There was a time when diagnosing a car problem often required little more than a toolbox, mechanical knowledge, and a bit of patience. If a power window stopped working, a mechanic checked the switch, motor,…
Author: Mark Jacob
Mark Jacob covers the business, strategy, and innovation driving the auto industry forward. At Dax Street, he dives into market trends, brand moves, and the future of mobility with a sharp analytical edge. From EV rollouts to legacy automaker pivots, Mark breaks down complex shifts in a way that’s accessible and insightful.
8 Upcoming Trucks In 2027
The pickup truck market is entering one of its most transformative periods in decades. Manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to improve efficiency, introduce advanced technology, expand electrification, and deliver greater capability without sacrificing the rugged…
9 Best Motorcycles for Riders Under 5’8″
Choosing the right motorcycle can be challenging for any rider, but it becomes even more important for those under 5’8″. While seat height is only one part of the equation, being able to comfortably place…
U.S. EV Registrations Fall 9.8% in April as Market Adjusts Beyond Tax Credit Boost
The U.S. electric vehicle market entered a new phase in April as registrations declined sharply, highlighting how dependent recent growth had become on government incentives. After years of rapid expansion supported by federal tax credits,…
UAW Approves New Contract, Bringing American Axle Strike to an End
A labor dispute that threatened to disrupt a critical segment of North America’s automotive supply chain has officially come to a close. Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) have approved a new labor agreement…
Toyota Recalls More Than 43,000 Tundra Trucks Over an Engine Stall Risk
Toyota has issued a new safety recall affecting more than 43,000 Tundra pickup trucks in the United States after identifying an engine-related defect that could lead to a sudden loss of drive power. The recall,…
The SUV That Embarrassed Sports Cars Before SUVs Got Fast
High-performance SUVs are no longer unusual and have become a common part of the modern automotive market, with buyers now able to choose from models like the Lamborghini Urus, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, BMW XM,…
10 Best-Selling Motorcycle Of Every Decade
Motorcycles have played a vital role in personal transportation for more than a century. While some models became famous because of racing success or groundbreaking technology, others achieved something equally impressive: massive sales numbers. The…
10 Fastest Cars by Decades
The pursuit of speed has shaped the automotive industry since the earliest days of the automobile. Every decade has produced machines that pushed the boundaries of engineering, aerodynamics, and performance, establishing new benchmarks for what…
8 Used Car Scams And How To Avoid Them
Buying a used car can be one of the smartest ways to save money, but it is also a marketplace where dishonest sellers often target unsuspecting buyers. While most transactions are legitimate, scams continue to…
Ford Recalls 2025–2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco Models Over Engine Failure Risk
Ford has issued a safety recall affecting certain 2025 and 2026 model-year Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles after discovering an engine defect that could result in catastrophic engine failure and a sudden loss of drive…
The Mid-Engine Hot Hatch That Became A Supercar-Killer
Most hot hatches follow a familiar formula. Manufacturers take a practical compact hatchback, add a more powerful engine, sharpen the suspension, improve the brakes, and create a vehicle that combines everyday usability with spirited performance.…
The Turbocharged Pickup That Out-Accelerated A Ferrari
When people think of high-performance vehicles from the early 1990s, names like Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Corvette usually come to mind. Pickup trucks rarely enter the conversation. At the time, trucks were primarily viewed as…
Honda Recalls About 880,000 Vehicles Over Rear Subframe Issue
Honda has launched one of its largest safety recalls of 2026, affecting approximately 880,000 Honda and Acura vehicles in the United States after discovering a potentially serious defect involving the rear subframe. The issue, which…
Ford Recalls Over 548,400 Expedition SUVs Over Center Console Chrome Plating
Ford has announced a major safety recall affecting more than half a million Expedition SUVs in the United States after identifying a defect involving chrome trim on the vehicle’s center console. The issue, which may…
Honda Recalls 1 Million Tire Repair Kits Over a Detaching Bottle Cap
Honda has announced a major recall affecting more than one million vehicles in the United States after identifying a potentially dangerous issue involving tire repair kits supplied with certain hybrid and fuel-cell models. The recall,…
Software-Locked Horsepower Proves The Car You Bought Isn’t Fully Yours
For most of automotive history, buying a car meant owning everything that came with it. If a vehicle left the factory with a certain engine, suspension setup, or performance capability, those features belonged to the…
Automakers Fighting Right-To-Repair While Selling Your Data To Insurers Is Indefensible
The modern automobile has become one of the most technologically advanced consumer products ever created. New vehicles contain millions of lines of software code, dozens of electronic control units, sophisticated sensors, cloud-based connectivity, and advanced…
Connected-Car Data Is The Most Valuable Thing Automakers Sell Now
For most of automotive history, manufacturers straightforwardly made money. They designed vehicles, built them in factories, sold them through dealerships, and generated additional revenue through financing, maintenance, and replacement parts. The car itself was the…
Hybrids Make More Sense Than EVs For Most Americans Right Now
For years, the automotive industry has promoted electric vehicles as the inevitable future of personal transportation. Major manufacturers have committed billions of dollars to battery development, governments have introduced incentives to accelerate adoption, and policymakers…