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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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1999 Mazda RX7
Trends

Is the Mazda RX-7 Illegal in the U.S.?

While Mazda has historically been known for producing the MX-5 Miata for the past three decades, but they also produced one car that has stuck in the minds of car enthusiasts and gamers alike: the RX-7. During the time of its production here in the U.S., this sports coupe went through three different generations, the …
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Man stands next to his modified 1995 Chevy S10
Trends

5 Car Modifications That Are a Waste of Money

There are many modifications that you can do to a car, especially if you own one of the Japanese variety. But even if you don’t, you can surely find a plethora of car modifications at your local auto parts store. And while some of the modifications like freer-flowing air filters or even some oil additives …
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Trends

Get Ready to Hit the Trails With a ‘Trail Ready’ Subaru

Subarus have long been known for their excellent capability both on the road and off the beaten path. But what if you want to go even farther down that dirt road? Then you might be better off finding a “trail ready” Subaru. Some dealerships across the nation are now selling Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Outback, and …
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Cary Buying
Trends

The Best Day of the Week to Buy a Car

While there certainly are some tips and tricks when it comes to buying a new car, however, the timing in which you buy a new car is important as well. Whether you know it or not, waiting until the end of the month is a great idea as dealers do want to sell as many …
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Trends

Is an Acura NSX with an Automatic Transmission Worth Buying?

For sports car purists, a manual transmission in anything that’s designed to be sporty goes hand-in-hand. In fact, anyone’s that is into driving cars with manual transmissions would choose to shift their own gears over a slower-shifting automatic, even if it were an SUV. There’s almost no better feeling than the sense of being more …
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Trends

Volkswagen Apologizes for Racist Car Ad

Advertising is a tough gig, no matter what product you’re selling. You never know if that tagline or headline you come up with is going to be a home run or a complete foul. And if you’re in charge of coming up with the storyline for a video ad, then there are a ton of …
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Don’t Waste Time Watching These Car YouTube Channels

Believe it or not, us auto journalists spend as much time watching YouTube as you do, and possibly even more so. And while we spend hours clicking through different videos and checking out what other websites and fellow journalists are covering (for the sake of being supportive, of course), we always happen upon some channels …
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Cars

It’s Not Your Bach, It’s Maybach

You may have heard the phrase “the rich will get richer,” but what happens when a rich person actually does get richer? Well, if you’re Ellen Degeneres, then you buy a bunch of Porsches to go along with your Portia. But if you would rather not drive because you’re too busy being rich, then you …
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Ford F-150 Off-Roading through dirt
Trucks & SUVs

Is the 2020 Ford F-150 as Comfortable as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

The Ford F-150 is widely known as America’s best-selling full-size pickup truck and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is widely known as Germany’s luxury full-size sedan. The two couldn’t be any more different as one is made for hauling and towing duties and driving through the mud, while the other is better suited for weekend drives and …
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2019 Ram 1500 driving in snow
Trends

5 Reasons Why the RAM 1500 is Better than the Ford F-150

While the full-size pickup truck category has a roster of worth competitors, the Ford F-150 and RAM 1500 have been the top rivals in the segment for a long time. It’s easy to draw comparisons as America’s best-selling truck will likely continue to keep its head above the crowd while the RAM makes changes with …
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Trends

Avoid the Honda Fit, Buy a Honda Civic Hatchback Instead

When shopping for a new car, it’s easy to get held up on your budget. For example, you might have a budget of $20,000 and will fight tooth and nail to stick to it. In that case, a car in the subcompact category could work well for you and we would likely always recommend the …
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2018 Kia Stinger
Cars

Is the Kia Stinger a Half-Priced Audi A7?

The Audi A7 is perhaps one of the most unique and luxurious sports sedans on the market today. Its coupe-like shape, practical hatchback, and athletic performance characteristics are unlike any other car, except perhaps for the Kia Stinger. The Korean brand’s most recent star performer takes some of its styling cues from Audi’s four-door coupe, …
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5 Reasons Why the Volkswagen Jetta GLI Is Better than the Honda Civic Si

When it comes to high-performing compact sedans, the Honda Civic Si is easily at the top of the contender list. Its high-revving turbocharged engine, slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission, and agile handling characteristics are all backed by Honda’s renowned reputation for reliability. However, another contender in the segment, the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, brings all of those …
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2019 Subaru Crosstrekdriving on curvy country roads
Trends

Is the Subaru Crosstrek More Capable than a Land Rover Defender?

Subaru vehicles, in general, are renowned for their undeniable capability, thanks to their formidable all-wheel-drive system. As the models seemingly get better and bigger every year, it can be a no-brainer to want to compare them to other off-road type vehicles. And while it might not seem fair to compare a car as small at …
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The One Model Year of the Honda Accord Hybrid That You Shouldn’t Buy

The main reason that anyone shops for a hybrid car is to obtain outstanding fuel economy during their daily commute. But what if the hybrid that you buy doesn’t achieve anywhere near what the manufacturer claims? If it’s a new car, then there’s a possibility that something is wrong and it will qualify for a …
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A grey Ford Mustang speeding down a tree-lined road
Cars

The 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Offers Muscular Agility for Under $30,000

We fully understand that having a muscle car is about having a gnarly V8 under the hood that can roar away at stoplights and eat “ricer Civics” for breakfast. Although, some of those Civics can be pretty fast. So if you can’t beat them, join them, with the Ford Mustang EcoBoost. This base model Mustang …
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Trends

Is the 718 Boxster the Best Porsche You Can Buy?

We’re not trying to invoke any Porsche-on-Porsche crime here, and we know that some Porsche enthusiasts will disagree, however, the 718 Boxster has always been the carrot at the end of the stick for prospective first-time buyers of the brand. It looks, drives, and feels similar to its stablemates, however, it’s available at a much …
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The Second-Generation Acura NSX is More Affordable Now

The word “affordable” can have different definitions depending on your current income status and how much money you have saved up in your piggy bank. For example, an affordable car might translate into a Honda Civic or a Kia Rio to some consumers, while to other consumers,  affordability means being able to get a 16 …
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Cars

The Acura Vigor Was More Unique Than You Think

Back in the 90s, Acura was one of the best brands in the market. It saw early success from the NSX supercar, the Integra was bringing in most of the sales, and the Legend was, well, legendary, even back then. But one Acura model that was unveiled during the early 90s was unlike all the …
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