Vietnamese electric taxi operator Green and Smart Mobility, better known as GSM, is preparing to take its business beyond its home market, with plans to enter the United States and Europe as it targets a…
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.
Xpeng Takes Control of UK Sales Ahead of New L03 Electric Crossover Launch
Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturer Xpeng is strengthening its position in the British market by taking direct control of its UK retail operation, a move that signals a more ambitious approach to selling and supporting its vehicles…
10 Parts That Fail First in Florida Humidity
Florida gives vehicles a difficult combination of heat, moisture, intense sunlight, and, in coastal areas, salt exposure. Humidity alone does not guarantee that a particular component will fail, but the environment can accelerate deterioration in…
10 Parts That Fail Right After the Warranty Ends
Funny how that works, isn’t it? You drive a car for years without a hiccup, the warranty clock ticks down to zero, and suddenly something under the hood decides it’s had enough. Coincidence? Maybe. Bad…
10 Cars That Struggle in Arizona Summer Heat
Arizona summers can be rough on anything left outside, and cars are no exception. When temperatures climb past 100°F, a vehicle sitting in direct sunlight can become brutally hot inside. Air conditioning has to work…
The Man Who Built Buick and Died With Nothing
David Dunbar Buick helped create a car company that would become a foundation of General Motors, yet he died without the fortune most people would expect from such a legacy. Born in Scotland and raised…
The Engine That Gave Diesel Cars a Bad Name in America
Oldsmobile’s diesel V8 remains one of the most infamous engineering stories in American automotive history. During the fuel crisis of the 1970s, General Motors looked for a fast, cheap way to offer diesel economy to…
What the 2027 Honda CR-V Gains This Year
The Honda CR-V remains one of the best-selling compact SUVs in America, and every model year update draws attention from shoppers and enthusiasts alike. For 2027, however, most credible reporting agrees on one key point.…
Chrysler Built a Car That Ran on Perfume in Testing
Imagine pulling into a gas station in 1963 and telling the attendant to fill your car with perfume. It sounds ridiculous, but Chrysler actually built a car that could run on perfume. This was not…
8 Cars With the Least Wind Noise on the Highway
Highway driving exposes every weakness in a car’s sound insulation. At city speeds, engine noise and tire noise can mask small aerodynamic imperfections, but once a vehicle reaches 70 mph, wind rushing around the mirrors,…
8 Cars With the Best Lumbar Support
Sitting places far more stress on the lower spine than standing does, which is why lumbar support has quietly become one of the most important comfort features in a modern vehicle. A seat that lacks…
10 Car Steering Symptoms That Mean an Expensive Fix
Steering problems rarely begin with a dramatic failure. More often, the first warning is a subtle change in how the wheel feels, a faint clunk over a bump, or a vehicle that no longer tracks…
USPS Wrote the 1984 Spec That Created the LLV
The familiar boxy mail truck that spent decades crawling through American neighborhoods was not adapted from an ordinary delivery van. The United States Postal Service wrote a detailed specification for a purpose-built vehicle, then challenged…
4 Cars Worth Buying Off Lease and 4 That Are Not
Buying a vehicle coming off a lease can be one of the smarter ways to enter the used-car market, but the opportunity is not automatically good. Lease returns can offer relatively recent model years, documented…
10 Cars You Cannot Import Into America
Buying a car overseas can be tempting when the model is faster, rarer, or simply unavailable in American showrooms. The catch is that bringing a foreign-market vehicle into the United States is not just a…
10 Cars With the Fewest Injury Claims Filed
Sports cars are often associated with risky driving because of their speed and performance. Yet insurance data can paint a very different picture. The Highway Loss Data Institute examined personal injury protection claims for vehicles…
Hyundai and Genesis Plan 41 New Cars for Europe by 2030
Hyundai is preparing one of the most aggressive product expansions in its history, with 41 vehicle launches or major model updates planned for Europe through 2030. The strategy will bring new body styles and additional…
11 Habits That Wear Out a Car Before Its Time
Your car doesn’t break down overnight. It wears out gradually, one bad habit at a time, often from things that feel completely normal behind the wheel. Riding the brakes down a hill, flooring it before…
Hyundai Workers End Rare Strike After Reaching Tentative Wage Agreement
Hyundai Motor’s South Korean union has reached a tentative wage agreement with the automaker, ending a rare full-scale strike and reducing the immediate risk of further production disruptions at Hyundai’s Korean factories. The preliminary agreement…
10 Best Resale-Value Trucks of 2026, Ranked
A pickup truck can be a surprisingly smart investment for American buyers, provided it holds its value well after the initial purchase. Depreciation can become one of the highest costs of vehicle ownership, but truck…
The Number of Cars on US Roads Over 15 Years Old Just Set a Record
America’s vehicle fleet is getting older, and the latest data from S&P Global Mobility show how deeply that trend has changed the U.S. automotive market. The average age of cars and light trucks on American…
10 Cars Still Sold With a Cassette Deck
Cassette decks once sat at the heart of the car stereo, giving drivers a simple way to enjoy albums, mixtapes, and radio recordings on the road. Today, however, finding a new car with a factory…
One in Five Drivers Turns Off Safety Technology in Their Cars, Study Finds
Modern cars are becoming increasingly capable of detecting hazards, correcting driver mistakes, and even intervening when a collision appears imminent. Yet a new UK study suggests that a meaningful share of motorists are choosing not…
10 Production Cars With the Longest Wheelbases in U.S. History
Wheelbase offers a better sense of a luxury car’s true proportions than length alone. Bumpers, trunks, and styling elements can add inches to a vehicle, while wheelbase measures the distance separating the front and rear…
10 Cars That Cost More to Repair Than to Replace After a Crash
Some cars can become financially impractical to repair after a serious crash, even when the vehicle still looks repairable. High parts prices, expensive sensors, complex body structures, labor rates, and hidden damage can push a…
5 Cars That Are Rodent Proof & 5 That Are Not
Rodents can cause serious damage to parked cars by chewing wiring, nesting inside engine compartments, and damaging insulation. Some vehicles offer fewer opportunities for mice and rats to enter or settle, while others have designs…
10 Trucks That Rust Out Before 120,000 Miles
A truck can have a dependable engine and transmission yet still become unusable because the structure underneath it has deteriorated. Frame corrosion is particularly serious because the frame carries the cab, bed, suspension, and major…
10 Service Records That Matter More Than Mileage
Mileage is one of the first numbers used-car shoppers notice, but it rarely tells the whole story. A 70,000-mile vehicle that spent years running overdue oil, ignored warning lights, and skipped major maintenance may be…
What It Costs to Paint a Car Properly, Explained
A professional car repaint can cost far more than the price of a few cans of paint. A proper automotive paint job involves preparation, bodywork, primer, color application, clear coat, sanding, curing, and extensive labor.…
Dodge Durango Recall Expands to 74,000 SUVs Over Rear Spoiler Problem
Dodge is recalling approximately 74,578 Durango SUVs in the United States after discovering that an improperly positioned rear spoiler can become damaged during normal use of the liftgate and potentially detach while the vehicle is…