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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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Orange 2021 Ford Raptor

Ford Dealers Jacking Up F-150 Raptor Prices Bigly

Ford dealers are doing what dealers usually do; they're jacking up the prices of 2021 F-150 Raptors. Anything hot gets those unnecessary dealer markups. There are some alternatives, however.

Porsche Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Warranty Cheating

Porsche is once again being sued in this class-action lawsuit over California emissions noncompliance. The lawsuit alleges Porsche cheats on warranty coverage as it relates to emissions repairs and components.
Strand Craft Daytona GT V8-powered jet ski

V8-Powered Jet Ski You Need Before Summer is Over

Strand Craft's "wet rod" is a V8-powered jet ski with more bells and whistles than some boats contain. Huge power, lots of options, and a big price go along with the "Daytona GT" jet ski.
A Blue Ford Ranger Driving Down Desert Roat

Ford Yanking Features From Ranger Pickup to Save a Buck

Some folks in Australia are not happy with their new 2021 Ford Rangers after discovering that certain features available in previous years have either been eliminated or cheapened so that Ford could save a buck.
Woman in CTS-V with AK-47 assault rifle

Hooning? Don’t Stick Out of Your Car With an AK-47

Yes, that is a woman leaning out of a Cadillac CTS-V with what appears to be an AK-47 assault rifle. No, this is not legal on many levels, the least of which this was shot while the car was doing donuts in San Francisco.