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.
Alpha Motor Corporation has introduced yet, another concept based around its earlier Ace design. Called the Saga, Alpha looks to 2023 as when production will begin.
All three-wheelers look weird, but there are none that look quite like this Kawasaki/MG Midget mashup. But think about it; this is for sale, and a lot cheaper than a Slingshot or T-Rex.
Yet, another Ram truck recall, this one targeting 2019 and 2020 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks and chassis cabs. The Bosch fuel pumps are failing.
Over 350 million animals are killed every year in the US due to being hit by cars and trucks. One famous long-range Gray wolf is one of those numbers for 2021, but it was a special wolf.
The amazing thing about this bear snapping off the door of its owner's Lamborghini Huracan Performante isn't the act, but the owner's reaction. The hilarity he sees in his bear's destructive act you have to see.
If you want the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra, you'll have to wait in line. And the line is very long. And don't even ask about the TRD Pro or Capstone versions.
GM has sent a survey to C8 Owners asking questions about the next Corvette. It seems that Chevy is gearing up development of the C9, which should probably be in showrooms by 2026.
Now New York and Pennsylvania have joined Maine and Rhode Island banning previously legal JDM vehicles and taking back legal registrations. Some states are giving vague reasons why. Others are saying nothing.
With GM focusing on Chevy Bolt fixes and battery replacements, which it is doing for every Bolt ever made, it will continue to keep production idled until next year.
Vinfast, a new EV manufacturer from Vietnam, has plans and a unique feature no other EV manufacturer offers. And it is backed by the largest conglomerate in Vietnam, which means no house-of-cards SPAC investor money.
This is the last year for the Dodge Durango. but a new model is coming in 2023 as a 2024 model. Dodge is slowly leaking info about it and we combine other info to explain what it all means.
Though this looks like it couldn't have resulted in a good outcome, the driver of this 2015 Nissan Altima survived with only minor injuries. She even walked out of the wreckage-after the semi-truck was lifted off of her car.
Flying wings seem like improbable aircraft. But in 1934 Henry Ford was challenged bu the US government to develop a Model T for the sky. The flying wing 15P was the result.
Until now adaptive headlights have been banned in the US, but are seen as being much safer than stationary lights. And Europe has been using them for a while. But now they will be legal for automakers to sell.
Another Tesla crash has killed two people in Florida. While the preliminary NTSB determination suspects the Autopilot was the cause, a similar crash in California was found to be driver error.
For the last lap of the current Dodge Charger and Challenger there will be some crazy paint and trim options, along with an 807 hp Hellcat engine for good measure.