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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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Cars

Is the 2021 Toyota Supra 2.0T Utter Blasphemy?

Do you remember the last election when a lot of people didn’t want to accept Donald Trump as the President, yet they still had to anyway? That’s pretty much what happened when the 2020 Toyota Supra was unveiled. It’s shared BMW underpinnings were rejected by car enthusiasts as they felt that Toyota had let them …
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Trends

Want a Cheaper Nissan Frontier? Buy a Suzuki Equator

Much to the consumers’ advantage, platform sharing between brands has been commonplace over the past few decades. Do you want a Mercedes-Benz SLK, but don’t want to shell out the extra money? Buy a Chrysler Crossfire. Want a Nissan Frontier, but don’t want to spend an extra couple grand? Then buy a Suzuki Equator. A …
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Cars

Ferrari 456 GT: The Forgotten Four-Seat V12 Cruiser

Four-seat sports cars are nothing new, however, it’s not every day that you see one with a usable back seat. What’s more, you would be even harder pressed to find a Ferrari with a rear seat, let alone one that can actually fit four adults. And even more rare would be seeing a Ferrari 456 …
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A Dodge Dakota is covered in snow
Trends

Do You Really Need to Warm up Your Car?

Believe it or not, the question “do I need to warm my car up?” is something that us car guys get asked every once in a while. While it is a simple “yes or no” answer, there are some caveats to the final answer. So let’s finally get an answer to the question: Do you …
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Cars

The 2020 Audi S6 Is a Mild Hybrid With Insane Power

The new 2020 Audi S6 is the hopped-up version of the brand’s comfort-focused A6 sedan. In true Audi “S model” style, the S6 exudes sporty features inside and out and houses a powertrain that stays true to the company’s racing roots, but with a technological ace up its sleeve. To add an extra kick and …
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Trends

Is the Suzuki Kizashi an AWD Bargain That You Need to Buy?

Does anyone remember that Suzuki used to make cars in the U.S.? Probably not. But once upon a time, the Japanese company that was more well-known for their GSX motorcycle than their Grand Vitara SUV produced a car back in 2010 called the Kizashi. The translation to English for the word “Kizashi” is “Something great …
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2019 Audi Q3
Cars

Is the Audi Q3 a Better Buy Than the BMW X1?

The luxury subcompact crossover segment has a robust roster of competitors. Aging stalwarts like the BMW X1 and Mercedes GLA lead the pack, but the Audi Q3 has held its ground thanks to a complete redesign for the 2019 model year. Now one year into its transformation, can the Audi Q3 prove to be a …
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Hybrids & EVs

What’s the Difference Between the Toyota Prius and Prius Prime?

Since its introduction in the year 2000, the Toyota Prius was made to do one thing and one thing only: get you to your destination in the fuel-efficient manner possible. It’s not meant to be a racecar or show stopper, it’s meant to get the best gas mileage among any other car in its class. …
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Trends

How to Get Out of a Car Lease Early

Car leases are a tempting proposition; you get to drive a brand-new car for a low monthly payment, with little to no money down, and in the end, you can walk away from it, keep it, or trade it in for something newer. That all sounds great, but what if you end up no longer …
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A grey Volvo V90 parked near the forest.
Crossovers

5 SUV Alternatives You Shouldn’t Overlook

For the past few decades, the consumer interest in SUVs has been steadily increasing and automakers are responding with bigger and more tech-savvy offerings. But what if you don’t need something as big as an SUV, but still need a vehicle with some utility that can carry multiple passengers comfortably? In that case, here are …
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Cars

5 Reasons Why the Nissan Sentra Is Better Than the Honda Civic

The Nissan Sentra might be synonymous with the term “rental car,” however, the all-new 2020 rendition is out to change your mind. With completely new looks inside and out, a new engine under the hood, and better driving dynamics, the Sentra is ready to make a bigger splash in the compact carpool while getting the …
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Trends

3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Used Supercar

If you’re reading Motorbiscuit, then it’s likely that you’re either doing research or are really into cars. And if you’re really into cars, then it’s likely that your dream car is some kind of supercar or at least something that’s astronomically priced. It’s OK to dream, but what if that dream suddenly becomes obtainable? A …
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A blue 2008 Honda Civic Mugen Si sedan
Cars

Honda Civic Mugen Si: The Sharpest Civic Before the Type R

Believe it or not, Japanese imports with big spoilers and body kits were popular even before the Fast and Furious movie franchise. In fact, import car shows were quite big in the late 90s but the gaudy modifications became more mainstream after Vin Diesel took to the silver screen. Fast forward to 2008, when Honda …
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Hybrids & EVs

Fuel-Saver Flashback: 2011–2019 Chevrolet Volt

The Chevrolet Volt debuted at an interesting time in automotive history. The country was going into a recession and automakers, including GM, were declaring bankruptcy, but the Volt outlived it all and went on to be produced up until 2019. Let’s take a look back at the Chevrolet Volt and see why it was a …
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2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited High Altitude | FCA
Trucks & SUVs

The Wrangler Is the Worst Jeep Vehicle You Should Never Buy

The Jeep Wrangler is undoubtedly one of the most favored and revered vehicles in automotive history. From its military roots to its unrelenting off-road prowess, the Wrangler has definitely earned its spot as an iconic SUV that’s easily recognized by people all over the world. However, you might all be sad to hear that the …
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Gildred Racing Super Cooper Sport engine bay
Cars

5 of the Best Naturally Aspirated Engines Ever Built

It seems like almost every car coming off the production line today has a turbocharged engine under the hood. That’s not a bad thing, of course, as a turbocharger can do wonders when it comes to extracting the most horsepower while maintaining stellar fuel efficiency. However, we do miss naturally aspirated engines. So much so …
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vintage Airstream RV and Camper model trailer parked on the grass at an event
Trends

Why Are Airstream Campers so Expensive?

Airstream campers are strikingly bold and easily recognized as they travel down the highway. As shiny beacons of nomadic living, these campers have a storied past and exude generations of legendary craftsmanship. We can truly appreciate prestigious attention to detail when it comes to anything on wheels, but what we can’t figure out is why …
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a white Mercedes-Benz GLB250 at speed on the an open country road.
Crossovers

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLB Worth Buying?

If we were to look at the three major German luxury brands on a spectrum with “comfort” on one end and “sporty” on the other, we would put BMW on the sporty end, Audi in the middle, and Mercedes-Benz on the comfort end. With the exception of the AMG models, Mercedes cars and SUVs have …
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bird's eye view of the Mazda 3 hatchback and sedan
Cars

The Mazda3 Just Took Home Another Award

With its latest Kodo design language and “Car as Art” design philosophy, Mazda showed us that cars really can be rolling works of art, and it’s paid off for them in spades. In the past year, they’ve earned a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s “10 Coolest Cars Under $20,000” list, have been awarded “2020 Best …
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Cars

Fuel-Saver Flashback: 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid

The 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) sedan was Honda’s one-hit-wonder or, shall we say, “one-year wonder.” Honda released the Accord PHEV right before the regular Accord Hybrid as somewhat of a testbed for the hybrid powertrain. Unfortunately, it didn’t do as well as they hoped. Let’s take a closer look at the Accord Plug-in Hybrid …
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