Russ Heaps

Russ Heaps is an author specializing in automotive, financial and travel news. For nearly 35 years he has covered the automotive industry for newspapers, magazines and internet websites. His resume includes The Palm Beach Post, Miami Herald, The Washington Times and numerous other daily newspapers through syndication. He edited Auto World magazine, and helped create and edit NOPI Street Performance Compact magazines. He supplied financial content and automotive-industry analysis to Bankrate.com and Interest.com.

2023 Hyundai Plisade in charcoal.

Trim Comparisons

2023 Hyundai Palisade: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-April 26, 2022February 28, 2025

Compare the differences between the 2023 Hyundai Palisade SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy models to learn which is best for you.

Trim Comparisons

2023 Subaru Outback: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-April 18, 2022February 25, 2025

Learn about the 2023 Subaru Outback Premium, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, and Limited trims to see which one is best for you.

2023 Kia Stinger Hero

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2023 Kia Stinger: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-April 13, 2022March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2023 Kia Stinger GT-Line, GT1, and GT2 trims, and see which one of these sporty, near-lux hatchbacks is best for you.

2023 Kia K5 in blue.

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2023 Kia K5: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-April 12, 2022March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2023 Kia K5 LXS, GT-Line, EX, and GT trims, and see which of these midsize sedans is best for you.

Tire on Electric Car EV

Best Tires for EVs, Hybrids, and PHEVs

Russ Heaps-April 11, 2022November 25, 2024

Find out what kind of tires work best for an electric car, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid vehicle.

2023 Kia Seltos front left driving

Trim Comparisons

2023 Kia Seltos: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-April 11, 2022March 25, 2025

Learn about the 2023 Kia Seltos LX, S, EX, Nightfall Edition, and SX Turbo trims, and see which one is best for you.

2023 BMW Alpina B8 xDrive Gran Coupe front left in blue

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2023 BMW 8 Series: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-April 5, 2022February 28, 2025

Learn about the 2023 BMW 8 Series Coupe, Convertible, and Gran Coupe models, and see which one is best for you.

2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum front right in rec

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2019 Toyota Highlander: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-March 29, 2022November 21, 2024

With a full redesign coming in 2020, the 2019 Toyota Highlander rolled into showrooms basically unchanged.

2019 GMC Sierra Denali

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2019 GMC Sierra: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-March 29, 2022July 16, 2024

Along with its General Motors sibling, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 is totally redesigned.

2019 Ford Escape SE front left in red

Trim Comparisons

2019 Ford Escape: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-March 29, 2022March 3, 2025

Ford separates the 2019 Escape into four trim levels: S, SE, SEL, and Titanium.