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Kristin Shaw

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Kristin Shaw has worked in the automotive industry as a freelance writer since 2012. Her first review was about a Ferrari F430, which is a great place to start for a lifelong enthusiast. She has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the past decade, and some of her favorites include the C2 and C8 Corvette, Lamborghini Aventador S, BMW X5 and Toyota GR86. Her dream car is a restomod 1957 Chevy Bel Air in turquoise. She's competing in her first Rebelle Rally, an all-female off-roading competition, in the fall of 2022 in a lifted Hyundai Santa Cruz. Her work has also been seen in The Drive, AutoWise, GearJunkie, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes Wheels, Today, The Washington Post and more.

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The Toyota Highlander hybrid and Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid are almost perfectly matched, but which one is best for you? Read our verdict on which SUV you should buy.

By Kristin Shaw

2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Which Three-Row SUV Should You Buy?

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Looking to give your new driver instruction that goes above and beyond? These are the best advanced driving schools for teens available in the U.S.

By Kristin Shaw

The Best Advanced Driving Schools for Teens in the U.S.

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Volvo will launch a new seat belt technology next year where the belts adapt to your individual body size and shape. Look for this tech to debut on the electric EX60 crossover.

By Kristin Shaw

Volvo's New Seat Belts Will Adapt to Your Body

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Is the Slate truck worth it? We take a look at what else you get, gas, electric, or otherwise, for similar money.

By Kristin Shaw

Is The Slate Truck Worth It? How The Competition Stacks Up

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The 2025 Honda Pilot and 2025 Toyota Highlander are two family SUVs with lots of options. Which one is right for you? Read more here.

By Kristin Shaw

2025 Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Highlander: Which Family Hauler Should You Buy?

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The popular Kia Telluride is about to get even better with a hybrid powertrain that's coming to the U.S. in the near future.

By Kristin Shaw

A Kia Telluride Hybrid Is Coming, and Soon

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Now offered in nine trim levels, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner can be optioned in multiple ways for varying on- and off-road preferences. This dizzying array of choices can be confusing, so here’s a rundown that will help.

By Kristin Shaw

How to Choose Between the Top 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trims

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Ford is debuting a new special-edition Mustang GTD at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show. Called the Spirit of America, this GTD gets heritage racing stripes, exposed carbon fiber, and a top speed of 202 mph.

By Kristin Shaw

2025 Ford Mustang GTD Spirit of America First Look: Red, White and Blue Speed

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The Chevy Silverado EV pickup has a new feature where all four wheels can turn diagonally, making the truck easier to maneuver. It's similar to GMC's CrabWalk function used on the Hummer EV.

By Kristin Shaw

2025 Chevy Silverado EV Gets a New Trick: Sidewinder Mode

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Ford will show off its parts and accessories prowess with four featured concept vehicles at the SEMA show this year. Read more here.

By Kristin Shaw

Ford Rolls Out Jaw-Dropping Bronco, F-150 Concepts for SEMA 2024