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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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The 2021 Toyota Avalon features a new a bold Nightshade Edition trim.
Sedans

The Toyota Avalon “Goes Goth” With New Nightshade Edition

When it comes to fashion, the color black has typically been synonymous with being “cool and rebellious” and the 2021 Toyota Avalon is looking to be just that. But how can a large sedan that been known for decades as being a plush and comfortable cruiser ever be considered cool and rebellious? Well, Toyota did …
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A Honda Accord on display at a car dealership
Trends

If Your Car Lease Is Ending, You Have Some Options

If you are currently leasing a car and it’s coming to the end of its lease term (maturing), don’t worry, you have some options. Most consumers know that they can either buy out their leased car, trade it in for a new one, or simply turn it back in and walk away. But did you …
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The Ford Bronco Sport, like this red one fording a deep puddle, is wild enough for most climbers
Trucks & SUVs

Why Would Anyone Buy a Land Rover Defender Over the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?

The second (or more like sixth) coming of the Ford Bronco made a lot of headlines, but it also sheds new light on competitors like the Land Rover Defender. Sure, the Bronco’s main competitor is the Jeep Wrangler but, interestingly enough, the Defender has some similarities as it actually bowed out of the U.S. market …
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The Hyundai car logo on display during the AutoMobility LA event, at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show
Trends

Recall Alert: Over 270,000 Hyundai Models Are at Risk of Catching Fire

While Hyundai has been known in recent years for its advancements in overall build quality and reliability, some of the older models are not without their faults. Over 270,000 Hyundai models that were made in 2011 and 2012 are involved in a recent recall. The announcement for the recall stems from a potential fire risk …
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Trends

This Lifted Overland Honda Fit Wishes That It Was a Ford Bronco

When Honda advertised that the “Fit is Go,” they probably didn’t think it could traverse the rocky terrain of Moab or the complete a challenging drive through the Reward Mine Trail. However, Jefferson Palma, the owner of this Aegean Blue 2015 Honda Fit is out to show what the brand’s flexible sub-compact car can really …
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yellow 2021 Ford Bronco with front roof and doors removed bombing through the desert
Trucks & SUVs

Does the 2021 Ford Bronco Have a Manual Transmission?

The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco has all but broken the Internet since its recent debut and in the flurry of press images and overload of information, it’s safe to say that there is a lot that the new SUV brings to the table. For starters, the Bronco will be offered in three different body styles …
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Cars stand on display for sale at a Mercedes-Benz dealership during the coronavirus crisis
Trends

How Much of a Down Payment Do I Need for a Car?

When it comes to buying or leasing a new car, there are many factors to take into consideration. One of the most important components of any car deal is how much of a down payment you can put towards it. However, the amount can change depending on if you’re leasing or financing, so here are …
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Coupes

This Used Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Is Unexpectedly Under $30,000

If you could buy a car with 500 horsepower, a six-speed manual transmission, and enough trunk space to fit a couple of carry-on bags for a weekend getaway, all for the lowly sum of around $25,000, would you do it? We definitely would. Although, some of you might change your mind when you find out …
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Trends

Move Over Porsche 911 Safari, Godzilla 2.0 Is Here

When it comes to supercars, we would say that the Nissan GT-R is pretty special. Yes, we are fully aware that it’s been out for over a decade and has increased in price more than horsepower, however, it’s still an amazing car. It can do 0 to 60 in less than three seconds and tear …
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Hybrids & EVs

The Honda E’s Highway Range Was Tested and the Results Aren’t Great

The Honda E is an all-electric hatchback that is being sold in Europe and Japan. And while it’s impossibly cute looks and ultimate tech-savvy features are enough to win almost anyone over, its EV range is not. Of course, no electric vehicle is not without its faults, considering the Honda E is well-built and set …
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Trucks & SUVs

This 10-Seat Honda CR-V Might Be What the U.S. Really Needs

Vehicles over in Asia, as well as other parts of the world, have some of the best names. There’s Toyota Fortuner, the Mitsubishi Pajero, and the Honda CR-V. OK, that last one isn’t anything special, but what is interesting about the Honda CR-V overseas is that is can fit more people in it. And while …
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Ford Bronco headlights in the dark
Trucks & SUVs

What’s So Great About the 2021 Ford Bronco?

Whenever a new car, SUV, or truck model is released, there is generally a lot of hype built up around it, although, not nearly as much as there has been for the 2021 Ford Bronco. Ford first announced the forthcoming Bronco way back in 2017 and there has been a lot of speculation, renderings, spy …
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The silhouette of three SUVs against the sunrise.
Trucks & SUVs

Is Jeep the Only 2021 Ford Bronco Competitor?

The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco is set to debut this coming Monday, July 13th, and aside from finally quashing all of the hype that’s building over the past year (or more), it will bring a fresh take on the burgeoning crossover segment. And while almost everyone, including us, seem to only be comparing the Bronco …
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Coupes

What Happened to the Volkswagen CC?

The Volkswagen CC was a sleek-looking version of its Passat stablemate that added a unique sense of style to the brand’s lineup for years and then abruptly disappeared. It was a trailblazer of sorts, in that it belonged in a unique category and stood out from almost anything else on the road. It was eventually …
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2021 Toyota Venza on display
Crossovers

The 2021 Toyota Venza Has Some Interesting Features

The all-new 2021 Toyota Venza showed off its new sheet metal and a few features when it was unveiled a couple of months ago. However, upon closer inspection, we realized that there was more than meets the eye when it comes to Toyota’s revamping of its two-row crossover. Aside from the major points, like the …
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Hybrids & EVs

Dealer Markups on the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Are Insane

Would you pay extra for a Toyota RAV4 that’s able to pull off 0 to 60 times almost as quick as the Supra and get up to 94 MPGe? Would you pay over $10,000 more for it? Probably not. But that’s not stopping certain dealerships from jacking up the price on the new 2021 Toyota …
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Trends

Which Used Honda Models Are the Most Reliable?

It’s no secret that Honda cars are among the most reliable on the road today and if you’re looking for a used car, then there’s almost no better way to go. However, every brand of car is not without its faults and Honda is no exception. Looking at the past couple of decades, there have …
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2019 Mazda CX-5
Trends

Massive Discounts Make the 2019 Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-D a Killer Deal

Mazda introduced its diesel version of the ever-popular CX-5 crossover, the Skyactiv-D, last year at the 2019 New York Auto Show. And while it was meant to be a gasoline alternative for those that wanted the feeling of low-end diesel grunt, the oil-burning CX-5 didn’t exactly turn heads or pique interest. It also didn’t help …
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A driver manipulates the manual transmission.
Trends

Hyundai Created a Clutch-less Manual Transmission

If you want the purest driving experience possible, there is nothing better than having a car with a manual transmission so that you can run through the gears at whatever rpm you desire. Yes, it can be challenging driving a stick sometimes, especially when driving through heavy traffic, but it’s hard to beat to the …
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