QOTD: Do You Take Your Pups In The Car?
Stellantis wasn't making a doggone belated April Fool's joke with its new Mopaw product line.
QOTD: Is It Time For Infiniti To Move Away From Alpha-Numeric Naming?
Once again, Infiniti may be moving away from alpha-numeric naming.
QOTD: Did Wealthy Buyers Kill Small Cars?
An economist took to The New York Times to argue that the inexpensive small car was killed by wealthy buyers.
QOTD: What Automotive Job Did You Want When You Grew Up?
Today's post on a school for car designers got me reminiscing -- I, very briefly, wanted to be a car designer.
QOTD: What Are You Paying For Gas Today?
Yes, we just asked this question a few weeks ago -- and we're going to ask it again every few weeks until things in the Middle East calm down.
QOTD: Will Scout Get Off The Ground?
The launch of the Scout SUV and pickup truck seems to be delayed.
QOTD: What's Next For The Volkswagen ID.4?
Volkswagen announced that the Chattanooga plant will focus on the 2027 Atlas. So what's to become of the ID.4?
QOTD: Time For A New Pony-Car War?
The Chevrolet Camaro is coming back. The Dodge Challenger isn't, as of now, but the Dodge Charger underwent a major makeover and can be had with two doors. The Ford Mustang never left.
Seems like it might be time, once again, for the Detroit Three to engage in a contest involving a bodily function. Metaphorically speaking, of course.
QOTD: How Is The Iran War Affecting Your Automotive Purchases?
Tariffs. High fuel prices from the war in Iran. High sticker prices caused by a raft of factors -- prices that were high before tariffs. It's not a pretty picture out there for car buyers and car owners.
QOTD: Should Hyundai Build The Boulder -- And Will It?
The Hyundai Boulder concept was a highlight, if not the highlight, of the 2026 New York Auto Show.
QOTD: How Do You Handle Long Flight Delays?
Today, we have a non-car QOTD. Instead, we move it over to flying.
QOTD: What's The Star Of The 2026 New York Auto Show?
NEW YORK -- Which vehicle stole the show at the 2026 New York International Auto Show?
QOTD: What Are You Looking Forward To From The 2026 New York International Auto Show?
You may have noticed the site was quiet this morning. That's because I was traveling to NYC (no TSA issues, thank you) to cover the 2026 New York International Auto Show. And also because a lot of the show news is under embargo.
QOTD: What Do You Want To Know About The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas?
Yours truly will be getting a glimpse of the redone 2027 Volkswagen Atlas in the Big Apple tomorrow night.
QOTD: What Other Brand Showcase Events Should There Be?
It's just about time for the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab.
QOTD: Is The Haptic Touch Experiment Over?
Volkswagen is saying " our bad" about the move away from buttons.
QOTD: What Do The Exotics Know That We Don't?
The cost of gas is rising rapidly. So, too, is airfare, in part because of the cost of oil. Tariffs have hit certain parts of the economy hard. People are complaining about the cost of living -- and the cost of new cars. I hear talk from the experts about a "K-shaped" economy.
Yet Rolls-Royce and Maybach are putting out high-end new products.
QOTD: Who Will Buy A Maybach Minivan?
Just to be clear, right upfront -- I understand a Maybach minivan isn't meant to sell in large numbers.
Still, I have to wonder, who is the buyer?
QOTD: Which Designer Should Head To Jaguar Land Rover?
Jaguar Land Rover needs a new design boss after the departure of Gerry McGovern.
QOTD: What Car Had An Undeserved Reputation?
Today, one of our TTAC content creators argues on his YouTube platform that the Mercury Bobcat wasn't as bad as some folks said.
QOTD: Have You Had A Near-Miss With Autonomous Driving?
We reported today about NHTSA's escalating investigation into Tesla's Full Self Driving.
We've also covered more than a few incidents involving Waymo's autonomous taxis and pedestrians or other cars.
QOTD: How Long Can The V8 Engine Last?
Ford brass says the company remains committed to the V8 engine.
Yet, it only sells two models with eight cylinders.
QOTD: What Can A Repair Shop Do To Increase Your Loyalty?
Automotive News has a as guest column out regarding what service managers need to do to get more loyalty from customers.
QOTD: Should The Alpine 110 Finally Come To America?
A report suggests that the Alpine A110 is closer to going on sale in America.
QOTD: Did The Desert Double Work For You?
NASCAR is about to head to Vegas, yet I am still thinking about last week's race at Phoenix.
More specifically, I am thinking about how the NASCAR Cup race followed IndyCar, which was on the same track a day earlier.
QOTD: Would You Pilot A Flying Car?
We had some flying car -- or, at least, flying taxi -- news this morning.
QOTD: What Are You Paying For Gas These Days?
The war in Iran is likely to cause oil prices to rise, even as governments make attempts to increase supply.
QOTD: What Would Be Your Papal Ride?
The Chicago Pope is getting a special Ford Explorer, built with pride on the South Side.
QOTD: Will Change At The Top Turn Chrysler Around?
Chrysler has a new boss. So does Alfa Romeo, at least in North America.
QOTD: What's Your Acceptance Level Regarding Chinese Cars?
Chinese cars seem to be gaining acceptance, at least with the youth.
QOTD: How Much Work Will You Put Into A Used Car?
Every so often, one of our Used Car Of The Day picks is one that needs a little -- or a lot -- of work. Today's selection is one of those.
QOTD: What Recent Vehicle Did You Forget About?
Until I picked out the Used Car Of The Day today, I forgot Jeep offered an EcoDiesel in the Grand Cherokee.
QOTD: Did The EV Tax Credit Matter?
Today's podcast took a look at the EV market in a post-tax-credit world.
QOTD: What's The Silliest OEM Charge?
Ford wants to charge $495 for a front trunk, aka a "frunk", for the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
QOTD: Will Trump Mention The Automotive Industry At Tonight's State Of The Union?
President Donald Trump will deliver the annual State Of The Union speech tonight.
Will he talk cars?
QOTD: What Race Tracks Have You Driven?
NASCAR is at the Circuit Of The Americas in Texas this week, and COTA is a track that us in the media sometimes get to drive.
QOTD: What Do You Want To Know About The 2026 Jeep Cherokee?
I am in Southern California to drive the 2026 Jeep Cherokee and the updated Jeep Grand Cherokee.
QOTD: What's The Longest Amount Of Time You've Owned A Car?
Today's QOTD is simple -- what's the longest amount of time you've owned a given vehicle?
QOTD: How Can EV Charging Get Better For Apartment Dwellers?
Rob Hoffmann's podcast, which we republish as part of our TTAC Content Creator series, raises an interesting point -- it's still hard for apartment and condo dwellers to charge EVs.
QOTD: Do You Overland?
We've been doing the Used Car Of The Day feature for a long time now, and I've featured more than a few old minivans that have been turned into overlanders.
Yet, in my own social circles, I know very few folks who actually overland.
QOTD: Best Super Bowl LX Car Ad?
Super Bowl LX took place last night. And as per usual, several car companies plunked down money on ads.
Mega money, of course.
Which car ads were good? Bad? Meh?
QOTD: How Can Buick Be Cool Again?
A social-media ad from Buick that seems to compare the current Buick Envista crossover to the legendary Buick GNX is getting some attention -- none of it good.
QOTD: Most Underrated Movie Cars?
I was channel surfing over the weekend and came across Fargo a couple of times. The 1996 Coen brothers movie, not the TV show based on it. The one awash in Oldsmobiles.
QOTD: Why Did Tesla Take A Sales Dive?
Tesla took a sales hit in 2025. Was it just because of the expiration of the EV tax credit?
QOTD: What Car Companies Do You Want To See Advertised In This Year's Super Bowl?
The NFL's two conference championship games were played yesterday.
QOTD: When Is Tech Too Invasive?
I don't like drunk driving, especially in this day and age when there is almost no excuse for it. Most of us have apps that can call us a ride, even in places where taxis aren't plentiful, should we overindulge.
That said, I also don't like having my privacy violated.
QOTD: How Will The China/Canada Deal Affect The Auto Industry?
There's been a big trade deal between Canada and China -- and opinions seem mixed.
QOTD: Will A Price Cut Give The Subaru WRX A Boost?
Matt P. covered Subaru's WRX price cut today, along with the car's sales issues.
Will dropping the price give this generation of the WRX a shot in the arm? Or do we need to wait until the next generation arrives?
QOTD: What Model Will Tariffs Kill Next?
The Dodge Hornet died a quiet death last week, due in part to President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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