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.

2019 Ram 1500 Longhorn

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2019 Ram 1500: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-March 3, 2022November 21, 2024

Ram offers the new-from-the-ground-up 2019 1500 in seven trims: Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Rebel, Laramie, Longhorn, and Limited.

2019 Ford F-150 King Ranch

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2019 Ford F-150: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-March 1, 2022July 8, 2024

The aluminum-skinned 2019 Ford F-150 returns for 2019 with few significant changes.

2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392

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2021 Jeep Wrangler: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-March 1, 2022November 21, 2024

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler comes in 10 trim levels with a solution to every need.

2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone front right

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2023 Toyota Sequoia: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-February 7, 2022February 27, 2025

The 2023 Toyota Sequoia is new for 2023, a large 3-row SUV based on a strong chassis closely related to that of the new Tundra pickup.

2022 Nissan Titan Platinum Reserve

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2022 Nissan Titan: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-February 3, 2022March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Nissan Titan S, SV, Pro-4X, and Platinum Reserve trims, and see which one is best for you.

2022 Genesis G80 Front Right in Red

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2022 Genesis G80: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-January 28, 2022March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Genesis G80 2.5T, 2.5T Advanced, 2.5T Prestige, 3.5T Sport and 3.5T Sport Prestige trims.

2022 BMW iX xDrive50 front right: Hero Image

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2022 BMW iX: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-January 25, 2022November 21, 2024

Learn about the 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 trim, and see if this 100% electric SUV is best for you and your family.

2022 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder Quattro front right

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2022 Audi R8: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-January 24, 2022March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Audi R8 V10 Performance Coupe and Spyder in RWD and Quattro trims, and see which one is best for you.

2022 Subaru WRX Limited front right in white

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2022 Subaru WRX: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-January 24, 2022March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Subaru WRX Base, Premium, Limited, GT, and STI trims, and see which one is best for you.

2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dynamic S front right

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2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-January 18, 2022March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport S, SE, R-Dynamic S, and R-Dynamic SE trims, and see which one is best for you.