The compact SUV segment has become one of the most competitive parts of the American vehicle market. Buyers want something easier to park than a three-row SUV, more useful than a sedan, and efficient enough…
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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.
10 Cars You Legally Can’t Repair Yourself
There is an important legal distinction behind this headline: in the United States, there is generally no federal law that simply says an owner cannot repair a particular car. However, certain repairs and modifications can…
U.S. Automakers Face Billions in Potential Costs as Canada Trade Rules Are Reworked
U.S. automakers are facing another major disruption to their North American manufacturing strategies as Washington and Ottawa negotiate changes to automotive trade rules that could reshape how vehicles and components move between the two countries.…
Porsche Brings Back the Manual 911 Carrera S After Previously Planning to Drop It
Porsche has reversed course on one of the most important transmission decisions in its current 911 lineup. The automaker will once again offer a manual transmission in the 911 Carrera S, giving driving enthusiasts another…
Toyota GR GT Already Sold Out in the U.S. Before Production Begins
Toyota’s upcoming GR GT supercar has already sold out its initial U.S. allocation before production has even begun, providing an early indication of just how much interest the Japanese automaker’s new performance flagship has generated…
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis Launch New Global EV Energy-Management Service
Hyundai Motor Group is expanding the role of its electric vehicles beyond transportation with a new global energy-management service designed to connect EV batteries with homes and electricity grids. Called AllDayEnergy, the service brings together…
Ferrari’s One-Off Luce EV Sells for $40 Million at Charity Auction
Ferrari’s first fully electric vehicle has made an extraordinary debut in the collector-car world, but not in the way most new cars do. A unique version of the Ferrari Luce sold for $40 million at…
Stellantis Recalls 955,000 Vehicles Worldwide Over Rearview Camera Software Failure
Stellantis is recalling approximately 955,000 vehicles worldwide after discovering that radio software can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing when drivers shift into reverse. About 848,000 vehicles are affected in the United States, making…
Lamborghini Started Because Ferrari Insulted a Tractor Builder
Few automotive origin stories are as entertaining as the supposed feud between Ferruccio Lamborghini and Enzo Ferrari. The popular version says Lamborghini, already a wealthy tractor manufacturer and Ferrari owner, became frustrated with repeated clutch…
Reliability Is the Top Factor for 41% of Car Buyers
For Americans shopping for a vehicle, the decision is becoming less about finding a favorite badge and more about finding something that will not create expensive problems later. Reliability has emerged as the most frequently…
Corolla vs. Civic vs. Elantra – Which Is Better?
The compact sedan segment remains one of the smartest places to shop for an affordable new car. Buyers can still get strong fuel economy, useful interior space, modern safety technology, and low running costs without…
New Year’s Eve Is the Second-Best Day to Buy a Used Car
Buying a used car at the right time can make a meaningful difference, and iSeeCars’ latest research suggests that the end of the year is one of the strongest periods for finding a genuine bargain.…
Used Cars Are Sitting on Lots 46% Longer Than a Year Ago
The used-car market has entered a very different phase from the frenzy that followed the pandemic. Vehicles that once disappeared from dealer lots within days are now taking considerably longer to find buyers, giving shoppers…
The Chevy SSR Was a Convertible Pickup That Flopped
Some vehicles fail because they are badly engineered. Others fail because buyers simply cannot figure out where they fit. The Chevrolet SSR belonged largely to the second category. It was a pickup, but not really…
Subaru Sold a Pickup With Seats Bolted in the Bed
There was a time when automakers could solve a trade problem with a surprisingly simple piece of equipment. Subaru did exactly that with the BRAT, one of the strangest vehicles ever sold in the United…
10 Vehicles You Cannot Register for Road Use in Nevada
Nevada is generally considered a vehicle-friendly state, but that does not mean every vehicle can legally receive a license plate for public roads. The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles enforces federal safety standards, state registration…
Ford Ranger Buying Guide: Reliability Winners, Risks, and Years to Avoid Entirely
The Ford Ranger has returned to the U.S. as a midsize pickup with strong towing ability, a turbocharged engine and a reputation that varies considerably by model year. That makes choosing the right used Ranger…
10 States With Vehicle Inspection Failures That Can Keep You Off the Road
A failed vehicle inspection does not carry the same consequences everywhere in the United States. In some states, a safety failure can immediately prevent a vehicle from being driven until repairs are completed. In others,…
AESC Delays UK Battery Factory Expansion as Jaguar Land Rover Talks Stall
AESC has delayed plans to expand production at its Sunderland electric-vehicle battery factory after negotiations to supply batteries to Jaguar Land Rover failed to secure a deal, adding another setback to Britain’s efforts to establish…
Hyundai Starts Ioniq 3 Production in Turkey as Europe Gets a New Electric Car
Hyundai has started mass production of the new IONIQ 3 at its İzmit manufacturing plant in Turkey, marking a significant expansion of the automaker’s European electric vehicle manufacturing strategy. The compact electric hatchback is the…
5 Best GMC Sierra Years vs 5 to Avoid
The GMC Sierra has earned a strong reputation as a full-size pickup that can handle towing, hauling, commuting, and demanding work. Still, the Sierra’s long production history includes model years with very different reliability records.…
5 Best Toyota Tundra Years vs 5 to Avoid
The Toyota Tundra has built its reputation around durable engines, strong towing capability, and a straightforward approach to full-size truck ownership. Yet not every model year deserves the same confidence in the used market. Changes…
Toyota Camry Hybrid Faces Recall Over Instrument-Panel Screen Failure
Toyota is recalling more than 500,000 Camry Hybrid sedans in the United States because a software problem can cause the instrument-panel display to remain blank when the vehicle starts. The defect is more serious than…
Britain Considers Cutting Its 2030 Electric-Car Sales Target as EV Demand Concerns Grow
Britain is considering a significant change to its electric-vehicle strategy after the government opened a consultation on whether to ease the country’s 2030 Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. The review could allow the effective share…
Chinese Automakers Are Surging Overseas While Their Home Market Slumps
China’s auto industry is experiencing an unusual split. Vehicle sales at home are weakening sharply, yet Chinese automakers are expanding overseas at a remarkable pace, taking market share from established manufacturers across Europe, Southeast Asia,…
10 Car Rodent Deterrents With No Field Evidence Behind Them
10 Car Rodent Deterrents With No Field Evidence Behind Them Rodents can cause expensive damage inside parked vehicles, especially when they find shelter, nesting material, or food nearby. That has created a market for homemade…
10 Cars With the Worst Owner-Reported Problem Rates
Consumer Reports’ annual Auto Reliability Survey offers one of the most useful ways to identify vehicles that are giving owners more trouble than their competitors. The latest survey collected information on about 380,000 vehicles covering…
Report: Volkswagen Plans Its First U.S. Pickup, Likely Built in Tennessee
Volkswagen is reportedly planning a pickup truck for the U.S. market, with its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant emerging as the likely production site, a move that would give the German automaker a second American truck program…
Chevrolet’s Next Camaro Gets Four Doors, a V8, and a Manual: Report
Chevrolet’s Camaro could return in a form that would have been almost unthinkable when the sixth-generation car ended production: a four-door performance sedan. General Motors is reportedly developing a next-generation Camaro on a rear-wheel-drive architecture,…
10 Vehicles That Have Never Ranked Below Average in Reliability
A reliability record becomes much more valuable when it stretches across several model years instead of relying on one unusually good year. Consumer Reports bases its reliability ratings on owner-reported problems across areas such as…