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Allison Barfield

Allison Barfield is a MotorBiscuit Staff Writer and covers all things Trucks and SUVs. She covers Stellantis regularly, including Dodge, Ram, and Jeep vehicles. Allison graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Media Arts. She’s spent the last several years testing new cars for MotorBiscuit and writing about their pros and cons. Her dog, Bruce, often joins her on test drives.

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The 2022 Ram 1500 parked in the woods
Trucks & SUVs

The 2022 Ram 1500 Struggles to Remain on Top

The 2022 Ram 1500 continues the tradition of having a superb ride quality. Moving away from leaf springs for a coil-sprung rear suspension was an excellent choice. It absorbs impacts well without a rough ride that’s expected from large trucks. 
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2023 Ford Ranger teaser
Trends

The 2023 Ford Ranger Will Finally Have Hardcore Upgrades

The 2023 Ford Ranger has been put through the paces to make sure it can live up to expectations. Ford claims that the reimagined, redesigned, and reengineered Ranger is the smartest, most versatile, and most capable Ranger ever. 
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2022 Dodge Durango Mopar Edition
Trucks & SUVs

Is the Dodge Durango Actually on Its Death Bed?

However, the 2022 Mopar Dodge Durango is more than just a concept. You can order it in the first quarter of 2022. It serves as the 12th Mopar Edition model, and it will arrive in time for the division’s 85th anniversary. 
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The 2022 Hyundai Palisade driving down the road
Trucks & SUVs

The 2022 Hyundai Palisade Includes More Standard Features

The 2022 Hyundai Palisade base SE trim comes with features that were previously standard on the SEL or higher trims. It includes blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assistance, safe exit assistance, and side mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators.
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A pair of Ford Mustang Mach 1's in fighter grey and blue shot on a race track from the 3/4 angle
Cars

Sorry, Your 2021 Ford Mustang Just Got Canceled

The team at Granger Ford shared that they received official word that some 2021 Ford Mustang models will be canceled due to commodity shortages. Ford will be rescheduling these orders for 2022. 
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A gray 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee parked in the woods.
Trucks & SUVs

The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Got an Insane Price Increase

The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that’s paired with two electric motors to generate 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. The 17-kWh battery pack should provide a manufacturer-estimated electric range of 25 miles. You can tow up to 6,000 lbs with the 4xe.
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2022 Chevy Silverado RST NASCAR racer
Trucks & SUVs

The 2022 Chevy Silverado RST Is Ready to Take Daytona

The 2022 Chevy Silverado RST for NASCAR is powered by a 6.5-liter Illmore N1T engine that’s derived from Chevy LS architecture and runs Holly Dominator EFI. It’s paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. The official horsepower rating hasn’t been revealed. 
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The 2021 Ford Ranger off-roading
Trucks & SUVs

The Ford Ranger Just Spanked the Toyota Hilux

The Ford Ranger model in the race is the SiT 4x4 XLT FX4 trim that’s sold in South Africa. It rides on the same T6 platform that the Ranger that we have here in America. But it features an engine that we don’t get. 
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Blue Rivian R1T parked in a forest
Trucks & SUVs

The Rivian R1T Factory Had a Battery Go up in Flames

The fire occurred with a battery sub-model. Several sub-modules are assembled to create a full battery pack for the Rivian R1T. The sub-module is about the size of a briefcase, and the firefighters didn’t elaborate on the cause of the fire. 
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The 2021 Honda HR-V in a crash test
Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 Honda HR-V Fails in One Crucial Area

On a positive note, the 2021 Honda HR-V is incredibly reliable. It has a predicted reliability rating of five out of five from Consumer Reports. So, while safety is a slight concern, at least you may not have significant mechanic issues to worry about. 
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