For years, stretching an auto loan from five or six years to seven years or more has been an easy way to make an expensive vehicle look more affordable. The monthly payment falls, the buyer…
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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.
12 Vehicles With Blunt Fronts in the U.S. Danger Zone
Vehicle design has become an important part of pedestrian safety in the United States. Research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that taller and more vertical vehicle fronts can increase the risk of…
10 Vehicles With the Highest Repair Frequency After Warranty
Some vehicles are costly because their repairs come with high price tags. Others become frustrating to own because they seem to spend too much time at the repair shop. RepairPal’s frequency metric looks at how…
10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Connecticut
Connecticut’s vehicle-theft pattern looks different from the national picture. In the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s 2021 Hot Wheels state table, passenger cars dominated Connecticut’s top targets, with the Honda Accord leading at 464 reported thefts.…
GM and Ford Face Further U.S. Market-Share Pressure as Buyers Shift Preferences
General Motors and Ford are losing more ground in the U.S. new-vehicle market than other major automakers tracked in the latest industry forecast, as buyers increasingly gravitate toward hybrids, fuel-efficient vehicles, and brands with broader…
Li Auto Turns to Sunwoda and CALB for Production of Its Self-Developed Batteries
Li Auto is making a significant change to the way it develops and sources batteries, moving toward a model in which the automaker controls battery technology while outside manufacturers handle large-scale cell production. The Chinese…
12 Pickups With the Lowest Five-Year Cost to Own
Pickup ownership can cost far more than the price shown on the window sticker. Fuel, insurance, maintenance, repairs, financing, registration fees, and depreciation can substantially change what a truck actually costs over five years. Kelley…
8 Hidden Features in the Toyota Sienna
The Toyota Sienna is designed for family practicality, but some of its most useful features are easy to miss because they are integrated into places owners may not check right away. Depending on trim, the…
10 EVs That Charge Fastest On Road Trips
Charging speed can matter just as much as battery range when an EV is used for long highway journeys. A vehicle with excellent range can still lose time if it needs a lengthy stop between…
11 Used Cars That Are Too Risky to Buy Without an Inspection
A used car can look immaculate in a driveway and still hide a transmission problem, structural repair, worn suspension, or expensive electrical fault. That is why a pre-purchase inspection matters even more when shopping for…
12 New Vehicles Recognized for Exceptional Crash Safety by IIHS
The 2026 IIHS awards are tougher than they were in previous years, making a Top Safety Pick+ badge a meaningful achievement rather than simply a familiar safety label. For 2026, vehicles must earn good ratings…
Stellantis Is Having a Record Recall Year
Stellantis is facing an unusually busy recall year in the United States, with several large-scale safety campaigns affecting millions of vehicles across its Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, and Dodge brands. The latest action involves nearly 202,000…
EnerVenue Opens Chinese Battery Factory After Abandoning Planned Kentucky Plant
U.S. battery startup EnerVenue has opened its first high-volume manufacturing facility in China, choosing Changzhou as the location for production after previously considering Kentucky for its first factory. The decision highlights the complicated economics facing…
GAC Plans European Production as It Targets 12 EV and Hybrid Models by 2030
Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group, better known as GAC, is preparing for a much larger presence in Europe, with the company examining additional local production options as it expands its electric and hybrid vehicle lineup.…
Volkswagen Recalls More Than 208,000 Vehicles in the U.S. Over Steering-Control Risk
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 208,724 vehicles in the United States because a steering-rack mounting bolt can corrode and break, potentially allowing the steering rack housing to fracture and causing a loss of steering…
Lucid and Bolt Plan 25,000 Autonomous Robotaxis Across Europe
Lucid is expanding its ambitions in autonomous mobility through a new partnership with European shared-mobility company Bolt that could eventually put at least 25,000 fully autonomous Lucid vehicles into service across major European cities. The…
BYD Recalls More Than 183,000 Vehicles in China Over Brake Pedal Defect
BYD is recalling 183,211 vehicles in China after regulators identified a manufacturing defect affecting a small but important component of the brake pedal assembly. The recall covers older Qin and Tang series vehicles produced between…
10 Bike Mods That Hurt Resale
Motorcycle modifications can make a bike louder, sharper, more comfortable, or simply more personal, but the money spent on a modification rarely translates directly into a higher selling price. In fact, some changes can make…
8 Cars That Lost IIHS Safety Recognition This Year
IIHS awards are not permanent badges. Each year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety changes its requirements, adds tougher evaluations, and reassesses vehicles as new test results become available. That means a model can have…
Federal Probe Covers 1.2 Million Teslas Over a Suspension Part That Can Detach
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a federal investigation into nearly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving 156 complaints alleging that a front suspension component can detach while the vehicle is being…
Regulators Question How a Car With No Steering Wheel Was Certified Legal
Federal regulators are examining how Tesla certified its steering-wheel-free Cybercab as compliant with U.S. vehicle safety standards after the autonomous taxi began commercial service in Austin, Texas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened Audit…
11 New Hybrids Confirmed for 2028
Hybrid vehicles are moving into more corners of the American market as automakers adjust to changing consumer demand. Honda plans a major expansion of next-generation hybrids in North America, while Hyundai says it intends to…
11 Non-Toyotas That Still Make the Longevity Cut
A long-lasting car does not need a Toyota badge to reach impressive mileage. Plenty of vehicles from Honda, Subaru, Mazda, Ford, Chevrolet, Nissan, and Acura have earned reputations for staying dependable well past 150,000 miles.…
7 Sports Cars That Outperform Index Funds
Some sports cars have delivered investment returns that can rival or exceed major US stock indexes, turning desirable automobiles into serious collector assets. Ferrari, Porsche, and other performance brands have produced models whose market values…
8 Features That Stop Working When the Subscription Lapses
A subscription can feel harmless when the monthly charge is small, but the real surprise often comes when you cancel it. A service may keep working, yet some of the features you depended on can…
6 Cars With Brands Without Any Paid Subscriptions
Nobody enjoys opening a glovebox full of features only to discover half of them require a monthly fee just to turn on. Car subscriptions have become a sore subject for plenty of shoppers, and it’s…
8 Safety Upgrades Under $200 Worth Fitting
You don’t need a new car to drive a safer one. Some of the most effective safety improvements cost less than a set of nice sneakers, and most can be fitted in an afternoon. The…
10 Trucks That Need Nothing Until 200,000
A truck reaching 200,000 miles is not unusual when it has been engineered well and maintained properly. The more interesting question is which pickups have the data to support that kind of longevity. iSeeCars analyzed…
McLaren Commits $675 Million to UK Expansion and Confirms Its First SUV
McLaren Automotive is committing £500 million, equivalent to about $675 million, to expand its manufacturing and engineering operations in the United Kingdom as the British performance-car maker prepares for one of the biggest product expansions…
10 Best Aftermarket Car Upgrades in 2026, Ranked by Real Impact
The best aftermarket upgrades are not necessarily the loudest, most expensive, or most visually dramatic. The useful ones change how a car behaves in situations drivers actually encounter, from emergency braking to rough pavement, highway…