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Rita DeMichiel

Rita DeMichiel began as a contributing writer for MotorBiscuit in 2018. She has her associate’s degree in film and television production, with extensive coursework in journalism, from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.

Rita’s work on MotorBiscuit is varied, but she particularly enjoys the RV content she writes, since she and her family have lived full-time in an RV for the past 14 years. As a result, she has a bevy of experience to add to that content in particular. Together, her family has traveled to all 50 states and 18 countries.

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A man being a distracted driver by watching his phone rather than the road, which is a bad driving habit.

7 Bad Driving Habits You Need to Break Today

Many drivers develop hard-to-break bad driving habits, resulting in traffic violations and unnecessary wear and tear on a vehicle. Even worse, many fatal accidents are the result of reckless driving. Here is a list of 7 Bad Driving Habits with helpful tips to break them today.
A Thinkware F70 dashcam mounted behind a rearview mirror in a car

The 4 Best Dashcams of 2022

Dashcams come with various accessories and features in a range of price points. Here are our picks for the best units for every budget.
A red and white Honda motorcycle logo on a black background.

2022 Honda CBR250RR Debuts a New Color

The Honda CBR250RR motorcycle is replacing the bold red color palette of 2021 with a new color scheme that has critics raving. While the features of this year's model are similar to the 2021 model, the new splash of color creates an aggressive racing style appearance that is undeniably extraordinary.
RVs for sale at Motor Home Center in Auburn, Maine, in 2002

How Many Years Can You Finance an RV?

The prospect of spreading out the terms of an RV loan can be enticing, but make sure you know what you're getting into before signing on the dotted line.
A green Rivian R1S with two canoes on top of the car.

Does the Rivian R1S SUV Qualify for the Federal EV Tax Credit?

The federal government is offering a tax credit of up to $7,500 for new all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Consumers considering the purchase of a 2022 Rivian R1S or Rivian R1T, knowing whether the federal tax credit applies to these vehicles will play an important part in the buying decision.
Snow on a car with a person cleaning it off. if only they had the best new car features for winter driving

Easy DIY Winter Hacks Everyone Really Needs to Know

Pull out your ice scraper and get ready for the frigid temperatures that are on their way. To protect your car from snow and make waking up to a frosty morning bearable, we have put together some helpful DIY winter hacks to get you through the coldest of seasons.
Tesla Model X parked on a street in San Francisco, California

A Woman Gave Birth in the Back of a Tesla Model X During a New York City Traffic Jam

Drivers in New York City are used to navigating horrendous conditions on some of the nation’s most congested streets. One woman recently experienced possibly the worst traffic jam of her life when she had no other choice but to give birth inside a Tesla Model X. Luckily, New York police and firefighters jumped into action …
A red Polaris Slingshot sitting in front of a black and white background.

Polaris Slingshot’s Dangerous Recalls Where 3 Wheels Become 2

In 2015, Polaris introduced the innovative Slingshot. The 3-wheel open-air roadster offers a one-of-a-kind driving experience but is not without issue. A current recall threatens to turn the trike-like design into a two-wheeler, creating a dangerous driving condition. Here is what you need to know before hitting the highway in your Polaris Slingshot.