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.
Gran Turismo 7 will be released in March, and will feature this Porsche-designed Vision Gran Turismo sports car. The all-electric, all-digital GT looks to the future of Porsche, but is still realistic-enough to look real.
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Jeep over corrosion damage language in the Jeep warranty that doesn't cover what it appears to cover, to be labeled a "sham" by the plaintiffs.
NASCAR just killed So Cal's last public quarter-mile dragstrip; Auto Club Dragway, in Fontana, California. Opened in 2010, it has hosted hundreds of drag racing events throughout its tumultuous existence.
When two YouTubers set out to test the stock brakes on a 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid, they sure didn't expect to see the brakes on fire. You can watch it here.
Chinese automaker debuted its Monterey, a retro knockoff of the 1957 Buick Roadmaster. With EV or PHEV power supplied by BYD, we're hoping Songsan will produce it; and bring it into the US.
The Maybach Project EV concept coupe is meant to bring awareness to, and usher in, Mercedes' plans to enter the electric ultra-luxury off-road segment, of which the Mercedes EQD SUV will be the first.
A Kia dealership owner and some employees in Oklahoma were found guilty of fraud, identity theft, bribery, and other counts. They targeted those with low credit scores or no credit.
If you're waiting for a new Jaguar model to be introduced, you'll be waiting for a while. That's because Jag won't be unveiling any new models before 2025. Here's why.
Another recall, the sixth this year, was issued today by Ford for the 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape. Both are based on the same platform. It affects 115,000 vehicles so far.
Over 5,000 Hyundai and Kia vehicles have been stolen so far this year in Wisconsin. This class-action lawsuit alleges there are serious defects in each manufacturers' designs for the thefts to be so prevalent.
Tesla founder Elon Musk is at it again. This time he’s conjured up a whistle that looks like his Cybertruck. It is just one of many trinkets and trash expected as it gets closer to actual Cybertruck production. And just in time for Christmas, too. But if you want one it’s already too late. Launched …
GM continues to have wheel problems with the Corvette. Both the C7 and C8 have had issues, with the C8 being delayed yet, again. And the C7 has an ongoing class-action lawsuit over warping wheels.
For under $27,000 you could have a brand new Bremach 4x4 SUV built in America. Though mostly a Russian UAZ Patriot, it's rugged, cheap, and again, made in America. So, are you buying one?