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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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Lots of lemons

What Happens to Returned Lemon Law Cars?

Most Lemon Law buyback vehicles end up back on car lots for sale. So how do you know it was a Lemon Law car and what protections do you have id you purchase one and it turns out not to have been fixed?
Automatic car wash

Man Trapped In San Diego Car Wash Killed In Freak Accident

A man in northern San Diego was killed after being found unresponsive inside of an automatic car wash. Police are still investigating the freak accident to determine why the victim got out of his car inside of the washing facility.
Car servicing

Car Problems Not Worth Fixing

We've got five car issues that, should your vehicle have one of them, it might be best to send that chariot down the road.
Dealership service

Can a Car Be Unfixable?

Is there such a thing as an unfixable car? Lemon Laws are proof there are, and with vehicles becoming more complex, it's getting worse.
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

NY Auto Show Debut: 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4xe

Jeep just unveiled its newest Grand Cherokee trim, called High Altitude. This top-of-the-line package is dominated by Gloss Black paint accents and unique grille and interior. Also introduced is it new Hydro Blue Pearl Coat finish.