Americans love their vehicles, such as American presidents. From William Howard Taft to Barack Obama, each U.S. president has had a special spot in his heart for his presidential car. Here's some fodder for next presidential car trivia contest, courtesy of the LA Times. Did you know that President Taft was not only the first United States president to use vehicles instead of horse and buggy, but that he also used an electric car? It's the type of stuff supporters of presidential car trivia must know. Dig in. Article source: US presidents and their cars, part 1.