A U.S. legislator has proposed the SAFE Exit Act, aiming to mandate manual, intuitive door releases on cars after safety concerns emerged around Tesla-style flush-mounted electric handles. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) introduced the Securing Accessible…
Author: Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor covers the evolving world of cars with a focus on smart tech, luxury design, and the future of mobility. At Dax Street, she brings a fresh perspective to everything from electric vehicles to classic icons, delivering stories that blend industry insight with real-world relevance.
Lucid Plans to Bring Level 4 Driverless Tech to Midsize EVs by 2029
Lucid Motors has announced plans to roll out a fully driverless robotaxi for Uber later this year. The company also revealed that this same technology will be integrated into its new midsize EV lineup launching…
2026 Jeep Cherokee Combines Boxy Style With 500-Mile Hybrid Range
The 2026 Jeep Cherokee has officially reached U.S. dealerships, now featuring a turbocharged hybrid powertrain with an estimated driving range of up to 500 miles. Alongside the recently updated 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which now…
Toyota Introduces Hilux BEV for Europe Alongside Mild-Hybrid Diesel
Toyota has introduced the Euro-spec Hilux revealing a fully electric version alongside the familiar mild-hybrid diesel model. The new Hilux BEV offers a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system and a WLTP-rated range of 160 miles, but limitations in…
California Proposes $200 Million Plan to Revive EV Sales
The Golden State is considering a new proposal designed to jump-start electric vehicle demand following the end of the $7,500 federal tax credit. The end of electric vehicle incentives, most notably the $7,500 federal tax…
Mazda CX-6e Electric SUV Targets Model Y Buyers With Big Screens and Familiar Styling
Mazda’s newest electric SUV blends familiar Japanese design cues with EV hardware developed in China, and it’s clearly aimed at shoppers who might otherwise consider something like a Tesla Model Y. Introduced as the CX-6e,…
Nissan Revives Its Performance Spirit With Aura Nismo RS
Nissan has just revealed the Aura Nismo RS Concept, and the company has made it clear that it wants to turn the junior hot hatch into a production model. Despite facing a difficult few years,…
Porsche Reverses EV-Only Macan Strategy, Plans Gas Crossover
Former CEO Oliver Blume admits Porsche misstepped by making the Macan electric-only, promising a new gas-powered crossover by 2028. Back in February 2019, Porsche announced that the next-generation Macan, a cornerstone of its lineup and…
Stellantis Ends Plug-In Hybrid Programs in U.S., Keeps EVs and Hybrids
The automaker cites shifting consumer demand as it pulls plug-in hybrid programs from North America, though hybrids, EVs, and range-extended models remain in the pipeline. Stellantis reportedly ends all plug-in hybrid programs in North America.…
CHP Issues Thousands of Speeding Citations as 2026 Traffic Laws Approach
The CHP reports more than 9,000 enforcement actions over the holiday period, cracking down on high-speed drivers while preparing for stricter 2026 laws. CHP issued 9,308 citations during the 2025 New Year’s holiday period. Speeding,…
2026 Kia EV2 Skips the Retro Gimmicks and Gets Practical
Kia’s smallest electric vehicle to date comes with two battery choices and is expected to start at roughly €30,000. The electric SUV market is getting seriously crowded, but Kia believes it has carved out a…
Audi Recall Hits 356,000 Vehicles From 2019–2026 Over Camera Failures
Audi has issued a large-scale recall affecting its higher-end models from 2019 through 2026 due to faulty rearview cameras. While the issue isn’t immediately dangerous and drivers can manage without the cameras temporarily, the scope…
Lucid Motors Hits Production Milestone, Prepares $50K Mid-Size EV for Growth
Lucid Motors doubled its electric vehicle output in 2025, producing 18,378 cars and delivering 15,841. That 104% production jump and 55% delivery increase suggest the startup may finally have stabilized operations after a turbulent launch…
Affordable Pickups Ranger and Maverick Powered Ford to Decade-High Sales in 2025
While the F-Series remains Ford’s best-selling pickup, the Ranger and Maverick delivered the strongest growth gains for the brand in 2025. Ford has released its full 2025 sales figures, and the results confirm a strong…
Tesla Faces Trademark Hurdle as Cybercab Name Falls Into Legal Limbo
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has indicated that a French beverage company holds priority rights to the Cybercab name,the same entity previously linked to the TESLAQUILA trademark. Tesla may be facing an unexpected…
Jaguar Land Rover Sales Plunge Following Cyberattack-Driven Production Halt
Jaguar Land Rover may have lost more than £3bn in sales as a result of the cyberattack that disrupted its operations, according to newly released sales figures from the company. In a statement issued ahead…
Renault Brings Twingo E-Tech Electric to Brussels for Public Premiere
Renault’s Twingo E-Tech electric is set to be unveiled to the public for the first time at the Brussels Motor Show, running from 9 to 18 January. Renault will showcase the Twingo E-Tech electric at…
Mercedes Retires the EQS, Replacing With Future Electric S-Class in Disguise
The next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class is poised to offer buyers a choice between combustion and electric power, an option not currently available. While both will wear the S-Class badge, the electric and ICE versions will not…
Dodge Dart Lives On: 2025 Sales Jump Despite 2016 Discontinuation
Stellantis has published its full-year 2025 sales figures for the United States. While executives are focused on explaining the 3 percent decline from 2024, the report contains some more unusual details buried in the numbers.…
Nissan Z Smashes Toyota Supra in 2025 U.S. Sales, Despite Quarterly Dip
The Nissan Z and Toyota Supra are both powerful, rear-wheel-drive sports cars, yet they deliver distinctly different driving experiences. When it comes to U.S. sales in 2025, one of these two icons clearly pulled ahead.…