The Rivian R1T entered the electric truck market with impressive performance figures, innovative engineering, and genuine off-road capability. While features such as the Gear Tunnel, quad motor drivetrain, and large battery pack receive plenty of…
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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 New Cars That Come With Two Years of Free Maintenance
Buying a new car involves much more than comparing sticker prices, fuel economy figures, horsepower ratings, and interior features. The cost of ownership begins the moment a vehicle leaves the dealership, and routine maintenance can…
ICON 4×4 Puts Its Latest C10- and C20-Based Build on the Road in a Five-Unit Run
The C Modern Retro Series is one of ICON 4×4’s most ambitious restomod projects to date. Limited to only five trucks, the series pairs the iconic bodywork of a 1967 to 1972 Chevrolet C10 or…
How a Dealer Calculates Your Lease Payment
A lease payment can look deceptively simple. A dealer may advertise a new vehicle for $399 per month, then present a worksheet filled with unfamiliar terms such as capitalized cost, residual value, money factor, acquisition…
Cupra Reveals 2026 Leon VZx Sportstourer With More Power Than the Hatch
Cupra has expanded its Australian Leon range with the 2026 Leon VZx Sportstourer, a high-performance wagon that combines more power than the VZx hatchback with a larger cargo area and all-wheel-drive traction. The new model…
Porsche Unveils First-Ever 911-Based GT4 Race Car
Porsche has opened a new chapter in its customer-racing program with the 911 GT4 R, the first GT4 competition car in the company’s history to use the 911 platform. The new racer will replace the…
10 Tools To Fix Scratches On Cars
Car scratches can appear without warning. A tight parking space, a shopping trolley, a low wall, road debris, careless door opening, or even improper washing can leave marks on paintwork. Some scratches are only surface-level…
10 Reasons Cars Got Smaller Over Last 60 years
Cars from the 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s often looked much larger than many vehicles sold today. Long hoods, wide bodies, large trunks, heavy steel bumpers, and spacious bench-seat interiors were common in markets such…
10 Electric Vehicles That Spend the Least Time at Charging Stations
For many drivers, charging speed matters almost as much as driving range. A long-range electric vehicle can reduce the number of charging stops during a trip, but a vehicle that replenishes its battery quickly can…
10 SUVs With Third Rows That Are Too Cramped for Adults
A third-row seat can make an SUV look like a practical family vehicle, but the number of seats on the brochure does not always match real-world comfort. Many crossovers are sold as seven- or eight-passenger…
10 New SUVs That Still Come With a Full-Size Spare Tire
A flat tire can quickly turn a simple drive into a stressful situation, especially when a vehicle is far from a repair shop, traveling through rural areas, or driving on rough trails. Many modern SUVs…
10 Car Companies That Got Their Start Building Tractors
Many famous automotive companies are associated with sports cars, luxury sedans, family SUVs, and pickup trucks today, yet their early histories were often rooted in agriculture and heavy machinery. Before roads were filled with modern…
10 Car Brands That Also Make Boats Engines
Cars and boats may operate in completely different environments, but both depend on engines that must deliver dependable power under demanding conditions. Automakers have long used their engineering knowledge beyond roads, creating or supporting marine…
10 Hidden Features In The Honda Pilot
The Honda Pilot is designed to make family travel easier, but several of its most useful functions can go unnoticed after the first few weeks of ownership. Drivers often learn the basic controls quickly, including…
8 Hidden Features In The Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage is widely recognized for its bold styling, spacious cabin, modern dashboard, and long equipment list, but many owners do not use every useful function built into the SUV. Some features are easy…
8 Cars That Outrun a 1990s Ferrari to 60 MPH for Under $40,000
The 1990s produced some of the most memorable Ferrari models ever made. Cars such as the Ferrari 348, F355, 456 GT, and F512 M carried exotic styling, naturally aspirated engines, manual gearboxes, and performance figures…
10 Best Jaguar Cars Ever Made – Ranked
Jaguar has produced some of Britain’s most memorable cars, combining elegant styling, powerful engines, racing heritage, and a character that often feels very different from its German and Italian rivals. From the 1980s onward, the…
10 Best Porsche Cars Ever Made – Ranked
Porsche has built some of the most respected performance cars in automotive history, and the period from 1980 to today includes many of its greatest achievements. During these decades, the company transformed the 911 from…
10 Models Most Likely to Reach a Quarter-Million Miles, Backed By Data
Buying a vehicle that can remain dependable beyond 250,000 miles is not simply about choosing a famous badge or following online opinions. Long-term durability depends on design, maintenance, driving conditions, repair history, and an owner’s…
10 Vehicles Projected to Hold Their Value Best Through 2026
Depreciation can quietly become one of the largest expenses attached to vehicle ownership. Fuel, insurance, servicing, and loan payments are easy to notice, but the amount lost between the original purchase price and the eventual…
Toyota Holds 10 of the 25 Longest-Lasting Vehicles on the Road
Toyota has built one of the strongest reputations in the automotive industry by producing vehicles that can stay useful long after many rivals have been retired. In the latest long-term vehicle longevity rankings, Toyota ranks…
Nearly Half Of Recalled Cars Are Never Actually Repaired
A vehicle recall sounds straightforward. An automaker identifies a safety defect, sends owners a notice, and offers a free repair through its dealer network. In practice, the process often breaks down long before the vehicle…
Toyota Took Back The Most-Reliable-Brand Crown From Subaru For 2026
Toyota has reclaimed the top position in Consumer Reports’ 2026 vehicle-reliability rankings, moving ahead of Subaru after the Japanese automaker led the previous year’s survey. Subaru finished second, while Lexus took third place, creating a…
How To Find Out If Your Car Has An Open Recall
A recall notice is easy to miss. It may arrive in the mail months after a vehicle was purchased, get mixed in with dealership advertising, go to a previous owner, or be ignored because the…
2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for the Middle East Confirmed With Just Two Engine Options
Chevrolet has confirmed that the redesigned 2027 Silverado 1500 will arrive in Middle Eastern markets with a simpler engine lineup than the truck sold in North America. While U.S. and Canadian buyers will have four…
Ford Super Mustang Mach-E Wins King of the Mountain Title at Pikes Peak
Ford Racing has claimed the top honor at the 2026 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with French driver Romain Dumas taking the Super Mustang Mach-E to the King of the Mountain title. The purpose-built electric…
2026 Audi A3 Gets a Significant Interior and Tech Upgrade Arriving in September
Audi is giving the A3 range a substantial interior and technology update, with the revised compact-car family scheduled to arrive at European dealerships in mid-September 2026. The changes affect the full lineup, including the A3…
8 Minivans Ranked by Usable Interior Space
Minivans remain the strongest choice for families and large groups when cabin room matters more than image. SUVs may dominate modern showrooms, but a purpose-built people mover still offers advantages that most crossovers cannot match.…
6 Sedans With Declining Sales as America Goes All-In on SUVs
For decades, the sedan was the default answer for American buyers who needed practical transportation. A four-door car offered enough room for a family, a trunk for luggage, comfortable highway manners, and a lower purchase…
8 Affordable Cars Vanishing as the Cheap-Car Era Ends
Buying a new car used to mean having a long list of genuinely inexpensive choices. Shoppers could find small sedans, hatchbacks, compact crossovers, and basic commuter cars with manageable monthly payments and a full factory…