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Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

‘I have the same two issues’: Former Toyota worker shares the 2 issues with his 2025 Toyota Camry

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

‘The shadiest thing I’ve ever seen’: Car buyer catches dealership changing price on final paperwork

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

Truck vehicle on fire burning in flames billowing smoke destroyed on roadway

‘It was so traumatic’: 5 nightmare car rental stories that’ll make you think twice

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

‘READing is fundamental especially when signing contracts’: Woman warns against leasing car after unknowingly racking up $6K in charges

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Woman talking(L+r), Mercedes Benz sign(c)

‘How do you lose a car???’: Woman says her Mercedes-Benz was repossessed—and the bank lost the car

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

‘I turned my phone all the way off and I started my stop watch’: Man warns drivers are now able to park by you and connect to your phone with ‘weirdo’ new tech

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Chevrolet Traverse (l), Woman talking(c), Large screen tv(R)

‘I have to be in the backseat of the car’: Sam’s Club customer tries to fit 86-inch LG TV into a Chevrolet Traverse

Tesla owner reveals everything that’s already going wrong with his Cybertruck

‘After waiting 4 years’: Tesla owner reveals everything that’s already going wrong with Cybertruck

‘Very dangerous’: Car expert exposes the ‘real reason’ ElectraMeccanica Solo cars are being ‘destroyed by the government’

‘I go at closing. They work faster’: Woman wonders how not to have buying a car take ‘all day’

Driver shares nightmare experience with Tesla rental after it malfunctioned on the highway, leaving them stranded

‘Never again’: Driver shares nightmare experience with Tesla rental after wrong charger left them stranded

Mechanic issues warning on Jiffy Lube, Take 5, Grease Monkey

‘I sounded so convincing when this was being done that they believed me’: Mechanic issues warning on Jiffy Lube, Take 5, Grease Monkey

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Mechanic reveals what extended warranties to avoid for your car

‘Absolute worst in the industry’: Mechanic reveals what extended warranties to avoid for your car

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Chevrolet driver says her 2024 Equinox is breaking down. It has 3,500 miles

‘I bought this car brand new off the lot’: Chevrolet driver says her 2024 Equinox is breaking down. It has 3,500 miles

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Expert issues warning on sudden change to Toyota trade-in value

Cars