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Mark Putzer

With seven years of experience writing in the automotive industry prior to joining MotorBiscuit in 2021, Mark’s work can be found on dealership websites across North America. A Bachelor of Science degree in zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison sent Mark into the wilderness for environmental studies. Here, he discovered a passion for driving off-road trucks and SUVs off the beaten path.

During his extensive international travels, Mark developed an affinity for foreign cars and international automotive markets. Inspired by the industry-wide push toward environmentally-friendly EVs and hybrids, Mark covers topics about recent advances in the automotive industry, in addition to everything from off-road concepts to emerging EV technology.

 

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Gray 2022 Toyota Tacoma with mountains in the background
Trucks & SUVs

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma Destroys the 2022 Nissan Frontier

Are you on the hunt for a highly capable midsize pickup truck? We made a head-to-head comparison between the 2022 Toyota Tacoma and 2022 Nissan Frontier. In evaluating several different areas, we found that the Tacoma destroys the Frontier. Check it out.
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Kevin Bacon and Jay Leno standing next to a blue 2021 Ford Bronco Sasquatch
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Kevin Bacon Loves the Ford Bronco on Jay Leno’s Garage

In an entertaining episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, Kevin Bacon drove a 2021 Ford Bronco — and he loves it. Bacon is a good choice to showcase the new Bronco, for he’s a fan of the iconic SUV and owns a 1969 Bronco. Watch the video of the Bacon Bronco excursion.
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Directions from the Golden Gate Bridge to Googleplex on Google Maps
News

New Google Maps Feature Finds the Most Fuel-Efficient Route

Google wants to help users make better-informed decisions about travel and understand the effects of travel on carbon emissions and climate change. It now offers a new feature on Google Maps that shows the most fuel-efficient and eco-friendly route.
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Two chocolate wheels and two chocolate boxes
News

Chocolate Wheels: You Can Have Your Car and Eat It Too

Chocolate and cars are wonderful things. Chocolate is so tasty and cars give us freedom and a world of possibilities. 4Design, a Japanese company, combined these two things by creating a mold that enables you to create your own chocolate wheels at home. Are you hungry yet?
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Front view of maroon 1949 Hudson Commodore
Trends

What Car Did Jack Kerouac Drive in ‘On the Road?’

On the Road is cherished by members of the counterculture, travelers, and literary enthusiasts alike. It tells the semi-autobiographical story of Jack Kerouac and friends taking a cross-country journey across the United States. Have you ever wondered, “What car did Jack Kerouac drive in On the Road?” To find out, view here.
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Silver Rivian R1T electric truck driving on a dirt road
Hybrids & EVs

Electric Vehicles Dominate Gas-Powered Ones for Off-Road Action

When one thinks about the ideal vehicle for off-road adventures, gas-powered models like the F-150 Raptor and Ram 1500 TRX come to mind. However, as the Rivian R1T electric truck shows, an electric vehicle is superior to a gas-powered vehicle for off-road action. View here to find out why.
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Children backseat of a car making a bad smell expression
Trends

Can a New Car Smell Make You Sick?

Do you love the smell of a new car in the morning? It smells like — possibilities. The smell of a new car is instantly recognizable and is typically viewed as something positive. However, can a new car smell make you sick? Take a deeper look, or smell, and find out.
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Front view of red 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck
Trucks

Guide to New and Upcoming Electric Pickup Trucks

If you love pickup trucks and are drawn to the eco-friendly aspects of electric vehicles, then you have many reasons to be excited. There is an onslaught of electric pickup trucks on the horizon. To help you make sense of it all, we created this guide to new and upcoming electric pickup trucks.
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Silver Toyota RAV4 driving on a mountainous road
Crossovers

Does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Dominate the 2022 Nissan Rogue?

Two of the highest-selling compact SUVs are the Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue. Deciding which model is the best one for you can be a challenging endeavor. To help you out, we created this 2022 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2022 Nissan Rogue comparison page. Take a look.
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Overhead view of glass roof of Chevy Silverado EV electric pickup truck
Trucks & SUVs

The Chevy Silverado EV Will Debut at CES 2022

There is exciting news on the electric pickup truck front. Chevrolet announced that the Chevy Silverado EV will make its debut in January 2022 at CES. Read more to find out its release date and price.
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Rear view of Lucid Gravity electric crossover SUV with the sunset in the background
Hybrids & EVs

The Mysterious All-Electric Lucid Gravity SUV is Worth the Wait

Lucid is the latest start-up EV automaker to rise to prominence. The Lucid Air luxury sedan has a sleek design, boasts a remarkable 520 miles of range, and delivers a mighty 1111 horsepower. Lucid may have an even bigger second act with the mysterious Lucid Gravity crossover SUV. See why it is worth the wait.
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Close-up view of fox
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Foxes Vandalize Town by Chewing Brake Lines and Defecating

In the wake of a bear going into a Lexus RX and a squirrel packing a stash of walnuts in a Chevy Avalanche, there’s more weird news from the world of animals and cars. Many foxes are wreaking havoc on a town in England by chewing brake lines and prolifically defecating.
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Face and grille of gray 2022 BMW iX
Hybrids & EVs

Is It Worth Buying the Electric BMW iX Despite Its Weird Face?

There are many things to like about the all-electric 2022 BMW iX crossover SUV. It could be a strong competitor of the Tesla Model X. However, it’s difficult to get over the strange face and grille on the BMW iX. Is it worth buying the iX despite its weird face and grille?
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White Rivian R1S electric SUV driving by a large rock
News

Rivian Stock IPO: Invest Money Soon, and Make Tesla-Like Profits?

Electric vehicle automaker Rivian aims to capitalize on its positive buzz by going public. It recently filed for a stock IPO. Is the sky the limit for Rivian stock? If you invest in Rivian stock soon, could you earn a huge amount of money with a Tesla-like return on your investment?
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Black Sono Sion parked next to a house
Hybrids & EVs

Sono Sion Solar Car Can Power a Home and May Not Need a Charge

Solar power, with abundant energy from the sun, could be the future for cars. To date, solar technology isn’t effective enough to make it a practical reality. However, EV start-up Sono may have made a big jump. The automaker built a Sion solar-powered car that can power a home and may not need a charge.
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