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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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Christian Arriola and Washington Post travel writer Andrea Sachs sit around a fire outside of their rented RV Saturday, September 19, 2020 at a KOA campground
RV

There Are a Few Ways To Cover Some of the Costs of Owning an RV

Are you a recreational vehicle enthusiast with a deep enjoyment of big road trip adventures? Do you happen to have an RV in your driveway or in storage? There are plenty of ways to keep the costs of RV ownership down. The folks at Camper Report offers a look at how you could make extra …
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos driving on a road
Crossovers

Who Should Buy the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?

Arriving in 2021 for the 2022 model year is the latest SUV offering from Volkswagen, the Taos. Heading for the small SUV class, the new 2022 Volkswagen Taos is compact but it’s big on features and brings some new things to its segment. If you love the Volkswagen Golf, you’ll definitely want to take a …
A logo of Toyota is pictured at the companys showroom in Tokyo
Trends

The Toyota Wiring Lawsuit Is Back From the Dead Over a Technicality

You may have heard of the Toyota soy wiring class-action lawsuit that was dismissed in June 2018. Well, part of that Toyota lawsuit is alive on appeal. What happened in the original suit? What’s the appeal? Read on to learn all about this fascinating case. The original lawsuit against Toyota In the original lawsuit, according to …
The Camry is one of Toyota's best selling vehicles thanks to its affordable and reliable design.
Sedans

The 2020 Toyota Camry Is 1 of the Best Gas Sippers You Can Buy

The 2020 Toyota Camry got a recommendation from Consumer Reports for a few reasons including its improved fuel efficiency. The entire Camry lineup did very well in EPA testing. Car and Driver explained that the 2020 Toyota Camry is the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid car they’d taken for a test run. How does the 2020 Toyota …
2020 Cadillac XT6 is on display at the 112th Annual Chicago Auto Show
Midsize

The 2021 Cadillac XT6 Is Making a Leap With Smartphone Integration

Sharing many of its components with the GMC Acadia, the Cadillac XT6 debuted in 2020. With its upscale style and a long list of features, the XT6 is an impressive new luxury crossover. In 2021, it gets even better. What new additions did the XT6 get in 2021? What critical tech feature did the 2021 …
An electrified Volkswagen Type 2 Bus and the all-new 2020 Atlas Cross Sport on display at the fourth annual Volkswagen Drive-In Movie
Trends

Where the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Fails Is a Disappointment

The team at MotorTrend recently took a look at the new 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. When VW took its top-selling three-row Atlas and pared it down to a two-row, five-passenger paragon of cargo space, the Cross Sport was the result. Why not take what’s working for you and take on the big competition in …
2021 Honda Passport driving in the desert
Midsize

Why Isn’t the 2021 Honda Passport Making any Major Changes?

When it comes to SUVs, it’s hard to find one as competent, roomy, and equipped as the Honda Passport. With lots of standard safety features, plenty of room for cargo and passengers, and a pretty potent V6 engine powering it, the 2021 Honda Passport is a top-rated midsize SUV according to Car and Driver. It’s also …
Yahoo Outboard Engines
Trends

How Reliable Are Yamaha Outboard Engines?

When you think of outboard motors, Yamaha might not be the first brand name that comes to mind unless you spend a lot of time in a boat. The truth is that Yamaha has been producing quality outboard engines for decades. Eventually, the endeavor brought them to the U.S. market where they would manufacture motors …
2020 Ford F-250 Tremor | Ford-4
Trucks & SUVs

What Makes the 2020 Ford F-250 a Well-balanced Truck?

When it comes to serious pickup trucks, it’s hard to find better trucks than those in Ford’s Super Duty lineup. The 2020 Ford F-250 is built for big jobs and has impressive towing and hauling ratings. Rugged and hard-working, the 2020 Ford F-250 can be a basic truck for tradesmen or it can be somewhat of a …
Blue 2020 Audi R8
Cars

There’s 1 Audi Model That Has the Same Engine as the Lamborghini Huracán

The 2020 Audi R8 with its head-turning style, minimalist cabin, and satisfying speed is everything you could want in an exotic sports car. The 2020 Lamborghini Huracán doesn’t just turn heads. It snaps them back with a powerful acceleration that will leave you breathless. The Huracán can easily hit speeds that aren’t legal in the …
Yamaha FSH Sport Center Console
Trends

Yamaha Is Redefining How People Think About Center Console Boats

Based on Yamaha’s very popular sport boat models, the FSH Sport is just the boat you need for all your fishing and family adventures. Even in rough waters, you sail with confidence thanks to its fine craftsmanship and dual engines. With driveline and dual engines housed in the hull under the captain’s leaning post, the …
An RV tows a Jeep and outdoors gear while filling up its gas tank
RV

Are Campers and RVs Really That Bad on Gas?

Many adventurers across the U.S. have a great love of RVing. It’s a great way to save money on travel because you’ve got accommodations and transportation covered. And with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it presents a safer solution for social distancing. Pack for your trip, stock the RV, and you’re ready to go. The one challenge …
Blue Ford F-150 Raptor driving on gravel desert road
Trucks & SUVs

The 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor Is Perfect for 1 Type of Off-Roading

There’s nothing like a 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor with its huge all-terrain tires and wide, lane-filling presence. Thanks to a long-travel suspension, the Raptor can deliver both a comfortable ride and incredible off-road prowess. Armed with an EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 engine that gets 450 hp and a 10-speed automatic transmission, it can reach 60 mph in just …
Silver 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring
Trends

Don’t Waste Your Money or Time With the 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback

If you’re a fan of the Honda Civic hatchback there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that in 2021 there’s still a hatchback model. 2020 was the last year you could get a Honda Civic coupe for the current generation.  What’s the bad news? Should you get the new 2021 Honda Civic …
Subaru Impreza is displayed during the second press day at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show
Trends

There’s 1 Thing That Sets the 2020 Subaru Impreza Hatchback Apart

If you’re looking for a quality hatchback, there’s much to like about the 2020 Subaru Impreza, according to MotorTrend. It offers great value, solid fuel efficiency, and great safety ratings. Still in its fifth generation, the Impreza got a minor update in 2020.  But it has one thing that sets it apart from other hatchbacks …
People look at a Hyundai Genesis G90 car during the 2nd China International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center
Sedans

The 2020 Genesis G90 Leaves the Lexus LS in the Dust

When it comes to luxury cars, Lexus is one of the first brand names that come to mind. For years, the Lexus LS sedan has been a go-to with its tremendous reliability and refined ride. The 2020 Lexus LS is a study in quiet elegance. The Korean Genesis is a relative newcomer to the luxury …
The Hyundai Santa Fe offers one of the cheapest lease deals available.a
Midsize

The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Beats the Jeep Cherokee in All But 1 Area

When it comes to compact SUVs, you can’t do better than the iconic Jeep Cherokee, right? Not so fast. The 2020 Jeep Cherokee is competitively priced and plenty powerful.  It has real off-road prowess, particularly with its popular Trailhawk models. That being said, the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe also has good power, plenty of space for passengers and cargo, …