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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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What is a Ferrari SP48 Unica?

Some wild one-off Ferrari creations have come out of its Special Projects division. These are commissions taking an extreme amount of money and connections. For instance, guitarist Eric Clapton is the recipient of one. It is that kind of Ferrari clientele that orders a one-off by Ferrari Special Projects like the coming SP48 Unica. Is …

Published on August 21, 2021 5:20 pm

EarthRoamer HD Camper Truck

$1.7 Million EarthRoamer HD: Overkill Overlanding Off the Grid

With a washer and dryer, radiant floor heating, and alder wood running throughout the camper, the EarthRoamer HD is like taking your home with you. It better be for $1.7 million.

Published on August 21, 2021 1:35 pm

Tesla Humanoid Robot

Work For Tesla? Elon Musk Wants You Replaced With a Tesla Robot

During Tesla's Artificial Intelligence Day founder Elon Musk revealed the humanoid robot it is working on using many components from Tesla cars. Are we headed toward a Blade Runner future?

Published on August 20, 2021 8:21 pm

Jetpack Aviation flying motorcycle concept

Flying Motorcycles Coming in 2023: The Next Big Thing?

With one flying motorcycle capable of 250 mph, does the Jetpack Aviation creation seem like a good idea, or the edge of insanity? Let's discuss, shall we?

Published on August 20, 2021 6:55 pm

Baidu Robocar

Is the Baidu Robocar the Ugliest Car Ever Created-or is it a Car at All?

While the technology and futurism behind Baidu's Robocar sounds amazing, it hurts just to look at it. Even if it is a service vehicle could it be successful looking like it does?

Published on August 20, 2021 4:25 pm

2017 Ram pickup

Ram Recalls 212,000 Trucks Over Airbag Blowouts

Another Ram airbag recall was announces, this time dealing with side airbags that can rupture, causing gas and fragments to be blown into the cabin.

Published on August 20, 2021 2:56 pm

C8 Corvette data recorder showing 148 mph

Dealer Disaster Rectified: Victim is Given New C8 Corvette

When the owner of a new Corvette found that a dealer tech street raced his car at 148 mph he was furious. Now, that dealer will replace his Corvette with a new 2022 model.

Published on August 19, 2021 9:02 pm

2022 Hyundai Staria minivan

Hyundai Staria Launched in Europe: Will US Get this Spaceship?

Hyundai has launched its futuristic Staria minivan in Germany. It has been available in Australia for a few months. But will Hyundai bring it to the US?

Published on August 19, 2021 4:29 pm

A sky-blue 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S maneuvers on wet pavement as water shoots into the air

Porsche and Audi Safety Recall: Over 45,000 Cars and SUVs

There is a massive recall of over 45,000 Porsche and Audi cars over malfunctioning seat belt restraints. Unfortunately, there have been seven Porsche recalls between 2020 and 2021.

Published on August 19, 2021 12:04 am

Mazda Miata RX-7 mashup rear 3/4 view

Mashup: Mazda Miata With An RX-7 Rear End-Looks Good

Pulling off mashing a Mazda RX-7 tail to a first-gen Miata is no easy task. But this mashup from Japan looks good. Check it out and see for yourself.

Published on August 18, 2021 4:13 pm

2021 Ford Transit Trail for Europe

Ready for a Factory Off-Road Van? Ford Considers Transit Trail for the US

Ford recently filed a patent in the US for a Transit van that looks almost identical to its Transit Trail Raptor-like off-road vans it sells in Europe. Could this mean it is coming to the US?

Published on August 18, 2021 2:44 pm

2022 Jeep Commander Brazil illustration

In the US it’s Jeep Compass: In Latin America it’s Commander 7-Seat SUV

The Jeep commander is set to launch in Latin America. Is it just a stretched Jeep Compass or is there more to it?

Published on August 17, 2021 6:06 pm

Used cars with prices on their windshields in a California lot

The Top 3 Fastest-Selling Used Vehicles Are All-Electric

Used vehicle prices are sky-high and they aren't lasting long in the listings. Surprisingly, the top three fastest-selling used cars are all EVs.

Published on August 17, 2021 4:10 pm

Jeep Wrangler Magneto EV concept

An All-Electric Jeep Wrangler Is On The Way

Here's what we know about the electrification of the Jeep brand including release dates. As the hybrid Wrangler 4xe is now sold out for this year, it looks like the Jeep faithful have embraced an electric Jeep.

Published on August 17, 2021 2:31 pm

White 2021 C8 Corvette

Corvette E-Ray Prototypes Are Out There: What We Know So Far

With development of the Corvette Z06 complete, Chevy engineers are tackling the final development bits of the hybrid E-Ray Corvette. Expect it in dealer's showrooms in 2023.

Published on August 16, 2021 7:44 pm

Sunk Ram TRX in San Jacinto River

Attention! Ram TRX Drivers: Your Truck Can’t Float

This Ram TRX owner found that his brand new $90,000+ TRX can't float, and can't make it across this part of the San Jacinto River like most other trucks were able to.

Published on August 16, 2021 6:44 pm

Cyberlandr RV camper extended

Cyberlandr Turns Tesla Cybertruck Into RV: Hits $80 Million Pre-Sales

The Cyberlandr camper already has over $80 million in pre-orders. There seems to be almost as much buzz about this camper as there is for the Cybertruck itself.

Published on August 16, 2021 2:44 pm

2001 Ford Ranger

This 2001 Ford Ranger Just Sold for $23,000: Say, What?

This low-mileage 2001 Ford Ranger just sold for $23,000. Is this what old Rangers are worth, or is this just an outlier?

Published on August 15, 2021 6:22 pm

Beige 1986 Toyota pickup truck

Want a 1986 Toyota Pickup for Only $47,500?

This 1986 Toyota pickup looks almost brand new but has almost 160,000 miles on the odometer. So the question is, "Is this worth $47,500?"

Published on August 15, 2021 4:05 am

1950 Westcraft Manufacturing Capistrano Park trailer

Could This 1950 Westcraft Trailer Be Better Than New Rigs?

You won't believe the restoration of this 1950 Westcraft Capistrano Park travel trailer. An 11-year project, it is all restored inside and out but underneath it is completely modern.

Published on August 14, 2021 5:43 pm