Classic-car prices can change as collector tastes, auction results, restoration expenses, and economic conditions shift. A model once considered a safe collectible can lose value when demand weakens, while an overlooked sports car or performance…
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.
U.S. Dealership Buyers Face New Valuation Challenges From Facility Compliance
Dealership acquisitions in the United States increasingly require buyers and sellers to look beyond revenue, profitability, and franchise value. The condition of a dealership’s property, its compliance with automaker branding standards, and the cost of…
5 Brands With Rust Warranties Over Seven Years and 5 With Three
Rust protection is one of the less visible parts of a new vehicle warranty, yet it can become important years after the original purchase. Manufacturers do not all define corrosion coverage in the same way.…
7 Ways the Average New Car Has Changed Since 1975
A new car in 1975 belonged to a very different automotive world. Drivers had fewer electronic aids, basic instrument panels, limited emissions controls, and far fewer choices beyond gasoline engines. Today’s vehicles can combine computer-managed…
10 Vehicles That Lost the Most Value This Year
Used-car values can change sharply in just 12 months, even for vehicles with strong reputations, premium badges, or popular body styles. In its June 2026 study, iSeeCars compared average listing prices for one-to-five-year-old used vehicles…
10 Affordable Cars With the Worst Collision Losses, By Loss Index
A car’s purchase price does not tell the whole story about the cost of owning it. Insurance losses can reveal how frequently vehicles are involved in collision claims and how expensive those claims become. The…
U.S. EV Charging Network Expands Despite Falling Electric-Car Sales
America’s public electric-vehicle charging network is continuing to grow even as demand for new electric cars weakens. Charging companies are installing thousands of additional plugs, expanding high-speed charging capacity and improving station locations to make…
10 Parts That Fail From Repeated Deep Snow Driving
Deep snow puts a vehicle through a combination of stresses that ordinary winter commuting may never produce. Packed snow can obstruct cooling airflow, road salt accelerates corrosion, freezing temperatures challenge batteries, and repeated impacts with…
10 Car Parts That Fail First at High Altitude
Driving in the American mountains places different demands on a vehicle than traveling across flat terrain. Thin air reduces engine power in naturally aspirated vehicles, steep grades increase cooling demands, and long descents put extra…
5 Cars With a Physical Key Backup and 5 That Are Fob-Only
Modern vehicles have steadily moved away from traditional metal keys, but the transition has not happened in the same way across the industry. Some vehicles still hide a conventional mechanical key inside the electronic fob,…
12 Cars Ranked by Battery Replacement Risk
A car’s battery can become one of its most expensive components to replace, but the risk varies considerably between models. An aging electric vehicle may face a costly high-voltage battery repair, while a hybrid can…
5 Brands With Fully Transferable Warranties and 5 That Shorten on Resale
Buying a new vehicle is not only about what the warranty promises on the day of delivery. The more important question for many owners is what happens to that protection when the vehicle changes hands.…
Honda Targets 2027 for Wireless EV Charging Tests as It Explores New Technology
Honda is preparing to test a wireless charging system that could transfer electricity to electric vehicles while they are moving, potentially reducing the need for frequent stops at charging stations. The Japanese automaker, working with…
EU and China Reach New Understanding to Address Chinese Hybrid Car Imports
The European Union and China have reached a preliminary understanding aimed at reducing the rapid growth of Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle exports to Europe, marking a new step in efforts to ease automotive…
5 Car Features That Never Break and 5 That Always Do
Modern cars are becoming more technologically advanced every year, yet more technology does not automatically mean fewer problems. The 2026 J.D. Power U.S. Tech Experience Index shows a striking difference between features that quietly perform…
The Cheapest Car to Maintain Is a Tesla Model 3 at $3,587 Over 10 Years
Buying a car is only the beginning of its expenses. Over the following decade, owners must budget for maintenance, repairs, tires, and other costs that can significantly increase the price of keeping a vehicle on…
What a Totaled Car Actually Pays You, Explained
A totaled car does not automatically mean an insurance company will pay enough to buy the same vehicle again. In the United States, the payout usually depends on what the car was worth immediately before…
6 Sports Cars That Excelled in Crash Tests and 6 That Fell Short
Sports cars are usually designed around performance, handling, and driver engagement, but those priorities do not automatically tell us how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash. Modern crash testing can reveal major…
Stellantis Partners With Wayve to Accelerate AI Driving Technology Across Its Brands
Stellantis is turning to artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of advanced driver-assistance systems, partnering with British autonomous-driving startup Wayve to reduce engineering costs and shorten the time needed to bring new driving features to…
Gabriel India and Forvia Join Forces to Develop Advanced Automotive Seating Systems
Gabriel India has joined forces with French automotive technology supplier Forvia to develop and manufacture advanced seating systems for the Indian automotive market, marking a strategic expansion beyond Gabriel’s traditional suspension and ride-control business. The…
5 Cars Where Remote Start Stays Free and 5 Behind a Subscription
Remote start has shifted from a simple key-fob convenience to a connected-car feature that relies on smartphone apps, cellular networks, and recurring fees. Two vehicles can both advertise remote start while offering very different ownership…
5 Vehicles That Shipped Without an Immobilizer and 5 That Had One Standard
Vehicle theft is not determined only by how valuable a vehicle is or how popular it becomes. The security hardware fitted at the factory can make a major difference. An electronic immobilizer is designed to…
2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV Starts at $37,745 With 282-Mile Range
Mitsubishi Motors North America is bringing a new electric vehicle to U.S. showrooms as part of its broader product expansion, announcing pricing for the 2027 Eclipse Sportback at $37,745, including the destination charge. The compact…
2027 Fiat Scudo Opens European Orders With Gas, Diesel and Electric Powertrains
Fiat Professional has opened orders across Europe for the 2027 Scudo, introducing a simpler model range aimed at making the mid-size commercial van easier for businesses and fleet operators to specify. The updated Scudo retains…
Jaguar Unveils Type 01 Electric GT With 1,000+ HP and 400-Mile Range
Jaguar has officially introduced the Type 01, a radically styled four-door electric grand tourer that marks the beginning of the British brand’s biggest product transformation in decades. Revealed in New York, the new flagship combines…
Mazda Revives Plans for a New Pickup to Challenge the Ford Ranger
Mazda is moving ahead with plans for a new generation of its BT-50 midsize pickup, giving the Japanese automaker a fresh opportunity to compete in a segment dominated by trucks such as the Ford Ranger,…
NHTSA Moves to Rewrite U.S. Headlight Rules as Glare Complaints Rise
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is preparing to overhaul the federal rules governing vehicle headlights as concerns about nighttime glare continue to grow. The agency says the effort is intended not only to address…
6 Ways Modern Cars Collect Data About You
Modern cars can do far more than transport people. Connected vehicles can communicate with cellular networks, smartphones, navigation systems, apps, and cloud services, creating new streams of information about where a vehicle goes and how…
7 Car Technologies That Came From Space Programs
Space exploration has produced more than rockets, satellites, and spacecraft. Some of the research created for extreme conditions beyond Earth has eventually found practical uses on American roads and in motorsports. NASA’s technology transfer program…
The Poorest Fifth of US Households Spend 30.6% of Income Getting Around, the Richest 9.6%
Transportation remains one of the largest financial obligations for American households, but the burden varies dramatically depending on income. New data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) show that the…