At 43 years old, Will Power, who recently won at Road America, zoomed around the repaved one-mile oval at a speed of 161.681mph. Just like last Sunday’s race at Road America, where Team Penske swept…
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.
Horner Counters Mercedes Downgrade Claims Following Canadian GP Win
Mercedes boss James Allison hinted that Red Bull might have slowed down its RB20 car with recent updates. “It looks like their upgrade made things worse,” Allison said. “So, let’s hope this messes them up.”…
Canadian GP Organizer Commits to Rigorous Contractor Review
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali talked about the problems teams faced during the rainy race. The teams complained about their hospitality units flooding and the roofs leaking. People from the teams, guests, and media also…
Ricciardo Vows to Retain Fighting Spirit After Canadian Grand Prix Points
Ricciardo has been getting more criticism for not performing well this year compared to his teammate Yuki Tsunoda. Even former world champion Jacques Villeneuve questioned why Ricciardo is still racing. Ricciardo joined the Red Bull…
Aston Martin Urges Patience in Addressing F1 Car Troubles
In a rainy-to-dry Montreal race, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll finished sixth and seventh, both driving well but trailing behind the faster cars from Red Bull, Mercedes, and McLaren. It was a good result for…
Alpine Promises Ocon and Gasly Equal Status as Departure Looms
After the Canadian Grand Prix, Ocon felt upset because the team didn’t keep their word. They said if he let Gasly pass to try and overtake Ricciardo, they’d give back his position before the race…
Tesla Model Y Faces Setback, Elon Musk Reveals
The Tesla Model Y has been around for four years now. It has received some software updates, but there haven’t been any big changes since 2020. And it looks like there won’t be any updates…
Lotus Emeya Takes Top Spot for Fastest EV Charging
Recently, the Lotus Emeya became the fastest-charging electric vehicle (EV) on the market. In a test by the management consulting company P3 Group, the Emeya charged from 10% to 80% in just 14 minutes. This…
Government Raises Red Flags on BMW’s Supply Chain Integrity
The Senate Finance Committee said it’s going to look deeper into BMW for using banned parts from China in cars it imports to the US. This comes after a staff investigation found that BMW brought…
Biden’s Emissions Rules Raise Concerns Over Hybrid Vehicles
When President Biden announced new rules about how much pollution cars can make in March, he made it easier for car companies. They can take longer to switch to electric cars than they first thought.…
Fiat Expects High Interest in New Hybrid 500e Small Car
Fiat’s new hybrid 500e small car is expected to sell around 100,000 to 110,000 units every year, according to a senior executive. The company is introducing this hybrid version to offer a more affordable option…
Amazon’s Zoox Prepares for Robotaxi Trials in Austin and Miami
Amazon.com’s robotaxi unit Zoox announced on Wednesday that it will start testing its self-driving cars in Austin, Texas, and Miami. This will be the first time Zoox tests its cars outside of the western United…
Record Solar Installations Signal Potential Boom in U.S. Projects
The United States had a break from tariffs on solar panels imported from Southeast Asia for two years. The break ended on Thursday. This means American solar energy project builders have until the end of…
Fiat’s Electric 500e Gets a Beachy Makeover
Fiat keeps adding more versions of its electric 500e car. They just introduced a new one called Inspired by Los Angeles. This model is all about California vibes and comes with special features and a…
Virginia Set to Forge Its Own Path on Emissions Standards
Governor Glenn Youngkin of Virginia said on Wednesday that the state will not follow California’s strict rules about vehicle emissions anymore. These rules are meant to reduce pollution from cars and trucks. The decision comes…
Clarity Emerges for Rivian’s Survival Strategy
Rivian has been very busy as it moved from talking about its electric vehicles (EVs) to actually selling them. It made an electric pickup truck and an electric SUV, and it also planned to have…
Long-awaited 2025 Volvo EX90 Starts Production After Previous Holdup
After a wait of about eight months, Volvo’s factory in Ridgeville, South Carolina, has started making the EX90 electric SUV. Originally, Volvo planned to start making this new flagship SUV toward the end of 2023,…
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV Gets Lower Price, but Less Features
The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV is coming with some changes, especially in the prices. For the launch versions, the prices will be a bit different from last year’s models. The LT AWD will cost $48,995,…
Jeep Wagoneer Tops IIHS Safety Ratings Among Large SUVs
People think bigger SUVs are safer, but that’s not always true. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tested three big SUVs to see how safe they really are. The SUVs tested were the 2023-2024…
Renowned Willow Springs Raceway Up for Grabs
Willow Springs International Raceway is a famous racetrack located in Southern California. It was established in 1953 with the help of Ken Miles, and later bought by Bill and Maxine Huth in 1962. Over the…
Race for Chinese EV Jobs Heats Up in Europe as Tariff Decisions Loom
European governments are cautious about Chinese electric cars flooding their markets. However, they are also competing for investment and jobs from Chinese carmakers. While the European Union looks into China’s auto subsidies and thinks about…
CEO of McLaren Reveals Upcoming Launch of SUV Model
The media recently spoke with McLaren Automotive CEO Michael Leiters to understand his plans for the company. Leiters, who joined McLaren in late 2022 after working at Ferrari, has been focusing on fixing problems like…
Investor Skepticism Surrounds Elon Musk’s Massive Tesla Compensation Deal
This week, Tesla’s investors will decide whether Elon Musk gets his whopping $56 billion pay package. But a top analyst, Toni Sacconaghi from Bernstein, thinks it won’t pass. The vote’s results will come out during…
Massive Recall Issued for Dodge Durangos and Ram Trucks
Stellantis is recalling more than 211,000 SUVs and pickup trucks because of a software problem. This issue could make the electronic stability control systems in the vehicles stop working. The recall affects some vehicles from…
Tech Upgrades and Lower Prices for 2025 Mazda3 Hatchback
The 2025 Mazda3 is here, and it mostly looks like the 2024 model, but there’s a change. The base model, called the 2.5 S trim, is back for the hatchback, and it’s cheaper. The starting…