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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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An electric blue 2021 Honda Pilot on the track.
Midsize

The 2021 Honda Pilot ‘Isn’t Exactly a Joy to Drive’

The Honda Pilot is a staple among three-row SUVs. However, Honda‘s largest SUV is only No. 10 of 26 mid-sized SUVs. While it’s still in the upper half of the bunch, the 2021 Honda Pilot ranked considerably lower on Consumer Reports‘ list than one might think. The Pilot is quick, comfortable, and refined, but it’s …
A press image of a silver 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn 10th Anniversary Edition in a southwestern outdoors scene
Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 Ram 1500 Is a Kind and Gentle Pickup Truck

In the road test review by Consumer Reports, the 2021 Ram 1500 pickup truck received a number of compliments. Its overall score ties with the 2021 Toyota Tundra. Still, it’s sitting pretty up top in the No. 1 spot on the list of best full-size pickup trucks. This is largely due the fact that the …
2021 Lexus LC 500 | Lexus-
Coupes

The 2021 Lexus LC 500h Is More Than a Midlife Crisis Car

A little while back, I had the privilege of testing out the 2021 Lexus LC 500h for a week. Recently, I overheard someone saying that this Lexus model is a bit of a midlife crisis car. I have to say I disagree. Gone are the days when a $100,000 Lexus coupe could only be one …
2021 Toyota Tacoma on display
Trucks & SUVs

How Will the Toyota Tacoma Survive Until 2022?

The last full redesign seen by Toyota’s popular Tacoma was for the 2016 model year. So what does that mean for the future of this tough little truck? How will the Toyota Tacoma survive until 2022? According to The Drive, it’s actually very likely that the Toyota Tacoma won’t even see a full workup and …
An image of a Toyota GR Super Sport parked in a warehouse.
Trends

Upcoming Toyota Models Have Something to Prove

Models like the Toyota Camry and Toyota Corolla, or even the tough Toyota Tundra, are popular and durable. They are marketed as simple cars for simple purposes. However, some folks look at the Toyota lineup and think––boring. So ho will the Japanese automaker continue propelling itself into the future? This year, we saw the release …
100th anniversary Mazda Miata MX-5 with a 1960 Mazda R360
Sedans

What’s So Great About Mazda Cars?

Since the old school “zoom-zoom” commercials, Mazda cars have made quite a name for themselves. These days, the Mazda slogan says “driving matters,” and the company holds claim to a lineup of cars said to be fun to drive. Year after year, the MazdaBut what’s so great about Mazda cars? This isn’t a brand with …
2021 Toyota Tundra Trail Edition parked near mountains
Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 Toyota Tundra Is Limited

The 2021 Toyota Tundra pickup truck is Consumer Reports‘ most reliable full-size pickup truck of all the 2021 models tested thus far. In addition, it tied with the 2021 Ram 1500 for the highest overall score. But the 2021 Toyota Tundra is limited. Consumer Reports certainly appreciates this truck’s predicted reliability. In addition, the publication …
Two 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road trucks parked in a field
Trucks & SUVs

Taco Tuesday: The 2021 Toyota Tacoma Is Struggling to Meet Demands

The Toyota Tacoma, or Taco, is the most popular compact pickup truck in its class. As such, factories are struggling to keep up with demand. According to Automotive Industry, North American Toyota factories aren’t having an easy time of it when it comes to keeping dealers stocked with 2021 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks. The pandemic …
2021 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition off-roading
Trends

The 2021 Toyota 4Runner Still Has its Selling Points

While the 2021 Toyota 4Runner is an SUV that seems a little overpriced, it has its selling points. There’s a reason why Toyota still sells so many units each year. This year, there’s a new Lunar Rock paint color for the 2021 TRD Pro model. It’s undeniably rugged and cool looking––especially in the trail or …
An orange Corvette is on a coastal road by cliffs
Trends

The 2021 Chevy Corvette C8 Is an American Supercar Outfitted for Daily Driving

The Chevrolet Corvette is an American legend. Over the years it’s remained a paradigm of performance as it evolved into a modern American supercar. Car and Driver praised the first model year of this domestic mid-engine C8-generation Corvette. This year, their review is still positive. Although it’s lost its manual transmission, the 2021 Chevy Corvette …
2021 GMC Canyon AT4
Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 GMC Canyon Came in Dead Last

The 2021 GMC Canyon shows up in last place of all the compact pickup trucks tested by Consumer Reports for the 2021 model year. That means out of six tested compact pickup trucks, the new Canyon is listed dead last. But this truck offers a diesel engine –– a feature that most others in its …
2021-Toyota-4Runner-Trail-Edition parked in gravel is a cool but expensive SUV
Trucks & SUVs

The New Toyota 4Runner Is Cool But Insensibly Expensive

The new Toyota 4Runner is a good reliable SUV. It’s one of the few family SUVs still built with a body-on-frame design rather than a unibody construction. It’s easy to feel tempted to buy one with all of the end of the year sales still going on and tantalizing models like the Toyota 4Runner TRD …