Skip to main content
Avatar photo
Section Editor - Pickup TrucksMore articles: Trucks

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.

927 posts From Author
a Subaru Baja ute pickup truckparked on the pavement
Trucks & SUVs

Can the Honda Ridgeline Scratch The Subaru Baja Itch?

The Subaru Baja was a unique little ute that only saw three years of production. From 2003-2006 Subaru offered this small pickup truck. Now, there isn’t really a comparable vehicle on the US market. Unless….Can the Honda Ridgeline scratch the Subaru Baja itch? Though the Honda Ridgeline is a vastly different vehicle that the Subaru …
Published on
a blue transit connect passenger wagon driving
Trends

2020 Ford Transit Connect Might Be the Best Family Wagon Ever

Whether you want to call it a minivan, city van, work van, or wagon, the 2020 Ford Transit Connect isn’t just a car. It’s a tool. This functional little van may be popular as a commercial vehicle, but it might also be the best family car ever. It’s totally overlooked as a minivan choice, and …
Published on
black on black Toyota Sienna driving in a neighborhood
Trends

The 2020 Toyota Sienna Isn’t One of the Safest Minivans

The International Institute for Highway Safety rated the 2020 safest minivans according to the results several different tests. Numerous crash tests are performed. Additionally, LATCH system tests are done and headlight ratings given. Despite the Toyota Sienna’s reputation, it didn’t make it into the top 3––or even 4––rated minivans for 2020 IIHS safety. The 2020 …
Published on
Ford transit like this green passenger van come with both diesel and gasoline engine options
Trends

Ford Transit Van: Gasoline vs. Diesel Engine

In terms of the cargo van, Ford dominates the market. The Ford Transit is the most popular choice for commercial fleet vans. One of the reasons it is such a leading choice is for the options that are available. Of these options is the choice between a diesel engine and a gasoline engine. What makes …
Published on
a deep red all-new Toyota Sienna, rear view in a desert landscape
Trends

The Toyota Sienna Will Never Get TRD Off-Road for This Reason

The Toyota Sienna is a faithful family hauler. It takes the the whole crew on long family road trips in comfort––toting everyone’s stuff in the vast cargo that gives minivans their special edge in the market. An available AWD powertrain made the Sienna special for a long time. Now, the Chrysler Pacifica offers that as …
Published on
a red, white, and blue CBR1000RR-R sport bike racing down the street
Motorcycles, Bikes & Scooters

The New Honda Fireblade Is Actually Coming to America

The all-new Honda CBR1000RR…-R Fireblade SP is coming to American motorcycle showrooms as a hulked up 2021 model of the familiar Honda CBR1000RR sport bike. There were apparently not enough Rs for this speedster––so Honda added more. Honda Powersports advertises this designated factory racer as “everything but the factory contract.” Named the Fireblade––presumably alluding to …
Published on
three Mustang GT350s. A red one and dark blue with a candy blue 2017 Ford Mustang in the foreground
Coupes

The Ford Mustang Beat the Dodge Challenger and the Chevy Camaro

These three American muscle cars have an iconic rivalry. There are large fanbases for the Ford Mustang, the Dodge Challenger and the Chevrolet Camaro. But which mid-size sports car dominates? In at least this one category, the Mustang beats out the Challenger and the Camaro. In fact––depending on how much dependability means to you––the Ford …
Published on
A new blue Ford Transit driving on the street
Trends

The Best Used Ford Transit Years Are Worth Hunting for

When it comes to work vans, cargo vans, and passenger vans, the Ford Transit dominates the US market. Other options such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or the Nissan NV are also compelling choices. But the Ford Transit or––T-Series as some call it––is the class leader in many ways. Sure, it doesn’t offer a V8 like …
Published on
a front view of a light blue 2007 Toyota Camry
Sedans

Everyone Loves–or Loved the 2007 Toyota Camry

A reliable car that has lasted since 2007 isn’t a shocker from Toyota. Toyota’s reputation for reliability precedes it. And owners seem to agree. The 2020 Toyota Camry is a great car. But it will carry the new car price. The 2007 Toyota Camry was and still is a good car. And it only costs …
Published on
2020 Lexus LS 500 F Sport
Sedans

The 2018 Lexus LS: “Finally Better Than a Mercedes?”

The 2018 Lexus LS was a redesign of the well-loved Lexus luxury sedan. Lexus often lets generations live a long time before the introduction of a new one. Lexus models are also know for offering a little competition to some of the German luxury automakers such as BMW, Audi, and Mercedes. It’s actually still a …
Published on
2020 Mazda Mazda3
Sedans

Is Turbo for the 2021 Mazda3 Really a Good Thing?

We’ve heard the hype and entertained the rumors. Mazda may be giving its 2021 Mazda3 and its hatchback version a turbo option. If anyone has wondered what might make the Mazda3 and Mazda3 hatchback better, there is a good chance they thought about turbo power. Turbocharged makes everything better, right? Not always. Let’s speculate a bit …
Published on
2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited High Altitude | FCA
Trends

What Is the Difference Between Powertrain and Drivetrain?

Powertrain and drivetrain are some pretty common terms that get tossed around in auto industry jargon. But what do each of these words actually mean? Are they the same or different? It can help to know various terms that are common in the industry. Whether you are reading up on a certain vehicle as a …
Published on
A red 2020 Subaru Outback driving on the countryside.
Crossovers

Is the Subaru Outback More Expensive to Maintain?

The Subaru Outback is one of the most popular AWD crossover SUVs in America. The Toyota RAV4 is also a popular choice. But does the price to buy the Subaru wagon come with expensive maintenance costs that the dealer didn’t tell you about? How expensive is Outback maintenance? The investment in buying a car is …
Published on
Blue 2020 Ford Transit Trail van driving through a construction site
Trends

Are Ford Transit Vans Very Reliable?

When it comes to a great cargo van or passenger van, the Ford Transit is the most popular choice in America. The Ford Transit is a versatile commercial van for both work and van life. But is it reliable? Hearing horror stories from lemon owners on forums about dead battery issues and other Ford Transit …
Published on
Mercedes Benz spy shot of the 4x4 squared
Trucks & SUVs

Whoa! 2022 G-Wagen Spied on German Roads

The G-Wagen, or G-Wagon as we know it here in the US, is easily one of the coolest and most capable SUVs. It is a pop culture icon seen in music videos and song lyrics by artists such as American rapper Post Malone. The 400 plus horsepower twin-turbo V8 doesn’t hurt its reputation, either. Now, …
Published on
a bright green Dodge Challenger muscle car driving down a scene road at dusk
Sedans

The 2015 Dodge Challenger Isn’t a Great Used Car

So, you’re thinking about buying a used Dodge Challenger. The 2015 model year for this muscle car might be on your radar. And while it received high praise from some of the pros when it was new, it isn’t necessarily a great used car. It received the worst reliability ratings out of several other model …
Published on
Mercedes Sprinter van conversion by RB Components
Trends

Is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter the Most Reliable Van?

The Mercedes Sprinter has been a popular choice for both cargo van and camping van since the days that it was assembled in the US by Dodge. And for good reason. It is a good van. Many people who have owned one have bought a second. But sometimes brand loyalty isn’t the best factor to …
Published on
KTM rider Cooper Webb rides to victory
Motorcycles, Bikes & Scooters

Cooper Webb’s KTM 450SXF Dirt Racer

Cooper Webb finished 2019 strong, earning the season title for Monster Energy Supercross. He’s still on the rise in the 2020 racing season––poised as the only rider with a fighting chance against current points leader Eli Tomac. Today we see if he rides his KTM 450SXF factory race build to victory. Webb could take the …
Published on
Roczen riding his CRF450R
Motorcycles, Bikes & Scooters

Ken Roczen and his Honda CRF450R Dirt Bike

German-born Honda Racing Corporation team hero Ken Roczen is a Supercross warrior. After a daunting broken arm sustained in a dirt bike crash at the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross Championship at Anaheim, Roczen was sidelined due to his brutal injury. About a year later, the former Red Bull KTM rider was injured again while riding …
Published on
RV Rental
Trends

You Don’t Have to Be Retired to Retire in an RV

RV sales and RV rentals have spiked this year, due to social distancing. Inspired families have discovered the desire to take to the open road in an effort to have fun while maintaining the appropriate distance from public spaces. RVs have it all: the comforts of home with the mobility to seek adventure. RV sales …
Published on