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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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Recall Alert: Chevy, Buick, Cadillac, GMC Trucks And Crossovers For Dangerous Tires

GM issued a recall for potentially defective tires. A wide range of vehicles is involved that include 2020-2021 Chevy, Buick, Cadillac, and GMC pickup trucks and crossovers. The Continental tires were over cured when manufactured. What that can cause is that the tires “may experience a carcass break in the sidewall with sudden air loss …
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Rusty Monday: Abandoned Big Truck Rust

It is a miracle that any of these trucks still exist. They got used up and when their useful lives were over they got scrapped. What else can you do with one of these massive rust machines? But a few survive to tease the senses for restoring one to as-new condition. So we’ll celebrate their …
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Trucks & SUVs

All New Armored Secret Service Suburbans For Incoming Biden Administration

Just in time for the next presidential administration comes a replacement for the fleet of Presidential Motorcade Chevy Suburbans. These presidential limousines age just like all vehicles do, so they are regularly swapped out for newer models. But these new Suburbans have a different look because they feature distinct changes from a regular production Suburban. …
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Trucks & SUVs

2021 Ram Classic Still Cheapest Full-Size New Pickup You Can Buy

Ram trucks are marching into 2021 selling its previous pickup model alongside its newest design Ram 1500. The Ram Classic debuted in 2009 and has soldiered on as Ram’s way of luring midsize truck buyers into a full-size pickup. Of course, that’s because Ram doesn’t currently offer a midsize pickup. So for 2021, the Ram …
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The Problem Tesla Denied For Years It Finally Found A Fix

For years Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles have had a problem. The touchscreens can go blank without warning. When that happens there are no climate controls, navigation, infotainment, or rear-view camera. And for years Tesla denied it was a problem. But it was such a problem that there is an open NHTSA investigation …
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Biden EPA, Transportation Dept Picks Mean Tighter Emissions And Electric Future

The future of transportation is seeing a whipsaw of legislation going back and forth with the election of President-elect Joe Biden. Under the Obama administration, the auto industry saw tighter restrictions on emissions caps. With Trump in office, he tried to undo Obama’s goals saying they inhibited production and raised prices. With Trump out Joe …
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Only Renault Rodeo In US Pops Up Yet, Again For Sale

Every so often this Renault Beach Buggy of sorts pops up on one site or another for sale. We suspect that as a novelty it hits all of the right buttons. But as a usable vehicle, it is probably lacking. A lot. Nonetheless, we present the 1984 Renault Rodeo, the Renault meant to compete with …
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Crossovers

Chevy Captiva Is Another Crossover We Can’t Have In The US

For 2022 General Motors Mexico is coming out with a better crossover than the Blazer or Trailblazer. It is the Chevy Captiva. Why it won’t be available in the US is a mystery. And why GM makes similar yet different vehicles for various markets around the world seems wasteful. Is it really cheaper to develop …
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Remember Those Stinky Smell Palisades? Now Hyundai Says It Has A Fix

Remember back in August we reported on owners complaining about new Hyundai Palisade interiors that stank like you-know-what? You know, right? It has been a mystery why the new interiors smell so bad. Driving for any distance has even made some drivers sick. Well, now The Drive is reporting that Hyundai has figured out the …
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Porsche Has Exposed Unseen Concepts Hidden For Years In The Vaults

Finished and running concepts are quick to see the light of day to allow design studios to strut their stuff. It is also used to gauge public reaction to help guide future production styling and design. Porsche hasn’t seen fit to show its past concepts until now. Called “Porsche Unseen” the project is to release …
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Hybrids & EVs

Rivian Is Real: Sets Prices and Reveals Removable Battery Pack

Some have questioned whether EV truck maker Rivian is the real deal. As it marches toward production and release dates it has set prices and also has filed a patent for its unique removable battery setup. Some of the apprehension may be over sort-of rival Nikola’s waffling and recent media spotlight. And maybe because the …
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Hybrids & EVs

BMW 2021 iX EV Flagship: Ugly Creeping Into All Models

BMW just unveiled its EV flagship; the iX, and it is one ugly SUV. BMW seems to have focussed on EVs to the detriment of styling. This latest shows that ugly is creeping into all BMW models. Not that there aren’t some great features to tout. BMW has had its all-electric i3 for almost eight …
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Trucks & SUVs

Leaked Photos Of The 2022 Jeep Compass You Weren’t Supposed To See

Later this month is expected to be the time for the reveal of the updated 2022 Jeep Compass. The upcoming Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in China is set for the unveiling. But a Chinese website DCDAPP.com has obtained images of them. Until now Fiat Chrysler had successfully concealed the refreshed Compass. Let’s take a look, …
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Watch: Idiot Fry A C7 Corvette Clutch Attempting A Burnout

Have you ever done a burnout before? Do you know how to do a burnout? Did you pick up on how to do one by the time you were 19 years old or so? It’s not hard, as those of you who have done a burnout know. So here’s a video of a C7 Corvette …
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Remember Ferrari Competitor Bizzarrini? It’s Coming Back

You don’t remember Ferrari competitor Bizzarrini? You should. Bizzarrinni was formed in the mid-1960s by a former Ferrari, Iso Rivolta, and Alfa Romeo engineer and race car driver Giotto Bizzarrini. It was a low-volume high-end manufacturer that produced the Europa, Strada, and mid-engine P538, as well as a number of one-off concepts.  Pegasus Brands, a …
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Hybrids & EVs

Mustang Mach-E Has A Range Problem According To EPA

One of the biggest sales angles Ford has for the 2021 Mustang Mach E is its range. With the Extended Range option, the Mustang Mach E range is supposed to be 300 miles. But according to the EPA, that number is in doubt. Actually, it’s not in doubt so much as it is false. According …
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President-Elect Joe Biden EV Plan Pays You To Buy A New Car-Here’s How

Now that the dust has settled and Joe Biden is the President-elect we can take a deeper look at some of his plans for us. These include things specifically-related to the auto industry and possibly your next car or truck. One of them is the Biden EV plan that pays you to buy a new …
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Here’s Why The Same Jeeps Showed Up To The Joe Biden Speeches

Believe it or not but in this crazy world of conspiracies and other nonsense there are people suggesting the Jeeps staged at President-elect Joe Biden’s acceptance speech are part of a conspiracy. We can’t imagine what that conspiracy might be? Jeep is taking over the government? Biden will soon force everyone to drive a Jeep …
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Here’s What A $255,000 Bowlus Trailer Looks Like

The Bowlus Endless Highways Performance Edition trailer not only has the longest name in trailers but also one of the highest prices. But going off the grid in luxury is the name of the game for this one-off Bowlus aluminum trailer. Bowlus says that this is the ultimate recreational vehicle and who are we to …
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