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Jordan Almond

Jordan Almond grew up Texan, hauling goosenecks and bumper pulls with her family’s dually. A former competitive equestrian, her experience driving trucks and towing horse trailers has provided a foundation for her pickup coverage and former weekly Toyota Tacoma installation. Jordan now serves as our Trucks, SUVs, & Crossovers Section Editor.

Jordan has a Bachelor’s in Rhetoric and Writing from the University of North Texas, and she wrote short fiction and poetry until joining MotorBiscuit in 2020. A lifelong adventurer, she can be found crafting pieces on RVs, camper vans, and overland conversions, although her library of automotive media covers a wide range of topics. Jordan credits motherhood and family life (chasing two boys) for providing her with more personal insights on new car reviews and informative pieces on consumer favorites.

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A white 2021 Lexus GX full-size SUV drives through the snow
Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 Lexus GX 460 Is a Dynamic Dinosaur

The 2021 Lexus GX 460 may not be a dinosaur in the same way as the Ford F-150 Raptor or the Ram 1500 TRX, but it is a dinosaur nonetheless. While it’s certainly plush and comfortable, this Lexus model feels a little dated and lacking in ultra-modern tech-rich features. But for the right families who …
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Midsize

Critics Don’t Care That the 2020 Cadillac XT5 Sport Isn’t Sporty

The 2020 Cadillac XT5 Sport is a new trim for this compact luxury SUV. When a car company like Cadillac adds the ‘sport’ badge to one of its models, we typically know that the version will feel a little different. According to Cars.com, however, adding Sport to the 2020 XT5 doesn’t change it much. But …
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Kia made a new logo and it s a little wonky
Trends

Kia Isn’t the Only Manufacturer That’s Subtly Changing its Logo This Year

We recently heard the news that Kia is changing its name and rebranding the company. But apparently, it’s not just Kia. BMW, General Motors, Volkswagen, Nissan, and FCA (now Stellantis) are all car companies subtly changing their logo as well. In the Chinese Zodiac’s Year of the Ox, we are seeing a lot of subtle …
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luxurious interior of the consumer reports number 1 pickup truck of 2021
Trucks & SUVs

The Best Luxury Car of 2020 Is a Pickup Truck

Yes, we know. This definitely shakes things up a bit. According to Cars.com, the best luxury car of 2020 is a pickup truck. The 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn and Limited trim took home the win for this year’s best luxury car. So how does this happen? It’s simple. The honor of best luxury car …
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A photo of the 2021 Honda Odyssey outdoors.
Midsize

What’s So Great About Minivans?

Some drivers swear they’ll never own a minivan. Conversely, there are plenty of families out there that swear by their van. Models like the Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna continue to improve year over year. But what’s so great about minivans? First off, I’ll start by saying that I am definitely one of …
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A Class C RV is parked in a car park as members of the public are asked to stop traveling to the Scottish Highlands
RV

Don’t Expect People to Stop Renting RVs in 2021

The RV rental business is experiencing dramatic fluctuations. Due to a surge in the popularity of the camper business, both sales and rentals of the Recreation Vehicle (RV) saw unprecedented success in 2020. In fact, this vacation trend isn’t likely to lose much momentum any time soon. Don’t expect people to stop renting RVs in …
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An olive green 2021 Kia Telluride driving down an empty road
SUVs

The 2021 Kia Telluride Isn’t the Best SUV With 3 Rows

The 2021 Kia Telluride is an acclaimed family SUV. But is the Telluride the best SUV with three rows? U.S. News and World Report says no. It’s just one of the best crossover SUVs with third-row seats. There’s no denying that the popular Telluride is a great SUV. The 2021 Kia Telluride has already won …
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A blue 2021 BMW X3 at sunset.
Crossovers

The Best Luxury SUVs With 2 Rows Are 2021 BMW Models

What are the best two-row luxury SUVs? Well, according to U.S. News and World Report the top tippety two are both 2021 BMW models. The 2021 BMW X3 and the BMW X1 are respectively the No. 1 and No. 2 two-row luxury SUVs of the year. If you don’t need a massive three-row family hauler, …
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Crossovers

The 2021 Kia Sportage Is Cheaper and More Reliable Than its Mazda Competition

The 2021 Kia Sportage and the 2021 Mazda CX-5 are both wildly successful compact SUV options. U.S. News and World Report ranks the CX-5 No. 2. The Sportage settles into third place in the small crossover class. If you are looking for a small crossover, both of these compact SUVs make great family haulers. However, …
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A black 2021 Chevy Silverado HD Carhartt Special Edition parked in a dusty barn with tractors
Trends

Chevy Didn’t Even Make it on the List for Best Pickup Trucks of 2020 and 2021

Edmunds rated and ranked all the new trucks in three different groups. The best pickup trucks of 2020 and 2021 rank the top three for midsize, large, and heavy-duty trucks. While GM’s GMC Sierra made it on two of the top three lists, Chevy is completely excluded from the best lists. According to Edmunds, the …
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Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Crushed its Corporate Cousin

The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is one of a few Toyota SUV options that offer a third row. It’s also the most expensive. And, although it’s a Toyota, it crushed its corporate cousin on the U.S. News and World Report list of the best large luxury SUVs of 2021. The 2021 Lexus LX 570 came …
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