Many engines are getting smaller and adding turbochargers. Even Aston Martin, known for its powerful V12 engines, seemed to be following this trend when they stopped using their V12 in the DB12 model. But surprise!…
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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.
Gragson Expands Racing Schedule for 2024 Season
Gragson, who usually races in the Cup Series for Stewart-Haas Racing, will be in some Xfinity and ARCA races this year with Rette Jones Racing. Rette Jones Racing (RJR), with some support from SHR, will…
The Winning Strategy: Chris Gabehart’s Championship Formula
Gabehart knows that success in NASCAR, like in any sport, doesn’t last forever. He’s focused on keeping Hamlin’s team strong and competitive. Hamlin has had a great career with Joe Gibbs Racing, winning many races.…
MotoGP Overestimated Spanish Grand Prix Attendance by Over 100,000 Fans
Initially, it was said that almost 300,000 people came to the Jerez circuit for the fourth round of the 2024 season. They came to watch their local heroes like Marc Marquez, Jorge Martin, and Pedro…
Marquez Explores Multiple Options for 2025 Factory MotoGP Seat
The eight-time world champion decided not to finish the last year of his Honda contract in 2024. Instead, he joined the Gresini Ducati team, using a bike from 2023 because the Honda wasn’t competitive enough.…
Bezzecchi Grateful to Rossi for Helping Fix Clutch Problems
Race starts have always been a problem for Bezzecchi. He often couldn’t turn his good starting positions into good race results because he had trouble getting off the line. Even in the recent Portuguese Grand…
Yamaha’s Handling Issues Result in Arm Pump for Quartararo in MotoGP Spanish GP
The start of the 2024 season has been tough for Yamaha, but they still managed to sign 2021 champion Quartararo for two more years. At the Jerez track, Quartararo did well in a shorter race…
Aston Martin’s F1 Qualifying Prowess Undiminished Despite Emphasis on Racing
Aston Martin hasn’t been doing as well as they hoped in Formula 1 this year. They’re currently in fifth place, behind teams like Ferrari and McLaren. They’re going into the Miami race 12 points behind…
Honda’s 2026 F1 Project Progressing According to Schedule, Prioritizing Electrical Power
Honda has been working with Red Bull in Formula 1 for the past six years. They helped Max Verstappen win three driver’s titles. But now, they’re focusing on the 2026 season because Aston Martin will…
Adrian Newey Set to Leave Red Bull Racing in the Near Future
Recently, a German magazine called Auto Motor und Sport said that Adrian Newey might leave Red Bull Racing. He reportedly told his colleagues that he wasn’t happy working there anymore. After talking with the team,…
F1 Team Aston Martin Seeks Review for Alonso’s China Penalty
Alonso got a 10-second penalty during the sprint race and got three penalty points on his racing license because he bumped into Carlos Sainz in Saturday’s race. They were battling for third place when they…
The Potential Impact of a Monaco Tire Test on Formula 1’s Global Circuit
The recent races in China and Japan showed that having a strategy where drivers stop for new tires twice can make the races more exciting with lots of passing and action. However, Formula 1 faces…
Innovative Space Exploration: Psyche Mission’s Breakthrough Technology Experiments
Nearly seven months have passed since the launch of the Psyche spacecraft, starting on a pioneering mission to explore an asteroid located over 257 million miles away from Earth. While its arrival at the asteroid…
Chinese EV Makers Pose Competition for Tesla with Over 123 Rivals
Competition is getting tougher for Tesla in China’s electric vehicle market. There are a lot of companies trying to sell electric cars there. In 2023, around 123 car companies sold electric cars in China. To…
Rivian Gauges Interest in New R2 Model Among Potential Buyers
Rivian makes electric vehicles (EVs) that many people like, but they can be expensive. However, Rivian plans to introduce a new R2 platform that will have smaller and more affordable models. But it seems like…
NHTSA Probes Ford BlueCruise After Deadly Crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into Ford’s BlueCruise system after two deadly crashes. Both crashes involved Mustang Mach-E cars with BlueCruise turned on, and they happened at night when the Fords…
Elon Musk Loses Supreme Court Battle to SEC
The Supreme Court said no to Elon Musk’s request to change his deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In 2018, Musk agreed to a deal with the SEC after he said on Twitter…
Volvo EX30 Endures Side Impact with EX90
Before Volvo released the EX90, they made a big deal about how safe it was. They said it had the highest safety standards of any Volvo car before it. They talked about all the fancy…
Polestar Prototype Gives Lightning-Fast Charging in Just 10 Minutes
Polestar and an Israeli start-up called StoreDot worked together to make an electric prototype that charges super fast. It goes from having only 10% battery left to being 80% full in about the time it…
Dodge Launches Performance Vehicle Protection Plan Covering 5,000 Parts
Dodge has joined Mopar Vehicle Protection (MVP) plans with its Dodge Complete Performance Vehicle Protection Package. This package is like an extended warranty and Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) perks combined. But, you can only get MVP…
Ram 1500 Classic Exits Stage in Canada, Leaving a Legacy
Even though the Ram 1500 got a big upgrade in 2019, they still kept selling the older version alongside it, calling it the Ram 1500 Classic. But now, they’re saying goodbye to it in Canada.…
Toyota Invests $1.4 Billion in Highlander Plant for New EV and Battery Packs
A week ago, the media shared news that Toyota wanted to make more plug-in hybrid cars available in the United States. They might even make an electric Toyota Highlander soon. Now, Automotive News tells us…
Luxury Automaker Bentley Introduces Carbon Enhancements to Flagship Bentayga Apex
Bentley is introducing a special version of the Bentayga called the Apex Edition. This car is made by Bentley’s Mulliner bespoke division and is said to be the “most dynamic-looking and driving Bentayga ever.” What…
Tesla Shares Soar After China Grants ‘Full Self-Driving’ Approval
Tesla’s stock went up a lot on Monday because there were reports that Elon Musk got approval from China to use Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” software there. Some people who know about this told the Wall…
Rumors Suggest 2.0-Liter Four Engine for 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mopar Insiders, a source for car news, shared some interesting information about Jeep’s plans for next year. Right now, the entry-level engine for the two-row Grand Cherokee and three-row Grand Cherokee L is a 3.6-liter…