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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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Trends

Cadillac Wants To Dump Dealers: Offers $500,000 To Drop Brand

It’s 2020 after all, so the wacky has just become common. Take Cadillac, for instance. It is so high on the electric future it is preparing for that it has challenged its 880 dealers. If you don’t want in on the electric future that will be Cadillac it will buy you out. Be gone with …
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Hybrids & EVs

Here’s How To Steal A Tesla In 2 Minutes

You know those over-the-air upgrades that Tesla can do? Well, there is good news and bad news about that. Tesla uses the Bluetooth connection for changing the codes to add features and fix glitches. But it is just as easy for a hacker to rewrite firmware with that Bluetooth connection. They can steal the unlock …
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Emergency Calls Spike For Dead Electric Vehicles

The one thing electric vehicle owners worry about is on the rise. According to AA and RAC, emergency calls in the UK over dead EVs have spiked. This will surely confirm the fear of range anxiety EV makers are trying to downplay, and feverishly trying to improve. Adding to the problem is that electric car …
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Rusty Monday: Plants Are Feasting On These Rusted Cars

These Rusty Monday participants are being consumed by flora and fauna. Plants are feasting on these rusted cars. In damp climes, nothing escapes the moss and Kudzu growing on anything that doesn’t move. As these rusted hulks more often than not find their final resting places in the middle of heavily forested areas, it is …
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A Tesla on fire in the middle of the street
Hybrids & EVs

Worldwide There Have Been An Increasing String Of EV Fires

Now that more electric vehicles are finding their way onto the highways and byways of the world, there is a disturbing pattern emerging. Worldwide there has been an increasing string of EV fires from overheated batteries according to Reuters. Let’s look at each car manufacturer’s track records and also its recalls when it comes to …
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You’ll Be Fined $25,000 For Letting Moose Lick Your Car

We’re serious. Canadians are being warned that if they let the moose lick their cars they could be on the hook for $25,000. It is so serious there are road signs to remind drivers to heed the Canadian government’s warning. It’s no joke. If you’re planning a road trip through Canada you’ve been warned. “Do …
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Volkswagen Just Killed The Passat In The US

Following through on its plans to electrify everything Volkswagen just announced it killed the Passat in the US. The Chattanooga, Tennessee-built Passat won’t be built by 2023. With how other companies have shortened their plans for electrification the Passat may not last until then.  The all-electric ID.4, Atlas, and Atlas Cross will replace Passat production …
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Hybrids & EVs

Rivian Option Is The Coolest Pickup Truck Feature We’ve Seen

Here’s a slick feature of the new Rivian EV pickup truck we weren’t expecting. Rivian offers a built-in kitchen that includes the sink. It’s not cheap, but it turns your pickup into a mini-camp kitchen in an instant. Also, it is completely self-contained and includes an electric stovetop, electric kettle, and a small sink hooked …
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Jaguar Is Trying To Ban Porsche, Lamborghini, Audi, And VW SUV Sales In US

Jaguar has filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission seeking to block the sale of Porsche, Lamborghini, Audi, and Volkswagen SUVs over the technology it says it owns. The technology is patented as “Terrain Response.” Jaguar says those manufacturers are using it without its permission.  Terrain Response technology is one of Jaguar and …
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Ford Will Launch Huge Used Cars Online Site In 2021

Ford is taking the big step to launch a huge used car online site in 2021. Called Ford Blue Advantage, it is an effort to help dealers increase used car sales. This is the first time an auto manufacturer has attempted to corral used cars to help its car dealership network.  Over 8,000 Ford dealers …
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Trucks & SUVs

Report: Nissan Wants US Company To Electrify Its Titan Pickup

In a puzzling move, Nissan is said to be negotiating with California startup Hercules to electrify its upcoming new Titan full-size pickup. We say puzzling because Nissan was the first to enter the production EV marketplace with the Leaf back in 2011. Though it doesn’t appear that Nissan did much with what it learned about …
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designer's sketch of upcoming Chevy Silverado EV pickup
Trucks & SUVs

Chevy Reveals Electric Silverado Pickup: Too Many EV Pickups To Count!

This week General Motors was front and center at the 2020 Barclays Global Automotive Conference. At the event, it revealed images of some electric vehicles that will be released between now and 2025. Among those shown was this image of the Chevy Silverado EV. A number of other Silverado EV images were used as background …
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Mustang Mach-E in black at sunset
Hybrids & EVs

Ford Expects Mustang Mach-E Residual Values To Fall Badly

The Mustang Mach-E still isn’t out and Ford is already betting against it. Wait, what? Yep, Ford just released its bulletin of leasing residual values. What it says about the Mach-E is making eyes pop. Ford expects the Mustang Mach-E values to tank big. Like to 39% of MSRP after three years. Wow! What does …
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Fleeing FBI Suspect Ends Car Chase Underwater In Submersible

Those of us living in California are more than used to the nightly car chases by police but this one caught our attention. A car chase that started in Redding, California, ended with the suspect pulling a Seascooter out of his pickup and diving into Lake Shasta with it. Prosecutors say that once underwater the …
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7 Caught Stealing Millions In COVID Relief: Buying Lamborghini, Porsche, and More

The Justice Department has charged seven people with fraudulently applying for COVID relief funds from the government totaling millions of dollars. They stole the funds to purchase a Lamborghini, a Porsche, other luxury items, and property. Federal authorities say the suspects lived in both Texas and Illinois. Charges also include wire fraud, conspiracy to commit …
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Mini Urbanaut Signals Future Models And Styling Features

As a concept the Mini Urbanaut is interesting, but as a signal of future models and styling features it is worth exploring more. We are past the days when what-if blue-sky concepts are built. If a manufacturer conceives something like the Urbanaut there is some sort of production intent behind it. In this case it …
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Trucks & SUVs

Mini-Trucks Are Coming Back: Here’s What Nissan Is Developing

Nissan has its eyes on the upcoming Hyundai Santa Cruz. The Santa Cruz is the unibody pickup some have compared to a modern-day mini-truck. It’s a four-door based on Hyundai’s Santa Fe crossover and it is expected next year as a 2022 model. Smaller than a Honda Ridgeline, manufacturers are looking at this as the …
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BMW Starts Campaign To Shame Haters Of Their Beaver Fang Grilles

Is this aimed at MotorBiscuit? We have been front and center criticizing BMW for their arrogance in foisting the beaver fang grilles on enthusiasts. We have read many comments from the designers seeking to bend opinions. Mostly it is designer-speak mumbo jumbo. Now, BMW has launched an advertising and social media campaign to shame haters …
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Will 2035 See The End Of Gas-Powered Vehicles? It Looks Likely

The news this week has taken a dark turn if you’re a gas-powered vehicle proponent. More countries and regions are targeting 2035 as the target to ban gas-powered vehicle manufacturing. That already includes California, British Columbia, and just today Quebec announced 2035 as its plan to ban. Meanwhile, companies like luxury car-maker Bentley have set …
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Trucks & SUVs

Eight-Wheel Chevy Silverado Is Driven Into So. Florida Bay-Wait, What?

Well, it is 2020 so nothing surprises us anymore. But this one did get our attention. When you’re a YouTuber like WhistlinDiesel your exploits need to be wilder and wilder. Thus, you take your eight-wheel, two-wheel-drive Chevy Silverado and drive it into a South Florida bay. With no propeller or rudder, we are left wondering …
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