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Thom Taylor

Thom Taylor is a celebrated automotive journalist. He was awarded the Top 100 Most Influential People in Hot Rodding from Hot Rod Magazine, and was inducted into the Grand National Roadster Show Hall of Fame and the National Rod and Custom Hall of Fame. He’s a member of SEMA and the NHRA.

Thom has authored a number of books, including Hot Rod & Custom Chronicle and several guides for drawing vehicles like a pro, which pull from his distinguished ventures as an automotive illustrator.

Thom joined the MotorBiscuit team in 2019, and focuses his coverage on new vehicle releases, design, and the latest features and tech in the industry. His tenure of 25 years writing about the industry gives him a unique context for the auto news he covers, whether it’s part of the Rusty Monday series or the latest news from Chevy. Thom has built two complete cars from the ground up and driven vintage roadsters at the Indy 500.

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Washington DC Ploice officers drag race then crash police cars
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DC Police Drag Race Then Total Two Patrol Cars

Without exception when we see headlines about street racing we know it doesn't involve the police. So we're more than surprised to discover two DC Police cruisers crashed after drag racing each other through a residential neighborhood.
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real Porsche 911 GT# RS
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Whitest Paint Ever Made Could Make Air Conditioning Obsolete

How would you like to not ever need air conditioning in your car? Even in 100-degree heat? A new paint formula recently created could help buildings and cars rely much less on air conditioning.  Purdue University engineers have come up with revolutionary paint. It’s the whitest white ever made. Now researchers are saying that with …
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A metallic-red 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat four-door pickup truck traveling on a two-lane highway past thick trees on a sunny day
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Here’s the Most Popular Vehicle in Your State

Everyone is unique and that goes for what vehicle you drive. It also goes for each state in the US. Every state has one vehicle that is the most popular and we've got them all covered-including territories and provinces. So check out what vehicle is most popular in your state.
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Fake 911 GT3 RS from Boxster front 3/4 view
Coupes

This Fake 911 GT3 RS Didn’t Even Start As A 911

Yes, this looks like a Porsche 911 GT3 RS. And it is all, real, Porsche-at least under the skin. But it’s not a GT3 RS, and in fact, it isn’t even a pedestrian 911. Instead, it started from the Porsche factory as a Boxster. It’s a 986 generation Porsche Boxster.  Every fake Porsche body panel …
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A white 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range on Consumer Reports' track
Hybrids & EVs

Watch: Here’s How Easy It Is For Tesla AutoPilot to be Driverless

With the most recent fatality involving a Tesla without a driver in the driver's seat Consumer Reports rigged a Model Y on a test track to drive driverless. Besides each step in the process being technically a safeguard, each step should be considered illegal indemnifying Tesla from responsibility.
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A red 2021 Chevy Camaro ZL1 coupe and a silver 2021 Chevy Camaro ZL1 convertible parked on a large expanse of asphalt overlooking grass, trees, and the sun on the horizon
Hybrids & EVs

2024 Camaro Rumors: EV Version Might Be Cadillac Not Chevy

We know that if there is to. be a next generation of Camaro it will be all-electric. Everything from now on will be electric. But rumors persist that the Camaro might shift over to the Cadillac division leaving Chevy with the Corvette as its only car line.
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2021 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Limited Crew Cab Dually driving
Trucks & SUVs

We Know More About the 2022 Ram 1500 Refresh

As we move closer to the 2022 model year rumors about what changes Stellantis has in store for Ram trucks is becoming clearer. Though no big changes are in store a mild refresh will see things changed up just a bit.
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rendering of a green Hyundai Santa Cruz 2-door pickup
Trucks & SUVs

Hey Hyundai: This 2-Door Santa Cruz is What We Really Want

So now it has been a week or so for all of us to digest the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz reveal. We love it and love that it is at least close to the old Chevy El Camino and Ford Ranchero. You know, a car-truck with two doors and a bed? Ah, but the door …
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2021 Lincoln Reflection concept of the 2022 Zephyr for China | Ford
Sedans

Could This 2022 Lincoln Zephyr Revive Ford Sedans?

Sedans in the US are toast. That’s why there are very few that remain unless you’re Stellantis. And Ford saw its last sedan go down last year. So for the first time ever, Ford is sedan-less. But in China, sedans still sell. And Ford has come up with a new, spectacular sedan for the Chinese …
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