Dodge is in the midst of a major shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), a transition that even top executives acknowledge presents challenges in convincing former Hemi V8 enthusiasts to embrace electric power or opt for…
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.
Kia Telluride Recall: Safety Alert for 427K U.S. Units
Kia America announced a recall affecting 427,407 Telluride units due to a potential safety issue related to the intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft. The recall, prompted by reports of rollaway incidents while in the…
Marquez: Same Pressure and Ambition at Gresini MotoGP as with Factory Honda
After an impressive 11-year tenure with the Repsol Honda team, which saw him clinch six titles but endure a victory drought since 2021, Marquez made a significant move to Gresini this season with hopes of…
The 2025 Audi Q7 Receives a Refresh and is Priced Closely to the Previous Model
In January, Audi revealed some changes to the Q7 SUV for the European market. This is the second time they’ve updated this generation of the Q7, which first came out in 2015. The changes are…
Pricing for the 2025 Polestar 4 Begins in the Mid-$50,000s, Offering a Range of Up to 300 Miles
The media recently got to check out a not-yet-finished 2025 Polestar 4 car, and we found it interesting. It’s a cool mix between an electric car and a crossover, with a sleek design. This car…
Surprise Introduction of Kia K4 Hatchback at New York Auto Show
The 2025 Kia K4 has hit the scene, stepping in to take the place of the Forte. Yet, at the New York Auto Show, Kia surprised everyone by revealing more than just the sedan. They…
Surviving a Bridge Collapse: The Experience of a Roadway Disappearing Beneath You
You’re driving along, and suddenly, the road disappears from under you. You fall for a few seconds, maybe thinking about your family or friends, before a hard crash and probably getting hurt. The collapse of…
Stellantis Plans 3,000 Job Cuts in Italy Ensuring A Significant Layoff
Stellantis, the company that makes Fiat cars, has signed new agreements with unions in Italy. These agreements could lead to more than 3,000 workers losing their jobs in the country. On Wednesday, deals were made…
Kia EV9 Wins Dual Awards at 2024 New York Auto Show
The Hyundai Group keeps winning big awards for its cars, especially for electric ones. In 2020, Kia won the World Car of the Year award with the Telluride, the World Performance Car award with the…
Volvo Produces Last Diesel-Powered Vehicle: a Blue XC90
Volvo has decided to stop making cars with diesel engines. Last September, during Climate Week NYC, the Swedish carmaker announced that it would no longer use Rudolph Diesel’s invention. Recently, the Volvo plant in Torslanda,…
Vasseur Expresses Surprise at Sainz’s “Fantastic” Victory in F1 Australia Amid Recovery
Sainz was unable to participate in the race in Jeddah. He had to take two weeks to recover before he could get back behind the wheel for the Friday practice session at Albert Park. During…
Red Bull Junior Iwasa Set to Participate in Formula 1 Japan FP1 for Red Bull Racing
The RB team is having an all-Japanese line-up for the first free practice session. Iwasa will be joining regular driver Yuki Tsunoda in the VCARB 01 car during their home round. Iwasa is a Red…
Horner Doesn’t Dismiss Possibility of Sainz Joining Red Bull in F1
Sainz had surgery for appendicitis, but he still won the race in Melbourne. He overtook Max Verstappen, who was in the lead because Verstappen had trouble with his brakes. Verstappen had to retire from the…
Previous Haas F1 Head Steiner Appointed as Ambassador for Miami Grand Prix
Steiner used to be the head of the Haas team from the start of 2016 until last winter. His contract ended after Haas finished last in the 2023 constructors’ championship. But soon after, Steiner was…
Krack: Alonso Ensures Safety Amidst F1 Penalty Incident in Australia
Alonso got a penalty after the race in Melbourne’s Albert Park. He had to do a drive-through penalty, which turned into a 20-second penalty. This was because he drove in a strange and possibly dangerous…
Honda Establishes New F1 Engine Facility in the UK in Collaboration with Aston Martin
After Honda left Formula 1 (F1) officially at the end of 2021, they continued to provide engines to Red Bull and RB (previously AlphaTauri) until 2025. These engines were supplied by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC).…
Wolff: Mercedes F1 Collaboration with Verstappen “Necessary at a Certain Point”
When it was announced that Hamilton would leave Mercedes and join Ferrari in 2025, Verstappen seemed like he would stay with Red Bull until the end of his contract in 2028. However, because of the…
Stella: Red Bull Lacked F1 Tire Edge in High-Wear Melbourne Conditions
During the race in Melbourne, Max Verstappen had a problem with his right rear brake. This issue started bothering him right from the beginning, and he had to retire from the race early. Meanwhile, Carlos…
Ricciardo’s Focus: Maintaining Concentration Amidst Potential Distractions in the F1 Paddock
Red Bull decided to keep Daniel Ricciardo on their team for the 2024 season instead of choosing Liam Lawson. Lawson had performed well when he substituted for Ricciardo in five races last season while Ricciardo…
Leclerc Was Confident Ferrari Could Secure Victory in F1 Australian Grand Prix from FP1
During the Formula 1 race, Carlos Sainz started from the second position and managed to overtake Max Verstappen, who had started from pole position, on the second lap. Verstappen had difficulties from the start of…
Ferrari’s Minor F1 Design Adjustment Contributed to Overcoming Red Bull
Ferrari made a simple change to their car in Melbourne. They added small winglets on each side of the exhaust surround and rear wing pillar mounting of the SF-24 car. This is the first time…
Ocon Attributes Potential Points Loss to Alpine F1 Team Due to Visor Tear-Off Incident
Ocon had to change his tires for the first time on lap 9, just before a piece of tear-off got stuck in one of the brake ducts of his Alpine A524 car. This caused the…
Komatsu Acknowledges Magnussen’s Team Spirit Despite Feeling Frustrated
Komatsu said that the team made a mistake by calling Magnussen into the pits at the wrong time during the race. This decision cost Magnussen two places. Just like in the last race, in Saudi…
Albon: Williams Should Have Seized Opportunities in F1 Australian GP
The race in Melbourne was a big opportunity for the F1 teams that usually finish near the bottom. Normally, they don’t get a chance to finish higher than 11th place based on their speed. Before…
Wolff Attributes Merc F1 Struggles to Correlation Challenges, Denies Dogmatic Influence
In 2022, Mercedes faced problems with their racing car. It was bouncing and swaying, making it hard to control. Even in 2024, with new car called W15, things didn’t get much better. The Mercedes’ racing…