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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 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

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Journalists Kristin Shaw and Jill Ciminillo competed in the Rebelle Rally, the longest off-road rally in the United States, in a 2025 Ram 1500 RHO. Read about their experience in the new truck here.

By Kristin Shaw

2025 Ram 1500 RHO: Put to the Test During the 8-Day Rebelle Rally

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Priced at $18,330 including destination, the 2025 Nissan Versa is the cheapest new car you can buy in the U.S. In fact, it's the only new car you can get for less than $20,000.

By Kristin Shaw

The 2025 Nissan Versa Is America's Cheapest Car

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The 2025 Toyota Highlander is available in a special 25th Edition and all hybrid models are now all-wheel-drive. More information here.

By Kristin Shaw

2025 Toyota Highlander Costs Over $40,000, But Hybrids Get AWD

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GM announced today that it's working with EVgo to install 400 premium fast-charging stalls across the country, all designed to create a better charging experience for EV customers. Read more here.

By Kristin Shaw

How GM and EVgo Will Make Towing With an EV Easier

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Hyundai announced a new powertrain that bridges the difference between hybrid and all-electric setups, powering fresh SUVs for Genesis and Hyundai.

By Kristin Shaw

Hyundai Announces Plans for Range-Extended Electric SUV