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About Kristen Brown

Brown is a car-loving mom in Oregon, with a deeply rooted passion in auto mechanics. She's been an automotive writer since 2018, having published with US News & World Report, The US Sun, The Fast Lane Car, Team Valvoline, and many more.

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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…
April 23, 2026
If you want an efficient hybrid that isn't a Toyota, these are the best hybrid cars and SUVs, driven and…
April 22, 2026
When the BMW M5 Touring Wagon was brought over from Europe, the company didn't think it'd sell. Here's why they…
April 17, 2026
The 2026 Toyota Prius gets between 48 and 57 mpg and it starts at $28,550. In California, those numbers make…
April 9, 2026
The Toyota 4Runner Off-Road Premium’s name implies it’s ready to handle tough terrain. But does that mean it can handle…