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.
We all pay a tax on fuels, be it diesel, gasoline, or something else. But what the states call a gas tax, doesn't reflect all of the fees added to the price of gas. It is like a secret gas tax.
It was inevitable that some aftermarket builders would create a 6x6 Ford Bronco. Apocalypse Manufacturing in Florida has stepped up with its "Dark Horse."
Some very enterprising thieves are finding new ways to steal gas. Now they've figured out how to take it from gas stations. At least in the Houston area, where it has happened multiple times.
Gas thieves are back, and they've got a much easier way to get you gas in these days of locking gas doors, roll-over valves, and locking gas caps. They're drilling holes in gas tanks.
The International Energy Agency has just issued its Energy Emergency Plan. If used by the US, it could mean lower speed limits, rationed gas, and worse.
Jeep is teasing one of its Easter Safari concepts, and the Jeepiverse is abuzz. It looks like a single-cab Gladiator, which would make a lot of sense to produce, under certain circumstances.
There haven't been that many GMC Hummers made, but already there is a recall. Read up on what was found wrong and how it will affect Hummer reservations.
Trucks, SUVs, and electrification; those look to be the future of transportation, at least for now. So, could Audi be developing a pickup truck? Its CEO gave us a big hint.
For full-size pickup trucks, the Nissan Titan has the lowest resale value. But looking at the numbers for used models, and their secondary market prices, we got a big surprise.
Do you live in one of the cities with the cheapest gas in the US? We've got a list of the top 25 cities, along with one-day change figures. If you live in LA or Newark, you'll want to cry.
As Russian oligarch yachts are being seized by governments opposed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, one superyacht stands out. With its completely obscured ownership, could this be Russian president Putin's yacht, sitting in a port in Italy? Let's look at its history to help determine who actually owns the Scheherazade superyacht.
Will Chevy truck enthusiasts finally get the Silverado to rival the Ram TRX and Ford Raptor? Maybe it is happening with the rumored Silverado ZR2 Bison.
Update: Here are the two concepts plus one more on the bottom of the stack-next stop is the shredder… A passerby in Nashville, Tennessee, spotted these Nissan concept cars. In a salvage yard. In the open. Because you know why; they’re headed to the crusher. Nissan doesn’t want them and doesn’t want the potential liability …
Evinrude Outboard Motors has been gone a few years now. Is there a chance that parent company BRP could revive the brand? We look at the possibilities.
There was a time when you could order a 1,300 hp rocket engine to bolt onto the back of your car. And there were smaller rocket products for motorcycles, go-karts, and boats. The company was called Turbonique, and your rocket engine and rocket fuel was just a postage stamp away.