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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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Maine vanity plate
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Maine Stops @#%&? License Plate Obscenities Starting Today

Up until today, Maine was allowing almost anything with a seven digit combination, for its vanity plate program. And we mean anything. Today, it will begin banning the profane or otherwise offensive plates it has allowed.
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Here’s the New List of Most Stolen Vehicles

The National Insurance Crime Bureau has released its list of the most stolen vehicles in 2020. One of the biggest surprises was that car theft was up, but there were other too.
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Hyundai Staria Kinder
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Hyundai’s School Bus is Cooler Than Yours

Hyundai just released its Staria Kinder school bus, and it is way cooler than our frumpy old oil burners. What are the chances it will become available in the US?
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Collier Motors AMC dealership
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Time is Running Out For the Last AMC Dealership

One of the first American Motors Corporation dealerships is also its last. But Collier Motors' days are numbered as the heirs to Bobby Collier are in the final stages of clearing the property and selling it.
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Side view of silver Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup truck
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Oh, Oh: Specs/Prices For Tesla Cybertruck Pulled From Website

Things are constantly in a state of flux at Tesla; especially as it relates to the Cybertruck. From its size to availability, and maybe more. We say maybe because all of the listed specs on the Cybertruck website have been removed. And so have the prices. What does it mean; what could it mean?  Everything …
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Tesla Grabbing More Space in California Despite Move to Texas

The big news from Tesla last week was it is moving its headquarters out of Palo Alto, California, to Austin Texas. But quietly, it also leased 325,000 feet of office space in Palo Alto to expand its engineering and development facilities. So what's going on?
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The 2021 Ford Bronco 4-Door model exterior side shot parked on a dirt road
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Here Come the 2021 Ford Bronco Recalls

Let's hope this is the first and last logged recall for the 2021 Ford Bronco. Lately, it seems that botched launches and recalls have dogged Ford.
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2022 Toyota Rumion van
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What is the 2022 Toyota Rumion?

If you haven't heard of the Toyota Rumion you're not alone. It is a rebadged Suzuki Ertiga minivan that is only available in South Africa.
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Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA
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Is Alfa Romeo In Trouble With This Latest Shakeup?

Stellantis met with Italy's Industry Ministry to announce its plans for reorganizing Alfa Romeo. The plan includes making cars only when there is a firm order to help shave costs. Things aren't looking good for Alfa.
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