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.
Ford won't build a single-cab short bed F-150 Raptor, but a company in Oklahoma has done one better. And it's a template for anyone who wants one to make their own.
What if you have a 2010 Honda but wish it had a lower carbon footprint? Now, an Australian design student is developing a kit to convert your car to hybrid power, without throwing away your motor, transmission, and more.
The just revealed Toyota EPU electric pickup concept shows the automaker is listening as enthusiasts have been begging it to bring back minitrucks. Instead, it is an electric minitruck.
It's looking like Toyota may have two Land Cruiser SUVs, the upcoming 2024 gas-powered version, and a production version of the Land Cruiser Se concept it just premiered. We've got info on the Se here.
Drag strips are closing everywhere. But in Palm Beach, which lost its racing facility last year. Now, a county commissioner is pushing for a temporary strip at the local airport, while working behind the scenes for a permanent solution.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has lifted a ban instituted in the 1980s on cruising, and also making it legal to lower your vehicle. Here's why it was banned and how the new law was approved.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has set a date, again, for when Cybertruck deliveries will begin. He's made several other predictions for delivery dates that have come and gone. Should we believe him this time?
Toyota is testing its Hilux EV pickup truck concept in Australia to get responses from large fleet customers. Does this mean the Tacoma EV is close to coming out, or not?
The Ford Mustang Mach-E just got a re-recall over loss of power from overheating high-voltage battery connectors. The first recall for this was last June but more than 100 Mach-Es have had the issue post fix.
Kansas City Chief Travis Kelce and singer/songwriter Taylor Swift were seen riding off into the sunset in his 1970 Chevelle SS after a Kansas City Chiefs game. Now people want more information on that convertible. Here's what we know.
Ford is making a big change for the 2024 Explorer. It is eliminating the 3.3-liter hybrid EcoBoost engine. We'll tell you why, and what to expect for the 2025 Explorer.
Toyota's latest concept is the X-Van Gear, which blends van and SUV features into a common vehicle. We think this could be the template for future SUVs, and we'll tell you why.
Yes, another recall, actually, a re-recall of the 2020 to 2022 Ford Explorer has been announced. This is the 11th for the 2022 SUV. Here's what it's about and some recall background, too.
An entirely new way to propel flying cars is being tested by Cyclotech. It uses horizontal blades spinning in a cage called "CycloRotors." We'll show and tell you about the new technology.