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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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The RAM 2500 at the Chicago Auto Show
Trucks & SUVs

The Biggest Reason the 2020 Ram HD Won Truck of the Year

The 2020 Ram HD won the Motor Trend Truck of the Year honor this year. With the immense popularity of trucks on today’s market, and the sheer number of them, how does a truck stand out enough to win such praise from an industry authority? Big truck numbers The ads for pickup trucks these days …
2019 GMC Canyon
Trucks & SUVs

Does the GMC Canyon Have Android Auto?

The 2020 GMC Canyon has a lot of great technology including Android Auto as a standard feature. Knowing the importance of staying connected on the road, GMC introduced Android Auto in it 2016 models. Integrated into Canyon’s infotainment system, Android Auto offers hands-free capability for safety and great convenience. Android Auto Android Auto utilizes the …
2019 Toyota Tacoma SX Package parked in a field
Trucks & SUVs

What Features Are Standard on the Toyota Tacoma?

Maybe it’s not the most comfortable or upscale midsize truck available. But the Toyota Tacoma is still the go-to midsize truck for many fans out there. For 2020, it’s gotten an update that will make many of those fans plenty happy. And that’s good considering there’s some new competition in the class. What standard features …
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Custom
Trucks & SUVs

What Features Come Standard on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD?

Chevrolet introduced an all-new Silverado 2500 HD for 2020 with a controversial new look, a new gas engine, and more towing capacity. It’s got an impressive list of standard features too that fans will love. The Silverado HD is a larger truck than the 1500 and built for harder, tougher jobs. It may have been …
The 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 unveiled
Trucks & SUVs

The Key to Getting Your Truck to Last Over 200,000 Miles

A truck still running anywhere close to 200,000 miles was unheard of until recent years. Today, thanks to new technologies and innovations, many vehicles are surpassing 200,000 miles and enjoying longer life cycles. For consumers, it’s great because they can keep their cars and trucks longer. According to the Department of Transportation, the average car …
A 2020 Kia Telluride on display at the 2019 NBA Awards
Trucks & SUVs

Why You Should Stop Ignoring Kia SUVs

Kia may not be the first brand that comes to mind when you’re in the market for a capable SUV for the family. But maybe it should be. Kia’s 2020 Sorento and Sportage are getting solid reviews. The 2020 Kia Telluride is a Motor Trend SUV of the Year finalist. Looking sharp, loaded with great safety …
Elon Musk discusses vehicle dimensions at the unveiling of the new Tesla Cybertruck.
Trucks & SUVs

Why Tesla’s Cybertruck Tug-of-War Didn’t Really Prove Anything

If the recent viral video of the Tesla Cybertruck pulling a Ford F-150 had you scratching your head, you’re not alone. Yes, automakers are using some eye-catching novelties to promote electric vehicles these days. First, we saw the Ford F-150 electric pulling a million pounds and now the Tesla Cybertruck pulling the Ford F-150? Who …
2020 Tacoma TRD Pro off-roads through mud
Trucks & SUVs

Watch How Well the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Handles Deep Mud

The folks at the YouTube channel TFLoffroad recently took the 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro out for a test drive. While they didn’t have any way to test the desert air intake feature that the TRD offers, one thing they did have? Plenty of mud and water.  Stephen Elmer for the TFLoffroad channel decided to use their …
2020 Ford Ranger FX2
Trucks & SUVs

How Safe Is the Ford Ranger?

The Ford Ranger returned redesigned for 2019 and ratings earned in important safety evaluations have been good. It even earned a superior rating for front crash prevention from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Yet while it did well with both the IIHS and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it didn’t do better …
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
Trucks & SUVs

What MotorTend Loved About the 2020 Jeep Gladiator

Jeep fans aren’t the only ones waiting patiently for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. There’s a Jeep truck in the house again and it looks like a lot of fun. The design is sporty and its off-road capabilities are promising.  Recently the team at MotorTrend took a look at the new Jeep Gladiator. We’re here to …