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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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A prototype of Toyota Motor Corp.'s fourth-generation Prius hybrid vehicle sits parked ahead of the test drive at the Fuji Speedway

As A Hybrid, Is The Toyota Prius More Expensive To Maintain?

When it comes to purchasing a new car, many of us want the best option that we can afford, but if you’re a forward thinker, you are probably also taking into consideration how much that car is going to cost to maintain. Luxury car brands, such as Audi and BMW, are typically more expensive to …

BMW X4 luxury crossover SUV on display at Brussels Expo

Same Shape, Different Size: What’s Up With The BMW X4 and X6

Upon first glance – at least online – the BMW X4 and X6 SUVs look like almost the exact same vehicle. Their similar body lines and styling set them apart from most other SUVs, but there isn’t a lot to differentiate between the two. What is the big difference though, is the size and performance. …

The Plymouth Prowler Is A Modern Car For Classic Car Lovers

Upon first glance, the Plymouth Prowler would fit in well in a line-up of classic cars. They’ve got the classic styling and body lines of older generations, but all of the luxury and tech of newer cars, or at least newer cars at the time. You might be surprised to learn that the Plymouth Prowler …

Which 2020 Honda Civic Body Style Should You Buy

The Honda Civic is one of the most popular cars on the road today. The 2020 model year of the Civic is offered in three popular body styles: sedan, coupe, and hatchback. At low, affordable prices. You can buy this year’s model year in any body style you prefer and feel confident that you are …

Do Bike Racks Actually Ruin Your Cars Fuel Economy?

If you’ve ever seen a car or SUV with a roof-mounted bike rack, you’ve probably thought to yourself something along the lines of ‘wow, that’s probably not aerodynamic’ or by extension questioned how it affects the vehicle’s fuel economy. There are, of course, other ways to mount your bike to your car, such as on …

How Far Can You Take A Nissan Altima?

The Nissan Altima is known for being a reliable and inexpensive option for families, commuters, and new drivers alike. They are practical, they don’t require a lot of expensive maintenance, and when things do occasionally go wrong, it is usually pretty affordable to fix. The Nissan Altima is far from the most expensive new car …

Do You Really Want A Project Car?

If you love to work on cars, or are just starting out with modifications and builds, there is one thing everyone from classic cars to tuners has sitting in the garage, driveway or side of their house – a project car. It might run and drive when you buy it, or it might have a …

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I Bet You Didn’t Think The Ford F-150 Got Cooler, But It Does

The Ford F-150 pickup truck is an American classic. It’s well-loved, it’s popular, and it’s practical – unless you’re a Dodge fan, in which case you don’t believe any of that regardless. The Ford F-150 has been known for it’s variety in trim levels that fit any style, ranging from performance-oriented to luxurious, but these …

This ‘Eleanor’ Build Was Gone In 60 Seconds

If you’ve ever seen the classic car enthusiast movie Gone In 60 Seconds, the name Eleanor probably means something to you. In the movie, Eleanor is the star of the show, so much that it is like a character all in itself. Eleanor isn’t an actress however, it’s actually a car, a Ford Mustang. This …

2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition | FCA-0

How Did Bandits Make Off With $2.7 Million Worth Of Dodges?

Over the weekend, the citizens of the coastal city of San Leandro, California might have seen some rogue Dodges take to the streets, causing havoc. Burnouts and accidents ensued as bandits reportedly stole a suspected $2.7 million worth of Dodge sports cars and took to the streets. The theft of as many as 70 cars …

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The Mazda RT24-P Is The Coolest Mazda You’ve Never Heard Of

There are a number of car brands that are so obscure and uncommon that it doesn’t surprise you when you don’t recognize one of their cars or concept cars, but that’s probably not the case with Mazda. In the United States, Mazda’s are a pretty popular option for sedans, small sports cars like the Miata, …

The BMW X4 Is The SUV For People Who Don’t Like SUVs

SUVs are practical, safe vehicles that offer more space – and typically more off-road ability – than your average sedan. For many people, SUVs are favorited over minivans and trucks because they offer the ability to fit more people while not sacrificing style and cargo capacity. There are a lot of good looking SUVs, and …

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The Mazda Kai Concept You Forgot You Wanted

Concept cars give us a glance into a car manufacturer’s world. With them, we get to see futuristic designs, advanced technology, and incredible styling that will set the stage for the next generation of the company’s cars, and their future in the automotive industry. Whether you are a Mazda fan or not, you will fall …

What Is The Fiat 126, And Why You Can’t Buy One

The Fiat 126 might look like a child’s toy car, or maybe something haphazardly built in a private garage, but in fact, it was a full-scale production passenger car created by Fiat and produced in Italy and Poland. They never became legal in the United States, and even though they are unique and do have …

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These Cars Have Back Seats, But You Probably Don’t Want To Sit There

When it comes to having a practical car we often think about the amount of cargo we can hold, and the number of passengers we can have. We expect cars like sedans and SUVs to have a higher passenger capacity but usually, sports cars and coupes have less space and fewer seats. There are, however, …

The Aztek Is The Worst Pontiac You Should Never Buy

Since the end of production, Pontiac cars have become less and less common on the roads, and many drivers are grateful for that. In their time, Pontiac did develop and mass-produce many fun and well-loved cars, like the Firebird. It might be easy to hate on their most dangerous car, the Fiero, but at least …

The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta Is Underrated In Every Way

This year, Volkswagen’s line-up for the 2020 models is competitive, sporty, and they have a lot to offer. With SUVs like the Tiguan and sporty sedans like the Arteon, it’s easy to forget about the manufacturer’s staples, but this year’s Jetta shouldn’t be swept under the rug. The low price might lead you to believe …

Expensive-Looking Cars You Can Buy For $10,000

When it comes to cars, many people view them simply as a form of transportation. They want practicality, they want safety, and maybe sometimes they care how the car looks, but cars are also used as status symbols in many places. Luxury car value, however, can be deceiving, especially if you’re not looking at a …

You Can Rent Out Your Car Using Turo

If you’ve heard of the phone app Turo or seen advertisements for it, you’ve probably been under the impression that the app is exclusively for rare, high-end exotic cars, but if you log onto the app you will see that there is a lot more on the app than just that. Turo is a user-based …

Gas-Turbine Concept Cars That We Thought Would Take Over The Future

Before the movement to make plug-in hybrids and full-electric cars, car manufacturers and concept designers knew that there was a need to come up with a viable replacement for the standard combustion engine that has been common in cars for most of their existence. At one point in time, cars like the Chrysler Turbine paved …