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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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Hybrids & EVs

A $25K Tesla Is Coming

Tesla is going to be squeezed. New EV startups and the major auto manufacturers have all geared up and are ready to release an onslaught of competition. But Tesla won’t be standing still. There are many aspects of Tesla’s portfolio that need to be fleshed out. One of the main ones is an entry-level sedan. …
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2021 Tokyo Auto Salon: Check Out These Wacky Honda Concepts

The 2021 Tokyo Auto Salon is back but this year it is virtual. That didn’t stop Honda from debuting two concepts based on production models we want but can’t get in the US. One is based on the Honda N-Van while the other is a camper modded Fit. So sit back and check out these …
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Crossovers

Fiat Doing The Unthinkable: Producing Convertible 500X

We’ve seen this movie before and it doesn’t end well. Recent history tells us that in spite of automakers’ best intentions nobody wants a convertible crossover. Well, a few do, but not enough to staunch massive losses in developing these unicorns. So along comes troubled Fiat which decides it’s doing the unthinkable by producing a …
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Hybrids & EVs

Electra-Curious? Buy One Of These Used EVs Cheap For Under $10,000

So, you say you’re electra-curious? You can see the future and it’s electric but you don’t want to pop $50,000 only to be disappointed? MotorBiscuit has the answer. Check out these five cheap used EVs for under $10,000. Then buy one. There are some great deals on these used electric vehicles. Some MSRP’d for over …
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Trends

Simple Car Maintenance Tips To Save Money

Follow these simple car maintenance tips and you’ll save a bunch of money in the long term. Plus, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that you’re lessening the chance that little gremlins will pop up unexpectedly. Most of these are just basic dos and don’ts that you should always follow. And all of these simple …
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Trucks & SUVs

Here’s How To Buy A 2021 Ford Expedition For Under $50,000

Calls for a cheaper version of the 2021 Ford Expedition have been answered. Ford announced it is making a base model of the Expedition with a price under $50,000. Just barely, that is. The MSRP for an XL STX comes in just under the $50,000 threshold at $49,995. Of course, a destination charge of $1,695 …
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Sedans

Would You Pay $75,000 For A Dodge Omni?

The Dodge Omni was one of those cars that helped bridge Chrysler’s comeback from certain oblivion in the 1970s. It and the K-Car kept Chrysler above water. It and stablemate Plymouth Horizon were the first front-wheel-drive economy cars in the US. But honestly, they were cheap and tinny and forgettable appliances. Now you never see …
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Coupes

2020 Camaro Sold Like Crap: When Will Chevy Kill It Off?

Recent reports have indicated that the Camaro will be built through 2023 or 2024 or whatever. While a rosy, feel-good assessment of Camaro’s continuing popularity, that’s not going to happen. With the dismal 2020 numbers just released, GM has no reason to continue production of the Camaro past 2021. Since the 2020 Camaro sold like …
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Trends

Worth The Wait: Highest Car Depreciation After 3 Years

A car that has steep depreciation is bad for its new owner. But, it can provide some sweet deals for those who purchase one that is used. So below is a summary of some of the vehicles with the highest depreciation after three years. This goes to show that if you can stand waiting then …
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8 Vehicles Almost As Cheap New Instead Of Buying Used

Sometimes the choice is pretty clear. Would you rather buy new or slightly used? What if the difference between the two is only a couple of grand? Financed over three or five years, or paying with cash, the slight increase is probably worth buying a brand, spanking new car. With that in mind here’s eight …
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The One Car Killed In 2020 We’ll Miss Most In 2021

Everyone knew it had to die sometime. The Ford Mustang GT 350 and 350R. While the name seems so much less than Boss 429 or GT 500, it was so much more. And it all revolved around the flat-plane-crank 5.2-liter “Voodoo” V8. For that alone, the Mustang GT 350 is the one car killed in …
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Trends

Fiat Chrysler Merger Is Upon Us: Which Brands Live Or Die?

With the approval by shareholders today of the joining of Fiat Chrysler and Groupe PSA, the merger is upon us. The nuts and bolts of the union should be wrapped up before spring. But with it comes the fact that there are now too many brands in what will be called Stellantis. That means the …
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France’s Freaky New Year’s Tradition Of Torching Cars Claims 900

Based on the past few New Year’s Eve car burnings why would anyone leave their car parked outside in France? Many did, and in the tradition of burning them up about 900 were destroyed. This has happened for years on New Year’s Eve. At least 2020 saw a bit of a downturn from last year …
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Dealers Trash Talk Cadillac And Why They Bailed On The Brand

Cadillac is trying to reinvent itself for the 64th time having announced it will become the all-electric GM brand. In the end, we don’t know how that will be any different than the last 40 years of Cadillac disappointment. Half of its dealers have bailed on the brand and now they’re trash-talking Cadillac and explaining …
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Trends

Rusty Monday: Will These Wrecks Find New Lease On Life In 2021?

It’s the new year and things couldn’t get any worse than they were in 2020. For Rusty Monday, we wondered if some of these abandoned gems would find 2021 as the year they get discovered and restoration begins? Many of the Rusty Monday subjects are just too far gone to bring back. But will these …
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Trends

COVID-19 Has Staggeringly Increased Carjackings

We can all agree that 2020 has been a crappy year. There’s too much to list but you lived through it so you already know. While it has negatively affected many aspects of life and living here’s another one we weren’t expecting. COVID-19 has staggeringly increased carjackings.  Just in November alone carjacking was up 537% …
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Trends

What’s Going On With Dodge Viper Prices?

You always knew this was coming. The Dodge Viper was America’s last gasp of true sports car goodness. It was impractical, lacked finesse, and was unforgiving. And just like a real viper, it could bite you if you weren’t careful. But it was also fun, looked fantastic, and marched to the tune of the unlikely …
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Bremach: The Mysterious California Car Company No One Knows

Bremach is the mysterious California car company no one knows. It has been selling trucks, design services, and more from its digs in Sandy Valley, Nevada, straddling California and Las Vegas. Its location itself keeps it mysterious as there is nothing around it until you hit Vegas almost 50 miles away. But now it looks …
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Trends

Did You Know There Is A Right Time And Wrong Time To Charge EVs?

Electric vehicles aren’t 100% clean. That electricity charging your car comes from a source. How the power is generated at that source determines how clean or dirty the electricity you use really is. Now researchers at the MIT Energy Initiative find that what time during the day your Tesla or Bolt is charged makes a …
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2020 Sucked But This Guy Found His 1969 Camaro Stolen 17 Years Ago

You know it happens all of the time in the collector car world but seldom does it get talked about. Theft is up right now and that includes classic and collectible cars. You may or may not know someone who has had their classic car stolen. Maybe even you? Well, we know that 2020 sucked. …
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