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Nancy Young

Nancy Young is a contributing writer for MotorBiscuit.

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Driving anxiety can result from heavy traffic and car accidents, such as the one on this highway, Route 93 in Canton, Ohio, where a truck rolled over and the contents were spilled across the highway, causing a long traffic jam on December 7, 2020

How Common Is Driving Anxiety?

It's not unusual to be stressed while driving, especially in heavy traffic or after a car accident. But for some people, driving anxiety is more complicated. The panic can stem from something unrelated to driving.
An overhead shot of a red 2021 Ford Escape SEL EcoBoost compact crossover SUV traveling on a wet road

The 2021 Ford Escape Is Actually a Really Fun Ride

When you think of affordable cars that are fun to drive, you might imagine a peppy Volkswagen GTI, a zippy Mazda, or even a roaring Mustang. But if we told you the 2021 Ford Escape compact crossover offers an entertaining ride, would you believe us? Sure, the Escape is safe and reliable, but it’ll surprise …
Front view of a red 2021 Volkswagen Arteon with its lights on, parked on a slab of asphalt in front of a rocky mountain

Is the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Really Cool Enough to Be a Brand Halo?

Through the years, Volkswagen has produced several iconic vehicles. The 1960s saw the VW Bus spark a craze. Debuting in the same era and reappearing in the ’90s, the Beetle, AKA the VW Bug, remains one of Volkswagen‘s best-known cars. Some considered the Beetle a halo car. In the 2000s, some thought of the GTI …
Two rows of Ford F-150 pickup trucks

The Average Pickup Truck Has Dramatically Changed in the Past 20 Years

Those who drive a pickup truck have probably noticed how every make and model keeps growing. For those who chose a compact when car buying, you’ve probably felt dwarfed when these beasts pull up next to you. All vehicles see changes from year-to-year, including trucks. Pickups have changed greatly since the turn of the century, …
A visual of an auto loan, represented by a red toy Volkswagen bug parked on four ascending stacks of silver coins

The Average Car Payment Makes Dave Ramsey Sick

For millions of Americans, auto loans have become givens in car buying. These loans are not only for new vehicles but also used ones. They include everything from subcompacts to SUVs and luxury cars. Auto loans cost most Americans more than 5 percent in interest. Personal money management guru Dave Ramsey suggests the expense is …
A black 2020 GMC Acadia Denali is parked on asphalt in front of trees and an orange sky

The GMC Acadia Offers Better Value in 2021

Though not known for its competitive midsize SUVs, GMC is making headway with the Acadia, which debuted in 2006. Today this crossover boasts power and capability while offering flexibility and convenience. Recently, the Acadia has been likened to a minivan in its roominess, and that seems to be what’s needed these days. The main competition …

Here’s What It’s Like to Ride the Harley-Davidson LiveWire

Harley-Davidson’s long-awaited electric motorcycle, the LiveWire, is causing a stir for motorcycle enthusiasts and electric vehicle consumers alike. Will the LiveWire make Harley-Davidson fans trade in their “Loud Pipes Save Lives” helmet stickers for a quieter electric motorcycle? Unlikely, but it could be that the company isn’t necessarily selling the LiveWire to its more traditional fan …