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 Volkswagen Atlas SEL front left in red

Trim Comparisons

2022 Volkswagen Atlas: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-October 25, 2021March 3, 2025

Compare the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas SE, SE w/Technology, SEL, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Black, and Premium R-Line trims to see the best for you.

2022 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Front Right in White

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2022 Ford Mustang: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-October 22, 2021November 21, 2024

Learn about the 2022 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback, EcoBoost Fastback Premium, Fastback, GT Premium, and Mach 1 trims.

2022 Ford Bronco Outer Banks Front Left in Yellow

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2022 Ford Bronco: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-October 21, 2021November 21, 2024

Learn about the 2022 Ford Bronco Base, Big Bend, Black Diamond, Outer Banks, Badlands, and Wildtrak trims, and see which is best for you.

2022 Toyota Tundra Limited Front Right in Blue

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2022 Toyota Tundra: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-October 20, 2021November 21, 2024

Learn about the 2022 Toyota Tundra SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794, and TRD Pro trims, and see which one is best for you.

2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT driving in yellow

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2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-October 20, 2021November 21, 2024

Learn about the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select, California Route 1, Premium, and GT trims, and see which one is best for you.

The 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe driving in white

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2022 Mercedes-AMG GLE Coupe: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-October 20, 2021March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe and GLE 63 S Coupe trims, and see which one is best for you.

2022 Kia Rio S Hatchback driving in blue

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2022 Kia Rio: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-October 18, 2021March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Kia Rio LX sedan, and Kia Rio S sedan and hatchback models, and see which one is best for you.

2022 Ford Ranger XL Front Right in Blue

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2022 Ford Ranger: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-October 18, 2021March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Ford Ranger XL, XLT, and Lariat trims, and see which of these midsize trucks is best for you.

2022 Ford F-150 in red.

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2022 Ford F-150: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-October 15, 2021November 21, 2024

Learn about the 2022 Ford F-150 XL, XLT, Lariat, Tremor, King Ranch, Platinum, and Raptor trims, and see which one is best for you.

2022 Kia Forte GT Front Left in Silver

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2022 Kia Forte: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-October 15, 2021March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Kia Forte FE, LXS, GT Line, and GT with automatic- and manual-transmission trims, and see which one is best for you.