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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

Tesla sign(l), Man talking(c), Tesla smoking(r)

‘It’s giving smoke’: Tesla driver spots something alarming while he charges. Then he learns what’s actually going on

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

Woman holding car keys(l), Muzzed out car(r)

‘It’s a really good deal at $24,000’: Woman gets her hands on the keys for this rare vehicle. But there’s one major problem

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

‘Instant Power’: Did the New Orleans attacker seek out this 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning from Turo? It can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 4 seconds

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

3 panel image showing a person walking around and looking under a vehicle. Text over: we bought this new Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

‘It’s been in the shop for over 60 days’: Woman buys new Jeep Grand Cherokee. Then it has this ‘major’ breakdown 4 times in under a year

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

Braden Bjella

Two panel design with a woman looking frustrated while sitting in her car, next to an image

‘They’ll happily lie to you’: Woman goes to Subaru dealership for oil change. Then she gets the $1,000 quote

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

Two panel design with a woman in her car driving with a headlight in her eyes, next to an image of a bright headlight

‘Can we please ban those?’: Driver with astigmatism shows what the new LED headlights look like to her. How is this legal?

Man talking(l), 18 wheeler next to car on highway(r)

‘This is a prime example’: Traffic light expert shares why you should never pass an 18-wheeler on the right-hand side

Lexus sign(l), Woman talking(c), Hand inside by car dashboard(r)

‘I don’t know about the placement’: Woman sits in driver’s seat of new Lexus TX. Then she realizes it has an unprecedented new feature

‘I wanted a Chrysler Pacifica’: Expert shows the 2 best minivans that are the most bang for the buck. But which is tops?

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

Dent in car(l), Woman talking(c), Dog in grass(r)

‘There is not a scratch’: Woman gets into fender bender. Then her insurance company changes its tune because she has a dog

Mercedes Vehicle Hood(l) Man shares why Mercedes doesn't allow people to open the hood(c) Mercedes Logo on building(r)

‘Sounds like John Deere’: Woman takes her Mercedes to her mechanic. Then she realizes he’s not allowed to open the hood

Rebecca Leib

2 panel image: on the left a car with bright headlights and on the right a person explains.

‘It’s not in everybody’s heads’: Expert breaks down why car headlights are so ‘debilitatingly’ bright now

Car dismantled(l), Man looking shocked(c), Oil change(r)

‘We’re just doing some investigating’: Toyota Tundra customer goes in for oil change. Then the workers dismantle his whole truck

‘More than half of my mortgage’: Woman purchases Tesla Cybertruck. She didn’t check what the insurance would cost first 

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

rear view of mustang(l) Man holding money near blue car(c) Man sharing information on new vehicle costs(r)

Cars