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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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2020 Kia Telluride driving down paved road
Trucks & SUVs

Why Is the Kia Telluride So Popular?

It’s not very often that a single car ends up defining an automotive brand, but in the past year, the 2020 Kia Telluride has single-handedly solidified the South Korean automaker as being a brand that knows what it’s doing. Kia has been the butt of jokes since the early 2000s as its beginnings mainly consisted …
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Sedans

2021 Acura TLX vs BMW 3 Series: A Rundown of Each Sport Sedan

When it comes to the luxury sport sedan segment, the BMW 3 Series has always been considered the benchmark. However, the 2021 Acura TLX shows a lot of promise by bringing new engines, new tech, and the return of the Type S moniker to the table. Historically, Acura has only held a slight candle to …
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A blue 2021 BMW M2 CS taking a tight track corner
Trends

Why Is Owning a BMW So Tempting?

When it comes to shopping for a luxury car, most prospective buyers will likely shop between the three main German rivals: Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. While Audi and Mercedes are great brands and produce excellent products, BMW seemingly stands out in almost everyone’s minds as a “must-have.” But why? BMWs are known to have high …
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Hybrids & EVs

Watching the Tesla Roadster Accelerate to 250 Mph Is as Cool as It Sounds

Do you remember when 0-60 times in the five-second range were the benchmark of a car being quick? That’s technically slow by today’s standards, especially considering the standard-issue Honda Accord can get to 60 mph in around 5.5 seconds, and supercars like the Acura NSX can over that same ground in less than three. But …
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Trucks & SUVs

The 2020 RAM Heavy Duty Goes Dark With Limited Black Edition

Apparently, in the automotive world “black is the new black” as the 2020 RAM Heavy Duty trucks are now available in a limited-edition blacked-out trim level. We thought that the “murdered out” trend would have been played out by now, but it looks like almost every automaker is still jumping on the opportunity to make …
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Trends

Was Ayrton Senna the Greatest F1 Driver of All Time?

Automotive racing is one of the most revered, fantastic, and dangerous sports of all time and the Formula 1 series is home to what some consider the highest echelon of drivers from all over the world. And while it’s easy to look at statistics and rankings throughout the years and know who is the leader …
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Trends

This NSX Is One of the Rarest Cars That Honda Ever Built

We’re huge fans of Japanese 90s cars and have a special place in our hearts for the Acura NSX. But did you know that there is no such thing as “Acura” in Japan? For those that don’t know, Acura is Honda’s luxury arm exclusive to the American market, which means that the NSX in Japan …
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Trends

Is it Really Worth it to Buy an Acura Over a Honda?

It’s well known that Acura is Honda’s luxury line of vehicles, however, the two brands share a lot of the same features, and the same chassis, across their respective lineups. What’s more, Honda keeps improving upon its lineup with enhanced features and dolled up interiors that they look just as luxurious as their Acura counterparts. …
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Trends

A 2018 Honda Odyssey Elite Is an Affordable and Loaded Family Hauler

If you have a growing family, or just started one, the thought of getting a bigger car, like an SUV, has likely crossed your mind. And while we love SUVs as much as anyone else, we can’t help but recommend a minivan like the venerable Honda Odyssey to anyone looking to expand their brood. Sure, …
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Hyundai Elantra N Line
Trends

If the Honda Civic Si Is Discontinued, Will the Hyundai Elantra N Line Replace It?

While we recently mourned the loss of the Honda Fit and Civic Coupe, we are also sad that the Honda Civic Si is also being discontinued. We’ll miss its striking good looks, athletic handling prowess, and turbocharged rev-happy engine, but can anything replace it? Can any other car on the market give drivers the same …
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Trends

Hyundai Invites You to Become a Better Driver

Do you currently own a Hyundai Veloster N and always wondered how it would do on a race track? Or are you simply wondering what it feels like to drive a Hyundai N-Line car on a track like the Nürburgring? If you said “yes” to either of these questions, then the Hyundai Driving Experience could …
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Trends

Does Dr. Pepper Really Pay You to Wrap Your Car?

Making quick and easy money is dream-come-true for anyone, especially any college student or recent graduate, and it seems like Dr. Pepper had a quick and easy answer to do so. Rumors and random text messages were abounding late last year, targeting college students that were willing to wrap their cars in Dr. Pepper ads …
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Coupes

Audi Says Goodbye to the R8 V10 Quattro in Style

The Audi R8 V10 Quattro has been one of the most revered supercars for the past decade and, unfortunately, it’s being discontinued in the brand’s U.S. lineup. The V10 model was first introduced in 2009 following the early success of the Audi R8 with the V8 engine. It was also known as the “Iron Man …
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Trends

The Acura NSX Is the Only American-Made Super Car

When we think of super cars, the first ones that typically come to mind are the Audi R8, Bugatti Veyron, some type of McLaren, a Ferrari of some sort, and possibly even the Acura NSX. The funny part is that only one of those car is actually made in the U.S. That’s right, the NSX …
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The 2021 Ford Bronco, the SUV sibling of the Ford F-150, in cyber orange off-roading in the wilderness
Trucks & SUVs

Does the 2021 Ford Bronco Have a V8?

The 2021 Ford Bronco was unveiled just last week and it set the Internet on fire. And while everyone has been impressed with the complete package that the new Bronco brings to the table, as well as the formidable competition that it brings to the Jeep Wrangler, one interesting part is the choice of engines …
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Toyota RAV4 Prime parked on street
Hybrids & EVs

5 Reasons the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Completely Trumps the BMW X3 xDrive30e

Toyota recently released the RAV4 Prime and its performance results and specs are truly staggering considering it’s a plug-in crossover. Regardless of that fact, though, what is more impressive is that it can truly hold its own again European rivals that are almost twice the price all while encompassing Toyota’s renowned reputation for reliability. One …
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Trends

Is It a Good Idea to Pay Off Your Car Loan Early?

As straightforward as car loans are, it can be tricky when it comes to deciding whether or not you should pay off your car loan early. Depending on your situation, you might feel like it’s a good idea to hold onto whatever extra money you have and simply keep making the minimum payments. While, on …
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A car shopper inspecting a Honda Civic
Trends

Why Are Old Hondas So Expensive?

It’s a pretty well-known fact that Honda vehicles retain their value better than most cars on the used market and it’s been like that for the last couple of decades. Take a quick look at any classified car website and you’ll notice that many of the used Honda models made in the last five years …
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Motor car on hydraulic lift repair workshop Springfield Missouri USA
Trends

Is Resurfacing a Flywheel Necessary?

Changing a clutch in a car is never an easy task. There are a lot of different components to work with and remove before even getting to the clutch pack and when you finally do, you have to install the clutch and flywheel perfectly and then put everything back together so as to ensure you …
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2020 Honda Civic Si Coupe | Honda
Trends

Honda Deaths: We Mourn The Loss of the Fit, Civic Coupe, and Accord M/T

While we love all of the car brands here at MotorBiscuit, it’s safe to say that we’re pretty big Honda fans. So it’s a bit of a shock hearing the news that the Honda Fit will no longer be produced after the 2020 model year. It had an excellent run, and we’ve always felt like …
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