Quinn Mercer articles

The Best Manual Transmission Cars You Can Still Buy

Manual transmissions are becoming rarer by the year, but for true driving enthusiasts, nothing replaces the feeling of grabbing a gearstick, rev-matching, and feeling that mechanical connection. Fortunately, manufacturers still offer a solid handful of great options today. Here are 20 cars you can order new with a manual, each one keeping the art of shifting alive.
October 7, 2025 Quinn Mercer

Fast & Furious Cars Ranked By Performance

The Fast & Furious movies have always been about more than just high-octane action. From Dom’s endless line of Chargers to Han’s JDM icons, the franchise has showcased some of the most unforgettable vehicles in film history. Here’s a ranking of 25 of those cars.
October 6, 2025 Quinn Mercer
Screenshot from Bullitt (1968)

The Best Car Chases In Movie History—Ranked

Few things get moviegoers as hyped as a great car chase. From the roar of engines to the squeal of tires and the edge-of-your-seat stunts, these sequences turn simple driving into pure cinema. Here’s our countdown of the 25 best car chases ever put on screen.
September 29, 2025 Quinn Mercer

The World’s Biggest Automotive Plants: Giants Of Production

From vast complexes that stretch for miles to assembly lines churning out vehicles, the world's largest auto plants are the fuel for global car culture and a big chunk of the world economy as well.
September 24, 2025 Quinn Mercer

Awesome Movie Cars That Were Total Letdowns In Real Life

There’s nothing like a car on the big screen to make your jaw drop—or your heart race. Those machines drive, fly, and explode like they own the universe. But in the real world? Not so much. Here are 20 awesome movie cars that looked like legends on screen but turned into letdowns in reality.
September 23, 2025 Quinn Mercer
1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder

Classic Convertibles Everyone Dreams About

There’s something magical about a convertible. Roof down, sun on your face, wind whipping through your hair—it’s freedom on four wheels. Let’s cruise through some of the most unforgettable classic convertibles, the ones everyone dreams about taking for a spin.
September 15, 2025 Quinn Mercer
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The Most Underrated Japanese Sports Cars Ever Made

When people think of Japanese performance machines, the big names instantly come to mind: Nissan GT-Rs, Toyota Supras, Mazda RX-7s. But Japan’s automotive history is full of hidden gems that slipped under the radar. Let’s take a look at 25 of the most underrated Japanese sports cars ever built.
September 8, 2025 Quinn Mercer

The Best Car-Centric Heist Movies Ever Made

Whether it’s muscle cars barreling through city streets, precision European getaways, or stunt-filled spectacles, car-centric heist movies take the best of both worlds and slam them into overdrive. Let’s hit the gas and speed through 25 of the best car-heist films ever made—movies that not only feature daring robberies but put cars front and center in the action.
September 2, 2025 Quinn Mercer

Every Car In The Mad Max Franchise—Ranked

In the Mad Max universe, the cars are built for chaos and roar with personality. From humble background props in the original 1979 Mad Max to over-the-top war machines in Fury Road, we’re revving through 18 standout vehicles, starting with the forgettable and making our way to the ultimate desert icon.
August 29, 2025 Quinn Mercer