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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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Hybrids & EVs

The Mercury Milan Hybrid is a Forgotten, Yet Affordable Luxury Fuel Saver

It’s been almost 10 years since the Mercury brand died out and we wouldn’t be surprised if no one really remembers it. For those who don’t know, Mercury was Ford’s “premier brand” for about 70 years, in which they provided consumers with more premium versions of Ford products. One such model was the Mercury Milan …
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Hybrids & EVs

The Volkswagen ID.4 Could be Coming Soon to a Dealer Near You

Volkswagen’s goal of reaching carbon neutrality is slowly becoming a reality. While they teased us with renderings of the ID.Crozz over the past year, they released more information on the forthcoming Volkswagen ID.4, which is an electric SUV that’s about the same size as the Tesla Model Y. Fingers crossed, it should be in dealerships …
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Trends

Why Are BMW Drivers So Aggressive?

Contrary to any clichés, we believe that there are many different types of people in this world. But if we had to quantify and separate people into car groups, we would say there are three types of people: Prius drivers, BMW drivers, and everyone else. The Toyota Prius drivers go slow in the fast lane, …
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Trends

Watch the RealTime Racing Acura Integra Type R Return to the Track

There are some combinations in life that go together too well; peanut butter and jelly, chicken and waffles, cereal and milk, just to name a few. But when it comes to racing, the combination of the parts used on the car is as important as the race team that builds it. Such was the case …
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Trends

The Hyundai Equus Is a Sub-$20k Full-Size Luxury Bargain

If you could buy a $1,000 designer suit for a quarter of the price at a bargain clothing store, would you buy it? Most likely, yes. That’s basically the Hyundai Equus in a nutshell. That and the ubiquitous saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Although in the case of the Equus, don’t judge …
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Coupes

Acura’s Rarest Model Isn’t the Integra Type R

Ask any import car enthusiast what the rarest Acura vehicle ever produced was and they will probably answer, “The Integra Type R.” And rightfully so, as that model was only produced in limited numbers and for a limited amount of time. However, if you look a little deeper in the Acura production timeline, you’ll find …
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Trends

Is Buying a Used Rental Car a Smart Decision?

Buying a used car is like a box of chocolates, “you never know what you’re gonna get.” Whether you go online to Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or an actual classifieds website, the truth of the matter is, the cars that you find could have hidden issues. Such is the case for buying a car from a …
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Trends

Avoid the BMW X5, Buy a Subaru Forester Instead

Just like a lot of prospective buyers that are currently in the market for an SUV, we do a lot of cross-comparison between vehicles that are in the same class. It makes sense, of course, considering there are so many different competitors in every class, anyone would naturally compare two vehicles that are almost completely …
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2019 Ford F-150 Raptor
Trends

A Used Ford F-150 Raptor is a Performance Truck Bargain Under $30k

It’s almost hard to believe that the Ford F-150 Raptor has been out for about a decade now and its popularity is still going strong. After all, what’s not to love about it? It’s a performance-bred truck that takes the guesswork and extra cost out of making a Ford F-150 the ultimate off-road truck that …
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Trends

Is Acura Going Out of Business?

As most people should know by now, Acura is the luxury division of Honda. And by “luxury,” we mean that it competes with the likes of Lexus, Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, however, the public hasn’t really seen Acura in that light since the 90s. That’s mainly due to the stale execution of some of their …
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Trends

The Pros and Cons of Buying a 2020 Mazda3 Sedan

There is some stiff competition in the compact car segment. And while most of the competitors offer many of the same features, none of them have the same elegance and style as the Mazda 3 sedan. The entry-level sedan was revised for the 2019 model year and now exudes refined aesthetics inside and out along …
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Trends

YouTube Car Channels That Are Worth Watching

Whether you’re looking for car advice or are just looking to be entertained, YouTube is perhaps the best and most entertaining source to get what you need. However, be careful, as there are many channels that are simply not worth watching, but for every bad channel, there’s a good one. If you find yourself getting …
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Hybrids & EVs

5 Reasons the Honda Insight Is Better than the Toyota Prius Prime

Out of all the car segments in the market today, the hybrid category has to be one of the toughest to compete in. It seems like almost every automaker currently has a hybrid entrant in their lineup and with technology getting better and better every year, it’s no surprise that they have to bring their …
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Crossovers

The Honda Crosstour was an Ugly, Yet Versatile Cargo Hauler

Honda has always been known for building reliable and fuel-efficient models, however, they do tend to create some odd ones every now and then. For example, there was the Honda Civic del Sol in the 90s and then the Honda Insight in the early 2000s. But what stood out more were creations like the Honda …
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Hybrids & EVs

The Honda Fit EV was a Shockingly Terrible Electric Car

Thanks to the popularity of Tesla Motors in the past decade, electric vehicles have become a normal part of the automotive market. However, it wasn’t always that way. In fact, around the time that Tesla was just getting popular, a few of the bigger manufacturers tried their hand in making a substantial electric vehicle. For …
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Trends

This Honda Model was Known as ‘The Date Car’

Honda vehicles have long been known for fuel efficiency, reliability, and low cost. Although there have been some oddities along the way like the Honda Element and Accord Crosstour, the brand has done well to cement itself as a “safe choice” among car buyers during the time it’s been around. However, there is one car …
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Trends

Do You Really Need All-Wheel Drive?

Whether you live in a snow state or not, the thought of buying an all-wheel-drive car may have crossed your mind. After all, driving with four wheels has to be better, and safer, than driving with two, right? Yes and no. Let’s go over the details on what all-wheel drive is and see if it …
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Trends

Is Buying a Luxury Brand a Waste of Money?

We all deserve the finer things in life, but is it really necessary to have them? Sure, a big house with multiple bedrooms, a swimming pool out back, and an expensive luxury car in the driveway is what most people aim for, but those “champagne wishes and caviar dreams” can quickly become a disturbing wake-up …
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Trends

The 2021 Acura TLX Puts the Sport Back in “Sport Sedan”

When it comes to the luxury sedan category, most consumers tend to gravitate toward German performers like the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, while Japanese nameplates like the Lexus IS and Acura TLX are often overlooked. And while we can admit that the latter entry has been getting long in the tooth …
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Trends

What is an Auto Broker?

Shopping for a new car can be a daunting process if you don’t know what to do or simply don’t want to go through the hassle. You can easily find car-shopping tips online, but we admit, the process can be lengthy. Luckily, auto brokers exist to help you find the car you want and get …
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