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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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SUVs

2020 Rezvani Tank Is Built to Survive the Apocalypse

Do you want to be prepared for the apocalypse but still be oh, so stylish pulling up to the country club? And do you like attention from strangers? Have we got a vehicle for you! Meet the 2020 Rezvani Tank. These rugged off-roaders are the product of Ferris Rezvani, CEO of Rezvani Motors in Irvine, …
An panoramic shot of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette interior.
Cars

2020 Corvette: Manual Transmission Technology Already Exists

What’s the one controversial feature enthusiasts complain is missing from the 2020 C8 Corvette? As has been the trend in recent years we’re seeing some of our favorite cars sans a manual transmission option. True to form, the new Corvette can only be ordered with the new Tremec eight-speed dual-clutch automatic. For now. The reasons …
Trucks & SUVs

Small Kia Truck for Australia, But What About the U.S.?

Another Korean auto manufacturer has committed to producing a small, stylish pickup. First, it was Hyundai with its great Santa Cruz truck concept that has been green-lighted for production. Now comes word that Kia has both a dual- and single-cab, small “Ute” in the chute for release in 2022 or 2023. Of course, “Ute” is …
Cars

Volkswagen Kills Six-Year/72,000-Mile Warranty

Volkswagen gives a little, and takes a little. On the heels of their 2015 Dieselgate scandal, Volkswagen Group of America wanted to present a positive face. They began offering a six-year and 72,000-mile new car warranty. It was a great way to show potential and returning customers they were solidly behind their products in spite …
An image of a Lamborghini Urus on track.
SUVs

Surprise! SUVs Are Up, Minivans Are Down

What the station wagon was to baby boomers has now transferred to Gen Xers and the ubiquitous minivan. While SUVs and trucks continue taking a bigger chunk of North American sales, the lowly minivan is on the skids. And you thought it was only happening to sedans? Nobody wants the “soccer mom” identification, just like …
Car Manufacturing
Cars

Supplier Bosch Predicts Significant Car Production Drop

Car production for 2019 is looking at a significant downturn, predicts major automotive parts supplier Robert Bosch Company. As Reuters reports, supplying components to car manufacturers around the world gives Bosch the unique vantage to forecast what’s coming down the pike for production needs, and they’re predicting at least a 5% drop in car production …
2020 Cadillac XT5 Sport | GM
Trends

2020 Cadillac XT5 First Look

The Cadillac SUV and crossover product cadence is in overdrive as the XT6, XT4, and XT5 will soon be hitting dealerships. Caught short-handed as consumer demands shift from cars to SUVs, Cadillac is playing catch-up to meet this trend, along with debuting new sedans making for exciting times at GM’s luxury flagship. With the new …
Cars

Want a 2020 Corvette? They’re Almost Sold Out

You better hurry if you’re dying for that 2020 Corvette new-car smell in your driveway—they’re almost sold out! Just days after its premiere and still months before production begins, GM’s design chief Michael Simcoe let slip (or maybe not…) while attending Michigan’s Concours d’Elegance this weekend that C8 Corvette orders are almost at capacity. While …