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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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United Auto Workers
Cars

UAW President Implicated In Federal Complaint

If you haven’t been following the shenanigans taking place within the United Auto Workers union hierarchy, we’ll sum it up for you: Bad. UAW contracts with the Detroit automakers expired September 14, just as a federal criminal complaint focused on corruption within the organization implicated President Gary Jones. Another union official is also implicated but …
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American made car
Cars

UAW Strikes, Potentially Crippling GM

General Motors first United Auto Workers strike in 12 years started this morning, with 46,000 workers set to man picket lines. Additionally, the Teamsters have said they’ll honor the strike in solidarity with their UAW workers and not deliver vehicles to dealerships. So, not only are the plants shut down, nothing will get delivered, which …
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Vehicle Safety
SUVs

New Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator Plagued by Odd Problems

There are some weird goings-on behind the scenes of the 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator roll out. Apparently, there have been multiple assembly problems with new Explorer and Aviator SUVs. This particular story has to do with new Explorers and Aviators that have been assembled or delivered to dealers but not yet sold. There’s …
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Toyota RAV4
SUVs

Toyota RAV4 Safety Questioned After Failing Moose Test

In my years (OK, decades) of reporting on cars, I’ve never heard of the “moose test.” So if it’s the first time you’re hearing about it, you’re not alone. Now you also know it has something to do with the Toyota RAV4‘s safety. But before we get to that, let’s back up. There is a …
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Cars

Stunt Drivers Deserve Oscars

There are movie directors like Quentin Tarantino that place value on real, live movie stunts from real, live stunt drivers in this age of CGI. They know that there is a realness that can’t be duplicated by computer simulation no matter how skilled the computer animators are. So, have you wondered why such important, dangerous, …
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Cars

Ford’s Bond Rating Lowered To Junk Status

Sometimes, financial news can be two-sided, especially when it comes to Ford Motor Company. While Ford paints a very rosy picture of its current position and future plans, investors aren’t convinced. Perhaps the truth lies somewhere between the two extremes, but that disconnect means Ford’s bond rating has taken a hit. Junk Status According to …
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2020 Land Rover Defender
SUVs

New Land Rover Defender Finally Revealed

After being dropped in 1997 in the US and in 2016 for many other countries, the new Land Rover Defender is back for 2020. It’s more advanced, upscale, and also more expensive, but it looks almost like an off-road concept vehicle.  The new Defender still has the cues of its predecessor but in a much …
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Hybrids & EVs

2019 Frankfurt Motor Show: Six Best Reveals

The 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show was so rich in concepts and production car debuts it was an embarrassment of riches. While there were plenty of production cars making their debuts, the concepts stole the show. If there was one common thread the concepts all shared, it was that they were electrified. In some ways, this …
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Trends

Next BMW 4 Series Previewed by Frankfurt Concept 4

While BMW calls this “Concept 4” in reality it is a playfully veiled version of the next production BMW 4 Series coupe. There’s a lot to like about this peek at the next 4-Series, and enough to make traditional BMW design lovers head for the hills screaming in despair. Both the body sculpturing and massive, …
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Trends

Electric Mercedes S-Class Previewed by EQS Concept

While the current crop of EVs seem a bit stilted, how about Mercedes-Benz’s Vision EQS for a change of pace? Granted, it’s only a concept, but we know there is something like this in the works for us consumers because spy shots have already shown engineers testing what may eventually become the first all-electric Mercedes …
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Audi AI:TRAIL
Hybrids & EVs

Audi AI:TRAIL Concept Promises Off-Road Future Fun

Let’s be honest and say that most off-road vehicles are just adaptations of existing trucks. Period. But not Audi’s AI:TRAIL concept. This is wicked-hot and not like anything you’ll see climbing rocks in Moab or snaking through thick rain-forest lava terrain in Hawaii. If you think this is for looks only, though, or if you …
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Hybrids & EVs

Hyundai 45 Concept Design Analysis and More

MotorBiscuit previewed the Hyundai 45 concept earlier, but now that it’s been officially revealed at the 2019 Frankfurt International Motor Show, we have a lot more details. Hyundai sees the 45 as its electric design direction for the future. It’s inspired by both Hyundai’s first production vehicle, the Pony sedan that debuted 45 years ago, …
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Cars

2020 Toyota Camry TRD Adds Performance and Handling

The closest thing to a vehicle as an appliance may be the Toyota Camry. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, just something most consumers recognize. For reliable, comfortable, bang-for-your-buck transportation, the Camry has long been hard to beat. But would consumers actually want a sportier Camry TRD? A Performance Camry? For years, there was no …
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ID3 | Volkswagen
Hybrids & EVs

The Electric Volkswagen ID3 Has a 340-Mile Range

There’s a new long-range electric car headed to production soon, and it’s called the Volkswagen ID3. It is the first step in VW’s attempt to move away from the diesel scandal it’s still embroiled in and move into zero-emissions vehicles. The ID sub-brand will be based on VW’s modular EV platform that it calls MEB. …
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Cars

Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa Resigns Amid Turmoil

Nissan is a company in turmoil, and now it’s Chairman of the Board and CEO Hiroto Saikawa is out. An internal company investigation led to the arrest in November of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn. As the investigation continues, it has taken in Saikawa, whom the company says misused the executive incentive program. Nissan CEO …
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Trends

Jaguar I-Pace Ownership Forums Display Frustration

The Jaguar I-Pace forums are a truly fascinating place to peruse and then realize how much people love their cars and how much agony they will endure making those beloved cars function like a car is supposed to function. From the annoying noises that many owners find both mystery and misery locating, to defining how …
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Hybrids & EVs

The Next Nissan Electric Car Will Be a Sporty, Quick CUV

Props should be given to Nissan for leading the electrification charge with the Leaf. The early Nissan electric car was a progressive move that has since revolutionized the auto industry. But for as prescient as Nissan was, it has woefully lagged behind in developing more electric models in the years since the Leaf was first …
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Cars

Ferrari 812 and Tributo Spiders Leak Before Official Reveal

It’s Spider-time in Maranello, Italy. Though Ferrari wants you to see these on its schedule, we have shots of both the Ferrari 812 Spider and the F8 Tributo Spider. Of course, we all knew these variants would be coming, it was just a matter of when Ferrari would get around to it. Now, a Ferrari …
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Cars

2019 Frankfurt Motor Show: No-Shows and Other Problems

Germany’s Frankfurt Motor Show is the big yearly show in Europe. Actually, it’s the world’s largest auto show. As such, all of the car companies need to be there to stake their claim as part of the worldwide manufacturing community. It’s a must-attend-event. Especially this year with all of the EVs and new tech making …
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