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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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Auto manufacturing plant

Auto Disruption: First the Pandemic, Then Chips, Now This

Once electric cars take over and internal combustion engine vehicles are banned, there will be a major disruption in the auto industry. Millions will lose their jobs as the transition continues. What are companies and workers doing to avoid massive unemployment?
U-Boat Super Sub

Fast Luxury Underwater: the Super Sub

Wy waste time in a boat when you can explore new worlds in the U-Boat Worx Super Submarine. The submersible is considered the most luxurious and fastest of the private submarine segment.
2022 Ford Tourneo Connect

Is the Tourneo Connect a Ford or Volkswagen? It’s Both

The first product from the joint venture between Ford and Volkswagen will arrive in Europe next year as the Ford Tourneo Connect seven-seat SUV. The US won't get it, but we will get the almost identical VW Caddy.
OmniRotor

The Coaxial Versatile Modular Tilt-Rotor All-Terrain Vehicle You Need

Forget about four-wheel steering and electric powertrains, the next big thing is Coaxial Versatile Modular Tilt-Rotor All-Terrain Vehicles. To shorten it, let’s call it an OmniRotor. This one is a micro aerial vehicle (MAV) so it’s small, but the flying vehicle can be scaled up. Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) abilities like a quadrotor could …
A taupe 2021 Ford Bronco First Edition against a white background.

Stop! Ford Wants Everyone to Stop Reserving Broncos

The good news is that Ford is being flooded with Bronco reservations. The bad news is that it can't keep up, doesn't know if you'll even get your 2021 Bronco, and it has stopped taking orders for 2022 models as well.
Inside the Tesla Safety Score to get Full Self-Driving

The Fastest Growing Auto Brand in 2021 Is…

Tesla tops all companies for the fastest growth according to consultancy firm Interbrand Global. It also became the 14th largest valued company in the world.
Tesla crash

Tesla Plaid 0-116 MPH: 2 People-1 Dog Killed

A Tesla Model S Plaid involved in a terrible accident in Tampa Bay killed two people and a dog. The sedan was going 116 mph in a 30 mph zone, smashing into a house. The Tesla owner had just taken delivery of the sedan.