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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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2020 Lincoln Corsair
Crossovers

Lincoln Corsair Distinctly 2020 American Luxury

The 2020 Lincoln Corsair continues the brand’s mandate of “American luxury” even in this smaller package. We are especially impressed that Lincoln has chosen to not only stock the offshoot of Ford’s Escape architecture with a ton of Lincoln features but that it also shares none of the Escape’s sheetmetal. All of the Corsair’s body …
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2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody
Cars

Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody Costs Less Than $70,000

Credit goes to Dodge for its ability to take an aging platform and make it better and better each year—for lots of years. Behold, yet another version of the Charger, this time the SRT Hellcat Widebody. And you thought nothing could top a plain vanilla Hellcat? For those that want to shout it from the …
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Honda S2000 CR
Cars

Used Honda S2000s Are Shooting up in Value

If you’ve always wanted one of Honda’s great S2000 sports cars but are waiting until they get “a little cheaper,” you better start looking because according to Hagerty Insurance they just sped by the Porsche Boxster and BMW Z3 in value. In fact, nice examples are already going for what they cost when new. Surprised? …
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Volkswagen Logo displayed on its German factory.
Trucks & SUVs

Here’s What Volkswagen’s SUV Names Mean

People sometimes ask, “What’s in a name?,” and we find ourselves asking that about the less well-known names Volkswagen gives some of its vehicles. Native English speakers get “Beetle” “Golf,” and we even got the VW “Thing” from back in the 1970s. But once it started doing other names starting with “T,” it can be …
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Chevrolet Equinox on the assembly line
SUVs

New Affordable SUVs for Less Than $30,000

Those looking for “affordable” cars generally means they’re looking for used vehicles, but there are eight new SUVs right now or soon to debut between $15,000 and $30,000. Automakers have not abandoned the affordable vehicle. Sure, it can make more from large trucks, SUVs and luxury cars, but manufacturers will gladly try to fill the …
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1966 Aero-Car
Cars

Hyundai Really Thinks Flying Taxis Will Take Off

It may sound ludicrous, but Hyundai has an Urban Air Mobility division that will be developing autonomous flying taxis. Today it announced Dr. Jaiwon Shin as head of the newly-created division.  “The new team at Hyundai will develop core technologies that will establish the company as a driving force in urban air mobility,” said Dr. …
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1971 Plymouth Barracuda convertible
Trends

The History of Kevin Hart’s Plymouth Barracuda

With the recent crash involving actor Kevin Hart and the subsequent lawsuits claimed to be in the offing by passengers and Hart himself, the car at the center stage is a Plymouth Barracuda. A car that hasn’t been manufactured in over 40 years by a company no longer exists. What’s A Plymouth Barracuda? Modified to …
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Aston Martin Lagonda
Trends

Aston Martin Lagonda Is One of the World’s Rarest Sedans

You can tell the Aston Martin Lagonda is a uniquely strange sedan, but if you ever see one in person it almost looks alien. Everything from its styling and interior design to the CRT-tube instrument displays seems like the epitome of suede-coolness from the 1970s. But you know it’s terribly dated now. Maybe the juxtaposition …
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A red 2018 Honda Accord sedan on a winding scenic road. This platform is popular with those car shopping.
Cars

New Honda Accord and Fit to Be Revealed in Tokyo

The Tokyo Motor Show is just around the corner and Honda has released info it intends to reveal the new Fit and Accord. But since Honda doesn’t only build cars, there will be more than just cars on display. This will be the world premiere of the CT125 a Super Cub series concept bike. Also …
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Tesla Model X SUV
Hybrids & EVs

7 New Teslas (Allegedly) Coming Soon

With the gang of EVs preparing to try to unseat Tesla, the EV manufacturer isn’t sitting on its hands. Over the next two years, it has an ambitious calendar of releases planned, and some updates said to be coming for current models according to Automotive News. Here’s what to expect from Teslas’ throne: Small Tesla …
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Bollinger B1
Hybrids & EVs

Bollinger Electric Pickup and SUV Prototypes Revealed

Bollinger Motors, the hope-to-be makers of the all-aluminum, boxy electric pickup trucks and SUVs revealed its four-door versions and better specs than previously advertised. The Michigan-based manufacturer has been developing these for what seems like forever. Unfortunately, it still doesn’t know when its severely square EVs will be available for sale, nor what they will …
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Cars

How the Porsche 911 Has Grown Since 1963

We all love the Porsche 911. From its heritage and gorgeous looks to its performance. Even Ferrari enthusiasts will admit that the 911 is a worthy sports car with a racing legacy as rich as Maranello’s finest. But Porsche has a problem, and that problem is bloat. We noticed it especially coming up on two …
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1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
Trends

Here’s What Classic Cars Would Cost Today

It’s always fun to look back and see what some of our favorite American cars sold for new, and what that same price would be in 2019 dollars. Actually, it might make you sick to see what some prized classic cars would cost today. Of course, new cars have electronics, much tighter tolerances, three-stage paint, …
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Genovation GXE Electric Corvette
Hybrids & EVs

The Fastest Electric Car Is the Genovation GXE Corvette

The all-electric Genovation GXE just beat its previous top speed with a new record of 210.2 mph. That means it’s the fastest electric car you can buy. And while that is a big accomplishment, Genovation has hinted at more record attempts soon. So who are these guys, and why are they doing this? Genovation is …
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2019 Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy
Hybrids & EVs

Jaguar I-Pace SVR to Take on Tesla and Taycan

We’ve previously reported on the battle between Tesla and Porsche’s new Taycan. The way we see it, no matter who comes out on top, it’s great to see two automakers battle it out for super-EV supremacy. But there will be another high-powered EV for buyers to consider: The Jaguar I-Pace SVR. The much-awarded I-Pace has …
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2020 Audi RS7
Cars

2020 Audi RS 7 Is a Stylish, 591-hp Sledgehammer

If you have to drive a sedan or are looking for something more practical than a two-door coupe, then the 2020 Audi RS 7 Sportback sedan may be what you’re looking for. This is Audi’s second-gen Sportback and maintains Audi’s reputation for building more than pedestrian sedans. The RS 7 a sleek five-seater that just …
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Hyundai Santa Cruz Concept Rear
Trucks & SUVs

Hyundai Santa Cruz Pickup Truck May Be Body-on-Frame

The Hyundai Santa Cruz car-based truck is coming soon though we first saw the concept back in 2015. Sources say 2021, but that might mean later in 2020 as a 2021 model. We can only hope as if it becomes a decent seller it might prompt other manufacturers to create similar car-trucks or “Utes” as …
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2021 Audi RS6 Avant | Audi
Cars

Eight Station Wagons You Can Still Buy In 2020

If you think of crossovers as just station wagons with a new name, then wagons are super popular right now. Alas, real wagons; those that are based on a sedan body and don’t require a step to hike into, are not a popular body style these days. But, as Autowise recently pointed out, there are still …
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Cars

Could Dodge’s Death Be Only a Matter of Time?

When you look at what Dodge has coming up for 2020 and onward, it doesn’t look like FCA plans to invest heavily in reviving the brand. By 2023, there’s a decent chance that Dodge will be no more. Dodge could be the walking dead. Since FCA broke Ram trucks away from the Dodge brand in 2009, it’s eliminated Dodge models …
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Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak
Trucks & SUVs

Four New Full-Size Pickup Trucks Are On Their Way

Midsize trucks get a lot of attention these days, but there are also quite a few full-size pickup trucks about to be released over the next couple of years. Some are complete redesigns, and others are just new variants. No, we’re not talking about electric trucks. There are many reasons why it has taken some …
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