A used Dodge Durango can look like a strong value because it combines three-row seating, substantial towing capability, and available V8 power. Yet the model’s long production history includes major differences in complaint activity from…
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.
Rough Roads Cost Milwaukee Drivers $1,290 a Year and Los Angeles Drivers $1,186
Poor road conditions are more than an inconvenience for drivers. Cracked pavement, potholes, uneven surfaces, and worn road markings can create added costs for motorists throughout the year. Drivers in Milwaukee are estimated to face…
8 Vehicles Ranked by Headlight Replacement Cost, By Dollars
Replacing a vehicle’s headlight can cost far more than many drivers expect. A basic bulb may require only a modest repair, while a complete LED headlight assembly can cost thousands of dollars. The difference comes…
Honda Reworks India Strategy With Tata Technologies to Cut Vehicle Costs
Honda is making a significant change to the way it develops vehicles for India, partnering with Tata Technologies in an effort to lower development costs and bring new models to market much faster. According to…
9 Car Engines That Still Use a Belt, Not a Chain
Timing chains dominate modern engine design, but the timing belt is far from extinct. Thousands of vehicles on American roads still use belt-driven engines, particularly older SUVs, trucks, performance cars, and several Honda models. The…
High Gas Prices Push U.S. Car Buyers Toward Hybrids as Automakers Adjust
Higher gasoline prices are changing the way Americans shop for new vehicles, with hybrid models gaining momentum as drivers look for lower fuel costs without committing to a fully electric vehicle. The shift is arriving…
UK Auto Industry Faces Growing Trade Clash Between Chinese Cars and EU Rules
Britain’s automotive industry is facing a difficult trade-off as Chinese vehicle manufacturers expand rapidly in the UK while the European Union considers policies designed to favor vehicles and components produced within the bloc. The issue…
Iowa Has 4,279 Bridges Rated Poor, Almost Five Times California’s 891
Let me ask you something. Which state do you think has the most bridges rated in poor condition? If California or Texas came to mind, you would not be alone. The answer, however, might surprise…
States Where a Kei Truck Can No Longer Be Registered
Thinking about buying a tiny Japanese pickup? Kei trucks are affordable, fuel-efficient, and surprisingly useful, which has made them increasingly popular among American buyers. The problem is that getting one through customs does not guarantee…
How Much a Car Wash Makes on One Membership
A car wash membership is a recurring plan that lets a customer wash a vehicle repeatedly for a fixed monthly fee, usually charged automatically to a card or bank account. Express exterior tunnel washes, where…
How Much an Extended Warranty Company Keeps
An extended warranty, formally called a service contract or vehicle service contract in many markets, is a product sold separately from a manufacturer’s warranty. The buyer pays a price upfront or in installments. In return,…
11 Small SUVs That Earned Top Safety Pick Plus, By Crash Test Results
Small SUVs have become some of the most popular family vehicles in America, making crash-test performance an increasingly important part of the buying decision. For 2026, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety raised the bar…
10 Vehicles Costing the Most to Keep on the Road for a Decade
Keeping a vehicle for ten years can reveal expenses that are easy to overlook when comparing purchase prices. Routine service, replacement parts, and major repairs can become increasingly expensive as a vehicle ages. CarEdge’s latest…
Rivian Sets New Delivery Record as R2 Drives U.S. EV Growth
Rivian Automotive has delivered its strongest quarterly result yet, reporting 19,248 vehicles in the third quarter of 2026 as the company begins scaling its more affordable R2 SUV. The result beat Wall Street expectations and…
OPmobility Agrees to Buy Hyundai Mobis Lighting Business for $443 Million
French automotive supplier OPmobility has agreed to acquire Hyundai Mobis’ global lighting business for an enterprise value of 600 billion Korean won, approximately $443 million. The deal marks a major expansion of OPmobility’s lighting operations…
GM Battery Supplier Vianode Seeks New Partner as EV Supply Chain Faces Pressure
Norwegian synthetic-graphite producer Vianode is searching for a new strategic partner to provide capital and industrial expertise as it works to expand battery-material production for the electric-vehicle industry. The company is also considering a potential…
Bad Roads Cost the Average US Motorist $1,400 a Year, Including $725 in Repairs and Tire Wear
America’s roads may look like a routine part of daily life, but deteriorating pavement and congestion are creating a substantial financial burden for motorists. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2025 Report Card…
US Drivers Lose 17 Hours and $345 Annually in the National $72.7 Billion Search
Finding a parking space can feel like a minor inconvenience compared with traffic jams, fuel costs, or vehicle maintenance. But an INRIX study found that the time Americans spend circling streets and searching for an…
10 Most Important Safety Features in Car History, Ranked
Car safety did not improve because of one invention. It advanced through a long chain of breakthroughs that changed how vehicles prevent crashes, absorb energy, and protect people when collisions occur. Some technologies became mandatory…
10 Car Tire Facts That Change Below Freezing
When temperatures fall below freezing, your tires do more than face icy roads. The air inside them contracts, pressure falls, rubber becomes less flexible, and small maintenance mistakes can become more noticeable. A common rule…
Akio Toyoda Urges Automakers to Cooperate as Industry Faces Major Changes
Akio Toyoda used his induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame to make a broader appeal to the auto industry. He argued that automakers may need to work more closely together as they face the…
12 Car Brands Ranked by Ten-Year Maintenance Bill
The price on a car window tells only part of the ownership story. Over a decade, routine maintenance and unexpected repairs can add thousands of dollars to what initially looked like a reasonable purchase. Consumer…
Renault Announces $700 Million Investment to Expand Spanish Car Production
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…
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…