A routine stop at a touchless car wash turned costly for one Rivian R1T owner after a roof panel was torn off by the automated system. What was meant to be a safe, brush-free cleaning…
Author: Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor covers the evolving world of cars with a focus on smart tech, luxury design, and the future of mobility. At Dax Street, she brings a fresh perspective to everything from electric vehicles to classic icons, delivering stories that blend industry insight with real-world relevance.
New Jersey Lawsuit Targets Toyota’s UA80 Eight-Speed Automatic
Toyota is facing another class-action lawsuit over its UA80 eight-speed automatic transmission, with the latest filing lodged in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The legal action follows a similar lawsuit…
12 Vehicles That Reward Preventive Maintenance Long Term
Most American drivers treat maintenance as something you deal with after a warning light comes on. Oil gets changed late, transmissions go untouched, and suspension components aren’t inspected until the steering wheel starts shaking. That…
10 Cars With Maintenance Schedules That Actually Matter in 2026
In 2026, owning a car in the United States is no longer just about monthly payments and gas prices. Modern vehicles are packed with turbochargers, direct injection systems, adaptive transmissions, and complex electronics that demand…
12 Used Cars With Simple Suspensions That Save You Thousands
When people shop used, they usually fixate on mileage, brand reputation, or fuel economy. Far fewer buyers stop to think about suspension design, yet it’s one of the biggest long-term cost drivers on any vehicle.…
10 Vehicles With Radiators That Fail Way Too Early
Cooling systems are supposed to be boring. In most modern cars, the radiator should quietly do its job for well over 100,000 miles, often much longer, without demanding attention beyond coolant changes. When a radiator…
12 Vehicles That Are Easy to Clean After Outdoor Adventures
Weekend trail runs, beach days, muddy campsites, and bike-hauling road trips all have one thing in common: they leave your vehicle filthy. Sand embeds itself into carpet fibers. Dog hair finds its way into seat…
420-HP Rebel X Aims to Strengthen Ram’s Off-Road Lineup
With the addition of a new off-road cruise control feature and a 420-horsepower engine, Ram revives the Rebel X for 2026. Ram has recently focused on responding directly to buyer demand. After reinstating the Hemi…
California Fuel Prices Surge While National Average Stays Below $3
West Coast fuel prices are frequently elevated, but California is experiencing a particularly sharp surge at the moment. While drivers across much of the United States are benefiting from gasoline prices below $3.00 per gallon,…
Continental Expands Gen 5 Hybrid Lineup with New HT 5 Trailer Tyre
Continental has introduced the Conti Hybrid HT 5 trailer tyre, finalising its Generation 5 hybrid tyre portfolio for regional freight operations. Continental has officially unveiled the Conti Hybrid HT 5 trailer tyre, marking the completion…
Facelifted Kia EV5 Points to Faster Charging and New Dash Layout
Spy photography points to a refreshed design for the mid-size electric crossover, along with a substantially reworked cabin. The Kia EV5 remains a relatively new entrant in markets such as Canada and Europe, where the…
10 Cars That Make Routine Oil Changes Weirdly Difficult
For most drivers, an oil change is the simplest form of car maintenance. You pull into a quick-lube shop, wait 20 minutes, and drive away with fresh oil and a sticker on your windshield. That’s…
8 New Lightweight Cars That Make Modest Power Feel Huge
There’s a persistent myth in American car culture that you need 400+ horsepower to have real fun. In practice, the opposite is often true. Lightweight cars with modest output frequently deliver a more engaging, more…
10 Cars With Steering So Good Outperforming Everything Else
In an era dominated by screens, sensors, and semi-autonomous driving aids, steering feel has quietly become one of the rarest qualities in modern cars. Horsepower numbers are easy to inflate. Touchscreens multiply by the year.…
10 Affordable Used Pickup Trucks With Impressive Towing Power
Pickup trucks have always been the backbone of American work culture. Whether you’re hauling a boat to the lake, towing a camper across state lines, or pulling a work trailer to a job site, towing…
10 Budget Track Cars That Survive Abuse
Track days are supposed to be fun. But anyone who has spent real time lapping a road course knows that fun quickly turns into mechanical stress: repeated high-RPM pulls, heat-soaked brakes, cooked fluids, and suspension…
10 Used BMW Models Under $20,000 That Are Still Worth Owning
Buying a used BMW in America is often treated like a gamble. Friends warn you about repair costs. Internet forums overflow with horror stories. And yet, year after year, BMW remains one of the most…
9 High-Performance German Hatchbacks That Became Icons
For decades, Germany has quietly dominated the hot-hatch world. While American enthusiasts traditionally gravitate toward muscle cars and big V8 sedans, a different kind of performance culture grew overseas one built around compact dimensions, everyday…
10 V8 Muscle Cars You Can Comfortably Drive Every Day
For decades, V8 muscle cars were built with one goal in mind: straight-line speed. Comfort, tech, and practicality usually came second. But times have changed. Modern muscle cars now blend old-school power with everyday usability,…
Top 10 Greatest Japanese Drift Cars Ever Built
Drifting may have started as a niche motorsport in the mountains of Japan, but today it’s a global phenomenon, especially in the United States, where Formula Drift events draw massive crowds and grassroots drift days…
10 Affordable Cars With Shockingly Good Throttle Response
Throttle response is one of those traits you don’t truly appreciate until you drive a car that gets it right. Horsepower numbers look good on paper, but what actually makes a car feel quick around…
10 Japanese SUVs Buyers Wish They Had Never Purchased
Japanese SUVs have long enjoyed a reputation for reliability, sensible engineering, and long-term value. For decades, American buyers have associated brands from Japan with “buy it once, drive it forever” peace of mind. That reputation,…
10 Surprisingly Fast BMW Sleepers You Can Still Buy Under $30,000
BMW has always had a talent for building cars that feel premium yet hide serious performance under conservative styling. Long before “sleepers” became a social-media trend, BMW was quietly stuffing turbocharged engines, balanced chassis tuning,…
10 Stunning Italian Grand Tourers Time Forgot
Italian cars tend to live at two extremes in the American imagination. On one end, you have ultra-exotic supercars that posters were made of. On the other, charming little economy cars that traded power for…
10 Cars With Factory Exhaust Notes Worth Preserving
For decades, car enthusiasts treated exhaust systems as one of the easiest places to modify a vehicle’s personality. Louder, sharper, deeper, aftermarket setups promised instant drama. But in recent years, something interesting has happened: manufacturers…