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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

Screenshots from @shyanne.thylia Tiktoks.

‘I almost paid $800’: Toyota driver tries to get Apple CarPlay installed. Then she discovers little-known feature 7 months later

Ilana Gordon is a culture and entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. Ilana&#8217;s writing has been featured in places like: the A.V. Club, the Takeout, Atlas Obscura, Huffington Post, McSweeney&#8217;s Internet Tendency, the Belladonna Comedy, Reductress, Mashable, the Second City Network, RedEye Chicago, ART + marketing, the Muse, Dose and OMGFacts.

Ilana Gordon

Car Shop with text "Is anyone else DEAD??? I've owned a european repair shop for 14 years in NJ"

‘We’re also dead’: Mechanics say work has vanished—and the slowdown isn’t just hitting them

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Screenshot of Tiktok user @queentayshops's 2025 Camry gas tank; Screenshot of Tiktok user @queentayshops.

‘Since my car is infamous let’s do this’: Woman purchases 2025 Toyota Camry. Then she realizes what it means for her gas bill

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

2 panel image: on the left is a golden Subaru logo and on the right a person explains.

‘Volvo is where the WEALTH is at tho’: Man says Subaru drivers are secretly rich. Here’s what the richest people in America actually drive

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

A person speaking to the camera next to a glove compartment in the car.

Main Character of the Week: The mechanic reminding you to change the filter in your glove compartment

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

two panel image: on the left a person with an annoyed expression. On the right, the C

‘Man buys $120,000 Chevrolet from dealership. Then it immediately falters—but that’s hardly the worst of it

woman looking shocked(l) Hyundai Dealer Sign(c) White Hyundai Elantra

‘Classic Hyundai’: Woman logs 250,000 miles in her Hyundai Elantra. Then it rains

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

person buying car at car dealer(l) Usb on keyfob(r)

‘Of course I plugged it in’: Customer drops off car keys at dealership. Then the technician finds a USB drive attached to the fob

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

Braden Bjella

woman shares thoughts on new subaru(l) Subaru dealer sign(c) white Subaru outback on road(r)

‘That would drive me insane’: Woman takes coffee to-go in Subaru Outback. Then she realizes the dealership left out something important

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

Size View of blue tesla(l) Tesla Dealer Sign(r) Man shares tesla quality(r)

‘Plot twist’: Man shops for Tesla Model Y at dealership. Then he takes a closer look

3 panel image. 2 panels show a mechanic explaining. The 3rd panel shows a cellphone with the Carfax logo on it.

‘Beware of hidden damage’: Expert shows the one thing you need to look for on a Carfax report. Here’s what to know before you go

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

Nina Hernandez

3 panel image showing on the left the interior of a car, in the middle the Jeep logo, and on the right a person explaining.

‘Am I the only one who didn’t know this or??’: Woman owns a Jeep Cherokee for 2 years. Then she finds a hidden compartment

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

‘Dealing with this on a ‘06 Nissan Frontier’: Customer rolls Ford F-150 into shop after simple spark plug change. Then the puzzled mechanic discovers rare fault

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

Man talking(l), Hands passing off keys(r)

‘This is a tactic’: Expert warns against handing over keys when car shopping at dealership

a Jiffy Lube exterior sign; a screenshot of Tiktok user @andysautoadvice

Cars