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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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Exploding Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Manual Transmission Clutches Force Recall: No Fix Yet

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just announced a recall of almost 70,000 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler vehicles with manual transmissions. Clutch plates are exploding due to overheating, with the potential of creating a fire. Unfortunately, Jeep has no fix for now.  Have there been injuries from Jeep manual transmission issues? One injury has already …
Buick Electra sedan

Buick Is Toast: 2023 Starts off Bad

Buick is in trouble. But only in the U .S. In China, it is GM's biggest profit center. So what will happen in the U.S. We thin it won't be good.
A 2023 Buick Enclave parked in a driveway.

These Car Brands Rank Highest With Female Auto Buyers

These are the most and least favored auto brands for women. There are big reasons why automakers should be paying attention and why you'll be seeing more women-focussed ads soon.