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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 Chevy Silverado parked in grass

Why Does 2022 Chevy Silverado Keep Bragging About Its Tailgate?

The 2022 Chevy Silverado Multi-Flex tailgate is available on 1500, 2500 HD, and 3500 HD trucks. It has the goal of helping people worker smarter, not harder. That’s why it provides increased tailgate and bed usage with six unique functions.
A blue 2021 Ford Explorer on display

The 2021 Ford Explorer Is the #1 SUV You Need to Avoid

The 2021 Ford Explorer earned a score of 1 out of 100 for its predicted reliability rating. That’s one of the lowest scores of the year! Owners of the Ford Explorer mentioned that they faced transmission problems, engine issues, drive system trouble, electronic failure, and drive system issues.
The 2022 Genesis GV70 in front of mountains

The 2022 Genesis GV70 Has 5 Things You Need to Know

The Sport Prestige package in the 2022 Genesis GV70 includes an electronic limited-slip differential. Does that mean it can go off-roading? While the GV70 does come with standard all-wheel drive, I wouldn’t push it too hard in the wild.
The 2017 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X in the woods

Buying a Used 2020 Nissan Frontier Is a Gamble

While newer Frontier models have a fresh look and updated tech, the 2020 Nissan Frontier got a more powerful engine. The 2022 model is still using this engine, so you might save with a stout used option.
Rivian R1T electric pickup truck parked in the desert

The Rivian R1T Strikes Too Fast for the Ford Lightning

One of the Rivian R1T’s most prominent competitors is the 2022 Ford Lightning. The Lightning is expected to launch next spring as a 2022 model. However, only 15,000 trucks will be built for 2022.
A white 2022 Kia Seltos parked outside in front of a city skyline

Is Buying a Used Kia Seltos a Good Idea?

According to Consumer Reports, the 2021 Kia Seltos has a reliability rating of three out of five. This is an average score. But the Seltos is so new that there hasn’t been much time to accrue mileage.
The 2022 Genesis GV70 on a curvy road

The 2022 Genesis GV70 Is Perfect for Tech Lovers

The 2022 Genesis GV70 comes with a 14.5-inch HD infotainment screen and an available 12.3-inch 3D Digital Gauge Cluster. My one issue with this system is that it doesn’t come with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.