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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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2020 Ram 1500 Tradesman
Trucks & SUVs

The Ram 1500 is More Satisfying Than the Ford F-150

If you want to be happy with your truck, then consider the Ram 1500 over the Ford F-150. The results are in, and the Ram 1500 just picked up more awards for vehicle satisfaction. The 2020 Ram 1500 is the most awarded truck, and its latest awards are based on driver feedback.  The 2020 Ram …
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Kia Telluride Nightfall Edition Black driving on road
Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 Kia Telluride Has A Frustrating Drawback

The 2021 Kia Telluride is hitting the streets, and not much has changed from the 2020 model. However, while it is an excellent SUV with tons of positive features, know that the 2021 Kia Telluride has one frustrating drawback, that could be a dealbreaker.  Is the 2021 Kia Telluride a good SUV?  Yes, the 2021 …
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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 driving down dirty road
SUVs

3 Reasons to Pick the Chevy Tahoe Over the Ford Expedition

The Ford Expedition has often been viewed as the three-row SUV king. However, now the 2021 Chevy Tahoe is the most popular option. The Chevy Tahoe did its homework and gained a few features that may make it the better choice over the Ford Expedition.  The Chevy Tahoe vs. the Ford Expedition  Deciding which massive …
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A dark-green 2020 Kia Telluride in the desert
Trucks & SUVs

The Kia Telluride Might Dethrone Your Chevy Tahoe

It’s already been a pretty wild year for Kia with the release of the Kia Seltos and Kia Telluride. However, it may not be wild enough because Kia is reportedly open to creating body-on-frame SUVs aimed at the Chevy Tahoe and Ford Expedition.  Kia SUVs might get bigger  Lorenz Glaab, the head of Hyundai global …
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Ram 1500 Classic Warlock
Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Gains Off-Roading Features

Do you want a Ram 1500 Classic with the ability to go off-roading? Well, you’re in luck because the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic could be gaining an affordable off-roading package. Check out what we know about the Ram 1500 Warlock All-Terrain bundle.  The Ram 1500 Classic Warlock off-roading package  The Ram 1500 Classic is returning …
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Ford F150 prototype EV in front of train
Trucks & SUVs

The Ford F-150 EV Will Be the Best Electric Work Truck

Do you want the Electric Ford F-150 for business or pleasure? Because the Ford F-150 Electric pickup truck may fall more toward the business side, as Ford suggests their electric truck is a serious work truck to differentiate it from rivals.  The Ford F-150 Electric is a work truck.  Ford aspires to set their electric …
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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe driving on dirt road
Trucks & SUVs

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe Should’ve Made This List

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe just got shafted before it’s had a chance to shine. It wasn’t listed as one of the 12 best cars worth waiting for, when it’s definitely a game changed that needs to be considered. Check out why the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe deserves a shot.  The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is …
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Z71 with trailer
Trucks & SUVs

Learn How to Confidently Tow Your RV

Shout out to new RV owners! Congratulations on deciding to enjoy the camper life. However, one anxiety you may have to face is learning how to two your new RV. Take a deep breath, relax, and learn how to conquer the road while towing as a new RV owner. Tips for towing an RV  First …
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2019 Ram 1500 Multifunction Tailgate
Trucks & SUVs

The Ram 1500 Stepped Its Tailgate Game Up

The battle of truck tailgates is on! The 2020 Ram 1500 is upping its multifunctional tailgate game. This is to compete against the 2021 Ford F-150 that just introduced an optional multifunctional workbench tailgate feature.  2020 Ram 1500 new tailgate features Other trucks like the Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado 1500 have been playing catch …
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2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Preview
Trucks & SUVs

The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Got a Hot New Look

Wow, you might have to take off your sunglasses to take a peek at the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. It got a brand new look to compete against rival compact SUVs like the best selling Chevy Trailblazer. But will that be enough to help Mitsubishi get more sales?  The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross got a …
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Ford F-150 Mil-Spec on display
Trucks & SUVs

How are the Mil-Spec Ford F-150 and Raptor Different?

There is a new off-roading truck entering the game, called the Mil-Spec Ford F-150. It’s different from the Ford Raptor and could rival the Ram 1500 TRX. But like the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, the Mil-Spec Ford F-150 will come with a high price.  What is the Mil-Spec Ford F-150?  Mil-Spec Automotive builds high-end extra …
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2021 Trailblazer parked on city street
Trucks & SUVs

Why Is the Chevy Trailblazer the Fastest-Selling SUV?

Surprise! The 2021 Chevy Trailblazer is currently the fastest-selling vehicle. This is pretty unexpected because most fans were upset that the Chevrolet Trailblazer returned as a compact crossover SUV instead of a burly off-roader.  The 2021 Chevy Trailblazer is the fastest-selling vehicle  According to a study by iSeeCars, the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer is the fastest-selling …
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A blue Rivian R1T pickup on a forest road
Trucks & SUVs

The Rivian R1T Will Finally Be Put to the Test

It’s time for the new Rivian R1T electric pickup truck to put its money where its mouth is. It’s finally being put to the off-roading test so we can see how it will perform. Then we will see how the 2021 Rivian R1T compares to off-roading rivals such as the Ford Raptor, Tesla Cybertruck, and …
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A sharp, gray 2020 Honda CR-V Touring model parked in the city.
Trucks & SUVs

3 2020 Honda CR-V Alternatives You Need to Consider

The 2020 Honda CR-V is excellent, there’s no denying it. But so are the rivals it faces. Before you settle on the Honda CR-V, check out how other options like the Mazda CX-5 or Chevy Equinox have been putting in the work to beat it.  Excellent 2020 Honda CR-V alternatives  First, we will give you …
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Ford Expedition towing capacity
Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 Ford Expedition Adds More Enticing Standard Features

Just in time to fend off rivals, the 2021 Ford Expedition is adding more standard and optional features. Hopefully, for Ford’s sake, these new features will be enough to take on the popular 2021 Chevy Tahoe.  The 2021 Ford Expedition gains more features  Those who want to drive the massive 8-seater Ford Expedition can now …
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Ford Bronco prototype teaser catching air
Trucks & SUVs

Is the Ford Bronco Warthog Going Full Dune Buggy?

It’s a bird, it’s a plane….no, wait! It’s the new Ford Bronco prototype catching some serious air! Just when all the hype seemed to settle a little bit, Ford is back to tease us with a more powerful Ford Bronco model that’s in the works. It could be known as the Ford Bronco Warthog. A …
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Z71 with trailer
Trucks & SUVs

The 2020 Chevy Silverado Offers Diesel Engine Savings

Yee-haw, it’s an excellent time to save on the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC sierra 1500 if you want a light-duty pickup truck that runs on diesel. General Motors is reducing the price of its diesel-burning trucks.  Save on the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Turbo Diesel  GM is providing a nation-wide $1,500 price cut …
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2020 Kia Telluride driving down the road
Trucks & SUVs

The Kia Telluride Goes Too Fast for the Hyundai Palisade

Uh oh, the Hyundai Palisade can’t keep up with the Kia Telluride. Not in terms of speed, but how fast these SUVs are leaving the lot. The 2020 Kia Telluride is selling a lot faster than the 2020 Hyundai Palisade.  The Kia Telluride is selling faster than the Hyundai Palisade  According to a study by …
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2021 Ford Ranger with Tremor package
Trucks & SUVs

Is the Ford Ranger Tremor Package Worth Buying?

Do you feel that rumbling? Is it because the Ford Ranger Tremor is coming? Does the Ford Ranger Tremor off-roading package actually include enough power to make the ground rumble? Let’s drive in to see if the Ford Ranger Tremor off-roading package is worth buying.  Should I buy the Ford Ranger Tremor off-roading package?  A …
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A red 2020 Subaru Outback driving on the countryside.
Trucks & SUVs

Is Your Subaru Outback Really Environmentally Friendly?

It’s no secret that Subaru Outback models are popular in outdoorsy areas such as the mountains of North Carolina. They have a green reputation and some pretty good off-roading chops. But let’s see how green your Subaru Outback actually is.  How green is the Subaru Outback?  With the help of CarbonCounter, we can see that …
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