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

Braden Bjella

Tesla hood ornament over a tesla being towed back into a Tesla charging station.

‘We’ve all been there’: Driver gets a Tesla. Then they have to get a tow truck to get it to a charging station

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

Nina Hernandez

Jeep store(l), Woman talking(c), Hands putting a corsage on a wrist for prom(r)

‘When the dad called I would’ve came and got my car’: Woman says prom pictures caused $1,400 of damage to her brand-new Jeep

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

‘It only takes a small amount’: Handyman reveals little-known use for WD-40. Does it work?

Woman trades in luxury car for a Volkswagen. Then she has to go to the dealership for maintenance

‘I’ve never seen a VW dealership look like this’: Woman trades in luxury car for a Volkswagen. Then she has to go in for maintenance

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Three panel image depicting an electric car behind charged with a close up on a hand plugging in the charge, the middle panel shows two mechanics featured in the TikTok video, the final panel is a simple shot of ocean salt water

‘Your driving habits are going to play a massive part in this’: Should you buy an EV? Expert mechanic weighs in

3 panel image showing mechanics responding to the question: What car is not making it to 100K miles?

‘Any Range Rover. Mercedes C-classes’: Mechanics say luxury brands like BMW have a hard time getting to 100K miles. Here’s why

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

‘It’s a pretty out there design’: Expert reveals the new Kia Tasman. But not everybody is on board

2022 Toyota Tacoma(l) Mechanic changing oil on Tacoma(c) Mechanic sharing story on TikTok(r)

‘This is how it should come out’: Mechanic shows what the transmission fluid for a Toyota Tacoma looks like after 97K miles

Phone on Vehicle card holder(l) Ford Transit (c) Man wearing glasses with White T shirt(r)

‘That exact thing happened to me’: Ford Transit driver issues warning about the car’s cubby

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

‘There used to be a microphone with a line through it’: Expert shows what your Toyota’s ‘mode’ button is really for

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

HONDA Dealer(l) Woman sharing Honda Story(c) Honda CRV(r)

‘The key the dealership gave me…’: Woman buys Honda CR-V. Then she tries to unlock it

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

Tesla Logo(l) Tesla Expert(c) Tesla Car(r)

‘That’s why it’s better to lease’: Car reviewer buys $140K Tesla. He can’t believe how much it’s worth after 2 years

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Two panel design with one showing a man talking at a mic, and two showing a Chevy Traverse in a showroom.

‘That’s because it’s fighting for its life to pull a massive SUV’: Expert reveals the real reason Chevrolet Traverse engines make this sound

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

Main Character of the Week: Car touchscreens

Lot of modern cars(l) Man sharing Car Tips(c) Push to start button(r)

Cars