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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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Car traffic in Honolulu, Hawaii, on November 10, 2011

US Traffic Deaths Worst In 15 Years

The US saw the highest rate of traffic deaths since 2007 according to the NHTSA. With COVID-19 lockdowns and a general decline in driving what happened?
Relativity Space 3D printed rocket engine

Can You 3D Print Your Own Rocket? Relativity Space Does!

3D printing is revolutionizing everything from race cars to rockets. Even production cars are benefiting from the technology. Now an aerospace company in California is preparing its first 3D printed rocket for launch later this year. And it’s working on a second, larger 3D printed rocket, too.   The first Relativity Space rocket launch is later …
2021 convertible Corvette in blue

Lots of Changes For the 2022 Corvette: What We Know So Far

With interrupted production in both 2020 and 2021 the 2022 Corvette will begin production soon. There are a surprising number of changes for the new model, and two new special packages. Dealers begin taking orders in a couple of weeks.
RMS Queen Mary | Getty

City Takes Over Queen Mary Attraction Fearing Capsizing And Flooding

The Queen Mary is one of the last of the great ocean liners. That’s because it isn’t an ocean liner anymore but a moored hotel and events center in Long Beach, California. Now, for the first time since its permanent home became Long Beach over 40 years ago, the city has taken control of the …