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Joe Santos

Joe Santos has been an automotive journalist since 2013 and joined MotorBiscuit in 2020. He writes strongly on consumer advice and new cars, and we consider him an asset to readers looking for guidance in buying and selling autos.

Joe earned a Bachelor’s in Journalism from California State University, Fullerton, and spent years as a Road Test Editor at Kelley Blue Book, after which he served in various automotive-related roles, including an autonomous vehicle trainer for GM, a vehicle sales manager, and an Audi brand specialist.

Joe’s prized possession is a 2008 Honda S2000 in Laguna Blue Pearl, with which he attends local car meets. Joe is also a content creator for LTD Global, a B2B support firm.

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Trends

When Was the First Honda Civic Built?

When it comes to affordable, reliable, and fuel-efficient cars, the Honda Civic is likely the first car to come to mind. And while Honda does have a long and storied past, the Civic played a major role, not only by making a large splash in the compact car market but also in cementing Honda’s name …
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a red mercedes that is a perfect example of the type of car that is better to buy in a private sale
Trends

Buy a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 If You Want Affordable Opulence

If you’re in the market for a used luxury car, then chances are that you have considered buying a Mercedes-Benz, and we wouldn’t blame you. Mercedes has always been at the forefront of everyone’s minds when it comes to the thought of luxury, and thanks to entry-level models like the C-Class, just about anyone can …
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The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line Is the Sleeper Honda Should Have Built

Have you ever wanted a commuter car with hatchback practicality and a strong engine? Well, if you’re thinking of buying a Honda, then you’ll be stuck with the Civic Hatchback. It’s not a bad deal, considering it’s practical and has a turbo 1.5-liter engine. However, it needs more power like the Civic Si, so it’s …
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Metallic gray 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus driving around a mountain road
Hybrids & EVs

Tesla Raises a Proverbial Middle Finger by Playing Snake Jazz

Aside from the meteoric rise of Tesla’s stock in the past year, another piece of news from the innovative electric car company is the announcement that Tesla owners will soon be able to play “snake jazz” and other forms of elevator music from their cars. The announcement came from the Elon Musk himself via a …
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Trends

Can Jeep’s New E-Bike Get You to Where Its SUVs Cannot?

What has fat tires, no doors, and can get you almost anywhere a regular passenger cannot? Sure, a Jeep Wrangler would be a likely answer, but Jeep’s new e-bike is even more fitting as it can tear through the most narrow trails that even most Jeep SUVs can’t go. Electric bikes have been a popular …
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a red Toyota Camry TRD with black exterior detail parked near a race track
Sedans

Does the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD Have a Soul?

The Toyota Camry has always been that boring girl, Karen, in accounting that has her hair up in a bun, glasses pushed up, and a serious look on her face that means she is there for work and not play. However, the arrival of the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD is akin to the Karen that …
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Trends

Do Dealers Really Use Shady Sales Tactics?

When it comes to buying a new car, it’s natural for you to think that the dealership salesperson is out to take advantage of you and will do anything to get you to buy a car. After all, they’re trying to make as much profit as possible in order to afford that fancy suit they’re …
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An overhead side view of a silver 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition in the desert
Trucks & SUVs

Is the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Faster Than the Ram SRT-10?

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX has been the biggest news of the week. And why wouldn’t it be? After all, it has a supercharged V8 that produces over 700 horsepower and enough ground clearance and suspension travel to get you almost anywhere. But what you might not remember is that there was a Ram truck …
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Trends

How Do You Know If You’re Getting a Good Lease Deal?

When shopping for a new car, it’s easy to get caught up in all of the numbers and car sales terms, especially when it comes to leasing. In reality, it’s easy to figure if you know what you’re looking at when the salesperson goes over the final sales numbers with you. And while different manufacturers …
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Piant protection is often presented to those car shopping as an add-on.
Trends

Does Ceramic Spray Wax Actually Work?

Keeping your car clean and shiny can be an arduous task, especially if you can’t park your car in a garage. And while regular washes and wax applications can help keep your car looking practically new for a couple of weeks and up to a month, there’s nothing better than having a ceramic coating professionally …
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Trends

Are National Lease Specials Too Good to Be True?

If you’re shopping for a new car, then chances are that you’ve come across some really tempting, budget-friendly lease deals on a car dealer’s website. For example, Honda’s current national lease special for the 2020 Honda Passport is for $329 per month for 36 months with $3,099 “due at lease signing.” It sounds like a …
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Trends

Is it Possible to Lease an Audi R8 for Less Than Your Mortgage?

If you have ever seen an Audi R8 on the road, then your first thought might be that the owner is rich, or perhaps that the car is a rental. And while either of those might actually be true, the truth is that many exotic cars are typically leased and then returned when the lease …
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a red Toyota Camry TRD with black exterior detail parked near a race track
Trends

3 Reasons the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD Is Better Than You Think

The thought of buying a Toyota Camry probably sounds as fun as taking a day off from work to get a root canal, but if you opt for the TRD trim level, then you’re in for a little more excitement. The Camry is Toyota’s bread-and-butter, mid-size sedan offering that competes against the Honda Accord and …
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The 2005 Acura RL Will Have You Living Large for Under $7,000

Luxury cars tend to have a steep depreciation curve in general, and the Acura RL is no exception. The reason being is that although the RL was the flagship model in the Acura lineup from 1996 to 2012, it was never really that popular, to begin with. However, if you’re looking to spend around $7,000 …
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Trends

Why Aren’t Massage Seats a More Common Feature?

We love luxurious amenities in any car. There’s nothing like the warmth of a heated seat and steering wheel in the winter as well as a ventilated seat to dissipate the heat in the summer. As always, auto climate control is a savior as you can pretty much just “set it and forget it,” however, …
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Car Lease
Trends

Are There Tax Advantages to Leasing a Car Under Your Business?

If you currently own a business and are considering leasing a car for it, then you might be wondering if there are any tax advantages to doing so. After all, you’re able to deduct business expenses like office supplies, fuel costs, and even additional, so why not a car lease payment? It turns out that …
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car tires
Trends

Is Goodyear Going Out of Business?

Goodyear received a lesson in equality recently and it not only made the news, but it angered President Trump. An employee at the company recently said that the tire company’s new policy does not resemble equality at all and a picture was taken from a presentation has been making the rounds on social media to …
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a red Ram 1500 TRX at speed on a dusty desert trail
Trucks & SUVs

How Fast Is the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX?

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX was unveiled earlier this week and while it’s safe to say that it’s probably the most extreme trucks to ever hit the market, some may be wondering what it has to offer. We already know that it will be up to date with all of the tech-savvy features that we …
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Trends

Did You Know the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Won the ‘Green Car of the Year’ Award?

Once upon a time, diesel cars were making some headway in the race for fuel-efficiency supremacy and the Volkswagen Jetta TDI was the poster child for them. Back in 2007, fuel prices rose and automakers were churning out fuel-efficient models in order to capitalize on the public’s need for saving gas. In addition to the …
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