, and even some crazy setups to play them. Little did we know that racing-based video games aren’t just for our enjoyment, because they …
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How the Fast and Furious Changed Car Shows Forever

For many automotive enthusiasts, the Fast and the Furious franchise had some of our favorite movies and favorite cars. Whether the producer intended to or not, they managed to alter car culture in a pretty significant way. In the early 2000s, the popularity of heavily modified cars skyrocketed, and you can still see a generation …
Mini Cooper Convertible parked near a beach
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Sporty Hatchbacks Under $5,000

Hatchbacks are far from the most popular cars on the road, at least in the United States. While they seem to have a particularly niche market here, they are still excellent cars that offer a lot of space and practicality without having to drive an SUV. On top of that, a lot of people really …
HATFIELD, UNITED KINDOM - FEBRUARY 24: The McLaren Senna GTR on display at McLaren's showroom in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The Senna GTR is a track only variant, first unveiled at the 2018 Geneva International Motorshow. (Photo by Martyn Lucy/Getty Images)
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Does a Spoiler Increase Your Car’s Value?

Adding a spoiler to a car can enhance its appearance, and it’s one of the most noticeable ways to customize a vehicle. Some vehicles come with spoilers directly from the factory, whether as a standard feature or an option on a performance-oriented trim level. A spoiler can be a practical or aesthetically pleasing addition to …
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3 Stunning Classics For Under $15,000

Classic car enthusiasts know buying a good version of an antique car can cost a pretty penny. With maintenance costs, repairs from occasional neglect, or even sometimes just the tax of buying a classic car that is kept in mint condition, car collectors know that any vehicle worth its oil is going to be expensive. …
World Solar Challenge
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This Cross-Continent Solar-Only Race Tests Tech of the Future

Hunkered down in labs and workshops is where we imagine a lot of the engineers and innovators that create the latest and greatest technology for our cars. Solar energy has been an idea for creating a self-sufficient vehicle for many years, and while we haven’t seen any on the high-production consumer market that doesn’t mean …
Hyundai shows off their 2020 Sonata Hybrid at the Chicago Auto Show
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How Do You Charge Your Electric Car During a Power Outage?

A power outage for most people is a pretty annoying occurrence, but for electric car owners, it can be pretty stressful. For hybrid cars or gasoline-powered cars, stopping by the gas station is an easy solution when you’re running low on range, but that isn’t an option if you have an all-electric vehicle. When you …
Workers prepare a Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid at the 2017 Frankfurt Auto Show on September 12, 2017
Sedans

Is Toyota Finally Ditching The Prius?

People love to hate the Toyota Prius, so it isn’t surprising that a rumor about the car being pulled from the production line would spread quickly. Like with any other news, it is easy to get things twisted, and what started as news that a specific trim level for the Prius, the C, would be …
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Do You Have To Go To The Porsche Dealership for Quality Maintenance?

When you’re buying a brand new car, chances are you plan on taking it to the dealership for regular maintenance or even repairs. This works well if your vehicle is still under warranty or the dealership you purchased the car through offered some type of maintenance plan to go along with the car. After a …
The side view of a red 2020 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD on a rainy city street
Trucks & SUVs

Is The 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature Worth Your Money?

The 2019 Mazda CX-5 is one of the best SUVs of its year, just like the 2020 model is this year. It’s sporty, practical, and reliable, opening itself up to many consumer niches. The CX-5 is an excellent option for a spacious family vehicle, a fuel-efficient choice for a daily driver, and even a bold …
A Dodge Viper goes through the Viper Assembly Plant in Detroit, Michigan.
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Will Dodge Bring Back the Viper as a Mid-Engine Car?

With the long-awaited arrival of the new mid-engine C8 Corvette, fans and critics are left trying to form their opinions. Having a mid-engine seems to be one of the key markers that set sports cars apart from supercars, so they beg the question: will another American supercar like the Dodge Viper get a new mid-engine …
2020 BMW X7 pickup truck side
Trucks & SUVs

The BMW Pickup Truck Concept We Didn’t Know We Wanted

With the popularity of SUVs rising, we’ve seen a surprising number of luxury car manufacturers make their attempts in the market. The Aston Martin DBX and Lamborghini Urus could be great examples of companies branching out of their comfort zone to feel a niche. SUVs aren’t the only vehicles growing in popularity — pickup trucks …
Trucks & SUVs

The Best Roasts For the New Ford Bronco

The newly redesigned Ford Bronco has been one of the most talked-about cars of the year. It only makes sense that it would receive just as much criticism as it does praise, even if at the end of the day, it’s an excellent SUV. The new Bronco has some resemblances to the Jeep Wrangler as …
This illustration picture shows a person watching the 2021 Bronco Family World Premiere on a computer in Arlington, Virginia on July 13, 2020
Trucks & SUVs

The New Ford Bronco Might Not Be as Unique as it Seems

The new Ford Bronco could potentially be the most talked about car of the year. There was a lot of hype and expectations surrounding the re-release of the iconic SUV. To some fans, the vehicle more than lived up to our hopes and dreams and featured some modern redesigning that the car desperately needed. To …
Car wash extras
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Should You Pressure Wash Your Car?

There are so many ways to wash your car. On top of that, there are so many products like soaps, waxes, and polishes that line the shelves, and it can be hard to know what products are worth your time and money. Washing your car can seem easy, but you could actually be doing a …
A charcoal colored 2021 F-150 sits on a cliff side.
Trucks & SUVs

What Makes the Ford F-150 So Popular?

There is no doubt that the Ford F-150 is one of the most popular trucks on the market, and it’s also the best selling vehicle in American. While Dodge and Chevrolet truck owners may disagree, the Ford F-150 has a lot to offer, and the constant renovation in each generation combined with several other factors …