The VCARB 01 team is doing well in qualifying, with both cars making it into Q3 at Imola last weekend. But during the races, they are losing positions at the start, which makes it hard…
Author: Allison Perry
Allison Perry covers the fast-changing world of electric vehicles, autonomous tech, and sustainable mobility at Dax Street. With a focus on the future of driving, she breaks down EV launches, infrastructure updates, and the innovations shaping tomorrow’s roads.
Roll-Away Risk Spurs Recall of 2022 Mercedes EQB SUVs
Mercedes-Benz is recalling around 300 units of the EQB, an electric version of the GLB SUV, due to a problem that could cause them to roll away while parked. The issue is with a faulty…
UAW Loses Unionization Battle at Alabama Mercedes Facility
The United Auto Workers (UAW) faced a tough loss at a Mercedes-Benz factory in Alabama on Friday. This was a setback for the union’s plans to grow in the U.S. South after a recent victory…
Grand Theft Auto 6 Scheduled for Fall 2025 Release
Grand Theft Auto VI is coming back to Vice City, and it’s coming in fall 2025. Take-Two Interactive, the parent company, announced this in their Q4 2024 earnings report on Thursday. They said that the…
Analysts Believe UAW’s Alabama Setback Won’t Halt National Organizing Push
The United Auto Workers (UAW) tried to make a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama join their union, but they didn’t succeed. For a first try in a place that usually doesn’t like unions, it wasn’t too…
Morocco’s Auto Sector Ramps Up for EVs
The cars travel from northern Morocco to a port on the Mediterranean Sea. They’re stacked together on a train, but there are no passengers. The train goes three times a day, carrying hundreds of cars…
Italian Police Take Action in Flag Dispute, Seize Fiats Made in Morocco
Italian police who handle financial matters took control of more than 130 Fiat cars that came from Morocco this week. They did this because there were stickers with the colors of the Italian flag on…
Mitsubishi to Bring Off-Road Delica Van and Outlander Variant to US
If you haven’t been keeping up, you might be surprised to know that Mitsubishi has been doing pretty well in the United States lately. They weren’t very popular before, but their new cars, especially the…
Next-Generation Hybrid Huracán to Feature Lamborghini’s 800-HP V8 Engine
Lamborghini has been working hard to keep its powerful V12 engine going, but the V10 engine in the Huracán is almost done. Instead, the new model that will come after the Huracán will be smaller,…
2025 Porsche Cayenne Lineup Boasts More Standard Features
It seems like Porsche has been busy lately, releasing new versions of their cars. They’ve been slowly adding more options to their Panamera line and the Cayenne and Cayenne Coupe trims. Now, they’ve officially announced…
Volkswagen ID.4 Faces NHTSA Scrutiny Over Door Safety
The U.S. government’s car safety group, called the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), said on Monday that they’re looking into a problem with some Volkswagen electric cars. They’re worried that the doors might open…
European Fleet Buyers Receive Discounts in Tesla’s Image Repair Initiative
Tesla is trying to make some leasing companies in Europe happy. They got upset because Tesla kept lowering the prices of their cars, which made the cars they already had less valuable. Also, Tesla’s service…
Callum Skye: Redefining Segments with Striking Design and Electric Propulsion
Ian Callum, who was in charge of designing Jaguars for a long time, retired in 2019. Shortly after, he started his own design company. It’s called Callum, after him. The brand has been working on…
Honda Showcases Revolutionary Hydrogen Truck at ACT Expo
There are big trucks called Class 8 tractors that run on hydrogen. Hyundai has one at the Port of Oakland. It’s called the Xcient FCEV, and it moves things around the port. It can also…
2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray vs. 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06: Which One Should You Buy?
If you’re thinking about getting a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette, you might wonder whether to go for the more affordable Stingray or spend extra on the high-performance Z06. Both offer incredible speed and performance, but they…
Dodge and Ram Experience Leadership Shift with Tim Kuniskis’ Retirement
Tim Kuniskis, the CEO of the Ram and Dodge brands, is retiring after working for Stellantis for almost 32 years. But there are other big changes happening at the brands, especially at Dodge. An analyst…
GM’s Upcoming PHEVs Expected to Debut in 2027
Electric cars are becoming more popular, but making them is still hard for companies. General Motors (GM) is one of those companies. They’ve decided to make plug-in hybrid cars to help meet the demand for…
Indy 500 Welcomes Ken Griffey Jr. as Pace Car Driver in Corvette
Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. will drive the pace car at the Indianapolis 500 race on Sunday. Griffey has been to the race before, but this time he’s doing something special. He’ll…
Investigation Finds BMW, JLR, VW Linked to China’s Forced Labor
A Senate inquiry found that BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, and Volkswagen have bought parts made by a Chinese company that uses forced labor. This discovery has led lawmakers to call for stricter enforcement of the…
U.S. Authorities Investigate Deadly VinFast Accident
The main vehicle safety authority in the United States is looking into a crash involving the VinFast VF8 SUV that happened in April. This crash led to the deaths of a family of four. The…
Tesla Cybertruck Falls to Second Place Behind Ford F-150 Lightning
Tesla’s Cybertruck came second in sales among electric pickup trucks in March, according to information from S&P Global Mobility. The Cybertruck was behind Ford’s F-150 Lightning, as per data from Automotive News. In March, there…
Increase Seen in Drivers Looking for Cheaper Insurance, Up 6%
In the first three months of this year, more people in the United States were looking for car insurance compared to last year. This increase, which is 6%, shows that people are trying to find…
Latest Honda Civic Hybrid Debuts with Upgraded Design and Technology Features
The 2025 Honda Civic has arrived, marking a mid-cycle refresh for the 11th generation. The big news is the introduction of the Civic Hybrid, but there are also changes to the design and technology that…
Floating Railway Proposed for Moon’s Transportation Network by NASA
NASA’s “Moon to Mars” project wants people to live on the moon and travel to Mars. To do this safely, they need to build things there, like a floating railway. This railway is called the…
Roadside Assistance Service from Fisker Ended Across U.S.
Fisker is talking with different companies about being bought, but nothing’s official yet and it still has problems. The company told Ocean owners that it won’t give them roadside assistance anymore. “We have an important…