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About Kristen Brown

Kristen Brown is a car-loving mom in the Bay Area of California who has a deeply rooted passion in auto mechanics. She's been an automotive writer since 2018, having published with Autoblog, US News & World Report, The US Sun, The Fast Lane Car, Team Valvoline, and many more. A trusted expert on cars for families, for women and for the everyday buyer, Kristen brings a sharp eye to the things in our cars that improve our time in them.

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July 7, 2026
For $34k, the 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid's 50 MPG, modern interior and safety features make it feel like a dream…
June 30, 2026
You don't have to sign up for painful monthly payments to enjoy all that luxury SUVs have to offer. Here…
June 18, 2026
In years past, I’d only ever bought all-season tires. Here’s how Continental’s SecureContact AW tires convinced me to switch sides.
June 12, 2026
Today’s pickup trucks have come a long way from their utility-only roots. In many ways, they’re excellent family cars. A…
Pouring Mother'S Polish Ceramic Wash And Wax Into A Bucket Car Cleaning Hacks
June 6, 2026
Say it with me, everyone: don’t believe everything you see on TikTok. I review 6 viral car cleaning hacks and…
June 2, 2026
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9 are industry twins that are built around two different philosophies. So, what makes…
May 14, 2026
The Chevy Equinox EV is affordable, spacious, and loaded with top-tier technology. How does it hold up to two toddlers?…
May 10, 2026
Celebrate Mother's Day with us as our writers share the life lessons they teach their kids through their careers and…
May 5, 2026
Dreame, a robot vacuum company, is building the world's smartest and fastest EV: the NEXT 01 and NEXT 01 JET…
May 1, 2026
Both the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker and Toyota bZ Woodland are excellent, longer-range choices for families. So, which is the better…