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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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2022 Chevy Silverado LT Trail Boss on a gravel road

How To Order a 2022 Chevy Silverado

Inventories of new 2022 Chevy Silverado pickups are low. sometimes a dealer doesn't even have one. What to do? the best way to get around the inventory issues is to special-order your new truck online. Here's how.
A dark blue 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD against a white background.

What Is the Best Riding 2022 Heavy Duty Truck?

Many that are considering a heavy-duty pickup truck also want a smooth, comfortable ride besides the increased towing and payload ratings. We have assembled the four heavy-duty trucks, and rated them for a smooth ride.
Citroen Mi Ami buggy

The World’s Smallest SUV: Would You Buy One?

If this looks to you like an SUV, well, what can we say? Citroen says this is the world's smallest SUV, and who are we to argue? What it is is a funky city car with off-road overtones, which makes it a fun, funky glorified cart. But would it sell in the US?
Promo shot of a Ram 1500 Rebel and Limited pickup truck parked in front of a barn.

Should I Buy a Half-Ton or 3/4-Ton Pickup Truck?

You want a pickup truck-great! But what do you need? Hauling and towing more sounds better; more is always better, right? But do you need a ¾-ton truck, or would a half-ton be better for you? And what’s the difference, anyway? Among the many choices you must think about before venturing out to look for …
A black Porsche Taycan Turbo S EV shot from the 3/4 angle on a London street

Will This Ruin Porsche Forever?

Volkswagen, the parent company of Porsche AG, announced it plans to go public with Porsche soon. The major advantage is that it will bring in lots of capital very rapidly. But it can also fundamentally change how the company operates, and not in a good way.