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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

Two panel design with a shot of a park car in a neighborhood in one. next to an image of a nosy neighbor

‘I am so annoyed’: Woman calls out her neighbor for where he parks his Nissan. Who’s in the right here?

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

Two panel design with a car parked in a handicap next to an image of a handicap sign

‘Can someone explain?’: Man notices large, lifted Chevrolet truck parked in a handicapped spot. Then he realizes why

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

Two panel design with an imag of a brake pedal, next to an image of a mechanic under a car

‘How is this possible?’: Driver says his GMC truck just ‘spins’ and ‘won’t start.’ A mechanic immediately realizes why

Front of VW bus(l), Man talking(c), Back of ID BUZZ(R)

‘That’s a Scion XB’: Dealership salesman hails return of Volkswagen bus. But should you really consider the ID.Buzz at that price point?

2 panel image: on the left a person explains and on the right we see the logo on the front of a GMC vehicle.

‘How did the car go?’: Woman demands answers after she’s able to drive GMC Acadia 20 minutes without keys

‘I also purchased the MaxCare’: Man purchases car via CarMax. Then he starts smelling coolant

‘$40,000 for this?’: Expert calls out Jeep Gladiator over this surprisingly old-school feature

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: On the sides a person explains, in the middle is the Toyota logo. Text over says, "5 things you should know about the Toyota Crown Signia".

‘Gives off Lexus luxury vibes’: Expert raves 2025 Toyota Crown Signia goes 570 miles on one tank. But not everyone’s onboard

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‘Don’t do that to the new F-150s’: Expert says Tacoma quality has gone downhill. Then he shows what’s inside this Toyota

Dawn Platnium PowerWash(l) Man Sharing new use for Dawn Soap(c) Dirty White Cloth(r)

‘I will try it’: Man reveals little-known use for Dawn Powerwash. Does it work?

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

Man 1 talking(l), Mechanic working on car(c), Man 2 talking(r)

‘Anything German’: Mechanics say Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes, Audi are their ‘least’ favorite cars to work on. Here’s why it’s so expensive

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

‘Nobody warned me about this’: Jeep driver reveals why you might want to think twice about getting a Wrangler

Man sharing uses of Barbasol(l) Barbasol Shaving Cream(r)

‘Lifesaver’: Car expert shares why you ‘need to’ keep Barbasol Shaving Cream in your car at all times

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

‘One of my biggest fears’: Woman fills up car tires without a pressure gauge. Then she takes it to the auto shop

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 design with a Toyota dealership sign in one, next to an image of a woman in a car, next to an image o a Honda Dealership sign

Cars