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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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The Automotive Clunkers Of 2020

The year 2020 will go down as one of the worst for mankind. It was, however, a good year for cars. Everything from the new Corvette to the Bronco unveiling made it a banner year. But there were also some big flops in 2020 and we’re here to remind you of them. Because when a …
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Nissan Tells Us How It Blew It

It’s no secret that Nissan is in trouble. A full year after coming to grips with its plight it is struggling to regain some of its lost glory when cars like the ZX, Sentra, and GT-R were class-leading. It’s still losing a wad of money but it has taken significant steps to staunch the bleeding. …
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Cadillac Warning Escalade Owners About This Feature

There seems to be a lot of confusion about the semi-autonomous features of some cars. The Canadian Tesla driver and his passenger arrested for speeding down a highway while napping is one such example. It seems that there are, well, a lot of boneheads out there. That’s why Cadillac is warning 2021 Escalade owners about …
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Hybrids & EVs

Toyota Thinks It Can OutSmart The Smart Car With 2022 C+pod

We thought that the ultra-compact Smart Car-like commuter vehicle was dead. The Smart Car never really caught on and has fizzled into the past. While they make sense in more crowded urban settings they are a dud here. But Toyota thinks it can outsmart the Smart Car with its 2022 C+pod ultra-compact BEV. On Christmas …
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Daihatsu “Colorful Carnival” Is 5 Nutty Modified Models

For the last several years Daihatsu invades the Tokyo Auto Salon with some wacky modified models and the 2021 show is no exception. The Salon is Japan’s version of the SEMA Show but on steroids. This year it has presented five nutty models it calls the “Daihatsu Village Colorful Carnival.” It says the carnival’s theme …
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Rusty Monday: Rusty Fastback Dreams

Part of what made muscle cars so popular was the fastback body style. In the 1960s that came as a result of the 1964 Plymouth Barracuda and 1965 Ford Mustang fastback. The sloping top design goes back to the 1930s but fell out of favor in the early 1950s. So popping back in the mid-1960s …
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How To Buy A New Nissan Without Ever Stepping Into A Dealership

Let’s be honest, the dealership experience is usually never a good one. Most of you have been through it so we won’t list the things that can happen. But we’re sure some of them have happened to you. But if you’re interested in a new Nissan there is an alternative to Nissan dealers. Here’s how …
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Vehicle Safety
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Many Vehicles Being Built Don’t Comply With This New Safety Regulation

From airbags to collapsing steering wheel columns the fed mandates safety regulations on a year-by-year basis. Each year new regulations are put in place that automakers must comply with. But a new car safety regulation taking effect has seen numerous automakers and/or certain models built that don’t have the safety feature. So, what’s going on? …
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Hybrids & EVs

Now They Say The Apple Car Will Be Here Next Year

Remember the Apple Car? Yeah, it kind of dropped off of our radar too. It is the electric vehicle that Apple has been developing since at least 2017. That’s when it received a permit from California to begin autonomous vehicle testing. Word on the street was that the Apple Car would be available some time …
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Be Glad You Don’t Live In Russia: 2021 Lada Is Really 22 Years Old

These are early images of the “new” 2021 Lada Niva. Well, it’s kinda new. It looks new but it’s really a re-bodied Lada Niva II which debuted in 1998. And even it was based on some Niva 4×4 bits which first saw production in 1977. Basically, this is a 22-year-old Niva with a new RAV4-like …
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Corvette Curse Continues: Now There Are Delays And Supplier Issues For 2021

If you didn’t have the feeling the C8 Corvette was somehow cursed you might now. Delays due to the September UAW strike last year, COVID-19 shutdowns, and lack of certain parts caused numerous delays for manufacturing 2020 Corvettes. In fact, many on the waitlist had to pass on a 2020 Corvette and settle for 2021. …
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Trucks & SUVs

It’s Almost 2021: Time For Something Kooky Like The Farizon FX

With 2020 thankfully fading fast it’s time to look ahead to a better new year. It makes you want to see something new and different. To that end we’ve got something to scratch that itch. This is the kooky Farizon FX and it’s a whole new beast. That’s because it combines the two vehicle segments …
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Get A Piece Of The Dealer Kickback For Nissan Titan Pickups

Nissan just advised its dealers that the more Titan pickups they sell the larger a dealer-only kickback will be. These types of sales where the dealer gets the rebate rather than the customer is called a “hidden rebate.” And the rebate goes up the more pickups the car dealership sells in the month of December. …
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Rusty Monday: Derelict Corvettes-Wasted But Not Rusted

Yes, it’s blasphemy to showcase derelict Corvettes in Rusty Monday. Corvettes don’t rust. Well, at least the bodies don’t. There are plenty that at one time or another had frames rusted in half. But generally, rust is not associated with a Corvette. Nonetheless, we present derelict Corvettes that are wasted but not rusted. And we’re …
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2021 Looks Bleak For Alfa Romeo But One New Model Will Debut

The merger of Alfa Romeo’s parent company Fiat Chrysler and France’s Groupe PSA next year is causing pundits to connect the dots. Which models or entire car lines will not make the cut under the new aegis Stellantis? While 2021 looks rather bleak for Alfa Romeo it will debut one new model will debut.  Beyond …
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Report: Ram 2500 Drivers Twice as Likely Drunk Drivers

Here’s the list nobody wants to be on. The same could be said for the vehicles involved as well. An insurance industry report says that statistically, drivers of Ram 2500 pickup trucks are more than twice as likely to be drunk drivers. And besides pickup truck drivers, premium or luxury vehicle owners are more likely …
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Trucks & SUVs

Chevy Already Makes A Pickup Like The Ford Maverick

There is a lot of buzz around the 2022 Ford Maverick. It’s the smaller pickup that’s the unibody Ford will use as an entry-level truck. As usual, Chevy is behind or waiting to see if there really is a market for them or some other dubious issue. But they’re in luck for this one because …
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Ford Will Sell You An Armored Apocalypse Ranger

Far be it from MotorBiscuit to deny the apocalypse is coming. Signs of it are everywhere or so we’re told. So your pals here have a vehicle that is right up your alley if you’re thinking the end might be near. Ford will sell you an armored apocalypse Ranger. If flash fires, zombie assaults, or …
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Pandemic Mobile Bowling In 2020 Is A Thing Now

Hey, it’s 2020 so anything is possible, right? The pandemic has screwed up any chance of heading to the sports bar, seeing a movie at the theater, or bowling. Yeah, the COVID-19 lockdowns have even created a pent up urge for bowling. It’s driving people crazy. So if you can’t go to the bowling alley …
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Hybrids & EVs

Cartoon Car Alpha ACE Coupe: Will This Sell?

With so many electric vehicle startups and the success of Tesla, there are bound to be lots of electric-minded entrepreneurs looking for similar pots of gold. Rivian, Lordstown, Polestar-they’re coming from everywhere. And yet, there are even more popping up including this latest. The Alpha Motor Corporation has unveiled the ACE Coupe which to us …
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