Renault Group is committing about €600 million, roughly $700 million, through 2030 to transform its manufacturing operations in Spain, preparing plants in Valladolid and Palencia to build a new generation of vehicles that will include…
Author: Park-Shin Jung
Park-Shin Jung explores the cutting-edge technologies driving the future of the automotive industry. At Dax Street, he covers everything from autonomous driving and AI integration to next-gen powertrains and sustainable materials. His articles dive into how these advancements are shaping the cars of tomorrow, offering readers a front-row seat to the future of mobility.
8 Vehicles That Finished Last in Every Reliability Test
Reliability remains one of the most important factors when Americans choose a new vehicle, especially as modern cars become more complex and expensive. Consumer Reports’ 2026 reliability study analyzed feedback from owners of about 380,000…
10 Concerns Keeping Buyers Away From Electric Cars
Electric vehicles have become far easier to find in the United States, yet many shoppers remain unconvinced that an EV fits their daily lives. AAA’s 2025 EV Consumer Survey shows why. Only 16% of U.S.…
11 Family Vehicles Where The Second Row Is The Weak Point
Family vehicles are designed to carry passengers, but newer crash tests have exposed an important safety gap. The second row has not always received the same advanced restraint technology found in the front seats. IIHS…
Renault to Revive the Renault 8 Gordini Name With New Electric Concept
Renault is bringing one of its most recognizable performance names into the electric era. The French automaker plans to introduce a new Renault 8 Gordini electric concept at the Paris Motor Show, reviving a badge…
8 Luxury SUVs Ranked By Rear-Passenger Protection
Luxury SUVs are expected to protect everyone inside, not just the person behind the wheel. That became more apparent when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety added a second-row dummy to its updated moderate-overlap front…
25 Fastest-Depreciating Cars of 2026
Buying a new car means accepting that a large share of its price will disappear within a few years, but how much varies enormously by model. A 2026 iSeeCars study analyzing more than 950,000 five-year-old…
8 Car Jobs Where an Independent Shop Charges Half the Dealer Rate
A dealership is not automatically the cheapest place to repair a car once the factory warranty has expired. Independent shops often have lower labor rates, broader freedom in parts selection, and less dealership overhead, which…
8 Driving Habits That Measurably Cut a Fuel Bill
The biggest fuel savings often come from what happens behind the wheel rather than at the gas station. Speed, acceleration, braking, idling, and trip planning can all change how efficiently a vehicle uses gasoline. The…
Nissan and Honda Move Toward Standardized Vehicle Computers for Next-Generation Cars
Nissan and Honda are taking a significant step toward making their future vehicles more like software platforms, agreeing to jointly develop standardized electronic control units and core software for next-generation software-defined vehicles. The two Japanese…
14 Cars That Get Totaled Over Damage You’d Call Minor
A dented bumper or cracked headlight can look like a straightforward repair, yet modern vehicles can turn seemingly minor crashes into surprisingly expensive insurance claims. CCC Intelligent Solutions reported that total losses reached a record…
GM Cuts Costs by Another $1 Billion and Revives the Chevrolet Bolt EV
General Motors is making another significant adjustment to its electric-vehicle strategy, combining a fresh $1 billion cost-reduction target with plans to revive the Chevrolet Bolt as part of a lower-cost EV push. The move reflects…
eBay Bans Air Bag Sales Starting September 24
eBay is preparing to remove a major category of automotive safety equipment from its marketplace, with a new policy taking effect on September 24, 2026. Beginning Thursday, sellers will no longer be permitted to list…
Insurers Built a Record $1.27 Trillion Surplus While Your Premiums Stayed High
If your home or auto insurance bill climbed again this year, you probably assumed the industry was struggling to keep up with claims. New numbers tell a different story. Property and casualty insurers just posted…
Which Toyota Crown Trim Holds Value Best?
The 2026 Toyota Crown sits in an unusual position in Toyota’s lineup. It has the styling and elevated seating position of a crossover, the proportions of a sedan, standard all-wheel drive, and a hybrid powertrain…
U.S. Auto Industry Urges Trump to Keep Chinese Automakers Out of America
Six major U.S. automotive trade groups are urging President Donald Trump to maintain restrictions preventing Chinese automakers from selling, importing, or manufacturing passenger vehicles in the United States, adding pressure on the administration ahead of…
9 Cheap Cars That Cost More to Own Than Luxury Ones
Buying a cheap car can seem like the easiest way to reduce transportation costs, but the purchase price tells only part of the story. Some affordable vehicles can become expensive to maintain when repairs, fuel…
10 Vehicles That Fail the Pedestrian Crash Prevention Test
Pedestrian safety has become a major part of modern vehicle testing, as advanced driver assistance systems are expected to recognize people and reduce the severity of a collision. Yet some vehicles have struggled in pedestrian…
10 New Cars Selling Below Sticker Right Now
New-car shoppers are finally finding more opportunities to negotiate below MSRP in the U.S. market. September 2026 transaction data shows that several 2026 models are selling below sticker as automakers use rebates, financing incentives, and…
10 Nameplates Disappearing After 2027
The U.S. auto industry is entering another period of major lineup changes as automakers retire familiar nameplates, skip model years, shift production, and prepare replacements. Some disappear permanently, while others leave the market temporarily before…
8 Hidden Features in the Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius is famous for fuel economy, but its fifth-generation design hides plenty of technology beyond its hybrid powertrain. Some features sit inside the multimedia system, while others are built into the key, charging…
U.S. EV Sales Rise as Falling Prices and Growing Used-EV Supply Attract More Buyers
The U.S. electric-vehicle market showed signs of improvement in August as both new and used EV sales increased, while lower prices and a growing supply of off-lease vehicles gave shoppers more choices. According to Cox…
10 Safety Rules That Exist Only in the US
Safety rules can tell you a lot about how everyday life works in a country. In the United States, some safety requirements come from federal agencies, while others are created and enforced by individual states,…
10 Cars That Stop From 60 in Under 110 Feet
Braking performance is one of the clearest indicators of how effectively a car can turn speed into control. Stopping from 60 mph may seem like a simple test, but bringing a vehicle to a complete…
10 Cars With Interior Materials Ranked Worst to Best for Wear
Interior materials can make a huge difference in how a car looks and feels after years of daily use. Two vehicles with similar mileage can develop completely different levels of wear depending on the materials…
The Ford F-150 Package That Pays for Itself
Buying a full-size pickup is rarely just about the truck itself. The package you choose can determine how useful, capable, and cost-effective that truck becomes after you leave the dealership. Some packages mainly change appearance,…
10 Headlight Upgrades Worth Paying For
A good set of headlights can make night driving more comfortable, help you see road hazards sooner, and give your car a fresh appearance. But buying the brightest bulbs you can find is not always…
10 Headlight Restoration Kits Ranked by How Long They Last
Cloudy headlights are more than a cosmetic nuisance. UV exposure, road debris, weather, and years of washing can degrade the outer polycarbonate lens, scattering light and making an otherwise healthy headlight look permanently hazy. A…
8 Dent Pullers That Work on a Shallow Ding
A shallow door ding can be small enough to ignore, yet annoying enough to catch your eye every time sunlight hits the panel. The good news is that some dents can be corrected without sanding,…
10 Easy Car Repairs Worth Doing in a Driveway
Not every car repair requires a lift, scan tool, or trip to a repair shop. A surprising number of useful maintenance jobs can be handled in a driveway with basic tools, a little patience, and…