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 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-August 26, 2021March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid LXS, EX, and EX Premium trims, and see which one is best for you.

2022 Chevrolet Equinox Front Left Side in Cherry Red

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2022 Chevrolet Equinox: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-August 20, 2021November 21, 2024

Learn about the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox LS, LT, RS, and Premier trims, and see which of these compact SUVs is best for you.

2022 Honda Pilot Front Right in Blue

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2022 Honda Pilot: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-August 19, 2021March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Honda Pilot EX-L, SE, Touring, Elite, and Black Edition trims, and see which one is best for you.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Front Left in Silver

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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-August 18, 2021July 16, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Blue, SEL Premium, and Limited trims, and see which one is best for you.

2022 Lexus GX Front Right in Green

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2022 Lexus GX: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-August 18, 2021March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Lexus GX 460, GX 460 Premium, and GX 460 Luxury trims, and see which one is best for you.

2022 Nissan Leaf Front Left in Orange

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2022 Nissan Leaf: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-August 17, 2021March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Nissan Leaf S, S Plus, SV, SV Plus, and SL Plus trims, and see which of these electric vehicles is best for you.

2022 Lexus RX Front Left in White

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2022 Lexus RX: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-August 16, 2021March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Lexus RX 350, 350 F Sport, 450h, and 450h F Sport trims, and see which one is best for you.

2022 Lincoln Nautilus Front Left in Green

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2022 Lincoln Nautilus: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-August 16, 2021July 15, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus Standard, Reserve, and Black Label trims, and see which one is best for you.

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV

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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-August 9, 2021March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Convenience Plug-in Hybrid and Limited Plug-in Hybrid trims, and see which one is best for you.

2022 GMC Canyon Front Left Climbing in Silver

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2022 GMC Canyon: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-August 9, 2021March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 GMC Canyon Elevation Standard, Elevation, AT4, and Denali trims, and see which one is best for you.