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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

New Scam Frauds Dealers $5.5 Million For Auto Loans

Dealers at the raw end of auto loan scams have got to be a first. Follow along as we delve into this swindle involving Social Security numbers, credit privacy numbers, and something called synthetic identities. Credit applicants in on the swindle are changing the last four digits of a Social Security number. The numbers belong …
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Jeep Grand Cherokee on display at a car dealership
Trucks & SUVs

Looks Like Trouble For Both Jeep Wrangler and Cherokee

What’s happening to the Jeep Cherokee and Wrangler? SUVs are the hottest vehicle made today, but Cherokee sales are way off. Has it lost the magic it has held for so many years? In 2018 it hit almost 240,000 units sold. For 2019? Only a bit over 190,000. That’s a 20% slide in 2019. In …
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2019 Lamborghini Urus ST-X | Lamborghini-
Trucks & SUVs

Diverging Lamborghini Urus SUVs Forecast Future Supercars

Lamborghini is not resting on its laurels. It will expand the Urus SUV in very divergent paths toward the future. One path will be racing, which will happen in 2020. The other isn’t surprising, but it shows how Lambo sees the future. The 2020 Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Final is happening in Misano, Italy, at …
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1970 Porsche 914/6 GT | Gooding-0
Crossovers

You Won’t Believe The Asking Price For This 914 Porsche

The 914 Porsche was the entry-level Porsche that most enthusiasts thought was really a VW. Porsche built over 115,000 914 models between 1970 and 1976, so it’s not even especially rare. You won’t believe the asking price for this 914. How about a million-dollar asking price? First, this is a 914/6 which is a completely …
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Trends

Are Tailgates Stolen Off Pickups Where You Live?

There is a rash of tailgate thefts popping up around the country. In years past it was not a huge expense to have to replace a stolen tailgate. But today with backup cameras, built-in steps, and unique features it can run a few thousand dollars to replace. No matter where you live, it can happen. …
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2021 Genesis GV80 crossover | Genesis-0
Crossovers

Genesis Will Release First SUV January 2020

The 2021 Genesis GV80 is the first SUV that Genesis will manufacture. It’s taken years of development to finally reach showroom floors. You’re excused if you didn’t know Genesis as a stand-alone luxury brand under the Hyundai tent. That’s because it sold only 21,000 vehicles in total for 2019.  In these times any vehicle manufacturer …
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Automotive News

Crazy Web Suggestions For Car Sickness

Don’t you just love the interweb? Just type in any question and a flood of helpful answers come gushing forth. Also, a tidal wave of crazy nonsense-that some out there actually believe. Take car sickness, for instance. You know, like when your child or partner starts feeling nauseous from the movement of the car? You …
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Ella's 2012 Mustang -0
Trends

The Sweetest Ford Mustang Gift You’ll Ever See

This is a tear-jerker about a distraught little girl who lost her father right after he sold the family’s beloved Mustang fastback. Ella holds a lot of memories shared with her dad from the car that made it more than just a car to her. We also have video of the reunion so if you’re …
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Former Renault Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn in dark room looking down
Trends

Former Renault/Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn Speaks After Escape From Japan

The next saga in the incredible story of auto titan Carlos Ghosn and his escape from Japan launched today. His tell-all press conference was two hours of facts, figures, and hyperbole. Ghosn was making his case in the court of public opinion. Ghosn’s main vindictive was at Japan’s criminal justice system and individuals within Nissan …
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2021 Byton M-Byte SUV | Byton
Hybrids & EVs

Controversial Features Of Byton M-Byte SUV Coming In 2021

Man, all-electric SUVs from startups are coming out of the woodwork. The latest is from China with some controversial features. The M-Byte SUV from Byton had a production-ready prototype at the CES Show in Las Vegas. With a 224-mile range and a list price of $45,000, it seems to fit the conventional EV mode.  The …
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2020 Aston Martin DBX SUV | Aston Martin-0
Trucks & SUVs

Aston Martin’s Grim Outlook Depends On 2020 DBX SUV

For Aston Martin 2019 was not kind. While we wait for the arrival of the DBX SUV Aston’s grim annual profit was cut in half in 2019. Now it says it’s “reviewing planning for 2020” while it is in talks with investors looking for potential equity investment. Canadian billionaire and Formula One team owner Lawrence …
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2020 Suzuki Jimny | Suzuki
Trucks & SUVs

If US Got The Suzuki Jimny We Could Have A Baby Bronco, Too

Suzuki seems to have the corner on wacky, weird, small trucks we want. Why aren’t these sold in the US? They’re small, but not like those tiny golf cart electric maintenance trucks you see at nurseries and hotels. Those aren’t even legal for street use. Trucks like the Suzuki Jimny are. Now, there are conversion …
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Sony Vision S concept | Sony
Trends

Sony Shocks Revealing Its Own Car Called “Vision S”

Everyone was shocked at the 2020 CES show when Sony pulled the wraps off of its own concept car called Vision S. Wait, what? Yeah, Sony built a car. No one expected it would reveal a vehicle at CES. So, what’s going on with this latest entry in the electric vehicle zeitgeist?  No one expected …
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2020 honda pilot black edition press photo against a dark backdrop
Trucks & SUVs

This 2020 “Black Edition” Honda Pilot Is Way Too Expensive

How did the 2020 Honda Pilot get to $50,000? Yes, it’s a great three-row SUV if you’re on a budget. At least it used to be if you were on a budget. The Black Edition is new for 2020 and is the top of the heap as Pilots go. That’s why it’s so expensive. Maybe …
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2017 Ford Explorer assembly plant | Getty-0
Trucks & SUVs

Bad 2019 Ford Explorer Sales Hurt Company Profits

For being the most important SUV that Ford makes the new Explorer has been a disaster from one end to the other. Now comes news that overall 2019 Ford sales dropped 1.3% due to the Explorer’s disastrous issues. Sales in the fourth quarter were down 15% after the disastrous third quarter when sales plummeted almost …
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Virtual Visor: New Tech That Actually Improves Driving
Trends

Virtual Visor: New Tech That Actually Improves Driving

To be honest, a lot of us can take or leave some of the new safety features developed in the last couple of years. But here is something that technology has bequeathed upon us that we really want. Bosch has developed a “virtual visor” that actually improves driving by blocking out the sun blinding your …
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2019 Ram 1500 Limited
Trucks & SUVs

Embarrassed And Beaten Chevy Slips To Third Behind Ram In 2019

We knew that if the earlier quarter production figures held up for Q4 that Ram would beat Chevy for second place in pickup truck sales, and it has. For the first time ever Chevy has slipped to third behind Ram. No one could have seen this coming. Here’s our best shot at what caused this …
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Ford four-wheel steering patent | Ford-0
Trucks & SUVs

Ford May Launch Feature GM Abandoned In 2008

Do you remember Quadrasteer? It was a revolutionary steering feature for Chevy and GMC pickups. The system allowed any truck it was installed on to have a turning circle of a Chevy Spark. It was a four-wheel steering system, and those who stepped up raved about it. Quadrasteer made its debut in 2002 in the …
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Dodge Challenger Achieves Amazing Industry First

No vehicle has done this one thing in the history of automobiles. Introduced in 2008 as 2009, the Dodge Challenger has lasted virtually unchanged for 13 years. But that’s not the industry-first it has achieved. The industry-first is that the Challenger has sold more units each subsequent year than it did for 2009. That is …
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