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Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

Cybertruck owners report whistling sounds in cabin when driving through wind

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

‘It has a green tint to it’: Woman warns against getting gas at Kroger after her fuel pump ‘went bad’

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

Nissan steering wheel(l), Mechanic checking engine(c), Hand on radio tuner in car(r)

‘The volume is not really working too good’: Mechanic shows how to fix your radio for $50 after shop tries to charge Nissan owner $6K

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

Braden Bjella

‘Very dangerous’: Mechanic shares the one thing you need to get out of your car ASAP

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Hand holding towel(l), Woman talking(c), Finger pointing to screen with blurred section(r)

‘Be careful’: Woman issues warning to people who go to public car washes after infotainment system gets ruined

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

Nina Hernandez

Mechanic reveals simple, cheap way to clean your car’s battery with baking soda hack

‘Used Coca-Cola my whole life’: Mechanic reveals simple, cheap way to clean your car’s battery with baking soda hack

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

Natasha Dubash

Man talking into his hand(l+r), Car dealership lot(c)

‘It’s like every dealership received the same script’: Expert shows what to do when car salesman won’t give you a price over the phone

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

Hyundai sign(l), Woman talking(c), White Hyundai with peeling paint(r)

‘What do I do?’: Woman spends $48,000 on a Hyundai. Then this happens before 50,000 miles

Mechanic shows how to tell if your car needs a new A/C—or just needs to be recharged

‘We might have a problem with the doors inside the car’: Mechanic shows how to tell if your car needs a new A/C—or just needs to be recharged

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

‘RIP GOAT’: 5 reasons why Hondas are falling out of favor—according to TikTok 

Mechanic reveals 5 cars known for having ‘major’ transmission failures

‘You think Nissan would abandon their CVT transmission’: Mechanic reveals 5 cars known for having ‘major’ transmission failures

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Expert shares how to tell if you actually need Gap insurance when you buy a car

‘It depends on how much you drive’: Expert shares how to tell if you actually need GAP insurance when you buy a car

Woman reveals what her monthly car payment is on a Honda Civic Sport

‘Lady you lost us at 32K’: Woman reveals what her monthly car payment is on a Honda Civic Sport. Viewers can’t believe it

Tesla Ghosted Me after My Car Crashed Itself

‘You’re gonna have to sue, man’: Tesla ghosted me after my car crashed itself—I’m still waiting on an answer

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

Woman issued warning about Jeep Wranglers from her dad—who made them

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