Author: Aldino Fernandes

Aldino Fernandes brings street-level passion and global perspective to the world of automotive journalism. At Dax Street, he covers everything from tuner culture and exotic builds to the latest automotive tech shaping the roads ahead. Known for his sharp takes and deep respect for car heritage, Aldino connects readers to the pulse of the scene—whether it’s underground races or high-performance showcases.

7 Electric Cars Delivering Exceptional Performance and Charging Faster Than Your Smartphone

Hyundai Ioniq 5

Waiting for devices to recharge can feel like an eternity, especially when your smartphone creeps along at a snail’s pace. Electric cars, however, are rewriting this narrative. With cutting-edge advancements in charging technology, these vehicles…

6 Key Steps to Buying a Reliable Used Car Without Overspending or Risking Repairs

6 Key Steps to Buying a Reliable Used Car Without Overspending or Risking Repairs

Purchasing a used car can be a complex process, involving time, money, and risk. However, with the right approach, you can find a reliable vehicle at a fair price. Here’s everything you need to know…

Jaguar Reinvents Itself with Luxury Electric Sedan to Compete in Ultra-Luxury EV Market

Jaguar Reinvents Itself with Luxury Electric Sedan to Compete in Ultra Luxury EV Market

Jaguar is initiating a significant reinvention with plans to enter the ultra-luxury electric vehicle market, starting with a new four-door Grand Tourer. Recently, the company released images of a camouflaged prototype being tested on U.K.…

Tesla Launches Free Self-Driving Trials to Boost FSD Adoption During Thanksgiving Holiday

Tesla Launches Free Self Driving Trials to Boost FSD Adoption During Thanksgiving Holiday

Tesla recently initiated another round of Free Self-Driving (FSD) trials, offering both new and existing customers a 30-day trial period. Some users are also receiving extensions of about a week through emails or Tesla app…

UK Government Upholds EV Targets While Considering Flexibilities to Address Industry Concerns and Challenges

UK Government Upholds EV Targets While Considering Flexibilities to Address Industry Concerns and Challenges

The UK government remains steadfast in its electric vehicle (EV) mandate, with Transport Secretary Louise Haigh reaffirming that the targets will not be relaxed. However, she acknowledged the possibility of introducing “flexibilities” to address challenges…

Crash in Plainfield Leaves Vehicle on Lawn, Driver Hospitalized with Potential Back Injury

Crash in Plainfield Leaves Vehicle on Lawn, Driver Hospitalized with Potential Back Injury

First responders in Plainfield were called to a car crash on Norwich Road Thursday morning, involving a vehicle that ended up on the lawn of a residential property. The Plainfield Fire Department received the initial…

BMW Reserves £70 Million to Address Undisclosed Commission Claims Amid Growing Industry-Wide Scandal

BMW Reserves £70 Million to Address Undisclosed Commission Claims Amid Growing Industry Wide Scandal

The British lending arm of BMW, BMW Financial Services (GB) Ltd, has set aside £70.3 million in its 2023 accounts to address potential compensation claims stemming from undisclosed motor finance commissions. This move marks BMW…

Nissan Warns UK Automotive Industry Faces Job Losses and Financial Penalties Over Unmet EV Targets

Nissan Warns UK Automotive Industry Faces Job Losses and Financial Penalties Over Unmet EV Targets

Nissan is warning that the UK automotive industry is facing a critical situation, with jobs and the sector’s competitiveness in jeopardy unless the government adjusts its electric vehicle (EV) sales targets. For the first ten…

Several Iconic Cars and Trucks Disappear as 2025 Models Enter the Market

Several Iconic Cars and Trucks Disappear as 2025 Models Enter the Market

As 2024 comes to a close, the arrival of 2025-model-year vehicles signals a shift in the automotive landscape, with a number of beloved models disappearing from dealer lots. Here’s a rundown of cars that won’t…

5 Overlooked Car Maintenance Tasks That Can Prevent Major Issues and Extend Your Vehicle’s Life

5 Overlooked Car Maintenance Tasks That Can Prevent Major Issues and Extend Your Vehicle’s Life

Car maintenance is crucial to ensuring your vehicle runs smoothly and safely. While many drivers remember the basic checks such as oil changes, tire maintenance, and brake inspections, some other essential components often get overlooked.…

Maximize Your Used Car Value by Addressing These 3 Costly Warning Lights

Maximize Your Used Car Value by Addressing These 3 Costly Warning Lights

Selling your used car for the best price is a priority, especially in the booming UK used car market, where seven million pre-owned vehicles were exchanged last year. Factors like high mileage and damaged paintwork…

Geely Restructures EV Portfolio as Zeekr Takes Control of Lynk & Co in Cost-Cutting Strategy

Geely Restructures EV Portfolio as Zeekr Takes Control of Lynk & Co in Cost Cutting Strategy

Geely, a major Chinese automotive group, announced a restructuring plan to bring its premium EV brand Zeekr into control over its sister brand Lynk & Co as part of a broader cost-cutting and efficiency strategy.…

2025 Rivian R1T: Release Date, Specs, and New Features Drive EV Truck Performance to New Heights

2025 Rivian R1T

The 2025 Rivian R1T is a trailblazing electric truck, that brings together luxury, high performance, and off-road capability. Already known for its versatility, it claimed MotorTrend’s 2022 Truck of the Year award and completed the…

Maintain Your Windshield Wipers and Fluid for Clear Visibility and Safe Driving

Maintain Your Windshield Wipers and Fluid for Clear Visibility and Safe Driving

Windshield wiper fluid and wiper blades, though often overlooked, are essential components in ensuring safe driving. Their primary function is to maintain clear visibility by cleaning the windshield, which is crucial for safe driving. Windshield…

Ensure Car Safety and Performance: Key Fluids to Check Regularly for Optimal Vehicle Health

Ensure Car Safety and Performance Key Fluids to Check Regularly for Optimal Vehicle Health

Maintaining proper fluid levels is essential for your car’s performance and safety. Fortunately, checking and replenishing these fluids is straightforward and can be done at home. In most vehicles, there are five main fluids to…

Skoda Launches Kylaq as Its Most Affordable Compact SUV for India’s Growing Market

Skoda Launches Kylaq as Its Most Affordable Compact SUV for India's Growing Market

Skoda has introduced the Kylaq, its most affordable SUV, tailored specifically for the growing Indian market. Positioned in the highly competitive sub-compact segment, the Kylaq follows the Kushaq SUV and Slavia sedan as the third…

Mazda Prepares Next-Generation CX-5 with Hybrid Powertrain and Streamlined Design as Part of Electrification Strategy

Mazda CX-5

The second-generation Mazda CX-5 will celebrate its eighth anniversary next week, having made its debut at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. Consistently one of Mazda’s best-selling vehicles in the United States, the CX-5 has…

Valtteri Bottas Prepares for Final F1 Races with Sauber, Embracing Life Beyond the Grid

Valtteri Bottas Prepares for Final F1 Races with Sauber, Embracing Life Beyond the Grid

Valtteri Bottas is set to conclude his Formula 1 career with Sauber after three more races, having confirmed that he will not continue with the team next season. Sauber announced that both Bottas and his…

Hamilton’s Ferrari Plans, Colapinto’s Team Battle, and Audi’s Qatar Deal Headline F1 Weekend Updates

Hamilton’s Ferrari Plans, Colapinto’s Team Battle, and Audi’s Qatar Deal Headline F1 Weekend Updates

Saturday’s F1 headlines revolved around major updates across teams and drivers, with Lewis Hamilton’s retirement plans being a top focus. According to a new book on Mercedes, Hamilton has a clear plan for his eventual…

Hamilton’s Shock Move to Ferrari Sets the Stage for New Chapter in F1 Career

Hamilton's Shock Move to Ferrari Sets the Stage for New Chapter in F1 Career

Lewis Hamilton’s decision to leave Mercedes for Ferrari has raised eyebrows in the motorsport world, particularly as he made the announcement even before the first race of the 2024 season. The seven-time World Champion revealed…

F1 Driver Market Heats Up as Alpine, Red Bull, and Williams Eye Franco Colapinto Amid 2025 Rumors

F1 Driver Market Heats Up as Alpine, Red Bull, and Williams Eye Franco Colapinto Amid 2025 Rumors

Friday’s F1 updates centered on the future of promising Argentine driver Franco Colapinto, who has drawn interest from multiple F1 teams for 2025. A recent report from *La Gazzetta dello Sport* suggests that Alpine, advised…

1999 Shelby Series 1 Car is Bound To Be A Modern Classic With Iconic Design and Powerful Engine

1999 Shelby Series 1 Car (Photo: Collecting Cars)

Even those with a passing interest in cars and car culture are familiar with the name Carroll Shelby. It’s synonymous with high performance and collectibility, and it would be difficult to find an American who…

2025 Ford Bronco Introduces Key Updates, New Trims, and Enhanced Features for Off-Road Enthusiasts

2025 Ford Bronco Introduces Key Updates, New Trims, and Enhanced Features for Off Road Enthusiasts

The 2025 Ford Bronco marks several significant updates to the sixth-generation model, which has been available since 2021. While a full refresh is not yet planned, Ford introduces various upgrades to enhance the SUV’s appeal…

Ferrari and IBM Forge Premium Partnership to Revolutionize F1 Fan Engagement Starting 2025

Ferrari and IBM Forge Premium Partnership to Revolutionize F1 Fan Engagement Starting 2025

Ferrari announced a significant sponsorship deal with IBM, establishing IBM as a ‘premium partner’ for Scuderia Ferrari on January 1, 2025. This partnership coincides with Lewis Hamilton’s eagerly awaited switch from Mercedes to Ferrari, marking…