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 BMW 240i Left Right Side in Metallic Purple

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2022 BMW 2 Series: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-July 19, 2021March 3, 2025

Learn about the 2022 BMW 2 Series 230i and M240i xDrive trims, and see which one is best for you.

2022 BMW 2 Series Grand Coupe Front Right Side in Blue

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2022 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-July 2, 2021March 3, 2025

BMW offers the 228i Gran Coupe in FWD (228i sDrive) and AWD (228i xDrive), along with the performance variant, M228i xDrive Gran Coupe.

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2022 BMW 5 Series: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-June 30, 2021March 3, 2025

Returning for 2022 with only a few changes, the 2022 BMW 5 Series holds its position as a class-leading sport sedan.

2022 BMW M340i Left in Blue

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2022 BMW 3 Series: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-June 29, 2021February 25, 2025

Compare the differences between the 2022 BMW 3 Series 330i, M340i, and 330e trim packages, and see which is best for you.

2022 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition, driving in the city

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2022 Subaru Ascent: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-June 28, 2021March 3, 2025

Compare the 2022 Subaru Ascent base-model, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, and Touring trim packages, and see which is best for you.

2022 Subaru Impreza Front Right Side in Blue

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2022 Subaru Impreza: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-June 25, 2021March 3, 2025

Learn about the base-model, Premium, Sport, and Limited trims for the 2022 Subaru Impreza, and see which one is best for you.

2022 Jaguar E-Pace Front Right Side in White

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2022 Jaguar E-Pace: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-June 21, 2021February 23, 2024

Learn about the P250, P250SE, and P300 Sport trims for the 2022 Jaguar E-Pace, and see which one is best for you.

2022 Volkswagen Taos Front Left Side in Kings Red.

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2022 Volkswagen Taos: Choosing the Right Trim

Russ Heaps-June 7, 2021February 20, 2024

At 9.3 inches shorter than the Tiguan, the all-new Taos takes on the likes of the Jeep Compass, Hyundai Tucson, and the Subaru Crosstrek.

Missed Car Payments Don’t Have to Lead to Repossession

Missed Car Payments Don’t Have to Lead to Repossession

Russ Heaps-June 30, 2019February 5, 2025

What troubled borrowers can do to avoid repossession even after missing a few payments.

Should You Trade In or Donate Your Used Car?

Should You Trade In or Donate Your Used Car?

Russ Heaps-July 9, 2014July 10, 2021

Receiving a tax deduction for donating a car to charity is much more complicated than it sounds.