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Ron King

Ron King started as a contributing writer for MotorBiscuit in 2020. He spent 22 years as an aerospace machinist and aircraft structures mechanic for Spirit Aerosystems. An expert in explaining complicated subjects earned through 16 years as an adult educator, Ron currently teaches precision measuring and shop math at Tulsa Technology Center. He travels the country in a travel trailer, so Ron is most interested in new trucks, solar charging systems, advancing battery technology, and the EV wave to come.

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A 2017 Nissan Rogue is displayed during media preview days ahead of the public opening of the Los Angeles Auto Show
Crossovers

The 2012 Nissan Rogue Has a Pricey Problem

Owning an automobile is often a necessity for people who need to go to work, school, or any other of a variety of places on a daily basis. Sometimes, though, a car can cost as much or more to repair than it is worth. Warranties protect new car buyers, but if you’re looking to buy …
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle is on display at the 112th Annual Chicago Auto Show
Trends

The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Is the Best Minivan Your Family Can Buy

Originally introduced in 2004 as a crossover/SUV, the 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica did not live up to expectations. Perhaps it was just ahead of its time as they are now popular with millennials on the used market. Fast-forward to 2016, Chrysler reintroduced the Pacifica for the 2017 model year as a minivan aimed at taking on …
The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus SUV is unveiled during the auto trade show AutoMobility LA
Crossovers

Does the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus Edge Out the Ford Edge?

Are you in the market for a midsize SUV? There is a lot of variety in this vehicle class and your decision is not going to be easy. Do you wish to sit in the lap of luxury or would you rather contribute more to your retirement fund? If your needs lean toward the occasional …
A sign with the Ford logo is posted in front of Serramonte Ford
Trends

Ford Wants to Dismiss a Lawsuit Over a Technicality

Multiple owners of 2017 to 2019 Ford F-150 models and Ranger models have banded together to file a class-action lawsuit – “In RE: Ford Motor Co. F-150 and Ranger Truck Fuel Economy Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation.” The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, claims that Ford Motor …
The 2012 Honda Civic concept car is viewed during the first press preview day at the 2011 North American International Auto Show
Sedans

Get Your Teenager a Used 2011 Honda Civic for Under $5,000

When someone mentions the Honda Civic in a conversation, it is most often brings to mind a mode of transport that is neither flashy nor sporty, mundane might be an apt adjective. However mundane the Honda Civic may be, the overall majority of Honda Civics produced since its introduction in 1973 have proven reliable and …
The Chrysler logo is displayed on the front of a brand new car
Trends

Turning up the Volume in a 2004 Chrysler Voyager Could Start a Fire

The minivan is a symbol of suburbia and an icon of soccer moms and hockey dads alike. It saw its niche and it served them well in the era between station wagons and SUVs. The Chrysler Voyager has served the minivan market since 1984, first wearing a Plymouth badge but more recently branded as a …
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV crossover plug-in hybrid SUV on display at Brussels Expo
Midsize

Does the Mitsubishi Outlander Have Apple CarPlay?

The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander is struggling against its competitors. U.S. News ranked it 15th against other compact SUVs with a score of 6.2 of 10. The Mitsubishi Outlander scored a 9.0 in safety but only 5.8 for interior and 5.6 for performance. A J.D. Power reliability rating of 2.5 of 5 further detracted from the …
2016 Cadillac XT5 is on display at the 108th Annual Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place
Midsize

You Could Do A Lot Better Than a Cadillac for a Midsize Luxury SUV

Cadillac, long known as an icon of American-made luxury vehicles, offers two midsize SUV options for 2020 – the returning Cadillac XT5 and the new XT6 – for the sport utility vehicle market. The Cadillac XT5 Earning a four-star review from Kelley Blue Book’s expert review panel, the Cadillac XT5 has a starting price of …
A 2020 Cadillac is displayed at the New York International Auto Show
Trends

The Cadillac CT6 Is the Worst Large Luxury Car of 2020 You Should Avoid

Until recently, the Cadillac brand was synonymous with luxury vehicles, in fact, professional heavyweight boxing legend Smokin’ Joe Frazier preferred them over others. Over the last few years, it seems that the automaker’s reputation is beginning to slip. And it doesn’t appear the 2020 Cadillac CT6 is going to help. How does the Cadillac CT6 …
A Mazda6 car being assembled at the Mazda Sollers Manufacturing Rus factory
Trends

The 2020 Mazda6’s Safety Is Its Most Underrated Highlight

The popular Mazda6 is gaining momentum and by some accounts has achieved the top spot in the midsize sedan market. A recent review by U.S. News places the Mazda6 in the No. 4 spot. Ranking the Mazda6 in this low position may have more to do with the competitiveness of the class than any glaring …
2017 Honda Ridgeline is on display at the 109th Annual Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place
Trucks & SUVs

Truck Buyers Are Still Wary of the Honda Ridgeline in 2020

The Honda Motor Company has a good reputation as an automaker. So why does the Honda Ridgeline struggle to gain acceptance in the midsize truck market? Although the first quarter of 2020 saw a nearly 17 percent increase in sales over the same period last year, Honda Ridgeline sales still lag behind its competition. In …