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.
Both the Cadillac Lyriq EV SUV and GMC Hummer have massive orders, yet both have been unable to produce more than just a very small quantity of deliveries. Here's what's going on.
Today Lordstown Motors, the manufacturer making the Endurance EV pickup, announced production of the troubled truck will "cease." Here's how and why this is happening.
Two recalls were issued today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the Jeep Wrangler 4xe hybrid and Ram ProMaster vans. We've got all of the info about the safety issues, what years, and who to contact.
Three companies and 11 men have been charged with defeating and/or modifying diesel emissions hardware in Michigan. One of the 11 has already plead guilty. See what he and the others may be facing.
We present this Corvette/Viper mashup. Would you call it a Viper? Do you like it. Keep in mind the project did get completed, and that it was done in Germany. We'll show all of it to you.
Now there are more problems with 2023 Bronco reservations over Ford offers first announced to be combined, and now that not being the case. We break it down so you can judge if it's Ford or reservation holders at fault.
A new lawsuit has been filed against Ram over brake issues occurring in 2017 and 2018 Ram HD trucks. The NHTSA is also investigating the problem. We've got all of the info for you Ram HD owners.
So here we are, at the precipice of an extreme shift in automobile development with the electric revolution. And yet, there are many willing to step up for a vehicle that shifts back to non-electric days, like this retro 1969 Chevelle based on a brand-new Camaro.
Will you state be the next to follow Texas' lead in charging a $200 annual fee for EV registration? There are different ways states are dealing with the lost of gas tax, but Texas' law is new.
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If you're looking for a used F-150 there are lots of engines, options, and trims to consider. For the 2018 F-150, we've broken them down and compared to help you narrow down your search.
Anyone can lease or buy a new Ford F-Series truck, but wouldn't you rather have a 1997 Ford F-350 dump truck with only 1,500 miles for the same price? Here's the story of this amazing find.
Check out this sustainable utility truck built by Tesas-based AYRO called the Vanish. We'll show you why its special features work for last mile and micro distribution.
Chevrolet has made big improvements to the 2024 Silverado HD 6.6 Duramax turbo diesel. Take a look at what has changed, and the other features and new front end styling.
A Toyota manufacturing facility has been rigging a safety fix to 88,000 Yaris Ativ sedans so they pass crash tests. Has anyone ever heard of an assembly line making changes to its vehicles? Let's look.
If you're looking for a good used truck, we have a rundown of which full-size pickups ranked the best for 2018. You might be surprised which one beat its rivals.
We all know about carbon fiber's superior qualities, but will it work for an engine block? That's what Nissan is proposing with the recently discovered patent you should check out.
today Ford issued a recall of 2023 Broncos and Rangers over wheels falling off. It also warned owners not to drive their Bronco or Ranger until the lug nuts are inspected and torqued to their proper specs.