Entries by Gabrielle DeSantis

Cars & Bids Bargain of the Week: 2015 Chevrolet SS

If you want a rear-wheel-drive, V8-powered American sedan today, the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 are essentially your only options. Roll the clock back a few years, though, and four-door muscle cars like that were more common. However, some were more than just straight-line cruisers. And this week on Cars & Bids, you can get […]

You Need to Sell Your Toyota Tacoma Immediately

Recent market volatility is sending used car values all over the place. The Toyota Tacoma is no exception. Now, the used market absurdity has created a unique circumstance for owners. In some instances, used models are selling for more than new ones. Trucks like the Tacoma only add to that mix. The only thing that […]

McMurtry Spéirling is the Wackiest Race Car Ever?

Some refer to it as a “shrunken Batmobile.” Would you race a shrunken Batmobile if you could? The McMurtry Spéirling turned up at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. However you think it looks, a lot of data went into the development of the Batmobile.  What you don’t see are huge fans in back for […]

Is Cruise Control Bad for Your Engine?

Cruise control allows a car to travel at set speeds with minimal input from the driver. Adaptive cruise control can even use lasers to adjust a car’s speed based on surrounding vehicles. However, you might’ve heard rumors that using this driving feature results in more maintenance for your car. Many cruise control systems share the […]