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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

‘Have fun with your rubber duckies.’: Woman buys Jeep Cherokee. Then it stops working 6 weeks later

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 left is a photo of the car with the text over: "Available 2024 Grand Highlander Limited HV". In the middle is the Cadillac sign at an auto dealership, and on the right a person climbs into the back seat of a car.

‘Bought a brand new Cadillac XT6 for 60K out the door, Toyota trippin’: Dealership on blast for price on 2024 Grand Highlander

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

Nina Hernandez

‘SCARES ME EVERYTIME’: Jeep driver gets behind the wheel. Then she’s shocked by what this button does

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

Car being worked on(l), Man talking(c), GMC logo(r)

‘It almost fell off’: Expert works on GNC Denali. Then he issues a warning about undercoating on newer Chevrolets

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

Man taking lights off porsche(l), Porsche logo(r)

‘The best part was you didn’t need to do it’: Man takes lights off his Porsche. Then he sees the damage

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

2 panel image: on the left is the Hertz sign and on the right a person explains.

‘They are literally begging’: Expert says Hertz is in trouble. Should you look for a deal?

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, in the middle the Porsche logo.

‘It’s def a sales tactic’: Woman leases Porsche, takes it to the dealership. Now she’s issuing a PSA after getting this loaner

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

2 panel image, on the left is the Civic logo on a car and on the right a gloved hand point at a Honda logo on a car, text over: The last of the reliable Hondas.

‘Yes, it’s a little outdated. I get that’: Expert says this car is the ‘last of the reliable’ Hondas. Is he right? 

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?

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

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.

Cars