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Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Expert calls out all the ’quality issues’ with a Toyota Tacoma,

‘Still last longer than any Ford, GM, or Ram’: Expert calls out all the ’quality issues’ with Toyota Tacoma, leaving viewers divided

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Ford Fusion driver can’t believe this new parking feature

‘New cars are annoying’: Mechanic can’t believe this new feature on the Ford Fusion

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

Car buying expert tries buying RAV4 with 144K miles for $6K

‘One of the most reliable vehicles out there’: Car buying expert tries buying Toyota RAV4 with 144K miles for $6K

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

‘Lexus RX 350 maintenance included, drives like butter’: Mercedes driver says she regrets Benz purchase—and says don’t get one

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

Main Character of the Week: The woman who regrets buying a Porsche

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 shows quick trick for seeing if your transmission is bad

‘It’s a Dodge. You could have just showed the emblem on the steering wheel’: Expert shows quick trick for seeing if your transmission is bad

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

Mazda driver shows his check engine light came on at only 212 miles

‘Gah are all car brands bad except Honda and Toyota?!’: Mechanic shows Mazda driver’s check engine light came on at only 212 miles

how to remove the GPS tracker the dealership puts on your car

‘This is how Toyota knows if your GR Corolla went over 85 mph to void warranty’: Expert reveals how to remove the GPS tracker the dealership puts on your car

Cadillac driver issues PSA, regrets his decision to buy a luxury car.

‘Stick with a Lexus’: Cadillac driver issues PSA, regrets his decision to buy a luxury car. Here’s why

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

Braden Bjella

Woman catches Tirecraft mechanic charging over $3,100 for repairs

‘Are you blaming me for believing you?’: Woman catches Tirecraft mechanic charging over $3,100 for repairs

Expert shares the real reason all modern cars are ‘junk’

‘Let’s all just drive modded 90s Honda civics’: Expert shares the real reason all modern cars are ‘junk’

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

Nina Hernandez

Interior car(l), Mercedes Benz logo(c), Oil change(r)

‘A salesman told me not to buy’: Car shopper wants to buy Mercedes. Then they find out how much an oil change costs

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Woman looking shocked(l+r), Amazon Prime package(c)

‘If you drive fast enough we won’t notice’: Woman warns against buying car parts off of Amazon

Mike Hadge

Jason Kelce is driving a Cybertruck around Philly now, and some fans are  ‘devastated by this news’

Man talking(L+R), Hand using tools on enginge(c)

Cars