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.

2022 Toyota Highlander XLE front right

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2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-November 24, 2021March 3, 2025

The big news for the returning 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid (HEV) is the all-new Bronze Edition.

2022 Toyota Rav4 SE Prime front right in red

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2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-November 24, 2021July 10, 2024

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid (PHEV) returns with only the changes applied to the entire RAV4 lineup.

2022 Toyota RAV4 SE Hybrid in silver.

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2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-November 23, 2021March 3, 2025

In the world of the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (HEV), the big news is the addition of an SE grade slotting between the XLE Premium and XSE.

2022 Toyota Rav 4 TRD Off-Road in white.

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2022 Toyota RAV4: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-November 23, 2021November 22, 2024

The gasoline-only 2022 Toyota RAV4 returns with a few minor enhancements.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit in white charging at a house.

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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-November 22, 2021March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, and Summit trims, and see which one is best for you.

2023 Land Rover Defender X front left in blue

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2023 Land Rover Defender: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-November 19, 2021March 3, 2025

The Land Rover Defender, a capable British-built off-roader, gains an extended-length new D130 model late in 2022.

2022 Lexus LC 500h front right in red

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2022 Lexus LC: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-November 17, 2021March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Lexus LC Coupe, LC 500 Convertible, and LC 500h trims, and see which one is best for you.

2021 Lexus LS 500 F-Sport front left

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2022 Lexus LS: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-November 17, 2021November 24, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Lexus LS 500, sporty LS 500 F Sport, and hybrid LS 500h trims, and see which one is best for you.

2022 Acura TLX Type S front left in gold

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2022 Acura TLX: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-November 16, 2021March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Acura TLX base, Technology, A-Spec, Advance, and Type-S trims, and see which one is best for you.

2022 Lexus LX front left in silver

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2022 Lexus LX: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-November 15, 2021March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Lexus LX trims, and see which version of this large luxury SUV is the best one for you.