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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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2020 Mazda CX-5 side view
Trucks & SUVs

Mazda and Toyota Dominate This List of Most Reliable SUVs

Reliability is a major aspect to consider when buying a car. You want your new car to last a long time and be affordable to maintain and repair. The cars on this list are the 10 most reliable SUVs of 2020, according to Consumer Reports. Based on predicted reliability, reviews, and the history of past …
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2021 Hyundai Elantra | Hyundai-1
Cars

Here’s How the Hyundai Elantra Bests the Beloved Honda Civic

The Hyundai Elantra and the Honda Civic are both in the same class. If you’ve shopped for a compact sedan there is a good chance both of these choices are on your radar. They each come at affordable prices, have good reliability ratings and satisfying safety scores. These two sedans are similar in size and …
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2020 Silverado Jackal | PaxPower-0
Trucks & SUVs

2020 Pickup Trucks: These are the Worst of the Year

Pickup trucks are without a doubt one of the most popular vehicles in America. They come fully equipped to haul and work around the ranch or sleek and shiny for the slicked out city slicker. There are a lot of great trucks out there, but not everyone comes out on top. According to Consumer Reports, …
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Trucks & SUVs

2021 Ford Bronco Spotted in the Wild and it’s Bright Orange

The Ford Bronco Sport was set to debut sometime this year. Now everything is up in the air and fans are on the edge of their seats wondering when the new Ford Bronco will finally go into production. This video reveals photos of a Ford Bronco Sport –– spotted in the wild in a camouflaged …
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2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Midsize

The Least Reliable 2020 Minivans Have the Highest Road Test Scores

Of all the 2020 minivans out there, Consumer Reports has road tested five. The top three CR-tested 2020 minivans are the Dodge Caravan, the Kia Sedona, and the Toyota Sienna are the most reliable minivans of 2020, according to CR. But which are the least reliable 2020 minivans? Of the five they’ve tested CR gives …
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AEV Wrangler | AEV
Trucks & SUVs

The Jeep Wrangler’s Redeeming EcoDiesel

Though we’ve had our complaints about the Jeep Wrangler, it’s been a little painful not to have more good things to say about this iconic American model. The EcoDiesel engine is the Wrangler’s silver lining. Car and Driver tested one and we like what they have to say about the Jeep Wrangler equipped with an …
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2021 GMC Yukon XL Denali parked on snowy mountain top
Trucks & SUVs

This Is Why the GMC Yukon Is Better Than the Ford Expedition

Though the GMC Yukon remains unchanged for 2020, it still has a lot to offer. Sure, the 2020 Ford Expedition has made it to the top of lists on sites like Consumer Reports and U.S. New and World Reports. But that doesn’t mean that other SUVs don’t offer anything that beats the Ford ruler. The …
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2018 LGE-CTS Motorsports SEMA Ford Expedition front
Trucks & SUVs

This Is Why the Ford Expedition Is Better Than the GMC Yukon

The Ford Expedition and the GMC Yukon are remarkably similar. They are each sizable SUVs perfect for families, ready for a road trip or a trip to the grocery store. They were designed for teams and their snacks, weekend home improvement projects, camping trips and school pickup lines. While each of these SUVs has its …
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Trucks & SUVs

Is the Ford F-150 Really That Good for Towing?

The Ford pickup truck is one of the top selling vehicles in the country. Ford trucks have seen massive evolution, bitter rivalries, and generations of American loyalty. The Ford F-series is the most sold vehicle in in the USA with its wide range of trim options, several available sizes, and configurations to suit just about …
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2006 Smart ForTwo
Cars

Not So Smart Car Police Chase Ends in AZ Arrest

When you think about a police chase it’s all choppers, speeding patrol cars, and an exciting fast-pace pursuit that come to mind. An old muscle car roaring down the highway with several cops cars in a close chase, sirens raging and lights flashing. Turns out, you don’t need more that 100 hp to run from …
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2020 Tacoma TRD Pro off-roads through mud
Trucks & SUVs

3 Big Reasons the Toyota Tacoma Is Better Than the Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger released its fourth generation in 2019 with an all new mid-sized truck to compete with the likes of others in its class like the Toyota Tacoma. The Tacoma’s third gen, released in 2016, is still going strong. Here are 3 big reasons the Toyota Tacoma is better than the Ford Ranger. The …
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2019 Buick TourX | GM
Midsize SUVs

This Ignored Station Wagon Is About to be Discontinued

Americans are obsessed with the Subaru Outback. If we think station wagon, often the first image that comes to mind is of an Outback generation. But there’s another wagon that may not deserve to be ignored. It can be hard to compete with something so iconic. That’s why Buick’s wagon, the Regal TourX has been …
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Trucks & SUVs

5 More SUVs under $5k

While in many ways a vehicle under $5k is exactly what you pay for, these 5 SUVs are ready for a little more action before they retire forever. If you hunt down a solid old SUV it can still give you a ton of weekend or recreational miles. It’s great to have an extra vehicle …
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2020 Honda Civic Type R
Cars

Here’s Why the Honda Civic is Still Better Than the Hyundai Elantra

When you are choosing between reliable and practically priced sedans, these two are sure to come up in your search at some point or other. The Honda Civic and the Hyundai Elantra are popular buys for the American commute, but how do they differ? Certain points may sway buyers from one or the other. According …
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Tesla Cybertruck
Trends

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Cybertruck?

The Tesla Cybertruck has been on the receiving end of a crazy amount of attention since its release in November of 2019. Its futuristic look alone is pretty scary to some, and there’s no doubt that this is one of the gnarliest trucks the world has ever seen. In fact, it’s so much truck that …
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Trends

The Jeep Wrangler Can’t Keep Up With the Kia Telluride

After taking home the World Car of the Year award, the Kia Telluride is on everyone’s radar. In addition to that prestigious award, the Telluride earned high honors from NACTOY, MotorTrend, and Car and Driver. It’s clear that this new SUV should cause other popular choices for family camping and weekend off-roading –– like the …
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Trucks

How Reliable Is the Toyota Tacoma?

There is no denying that Toyota Tacoma owners love their Tacomas. According to 2019 stats, the Tacoma is the third most sold light truck in America. U.S. News has rated the Tacoma in the top three among all other compact pickup trucks for over a decade. In addition to all that, the Tacoma is considered …
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