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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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large and comfortable interior of the 2020 lexus NX 300 f sport compact luxury crossover SUV
Trends

Best Used SUVs To Buy If You Value Fuel Efficiency

Buying an SUV doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice a decent fuel economy. In fact, there are some used SUVs on the market that you can buy for less than the original MSPR, and still get good fuel economy. It seems like the models of used SUV on the market are endless, and it can …
Dark gray 2021 Chrysler Pacifica with AWD drifting through the snow
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Think Twice Before Buying A Chrysler Pacifica

The 2020 Chrysler Pacific seems like a good minivan option for families or buyers who like to have that extra cargo space, but it’s not the best minivan on the market, and in fact, you should think twice before you buy one. There are some recalls with the car as well as some other concerning …
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman S vs. 2020 Chevrolet Corvette
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Manual Transmission Sports Cars You Can Buy Brand New

There is something about driving a manual transmission sports car that somehow makes the experience that much better. While many people have slowly moved away from driving a stick shift, and some manufacturers have turned their classically manual sports cars into automatic-only models, like the new mid-engine Corvette C8, there are still some modern-day sports …
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DIY Home Mechanics Beware, These Jack Stands Are Dangerous

If you are a frequent Harbor Freight tool-buyer like I am, you’ve probably snagged yourself a handy and inexpensive set of jack stands for your home DIY projects. If you buy tools at Harbor Freight often, you have realistic expectations as to what you are buying, but you may not realize your safety could be …
2020 Mercedes-Benz Maybach Headlight | Mercedes Benz
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Why Is This Mercedes-Benz S-Class Worth Over $200k

Mercedes-Benz as a car manufacturer is known for its luxury sedans and coupes, its sporty AMG cars, and its racing heritage. There is one name you’ve probably heard in reference to the highest models of luxury Mercedes-Benz has to offer, and its the Maybach. The 2020 Maybach Sedan, or rather the 2020 Maybach S 560 …
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Avoid Matte Paint If You Like Your Car – Do This Instead

Matte paint is an uncommon feature to find on cars, and while it is commonly accomplished with aftermarket paint there are some cars that come with matte paint right from the factory. There are some inconveniences involved in having a car with matte paint, whether it’s from the factory or aftermarket, and the difference in …
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Mazda RX-7 Saved from Watery Grave by a Complete Stranger

Amongst all of the chaos of 2020, many small towns in Mississippi were overtaken by a tropical storm named Cristobal. One majorly devastating outcome of the storm’s seemingly endless amount of rain was flooding, and the small town of Gulfport, Mississippi was not spared. While there haven’t been many reports of residents in danger due …
a gray Mazda3 Sedan in motion on a scenic dirt road
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The New Mazda3 Now Comes With Turbo Power

Mazda fanatics have loved the Mazda3 for years. Whether you are a fan of the MX-5 Miata or the CX-5 SUV, you’ve probably admired the Mazda3 for its styling and capabilities. The new 2021 Mazda lineup is getting ready for release, and this year Mazda gave us what we’ve been waiting for. There has been …
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Forgotten GM Cars You Should Buy

When it comes to buying cars on the used car market we typically think of small sedans like the Nissan Sentra or even maybe classic cars like an older Cadillac. Either way, we are typically looking for a specific car, or a handful of cars as options and aren’t thinking about straying from those ideas. …
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5 Historic Cadillacs That Changed The Brand Forever

In every car manufacturer’s history, there are some cars that stand out amongst the rest. Sometimes these are the cars that are complete failures, like the Pontiac Fiero, and others they are cars that set the stage for the future of the brand, like the Lamborghini Miura. For Cadillac, there are a handful of cars …
A driver manipulates the manual transmission.
SUVs

Reliable Manual Transmission SUVs You Can Buy Brand New

Driving a manual transmission might just be a novelty to some, but it is still enjoyable to a handful of people. You might be surprised to learn that there are still some manual transmission cars in production today, and they aren’t just sports cars. There are even a few SUV options you can get with …
2020 BMW 745Le xDrive | BMW
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Does BMW Have The Best High-End Luxury Sedan This Year?

The market for luxury sedans is growing every year. As materials and technology become more available and more affordable, car manufacturers are having to work even harder to design and create cars with the newest features, and using the highest-quality materials. There is a wide market for high-end full-sized sedans and the prices can range …
A gear now in a manual transmission car
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Reliable Manual-Transmission Cars You Can Buy Brand New

Cars with manual transmissions are a dying breed. They are becoming harder and harder to find on the used car market, and fewer car manufacturers are even producing cars with manual transmissions. Even sporty American muscle cars like the new mid-engine Corvette C8 ditched the manual transmission altogether, but that doesn’t mean they are gone …
2020 Honda Fit Wagon
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The Best Compact Wagon Of The Year Is Also The Most Affordable

Compact wagons have a relatively niche consumer market, but they are a great option for getting a small yet practical car, and some fans just like the overall wagon style. This year’s car market saw several great choices for a compact wagon, but according to Consumer Reports, one stands out above the rest, and it …
A new 2020 Corvette engine on display
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Your Cars Reported Horsepower Isn’t What You’re Actually Getting

You’ve probably been told a single number of how much horsepower your car has. Whether you got it from a quick Google search, a dealership sales team, or even just your friend, there are different ways of reporting horsepower, and it isn’t something that always remains consistent over a car’s entire life. Power loss and …
A Dodge Ram pickup truck sits parked inside a barn
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What Is The Dodge Death Wobble?

I bet you can’t say ‘Dodge Death Wobble’ ten times fast, but if you’ve ever experienced it, you probably wouldn’t want. The death wobble isn’t exclusively a Dodge problem, but it is an issue some Dodge owners have unfortunately experienced. Death wobble is scary, and even more importantly it is dangerous. While the name itself …
A Dodge Dakota is covered in snow
Trucks

Everyone Seems To Have Forgotten This Dodge Pickup

Dodge is a popular car manufacturer and is well known for its classic American muscle cars as well as its popular trucks like the RAM, but not many people remember the Dodge Dakota. This mid-sized pickup truck even came with a sportier option that had an almost unheard of convertible top in the first generation, …
2019 Ford F-250 Baja 1000
Trucks

How Fuel Efficient Is The 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

We don’t usually expect to get great fuel economy from pickup trucks, especially when the truck in question is a full-sized, heavy-duty pickup truck like the Ford F-250 Super Duty. Chances are if you are looking for a vehicle that puts fuel-economy first, you’re going to be looking at a sedan or even a hybrid. …
Ford F-150 Raptor climbing over rocks
Trucks

Is The Ford Raptor Worth The Price?

The Ford F-150 Raptor is arguably one of the best-looking F-150 trim levels available, but it comes at a steep price – almost double the price of the base-model Ford F-150. It is the high-performance pickup truck of the lineup and has been in production since 2009, making it a relatively new option, with only …
The Genesis G90 is unveiled at AutoMobility LA on November 20, 2019 in Los Angeles, California
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Which 2020 Genesis Model Should You Buy?

The Hyundai Genesis models are some of the most overlooked sedans when it comes to luxury sports cars, but they are favorited amongst owners and have a following all to themself. The Genesis line has a badge of its own, separating it from the rest of the Hyundai lineup, but that isn’t the only thing …