Automaker Mergers, Presidential Limos And Performance EVs In This Week's QOTD Roundup

Mergers have been in the news a lot lately. Whether it’s the announcement that Honda and Nissan are joining forces or rumors that Stellantis may end up selling off some of its brands, automakers working together have been at the forefront of a lot of people’s (read: my) minds. That’s what led me to today’s question. - Andy Kalmowitz Read More

After winning the U.S. election back in November, Elon Musk’s friend Donald Trump will be sworn in as the next president on January 20. When that happens, we’re sure to be treated to another four years of claims that Air Force One is the greatest plane in the world, Marine One is the greatest helicopter ever and the Beast is the best limo out there. But is it? And if you could pick any other car to be the next presidential limo, what would you go for? - Owen Bellwood Read More

With seemingly hundreds of all-electric car buying options in 2025, it might seem like there is a car to fit everyone’s personal style. Some of us, however, like to sit and daydream about the potential for a performance version of an otherwise “regular” electric car. Are you looking for something that’s a little more aggressive, or accelerates a little quicker, or can turn a better lap time at Willow Springs? This is the spot to bench race and discuss our desires for more. - Bradley Brownell Read More

Quantifying the sentimental value that first cars hold for drivers is impossible. It was probably a transformative time in your life when you first sat behind the wheel of a car that was truly yours. Those drives forged mental links that will last forever regardless of the make and model. However, those vehicles definitely had financial value. - Ryan Erik King Read More

When we asked you earlier this week for the prices you paid for your first car, we didn’t quite know what to expect. The sellers were just as surprised as the prices, from disused post office vehicles to deals from parents’ friends. You all made every dollar count on these cars. Obviously, remember to account for inflation and used car depreciation when looking at these figures. Without further ado, here’s what our readers paid for their first cars. - Ryan Erik King Read More

If there’s one thing that the electric car revolution has brought to the world, it’s the democratization of performance. Regular family sedans are now capable of delivering the kinds of speeds previously only reached by seven-figure hypercars. You can daily drive something with 1,000 horsepower and a sub-two-second 0-60 time that doesn’t cost a million dollars or require a firesuit. That’s pretty cool, isn’t it? There are even a few somewhat affordable models that make driving an EV kind of fun. I’m thinking Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally or Hyundai Ioniq 5 N here. - Bradley Brownell Read More