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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Alfa Romeo Is Betting the Tonale Will Bring New Buyers to the Brand

May 26, 2023 7:07 PM GMT+0000

Car News

Alfa Romeo just launched its first hybrid, the compact crossover Tonale, and the brand hopes to sell more to women and multicultural audiences.

By Kristin Shaw

Deliveries of the Non-City Edition 2023 VinFast VF 8 Start in June

May 15, 2023 7:00 PM GMT+0000

Car News

VinFast announced delivery of its VF 8 will be this June, with more range and available financing options compared to the City Edition. Read more here.

By Kristin Shaw

Deliveries of the Non-City Edition 2023 VinFast VF 8 Start in June

Dodge Hornet Designer Jeff Gale's Creative Legacy

May 3, 2023 10:01 PM GMT+0000

Car News

As the son of Viper designer Tom Gale, Jeff Gale came by his talent naturally, but he started out sketching toys for Kenner.

By Kristin Shaw

Dodge Hornet Designer Jeff Gale's Creative Legacy

Here Are the Best Silent Off-Roading PHEVs You Can Buy

Apr 28, 2023 10:49 PM GMT+0000

Car News

When driving on rough and uneven terrain off the asphalt, plug-in hybrids offer a silent ride for a limited number of miles on the trail. They also bring all the benefits and convenience of gas-powered vehicles. Read more here.

By Kristin Shaw

Here Are the Best Silent Off-Roading PHEVs You Can Buy

Maserati Reveals the Grecale Folgore in Shanghai

Apr 25, 2023 2:29 PM GMT+0000

Car News

At the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show, Maserati revealed its first all-electric SUV, the Grecale Folgore. Read more about it here.

By Kristin Shaw

Maserati Reveals the Grecale Folgore in Shanghai

Driven: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE Has More Features and Power

Apr 18, 2023 10:01 PM GMT+0000

Car News

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE offers an updated look, more standard features and technology, and additional performance in some models. Read our review here.

By Kristin Shaw

Driven: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE Has More Features and Power

2024 Porsche Cayenne Details Revealed

Apr 17, 2023 5:03 PM GMT+0000

Car News

Ahead of the April 17 reveal of the face-lifted 2024 Porsche Cayenne, the company has released a sneak peek of the new front end.

By Kristin Shaw

Toyota Confirms the All-New Tacoma Will Get a Hybrid

Apr 4, 2023 7:11 PM GMT+0000

Car News

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma will get a hybrid powertrain option, that much we know for sure. What we don't know yet is what it will be made up of or how much power it will make. That will come soon, however.

By Kristin Shaw