For families, a third row is useful only when it can quickly make room for people or cargo. Power-folding seats take that convenience a step further by allowing drivers to transform the rear of an…
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.
10 New Trucks With a Column Shifter
The column shifter is becoming an unusual sight in new trucks as automakers move more transmissions to center consoles, rotary controls, and electronic selectors. Yet the traditional stalk behind the steering wheel has not disappeared.…
10 New Cars With an Analog Gauge Cluster
Digital dashboards have become nearly standard in new vehicles, with large screens replacing traditional speedometers and tachometers. Yet some new cars still offer a more familiar setup, with physical analog needles moving across conventional gauges.…
12 Cars Carrying Sensors That Cost $1,596 To Replace
Modern cars can see much more than older vehicles ever could. Cameras, radar units, and ultrasonic sensors now support automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, blind-spot monitoring, and parking assistance. That extra technology…
12 Cars Insurers Flagged Before Thieves Did
Insurance data can reveal patterns that are difficult to see from theft totals alone. HLDI’s WT-24 report examined whole-vehicle theft losses for 2022 through 2024 model-year vehicles and compared each vehicle’s theft claim frequency with…
10 Bike Checks Worth Doing Before Every Ride
A motorcycle can feel perfectly normal and still have a problem that matters once it is moving. A slow tire leak, loose control, weak brake, failed light, or fluid leak may be difficult to notice…
5 Polishes Worth the Money vs 5 That Just Fill Scratches
A good car polish should do more than make damaged paint look better for a few washes. The best formulas use controlled abrasives or polishing technology to actually refine the clear coat, reducing fine scratches,…
Hyundai CEO Warns Chinese Automakers Could Surge Into the U.S. Market
Hyundai Motor CEO José Muñoz has warned that Chinese automakers could make a rapid push into the U.S. market if Washington weakens the trade barriers and market-access restrictions that currently limit their ability to sell…
Volkswagen Cuts 2026 Profit Outlook After $7 Billion Porsche Write-Down
Volkswagen has sharply reduced its 2026 profit outlook after taking a €6 billion ($6.9 billion) non-cash impairment charge related to Porsche, adding another major setback to a restructuring effort already being driven by weak Chinese…
10 Cars With The Best Infotainment In 2026
Infotainment has become one of the biggest differences between modern cars. A good system should do more than put a giant screen in the dashboard. It needs to respond quickly, present information clearly, integrate smartphones…
5 Repairs Worth Paying For and 5 Worth Doing Yourself
Car repairs can become expensive surprisingly quickly, but paying a professional is not always the best use of your money. Some jobs require specialized equipment, precise measurements, programming, or safety-critical procedures that make professional workmanship…
The Federal Crash Investigation Program Has Nearly Stopped Working
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Special Crash Investigations program is designed to give federal safety officials an unusually detailed look at serious and unusual crashes. But the program’s activity has fallen sharply in 2026,…
10 Cars With the Lowest Collision Claim Frequency
Insurance claim data can reveal a side of vehicle ownership that horsepower figures and crash-test ratings cannot. HLDI’s collision-loss data tracks how frequently insured vehicles generate collision claims, allowing different vehicle series to be compared…
10 States Where Motorcycle Helmets Are Required for All Riders
Motorcycle helmet laws differ sharply across the United States. Some states require every rider and passenger to wear a helmet, while others apply helmet requirements only to younger riders or certain situations. According to the…
Regulators Ordered a Recall Themselves for the First Time in Decades
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration took an unusually direct step in April 2026 when it ordered manufacturers and importers to recall a group of defective airbag inflators that the agency said had been linked…
10 Quickest SUVs to 60 MPH Ever Sold – Ranked
Modern SUVs have become fast enough to challenge sports cars, and the quickest examples can deliver acceleration that would have seemed impossible for a tall, heavy vehicle a generation ago. For this ranking, the key…
12 New Sedans Confirmed for 2028
Sedans are no longer the dominant body style in the U.S. market, but automakers have not abandoned them completely. Several manufacturers are preparing new generations, performance sedans, and revived nameplates for the latter half of…
10 Fastest Tire Inflators – Ranked
A slow tire inflator can turn a simple pressure adjustment into a surprisingly long roadside chore. The fastest models use stronger motors, higher airflow, or direct battery power to move considerably more air than tiny…
9 Hidden Features in the Ford Mustang Mach-E
The Ford Mustang Mach-E has plenty of attention-grabbing numbers, from its electric power to its available long-range battery, but some of its most useful features are easy to overlook. Several functions are tucked into the…
11 New SUVs That Still Offer a V6
V6 engines are becoming harder to find as automakers shift toward turbocharged four-cylinders, hybrids, and electric powertrains. Yet several new U.S.-market SUVs still offer six-cylinder engines, giving buyers more traditional power delivery, strong towing ability,…
8 Best Windshield Wiper Brands – Ranked
Windshield wipers are easy to ignore until the first heavy storm turns the glass into a wall of water. A good blade should maintain even contact with the windshield, clear water without streaking, resist deterioration…
12 Cold-Weather Car Problems That Start in October
October is when many winter-related vehicle problems begin showing themselves, even before snow or freezing temperatures arrive. Falling temperatures affect battery output, tire pressure, engine fluids, visibility, and fuel economy, while shorter days increase the…
Nissan to Build Kicks e-POWER Hybrid SUV in the UK With $229 Million Investment
Nissan is adding another electrified model to its Sunderland manufacturing operation as the Japanese automaker prepares to build the Kicks e-POWER hybrid SUV for European customers. The company will invest £170 million, or about $229…
Top 10 Most Sold SUVs in Colorado
Colorado has one of the most distinctive SUV markets in the country, with buyers choosing everything from compact crossovers to three-row family vehicles and electric SUVs. The state’s 2025 registration data shows that Toyota, Tesla,…
GM Faces Growing Pressure as U.S. Hybrid Sales Surge While Its Lineup Stays EV-Focused
General Motors is facing a changing U.S. vehicle market as its product strategy remains heavily centered on electric vehicles. Hybrid vehicles accounted for 19% of U.S. retail vehicle sales in August 2026, according to Reuters,…
McLaren Plans Its First SUV as Part of Major New Product Expansion
McLaren is preparing to enter the SUV market for the first time as the British performance-car manufacturer looks to increase sales, expand its product range, and compete more directly with larger luxury brands. The company…
5 SUVs With Real Off-Road Tires vs 5 With Street Rubber
Tires can completely change what an SUV can do away from pavement. Two vehicles with similar ground clearance, four-wheel drive, and suspension hardware can behave very differently once loose gravel, mud, rocks, or sand appear.…
10 Best Truck Tire Brands In America – Ranked
Choosing a truck tire is not simply about finding the most aggressive tread or the longest mileage warranty. Pickup owners use their trucks for very different jobs, from daily highway commuting to towing, construction work,…
5 Cars Worth Buying at 80000 Miles vs 5 That Are Not
An 80,000-mile odometer reading can look intimidating, but mileage alone does not determine whether a used car is a smart purchase. Some vehicles reach this point with plenty of dependable service remaining, especially when their…
8 Best Car Wax Brands – Ranked
A good car wax does more than make paint look shiny for a weekend. The right formula can help water roll away, reduce the amount of grime that sticks to the surface, and provide a…