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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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Finance and sales manager Warren Cox speaks with a customer about a Dodge Charger
Trends

Consumer Reports: Tips for Buying Your First Car

Buying a car can be intimidating, but buying a new-to-you vehicle when you’ve never purchased one can be more daunting than anything. There are so many options and so much technical jargon that it’s hard even to understand what’s going on. On top of that, a lot of car dealerships carry a bad reputation for …
Road Safety
Trends

These Safety Features Are a GameChanger

You don’t have to buy the newest, most expensive car to get all of the cool safety features you are looking for. If you’re like me and prefer buying used cars, you may think that safety features aren’t that helpful, because that’s what I thought until I bought a Cayenne with all of the bells …
2021 BMW X3 | BMW-
Trucks & SUVs

5 More Luxury SUVs That Will Leave you In Awe

More luxury SUV options? Yes, please! When it comes to having a comfortable, reliable daily driver for getting to work or driving around with our family, we don’t have to make sacrifices. These manufacturers have put their best foot (tire?) forward to create SUVs that have it all. Having a ‘mom car’ doesn’t have the …
Sedans

What Makes The 2020 Toyota Corolla The Best Affordable Car?

When it comes to deciding what makes a car the “best,” there are a lot of aspects to look into it. Add the additional constraint that the vehicle has to be affordable, and you tend to juggle between what features are necessities and what features can be sacrificed. One thing is for sure; the Toyota …
a red 2021 Sienna minivan in a desert landscape
Trends

2020 Minivans Worth Your Attention

While SUVs have become more and more popular as family vehicles, nothing quite beats the spaciousness of having a minivan. Once old and outdated, new vans can have just as much luxury as any SUV or sedan, and they are still competitors in the market. To many people, a van might always be your standard …
Wifi hotspot in car
Trends

Is Android Auto Invading Your Privacy?

Technology can be pretty polarizing to many people. For some, it’s a way that we can improve our quality of life, and for others, it puts our security at risk. As data breaches become the headlines in the local newspapers, it’s easy to wonder where else we are putting ourselves at risk. While apps like …
Cars

Skip the Chevy Spark and Buy the Honda Fit Instead

There are a handful of cars that you can buy for brand new even cheaper than what you can buy a lot of used cars for. Of course, when you’re paying bargain basement prices for a car fresh off the dealership lot, you’re going to be making some sacrifices. Just because you aren’t spending $200,000 …
Tesla Inc. infotainment system
Trends

Extra Features You Need From Your Car’s GPS

When it comes to using our car’s GPS, they aren’t always intuitive. As technology becomes more available and more affordable, we expect more from our vehicles, and that includes one of our infotainment system’s most essential features: navigation. Our car’s navigation can be useful for more than just long road trips, and with these features, …
2019 Ford F-650 crew cab
Trucks

The Ford F-650 Is The Ultimate Super Truck

If you’re a fan of Ford trucks, there is no doubt you’ve had an F-150 or dream of seeing one in your driveway. They are reliable, practical, and the newest generation is better looking than ever, but it’s not the only truck Ford has to offer. There is something in the Ford lineup that looks …
Apple CarPlay | Toyota
Trends

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Keeps GPS Alive in Cars

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay have become more and more common in cars, and while they have a lot to offer, there is one way that they enhance our driving experience: navigation. For years we have been disappointed with the navigation systems that came with our cars, and even if the systems were helpful, they …
A woman in her car
Trends

Best Free Phone Apps for Navigating the Road

There is just something about using our phone to navigate that is just easier than using our on-board navigation. There seems to be an endless amount of app choices, and combine that with the applications that come pre-downloaded on our phone it’s hard to decide which navigation apps are worth downloading, and which navigation apps …
Trends

Are Car-Based Navigation Systems Useless?

When shopping for new cars, one thing we like to do, besides the test drive, is to play with all of the tech features the car has. There are some features that we’ve become accustomed to having, like BlueTooth connectivity, and sometimes even cell phone integration like Apple CarPlay. Some functions of the infotainment system, …
2019 Volvo XC40
SUVs

The 2020 Volvo XC40 is an Underrated Luxury SUV

Buying a brand new SUV can be quite a financial obligation, and with most car owners having their cars for several years, if not more, buyers want to know they are getting an option they won’t regret later on. The Volvo XC40 is an underrated option for a luxury SUV, and it is surprisingly affordable. …
A gray 2020 Nissan Armada parked near the desert with a family and dog.
SUVs

Skip the Nissan Armada, Buy the Ford Expedition Instead

A full-size SUV is an excellent option for large families, and buying a bigger vehicle doesn’t have to mean you’re breaking your budget. There are only a handful of affordable options for purchasing a full-sized SUV that offers third-row seating, and some of them are better than others. Nissan isn’t a luxury brand, but it’s …
Formula 1
Trends

Are F1 Race Teams Faking Sponsorships?

Formula 1 racing isn’t all that popular in the United States, especially compared to other forms of racing like Nascar. The industry for Formula 1 racing is still extensive, and there is a lot of money that goes in and out, as you could imagine from a multi-billion dollar racing industry. Regardless of its popularity …
2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S vs 2020 Tesla Model S
Hybrids & EVs

Tech Facts That Make The Porsche Taycan Even Cooler

The Porsche Taycan is the epitome of luxury electric vehicles, and it sets the stage for an all-new generation of electric cars. With Porsche technology and luxury, they’ve created a car that’s even better than we could have ever expected. The Taycan might be a strong enough contender to change the minds of even the …
Trends

Illegal Things You Didn’t Realize You Were Doing to Your Car

With the laws in each state varying on specific topics — from window tinting to modifications — it’s hard to know precisely what is illegal and what’s in the gray area. You’d be surprised to find that there are a lot of driving practices and even accessories that people use that are illegal in most …
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric
SUVs

The 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric Might Be Priced Just Right

Electric SUVs are paving the future of electric vehicles. They are practical, sporty, and even sometimes a little intimidating. Because fully-electric cars are relatively new to the market, it’s hard to know where they should stand price-wise with their gasoline or plug-in hybrid counterparts. Pricing out electric SUVs doesn’t have to mean you’re blowing your …
Range Rover Evoque
Trends

Why Is the 2020 Range Rover Evoque So Unreliable?

Ranger Rovers isn’t known for its reliability, but there haven’t been too many problems so far with most of the 2020 models. The Range Rover Evoque, on the other hand, has several recalls that vary in severity, but are they several enough to explain why they have some of the worst ratings for reliability according …