Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford, is a true car enthusiast, which sets him apart from many other top executives in the auto industry. He doesn’t just focus on business numbers; he deeply understands the…
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.
2024 Jeep Gladiator: High Prices and Exclusive Mopar Edition Challenge Mid-Size Truck Market
Facing a second year of declining sales, the Jeep Gladiator is struggling to maintain momentum. In the first quarter of 2024, U.S. sales figures dipped 4% year-over-year, totaling just under 13,000 units. This follows a…
Elon Musk’s Conduct Toward Women Under Scrutiny
Elon Musk’s behavior towards women at SpaceX has raised concerns among former employees and executives. A recent Wall Street Journal article sheds light on Musk’s interactions with female employees, highlighting instances of alleged misconduct and…
Apple’s Next CarPlay Upgrade Promises Full Control Over Car Screens
Apple gave a sneak peek of the new CarPlay last year. Now, at the Apple Worldwide Developer’s Conference 2024, more details have emerged. The updated CarPlay will be customizable, allowing carmakers to adjust their design…
Karma Recalls Entire Fleet of American Cars
Karma Automotive is recalling 269 Revero sports sedans due to a problem with their turn signals. This recall affects various models, including the GT, GTS, GS-6, GS-6s, and GS-6L, all made between July 16, 2019,…
Lotus Innovates with Stunningly Affordable Adaptive Aerodynamic Technology
Wuhan Lotus Cars, the maker of the Lotus Emira, has filed a new patent discovered by the media at the World Intellectual Property Office. The patent describes an adaptive diffuser that can change shape based…
Tesla Might Finally Roll Out Essential Navigation Update
Tesla is considering adding a new feature to its navigation system that lets drivers avoid highways, which could make a big difference for Tesla owners. The news came from a gaming stream with CEO Elon…
New Mini Cooper 4 Door 2025 Offers Style Over Space
Months after Mini Cooper introduced the new 2 Door model, they’ve now revealed the 4 Door version, dropping the ‘Hardtop’ from its name. This new model is more practical and offers more space inside. At…
Survey Reveals Increased Resistance to Electric Vehicles in the U.S.
Electric car sales have been going down, and people in the car industry are wondering if customers don’t want electric cars anymore. Since last year, fewer people are buying electric cars because they’re looking for…
Gas Prices Drop in the U.S. Amid Weak Summer Travel Demand
Gas prices are going down across the United States, which means drivers are paying less when they fill up their cars. According to AAA, the average national gas price on Monday was about $3.44 per…
Ferrari Is Determined to Maintain V12 Engine Legacy
Ferrari’s starting model uses a V6-electric plug-in hybrid, but the company is clear that not all its cars will downsize. They want to keep the V12 engine running as long as possible, even as they…
Build Your Own Lamborghini Countach with Lego’s 13-Inch Replica Featuring V12
Lego released a new version of the Lamborghini Countach, a car they first made for their Speed Champions series years ago. This time, though, it’s not just a small toy but a large model designed…
GR Yaris Rally Test Ends in Flip for Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda
Chairman Akio Toyoda recently inaugurated a new Toyota research and development (R&D) facility, with a visibly damaged GR Yaris rally car displayed behind him. It turns out Toyoda himself was driving when the car flipped…
Rimac Nevera Drops from Top Spot as Fastest Electric Car
Little-known car maker Aspark has broken a speed record for electric vehicles with its SP600 prototype. The hypercar reached an astonishing speed of 272.59 mph (438.7 km/h) at Automotive Testing Papenburg, a special facility in…
Probe Launched into UAW Chief Shawn Fain’s Conduct
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is being investigated by an independent federal monitor due to accusations that he retaliated against other union leaders, as detailed in a court filing on Monday. Neil Barofsky, the…
General Motors to Buy Back $6 Billion in Company Shares
General Motors announced on Tuesday a new plan to buy back $6 billion worth of its own shares. This comes shortly after the company increased its dividend payment due to a positive outlook for the…
Nissan Leaf 2025 Sets New Standard in EV Technology
Nissan has shared the pricing details for the 2025 Leaf, their long-established electric car. As it nears the end of its production cycle, the Leaf faces competition from newer models that offer more advanced features.…
Limited-Edition Mercedes-AMG SL 63 Features Unique Paint Finish
Mercedes-AMG has introduced a new special edition of the SL 63, known as the Manufaktur Golden Coast. This convertible sports car, already impressive, has been further enhanced by Mercedes’ bespoke division, Manufaktur. The standout feature…
U.S. Car Buyers Reap Over $1 Billion in Electric Vehicle Tax Breaks
Americans have now received more than $1 billion in new credits and subsidies for buying electric vehicles (EVs) under the Inflation Reduction Act, according to an announcement by the U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday. This…
EU Raises Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars to 38 Percent Amid Trade Tensions
The European Union decided on Wednesday to raise taxes on Chinese electric cars. They’re worried that China’s help for its car industry is making it hard for European carmakers to compete. The European Commission, which…
Disappointed Herta Takes Sixth, Blames Newgarden
At the start of the race, Linus Lundqvist, a rookie, was in the lead. But Marcus Armstrong, his teammate from Chip Ganassi Racing, bumped into him as they came out of the first turn. This…
Late Strategy Call Backfires for Newgarden
Newgarden was leading the race with his Team Penske teammates, McLaughlin and Power, close behind before the last pit stop. As the race neared its end, Newgarden had to deal with lapped car Nolan Siegel,…
Chase Briscoe Faces Challenges Beyond Making NASCAR Playoffs
Chase Briscoe, who drives for SHR, is the only one of the team’s four drivers who could make the playoffs without winning a race. His teammates—Josh Berry, Ryan Preece, and Noah Gragson—need a win in…
First Look at 2025 Ford Mustang GTD Interior
When Ford first showed off the 2025 Mustang GTD, they kept the inside a secret. Now, they’ve changed that and let us see inside the big Mustang. And not only that, they’re also showing us…
Miller Hesitant to Renew MotoGP Contract Due to Poor Performance
Miller won’t be riding for the factory KTM team next year. Instead, Pedro Acosta, who has been doing great in his first year with Tech3 GasGas, will take his place. Miller hasn’t had the best…