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Sam Philbrook

Sam Philbrook is a contributing writer for MotorBiscuit.

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The Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison is on display at the 111th Annual Chicago Auto Show

The 2020 Chevrolet Colorado Is the Cheapest Truck in America

For the past few years, the Chevrolet Colorado and Nissan Frontier have been neck and neck. Customers who wanted a truck at an entry-level price basically had two options at the price point. But compared to the stability of the Chevy Colorado, Nissan is wading into uncharted territory with the 2020 and 2021 Frontier, and …
A general view of the all-new Mazda3 is seen during the L.A. Auto Show

The 2018 Mazda3 Is One of the Best Used Cars Under $20,000

The Mazda3 is iconic. It’s flashy, it’s fun to drive, and it feels like you’re in control of every aspect of the car. It seats five and has something for everyone. It doesn’t always stand out against the other cars in its class, but recent versions of the Mazda3 have a secret weapon: shocking reliability. …
People discuss a Nissan 2015 Murano on display at the LA Auto Show's press and trade day

The Top Nissan Murano Complaints Are All Outrageously Expensive to Fix

Nissan has produced the Nissan Murano every year since 2002, with only one exception (2008). The little crossover has quickly found its way into Nissan’s all-star lineup. Despite a lack of fanfare, the Murano has not only satisfied customers but managed to win some industry-wide awards (2007 Motorist Choice best premium midsize SUV, 2015 Ward’s …
The Acura TLX on display during Acura Festival Village At The Sundance Film Festival 2019

The 2021 Acura TLX Features the Same Clunky Infotainment System

As we move into the second half of 2020, more and more companies are rolling out their 2021 models. Back in 2019, Acura made headlines with the first rumblings of a new Type S vehicle, which turned out to be the 2021 TLX. Since then, we’ve received a steady trickle of information, finally culminating in …
The world premiere of the Acura ZDX is unveiled at the New York International Auto Show

What Happened to the Short-Lived Acura ZDX?

Acura’s fans have no doubt noticed an egg-shaped hole in the market over the past seven years as the company finally pulled the plug on its ZDX model in 2013. It boasted typical comfort and performance for an Acura vehicle, and it certainly had its fans. But the upsides of the ZDX just weren’t enough …
J.B. Smoove arrives in an Audi Q7 to the World Premiere of ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ at the TCL Chinese Theatre

The 2020 Audi Q7 Has a Big Advantage Over the Porsche Cayenne

The Audi Q7 made headlines last year when the company announced “an all-round update” for the 2020 model. In addition to new tech and cabin design, the exterior of the car received a facelift. With a new look and a jump forward technologically, how does the Audi Q7 stack up against the other vehicles in …
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 sports car on display at Brussels Expo

This Porsche Cayman Model Year Is the Best Used Sports Car You Can’t Ignore

Porsche vehicles have a certain timeless quality to their design. No matter how old a Porsche is, the vehicle’s sleek structure does a great job of attracting attention. Porsche cars are the vehicle of choice for some of America’s most popular celebrities as well as normal folks looking for something exotic but still affordable. Like …
The new Honda CR-V is unveiled at the LA Auto Show

A Vintage Used 2005 Honda CR-V Can Be Had for Just $5,000

Honda initially moved into the SUV space in the early ’90s with the Honda Passport, but that model was largely a conversion from Isuzu. The first true in-house Honda SUV was the CR-V, which first hit America in 1995. Over the 25 years since, Honda’s classic reliability made plenty of CR-V model years popular long …
2019 Kia Sorento SXL is on display at the 110th Annual Chicago Auto Show

When Can We Expect the Redesigned 2021 Kia Sorento?

Although there’s no official date for its U.S. release, the 2021 Kia Sorento made a splash in the European market this March. Following up on the release of the Kia Telluride, the 2021 Sorento features some of the Telluride’s build design while building a whole new name for itself. At a predicted $28,000 or so, …