A dead key fob battery can make a simple trip suddenly feel like a major problem. The buttons stop responding, the locks do not react, and it may appear that the car has become completely…
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 Cars You Can’t Legally Drive in Certain Countries and Why
A car can be perfectly legal in one country and completely unacceptable in another. The reasons range from legitimate crash and emissions requirements to unusual licensing rules that can leave even highly capable cars on…
10 Driving Records and What Each Adds to Your Premium
A clean driving record can save American motorists thousands of dollars over time, but your auto insurance premium is influenced by much more than whether you have received a traffic ticket. Your driving history, insurance…
10 Cities Where Traffic Steals the Most Hours
Traffic congestion has become one of the most expensive forms of wasted time for American drivers. INRIX’s 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard shows just how severe the problem has become, with drivers in several major U.S.…
Odyssey vs. Sienna vs. Pacifica – Which Is Better?
The Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, and Chrysler Pacifica remain three of the most recognizable minivans in the U.S. market, but they take very different approaches to the family-van formula. All three offer three rows, sliding…
BMW Unveils Major Strategy Shift With New U.S. Luxury SUV and Cost Cuts
BMW is embarking on one of the most significant strategic reorganizations of its recent history as the German luxury automaker attempts to restore profitability, simplify its operations, and strengthen its position against increasingly aggressive global…
6 Famous Cars That Were Never Crash Tested by Euro NCAP
Euro NCAP has become one of the best-known names in vehicle safety testing, but its database does not contain a crash result for every famous car sold around the world. The organization independently assesses selected…
8 Cheapest Cars with a 5-Star Safety Rating
Buying an affordable new car does not mean buyers have to compromise on crash protection. NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings program evaluates vehicles in frontal, side, and rollover tests, then assigns a star rating based on…
10 Weirdest Features Ever Offered on a Car
Cars have carried some remarkably unusual equipment over the decades. Long before touchscreens, smartphone integration, and advanced driver-assistance systems became normal, automakers were already experimenting with ideas that sounded impressive in a showroom but could…
9 Things Every Car Had in 1999 That Modern Cars Don’t
A 1999 car may seem primitive beside a modern vehicle, but it offered plenty of equipment that has almost disappeared from today’s showrooms. Some features vanished because technology made them unnecessary, while others were replaced…
Geely to Buy 30% of Nio’s Battery-Swapping Business in Major EV Deal
Geely is set to acquire a 30% stake in Nio Power, creating a closer partnership between two major Chinese electric vehicle companies around one of the industry’s most distinctive technologies, battery swapping. The proposed investment…
5 Best Honda Prelude Years vs 5 to Skip
The Honda Prelude has remained a favorite among enthusiasts because it combined sporty handling, naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines, and distinctive coupe styling in a relatively compact package. Finding a good one today, however, requires more…
Mercedes-Benz Faces U.S. Sales Threat as Senate Debates Chinese Ownership Restrictions
A proposed U.S. law designed to keep Chinese automakers out of the American market has created an unexpected problem for Mercedes-Benz. The German luxury automaker is not a Chinese manufacturer, but Chinese investors collectively hold…
5 SUVs With a Full-Size Spare and 5 With Only an Inflator Kit
A flat tire can turn an ordinary road trip into a serious inconvenience, and the equipment stored in an SUV determines how quickly that problem can be handled. Some SUVs still carry a full-size spare…
A Chinese Motorcycle Brand Is Surging in the US
The U.S. motorcycle market has spent the past few years dealing with declining sales, expensive new models, and cautious consumers, yet one Chinese manufacturer is moving in the opposite direction. CFMOTO has been expanding rapidly in…
10 Things Your Car Secretly Records Every Time You Drive
Modern cars do far more than transport people from one place to another. Behind the dashboard, electronic control units, safety systems, connected services, and infotainment computers can create records about how a vehicle is being…
GAC Expands European EV Push With New AION UT Launch in Denmark and Norway
GAC is taking another step into the European automotive market with the launch of its AION UT electric hatchback in Denmark and Norway, expanding a strategy that is increasingly focused on establishing a broader regional…
Touring Bikes Are Making a Comeback in 2026
The American motorcycle market is showing signs of life in 2026, and touring bikes are emerging as one of the strongest parts of the recovery. New motorcycle and scooter sales in the United States increased…
8 Electric Car Models Thieves Leave Alone
Electric vehicles are not automatically immune to theft, but recent insurance data shows that several EVs are stolen far less frequently than the average vehicle. The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) studied 2022 through 2024…
12 Brands Ranked by Yearly Repair Bill
A vehicle’s purchase price tells only part of the ownership story. Once the warranty period ends, repair and maintenance bills can become a recurring expense that separates an affordable daily driver from a costly long-term…
5 EVs With Real 300+ Mile Range And 5 That Overpromise
Electric-vehicle range figures can look impressive on a specification sheet, but the number printed on the window sticker does not always tell the whole story. Temperature, highway speed, tires, wheel size, terrain, and climate-control use…
GM Unveils New 8.3-Liter Duramax Diesel for 2027 Heavy-Duty Trucks
General Motors is putting a much larger diesel engine at the center of its 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, giving its heavy-duty pickups a major powertrain upgrade at a time when towing…
U.S. Set to Cut Fuel-Economy Standards Through 2031 in Major Auto Policy Shift
The U.S. is preparing for another major change in automotive policy that could reshape what automakers build and what consumers pay at the dealership and gas pump. The Transportation Department is set to finalize sharply…
10 States With the Most Registered Vehicles – Ranked
America’s vehicle population is enormous, but it is far from evenly distributed across the country. Federal Highway Administration data for 2024 counted 297,525,836 registered motor vehicles nationwide, including automobiles, buses, trucks, and motorcycles. A handful…
12 Brands With the Most Loyal Owners in America
Brand loyalty shows whether customers return to the same automaker when they are ready for another vehicle. S&P Global Mobility’s U.S. make-loyalty data through May 2026 puts the national average at 52%. Tesla leads at…
10 Car Rules That Differ Between the US and Europe
Buying or importing a car from Europe can reveal just how differently the two markets approach vehicle regulations. A car that is perfectly legal in one region may need different lighting, safety equipment, emissions hardware,…
10 Cars That Crossed 10 Million Sales
Some cars become popular for a few years. Others become part of everyday life for generations. Crossing 10 million sales is one of the clearest signs that a vehicle has achieved extraordinary staying power, but…
9 EVs Shipping With A Native NACS Port
The North American Charging System, now standardized as SAE J3400, is rapidly becoming the common charging connector for new electric vehicles sold in the United States. The transition matters because an EV with a native…
12 Models NHTSA Has The Most Complaints About
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration maintains one of the largest public databases of vehicle-owner safety complaints in the United States. These reports can cover everything from engines and transmissions to airbags, steering, brakes, electrical…
11 Car Brands Ranked By Three-Year Dependability
A new vehicle can feel trouble-free during its first year, but the real test often comes after several years of ownership. J.D. Power’s 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability The study measures problems reported by owners of…