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Gabriel Cortes

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Data journo at @cnbc. Previously @grow_mag, @apmresearch and @kpcc. I’m miserable at Twitter. Much better at IG

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Data journo focusing on business, personal finance and the macroeconomy. In essence, I make numbers look pretty on the internet.

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I Took Our Ford Mustang Dark Horse to a Track Day. It Had a Meltdown - Literally

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By Gabriel Cortes Verified
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Look, I'd love to tell you that I was out ripping the Mustang to its absolute limits and setting new personal bests during my track time, but that simply wasn't the case. The car never ran well long enough to settle into a nice rhythm. I'd set one fast-ish lap and immediately have to slow down to keep the Mustang's temperatures in check. My best time of the two sessions was 1 minute, 57.2 seconds, meaning I'd left plenty on the table. Thankfully, a follow-up call from the dealer calmed my nerves.
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2025 BMW X3: What's It Like to Live With?

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By Gabriel Cortes Verified
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From there, we paid $650 for this X3’s Arctic Race Blue paint, $600 for its 20-inch two-tone wheels, $200 for the Parking Assistance package, and $235 for all-weather floor mats. Thankfully, its dark brown interior finish was a no-cost option. Add in a $1,175 destination fee, and our new BMW X3 cost us $56,260, representing only a modest increase over its $51,125 base price.
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Paint Protection Film: What Is It, How Much Does It Cost and Is It Right for You?

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By Gabriel Cortes Verified
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Before making any modifications to the BRZ, Xpel sets up a chat with one of its product experts. And given the harsh environment where this car will spend most of its time, the pros recommend going with the thickest film Xpel currently produces, which brings us to the disassembled Subaru at Protective Film Solutions in Santa Ana, California. The film itself is part of the Ultimate Plus series, measuring 10 mil in thickness, whereas the standard version is 8 mil thick.
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