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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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Is This The All-New 2022 Ram Electric Van?

Stellantis is the name of the merged Fiat Chrysler and Groupe PSA. It is expected to be merged and running by the end of next month according to auto scribes this week. So we can expect that many models will hit the auto graveyard. And also new models will magically appear as Citroen, Peugeot, and …
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We Found Santa’s Sleigh And It’s For Sale!

Who knew that Santa actually had a sleigh and that it’s now for sale! These images raise all kinds of questions and answers some we’ve been wondering about forever. Like why did he start with a Chevy Chevette? We’ll get to all of that but first, we have found Santa’s sleigh-trike and it is actually …
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Watch: 12 Cylinder Engine The Hard Way

Cable TV and YouTube are full of bad car shows but one we like is Garage 54. First, since it is from Russia you get the vibe of just how bad it is there. But they always come up with some stupid idea that you have to see played out. That’s especially true for this …
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Hybrids & EVs

Your Tesla Model 3 Is Nothing More Than A Taxi Now

Just when Tesla is gliding along to become the very first new automobile company to find success since WWII, it does this. What we’re talking about is the Tesla Model 3 taxis. New York is starting to become infiltrated with them. They may be a good taxi but how do Model 3 owners feel now …
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Trucks & SUVs

Ford Has A Secret Stash Of Over 6,000 2021 F150s-Why?

Ford literally can’t make enough 2021 F-150 pickup trucks. Dealers can’t keep any in stock and are working on securing more with no luck. But in a huge lot by Detroit Metro Airport there is row upon row of brand new 2021 F-150 trucks sitting. It’s Ford’s secret stash of over 6,000 2021 F-150s. But …
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Here’s The First New Jaguar Concept Car In 7 Years

When Sony’s Gran Turismo Series video game debuted last year many of the digital cars in it were amazing. One, in particular, the Gran Turismo Coupe, was destined not to remain a digital imagination. Jaguar’s designers and the design team at Special Vehicle Operations-the division within Jaguar Land Rover, combined forces to make the GT …
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3D Parts Printing May Be Nasty Toxic For Lungs

In the 2020 24 Hours At Daytona, there were 75 3D printed parts in the C8 R Corvettes that raced. Bentley, Porsche, BMW, even Ferrari use 3D printed parts for their production vehicles. GM has an entire factory devoted to 3D parts printing. Restorers are using the technology to make unobtainable parts. And a father …
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Hybrids & EVs

Tesla Smashes Competition In Over-The-Air Updates

Over-the-air updates for electric vehicles make improvements instantly, and ongoing. Without ever having to take it in to a dealer for repairs, or for that matter even go out to the garage. It’s instant, effortless, and part of the EV allure. All of the EV manufacturers incorporate it into their EVs, marketing, and future plans. …
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These Dodge and Jeep Headrests Are Exploding: Class-Action Lawsuit

Starting in 2010 most Jeep and Dodge models began offering active headrests as part of the restraint system. They’re called “active head restraint system headrests.” When there is a rear-end impact the headrests deploy to help prevent whiplash injuries. But now there is a lawsuit over these active headrests deploying randomly with no warning. These …
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Now Does Hyundai Make A Car With No Headlights?

Every car has a “face” and every face has eyes. We subliminally apply face-like features to car fascias. But real life isn’t a cartoon and cars don’t actually have faces. Once designers get away from that they are free to create anything for a car’s fascia. But in the Hyundai Tucson case, how does it …
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Watch: Guy Fixes Wrecked 2020 Corvette With Ramen Noodles

C’mon, you’ve seen the YouTube videos, right? Those guys that fix chipped wooden tables, busted porcelain sinks, and car bodies using Ramen noodles? It’s almost like a challenge to see how good they can get the finished product to look with Ramen noodles as a cosmetic filler. It beats the high price of replacing whatever …
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Alfa Romeo Just Killed The 4C Spider-Are More Getting Axed?

Let’s be honest; Alfa hasn’t done well in the US. Sales across the board are way down from projections. So it’s no surprise that the 4C Spider convertible, what was intended to be Alfa’s “halo car” won’t be back for 2021. Alfa Romeo just killed the 4C Spider-are more Alfas getting axed soon? If ever …
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Rusty Monday: Ferraris Beyond Fixing

It’s pretty amazing when someone comes upon a derelict Ferrari. Straight out of the factory everyone knows a Ferrari is a special beast. They’re normally garaged, pampered, and rarely driven. But Ferraris beyond fixing are out there. Whether from neglect, Mother Nature, or fire, these Ferraris are too far gone to fix. So read and …
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These 8 Collectible Cars Already Hit Rock Bottom Now Spiking: Hagerty

Our friends at Hagerty have come out with their 2021 Bull Market list of collectible vehicles that have already hit rock bottom and are now spiking. Some are obvious and others might have slipped under your radar. It warns that making a quick buck or flipping isn’t what these are about. They’re about buying something …
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Watch: Chinese Pickup “Steed 5” Fold Up Like A Paper Doll

You definitely don’t want to be in an accident in the Chinese-made Steed 5 pickup. You’ll know why once you watch the crash test. You can see the Steed 5 fold up like a paper doll in this Global New Car Assessment Programme crash test. Global NCAP gave the Steed 5 pickup a “0 Stars” …
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Trucks & SUVs

This 2020 Ford F150 Will Cost You $118,500

Yes, this 2020 Ford F150 will cost you $118,500. This is the fusion of “Built Ford Tough” and “Tonka Tough.” You know what tough Tonka truck toys are, right? This is the aftermarket-laden real-life version of the Tonka pickup truck. And you can buy one.  Tuscany Motor Company in Elkhart, Indiana, home to most of …
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Hybrids & EVs

Bollinger Reveals Production Models-They’re Different From Early Versions

Bollinger has revealed its “production-intent” B1 and B2 pickup and SUV. These are what you might call pre-production and will indicate basically what will be produced. And what we have been shown is different from the early versions we’ve seen for over a year. That is not necessarily a bad thing, but we did think …
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Will Your Next Hyundai Be Hydrogen Cell Powered?

Didn’t Hyundai just get through hyping their all-new IONIQ EV brand? But now comes word that Hyundai is expanding to become “the smart mobility solution provider.” This revamp of its earlier future outline breaks Hyundai down into three distinct parts. First, there is the development of smart mobility devices. Then, there is the development of …
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2021 Rocky Ridge Ram Pickup Is What The Power Wagon Should Be

The Dodge Power Wagons have a long history of being the heavy-duty kings of factory off-roaders. In the Ram era, the legend continues but with a more PC slant. As such, the meaty big tires and diesel power of past Power Wagons are missing. Seeing a lifted Ram pickup with diesel power is the essence …
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