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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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L'Invisible motor boat

Watch: This Giant Rock is Really a Boat

Yes, this looks like a rock and it is, but it is also a boat. Created by a French artist, it blends into the environment while causing a lot of attention. We think it has many commercial possibilities.
Ford's Very Gay Ranger Raptor pickup | Ford

“Very Gay Raptor” Built By Ford

When an online response called the Performance Blue paint on Ford's entry into the Christopher Street Day parade "very gay" Ford decided to transform the truck into the "Very Gay Ranger Raptor."
The PaxPower GMC Sierra Jackal on a dirt road

GM Drops 3.0-Liter Duramax Diesel

GM is supposedly dropping the 3.0-liter "baby" Duramax diesel engine over supply issues. But since there has not been any official response from GM there is no information as to how long this will be. Or is it permanent?
GM EV1 first mass-produced all-electric car | Getty

Another Intact GM EV1 Has Been Discovered

When GM killed the EV1; its first all-electric car, it made sure none would ever ply the highways and byways ever again. Of the over 1,100 made, only 40 were saved. GM destroyed the rest. But occasionally, as rare as they are, another one pops up. This GM EV1 belongs to Howard University It’s not …
Drifting Toyota Fortuner SUV rolls over

Watch: Toyota SUV Barrel Rolls Drifting On Sand

If you're going to do some friendly drifting, whether professional of first-timer, don't do it in a top-heavy SUV with passengers on the sand at the beach. Too much can go wrong, and it did.
1974 Camelot Cruiser exterior

Motorhome Mania: Nothing Tops the 1974 Camelot Cruiser

The incredible Elder & Company Camelot Cruiser was the ultimate in motorhome luxury when it was built in 1974. It's huge, and comes with everything you'll need including a basement with two vintage snowmobiles.
2021 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S sedan parked on an open air strip.

Many Mercedes Gas Engines Are Gone Before 2025

Mercedes and other European automakers are cutting back on engine variants due to tightening European emissions legislation. Or could it just be to ease manufacturing to make more profit?
Cadillac LMDh prototype

Cadillac Latest Developing LeMans Prototypes

With the reforming of endurance racing happening in 2023 more manufacturers and teams are getting ready to join in. Cadillac has just announced an new car and new engine that will premiere in 2023.
Chinese VW Beetle rip-off

China Rips Off VW With Another Fake Beetle

The Ora Punk Cat was an obvious rip-off of the Volkswagen Beetle. Now Ora claims the new Ballet Cat is a completely different model from its Punk Cat, which is a completely different model from the VW Beetle. Sort of.