Few everyday rules feel as natural, and as arbitrary, as which side of the road you drive on. Roughly two-thirds of the world’s population lives in countries that drive on the right, while about a…
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.
4 Full-Size Pickups That Rated Poor in the Front Crash Test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has made its moderate-overlap front crash test tougher by putting greater emphasis on rear-seat occupant protection. The updated test still sends a vehicle into a barrier at 40 mph…
10 Least Reliable Cars of 2026, By Consumer Reports Score
Reliability can matter more than horsepower, technology, or styling when a vehicle is expected to serve for years. Consumer Reports’ 2026 predicted reliability rankings highlight a group of vehicles that fall far below the strongest…
7 Cars That Were Cancelled Just Before Production
The automotive industry regularly kills projects that appear almost ready for showrooms. Sometimes the reason is financial pressure, sometimes changing customer demand, and sometimes an automaker decides that a nearly finished vehicle no longer fits…
7 Cars With Hidden Headlights – Ranked
Pop-up headlights gave some of the most memorable cars in automotive history a distinctive disappearing act. When switched off, the lamps folded into the bodywork, allowing designers to create smoother noses and, in some cases,…
8 Car Features Invented by Accident
Some of the most familiar features in American cars did not begin with a carefully planned automotive program. In several cases, an accident, injury, failed experiment, or unexpected discovery gave an inventor the idea that…
UK Car Production Rebounds as New EU Trade Rules Threaten British Automakers
Britain’s automotive industry received a welcome boost in August, with vehicle production rising 5.7% year over year to 40,872 units. The improvement offered some relief after a difficult first half of 2026, but the recovery…
7 Cars Produced in Fewer Than 100 Units
Some cars become memorable because of their performance, design, or racing history, while a select few gain lasting attention through extreme production rarity. Cars produced in fewer than 100 units occupy a special place in…
7 Cars With More Than Four Wheels Sold to the Public
Cars usually have four wheels because this layout balances stability, steering, manufacturing cost, and everyday usability. Yet automotive history includes several unusual vehicles that challenged this familiar formula by using six wheels. Some were created…
11 Vehicles Most Often in Fatal Crashes, By Registration
Road deaths are not spread evenly across all vehicles. Some models are involved in far more fatal crashes than others. That gap shows up clearly once you count deaths against registrations. The fairest measure is…
Mercedes-Benz Begins Testing New Solid-State Battery Technology for Future EVs
Mercedes-Benz is taking another step toward next-generation electric vehicle technology by beginning testing of ProLogium’s latest Gen4 battery cells. The German automaker has signed a joint testing agreement with the Taiwanese battery developer that gives…
10 Car Imports Seized at the Border Most Often
When a car is stopped at a U.S. border, the problem is not always the vehicle itself. U.S. Customs and Border Protection can seize a vehicle when it is connected to illegal activity or when…
7 Cars from the 1990s That Still Look Modern Today
The 1990s produced cars that were supposed to represent the future, yet some of them have aged remarkably well. While many vehicles from the decade are instantly recognizable by their boxy shapes, plastic-heavy cabins, and…
10 EV Battery Prices From 2010 To 2026
Battery prices have fallen at a remarkable pace, changing the economics of electric vehicles along the way. A lithium-ion battery pack that cost well above $1,000 per kilowatt-hour around 2010 now costs close to $100…
Small Bikes Are Where the Motorcycle Market Is Growing
The U.S. motorcycle market is showing an unusual split in 2026. While several traditional motorcycle categories continue to struggle, smaller and more versatile machines are attracting a growing share of buyers. The trend became particularly…
7 Vehicles That Dominate Sales Across U.S. States
Edmunds’ 2025 registration data reveals just how differently Americans shop for new vehicles depending on where they live. The Ford F-Series dominated with the No. 1 registration position in 29 states, while several SUVs and…
10 US States That Allow a Diminished Value Claim
A repaired vehicle can look nearly perfect and still be worth less than it was before a crash. That difference is known as diminished value, and it can become a meaningful part of a vehicle…
The Average New Motorcycle Now Costs About $12,000
Buying a new motorcycle in the United States is becoming a more expensive proposition, and the change is not limited to premium machines. According to Statista’s latest U.S. motorcycle market data, the average price per…
Chinese Hybrid Cars Surge in Europe as German Automakers Face New Pressure
Europe’s automotive industry is facing a new competitive challenge from China, and this time the pressure is not coming only from battery-electric vehicles. Chinese automakers are rapidly expanding their sales of hybrid and plug-in hybrid…
10 Crash Patterns Hidden in Federal Fatality Data
Federal crash records reveal patterns that raw death totals can hide. In the United States, the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, records fatal motor vehicle crashes and the…
6 Vehicles That Stood Out for Driver Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has identified six vehicles with a zero driver death rate in its latest study of crash fatalities. The vehicles are the 2023 Audi Q7, 2023 BMW X7, 2023…
Tesla Finally Begins Semi Truck Deliveries After Years of Delays
Tesla has moved its long-delayed electric semi truck into a new stage, with customer deliveries now beginning from its dedicated manufacturing facility in Nevada. The milestone arrives nearly nine years after the Class 8 truck…
10 Details Buyers Miss on a Seven-Year Car Loan
A seven-year car loan can make an expensive vehicle appear surprisingly affordable because stretching repayment over 84 months lowers the monthly payment. But the smaller payment can hide a much larger financial commitment. Experian’s Q1…
8 Vehicles That Saved the Company That Built Them
Automotive history is filled with companies that reached a dangerous crossroads and needed one successful vehicle to change their direction. Sometimes the turnaround came from a family sedan that attracted hundreds of thousands of buyers.…
13 Vehicles That Protect The Driver And Fail The Back Seat
Modern vehicles have become remarkably good at protecting people in the front seat, but that progress has not always reached the second row. IIHS introduced an updated moderate-overlap front crash test with a rear passenger…
11 Vehicles With Notable Weaknesses in IIHS Pedestrian Crash Prevention Testing
Pedestrian automatic emergency braking has become an important part of modern vehicle safety, but not every system performs equally well when tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. IIHS evaluates vehicles against pedestrians in…
Indiana Has the Cheapest Gas in America Right Now
Indiana is currently home to the cheapest gasoline in America, with the state’s average regular gas price sitting at $3.42 per gallon as of September 8, 2026. That was the lowest state average in the…
Volkswagen Opens Presales for Second Xpeng-Based EV in China
Volkswagen is accelerating its electric-vehicle push in China with the opening of presales for the ID. UNYX 09 is a new electric fastback sedan developed jointly with Chinese EV maker Xpeng. The vehicle is the…
Ford F-150 Production Halted for Nearly a Week at Michigan Plant
Ford has temporarily halted production of its best-selling F-150 pickup at the Dearborn Truck Plant in Michigan after a supply problem disrupted operations, creating another setback for an automaker that has been working to rebuild…
9 Used EVs That Still Hold 95% of Their Range at Five Years
Electric vehicles have changed the conversation around long-term ownership. One of the biggest concerns for used-EV shoppers has always been battery degradation and the possibility that an older electric car will have substantially less driving…