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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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GMC HUMMER EV SUV completes the HUMMER EV family and feature
Hybrids & EVs

Hummer Online Reservations: GMC Dealers Mad They Can’t Add Huge Markups

GM has changed its decades-long selling procedure for the coming GMC Hummer EV. With minimal dealer involvement, you can order your Hummer directly from GM over the next several years at least. It says that its EV shopping protocols in general will “evolve” as well. Obviously, GM is body blocking its GMC dealers and they’re …
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Hybrids & EVs

Here’s The 2023 eRay Electric Corvette

Here’s what we know right now about the coming electric 2023 eRay Corvette. You know that GM is on a march towards electrification. In the case of the C8 Corvette, is it a death march? Based on how well the Mustang Mach-E has done so far we’d say probably not. Still, the eRay won’t be …
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Taobao BMW M3 fascia for 2000s 5-Series sedans | Taobao
Sedans

Proof These BMW Enthusiasts Are Car Crazy!

Proof that money can’t buy good taste or that many don’t know good design from bad, we present this 2021 BMW M3 conversion fascia. Yes, you too can join the ranks of design-blind Bimmer enthusiasts that can’t afford the latest M3 and shouldn’t want it anyway. Of course, that would be because of the beaver …
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Russian Kalashnikov CV-1 EV | Kalashnikov
Hybrids & EVs

The Russian Kalashnikov CV-1 EV Was Meant To Crush Tesla

Mother Russia has been in a technology race with the US forever. While mostly copying American developments for air and space vehicles, it did launch the first human successfully into space. But that was in 1961. Since then it has been mostly crickets. But in 2018, the Russian government announced to the world it was …
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2020 Honda Accord Sport 2.0T
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Honda Just Got Slapped With Another Huge Recall

Honda Motor Company has announced it is recalling 761,00 vehicles to replace fuel pumps that potentially can result in crashes due to stalling. In the US that amounts to 628,000 Honda and Acura models built between 2018 and 2020. Honda says there have been no reports of accidents or injuries as a result of the …
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VW Atlas Tanoak pickup concept 2017
Trucks & SUVs

Is VW Making An EV Version Of Ford’s Ranger Pickup For the US?

Back in 2019, we told you about Ford and Volkswagen hooking up to share midsize truck development. This would be for the next-generation Ford Ranger. We expected that this meant VW wouldn’t be selling what it shared with Ford in the US. But now comes word that VW is developing its part of the pickup …
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FCA vehicles are seen at a dealership in Glenview, Illinois, the United States, on March 3, 2021. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV FCA raked in 29 million U.S. dollars in net income in 2020
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Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler Are Gouging With Destination Charges

What’s are destination charges? It has always been an oblique charge that can take in a variety of shipping and dealer fees. “Inland freight and handling fees,” what the heck is that? With Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler, it is an ever-increasing charge that seems like a gouge. So, what’s going on with Stellantis’ destination charges? …
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Kia EV6
Trends

2022 Kia EV6: Why Doesn’t BMW Design Look Like This?

We’re sorry for beating up on BMW and its beaver tooth grilles. We do it out of love, and its heritage of fabulous sedans and coupes over the last few decades. But BMW’s reluctance to admit it needs to make some quick fixes for its ailing design directions keeps us writing. And complaining. Especially when …
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2022 Hyundai Ionig 5 front 3/4 view
Hybrids & EVs

Hyundai Having Problems Making Ioniq 5 EV: Expect Delays

Hyundai’s 2022 Ioniq 5 is a smash hit. There have been over 40,000 pre-orders placed for Hyundai’s first all-electric vehicle. Over 24,000 orders were placed in South Korea for the Ioniq 5 the day it was first shown to the public. Even the 3,000 limited-edition “Project 45” launch model for Europe sold out almost instantly. …
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Cash for Clunkers | Getty
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US Government Is Ready To Give You Money As Incentive For Going Electric

President Biden is pushing to get the US to reduce carbon emissions in any way possible. He stood on a platform to fight climate change. During the Presidential campaign, he suggested that rebates and/or tax incentives would be addressed. Now it looks like the US government is ready to give you money for going electric. …
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A silver 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn 10th Anniversary Edition pickup truck parked in a desert
Trucks & SUVs

2021 Truck Wars: Ram Whips Silverado In Sales For Second Place

The 2021 truck wars are heating up and Ram is whipping the Chevy Silverado once again for second place. Sales for the first quarter are stronger than last year which is partially attributed to COVID-19 starting to hit hard in 2020. What’s striking is that Ram has seen a 25% increase in retail results year-over-year. …
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red 2020 Chevy Impala sedan front 3/4 view
Sedans

You Can Still Buy 2020 Chevy Sonic and Impala Sedans In 2021

Chevy dealers must be loaded up on 2020 Impalas and Sonics. That’s because both showed up in sizable numbers for first-quarter sales in 2021. Impala production ended over a year ago at the end of February 2020. For the 2020 Sonic, Chevy saw fit to continue production until October of last year.  Both would be …
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Report: ACDelco Parts Labeled “Made In USA” Came From China

Uh oh! A customer who bought an ACDelco oil filter saw the “Made in USA” sticker on the package. Then, he noticed the “Made in China” in the fine print. From there this has spiraled into a class-action lawsuit over false claims in advertising and packaging by ACDelco and General Motors.  Consumers pay premium prices …
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close up of brake pedal in car
Hybrids & EVs

What Is One-Pedal Driving?

Vehicles have gone from three pedals-brake, clutch, and accelerator; to one-pedal driving. That is if you have an EV that supports it. So what is one-pedal driving? In short, it uses the vehicle’s electric motor to slow the car down when you release the accelerator. It effectively eliminates the need to brake.  Electric motors in …
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Humble One from Humble Motors solar and electric hybrid
Hybrids & EVs

Humble Wants To Be First With Solar-Powered SUV

Yet another electric vehicle startup has a bold goal to be the first with a solar-powered SUV. California startup Humble Motors has already begun the development of the “Humble One.” This is a four-door crossover SUV. One goal for Humble is to see a 500-mile range through a combination of electric and solar power. Plans …
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A 2011 Ford Escape compact SUV on display at an auto show
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Overheat, Fail, Fire: Big Ford EcoBoost Class-Action Lawsuit

A big class-action lawsuit has been filed against Ford Motor company over its EcoBoost engine. Taking in cars produced from 2013 to 2019 it alleges engine coolant is leaking into cylinders. This is in addition to an Arkansas lawsuit already filed. That includes both owners and lessees of both Ford and Lincoln cars and trucks …
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An image of a twin-turbo Chevrolet Corvette out on a racetrack.
Coupes

You Can’t Buy A 2021 C8 Corvette Anymore

Chevrolet is no longer taking orders for the 2021 Corvette as more setbacks stymie production. Order books will open for the 2022 Corvette this summer. So if you wanted to order a 2021 model you’re too late.  “Chevrolet dealers will begin taking orders for 2022 Corvettes in July” “Due to an overwhelming demand for the …
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Mashup between a Nissan Altima and a Ford Ranger pickup bed
Trucks & SUVs

“Daltima” Pickup Mashup Of A Ford Ranger And Nissan Altima

Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together? Especially, when you’re combining two completely different vehicles into one? This usually never works out creating freakish rolling Frankensteins. But this pickup mashup of a Ford Ranger Flareside back and Nissan Altima front kinda works, don’t you think? It’s called “Daltima” though we don’t know …
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