Nissan is keeping the Altima in the game for 2026, but not without making some tough decisions along the way. While the midsize sedan picks up new equipment and a fresh Midnight Edition, the automaker…
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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.
Ford Pulls the Plug on the Electric F-150 Lightning, But Reinvents It With an Extended-Range Future
Ford has officially confirmed that the fully electric F-150 Lightning will end production later this year. However, despite shutting down the current model, the Lightning name itself isn’t being retired. The future of the Ford…
Dealers Leaving Used EV Sales on the Table by Skipping Battery Health Data
Retailers may be missing a clear opportunity to boost used EV sales by failing to include battery health information in vehicle listings. The automotive retail technology firm says just 28% of retailers currently include battery…
BMW Launches New Battery Recycling Facility in Bavaria to Support Closed-Loop Cell Production
BMW Group and Encory GmbH have officially brought a new Cell Recycling Competence Center (CRCC) online in Salching, Lower Bavaria. The site will employ an in-house direct recycling process designed to recover raw materials from…
Nissan Appoints Victor Taylor to Lead U.S. Manufacturing Operations in Leadership Reshuffle
Nissan has announced changes to its U.S. manufacturing leadership, naming Victor Taylor as Division Vice President overseeing US Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management and Production Engineering. The move is part of the automaker’s multi-year Re:Nissan…
Xpeng Confirms Malaysian EV Production Hub as Part of Global Expansion Push
Xpeng has announced a new partnership with Malaysian manufacturing group EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) to establish local electric vehicle production in Malacca, with mass manufacturing slated to begin in 2026. The site will become the…
BMW UK Readies Nationwide Launch of Keyloop’s Fusion Retail Technology Platform
BMW UK has begun laying the groundwork for the rollout of Keyloop’s next-generation Fusion automotive retail platform, following presentations to more than 100 dealer partners from the German brand. Keyloop is already a preferred technology…
Porsche Rolls Out Next-Generation Digital Configurator for Cayenne Electric
Porsche has revealed a new digital visualization platform for the Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric, designed to let customers and dealers configure vehicles through interactive 3D and 2D views with highly photorealistic detail. Developed…
Affordable New Cars Are Vanishing as Buyers Keep Spending Big in 2025
If you were counting on easing interest rates, richer incentives, or simple buyer fatigue to finally pull new-car prices back down, the latest data suggests that’s not happening anytime soon. Fresh numbers paint a clear…
Milltek’s Nürburgring-Tuned Exhausts Turn Up the Volume on Hyundai’s N Cars
Milltek Sport has revealed a new Nürburgring-developed exhaust lineup for Hyundai’s N performance models, delivering sharper throttle response and a more aggressive soundtrack for drivers of the brand’s most hardcore offerings. The UK-based exhaust specialist…
Polaris Makes Its Wildest Machine Even More Upscale With the 2026 Slingshot Lineup
If you think supercars define the limits of roadgoing insanity, think again. The Polaris Slingshot remains one of the most extreme vehicles you can legally drive on public roads, and for 2026, it returns with…
Porsche Reverses Course as Next-Gen 718 Boxster and Cayman Return to Petrol Power
Porsche is reworking its next-generation 718 Boxster and Cayman architecture to accommodate petrol engines, marking a sharp reversal of earlier plans to make the sports car duo electric-only. Production of the fourth-generation Boxster and Cayman…
Renault Pulls Plug on Mobilize Duo Quadricycle Ahead of UK Launch
Renault has cancelled plans to sell its electric Mobilize Duo quadricycle in the UK, ending production before the model ever reached the market and pointing to “limited profitability prospects” as the reason behind the decision.…
Volkswagen Gen.Urban: VW’s Autonomous Taxi Set to Challenge Tesla Cybercab
The new Volkswagen Gen.Urban is currently being deployed to test Volkswagen’s forthcoming autonomous-driving technology. Testing is taking place on public roads in Volkswagen’s home city of Wolfsburg, with VW confirming that the Gen.Urban is now…
Lotus Eletre PHEV Leaks: 952 HP Super-SUV to Debut in 2026
Lotus appears to be softening its all-electric ambitions as market trends shift. Not long ago, the British automaker seemed fully committed to an electric-only future. That plan, however, has been scaled back as global EV…
GWM Reveals Tank 700 in Dubai, Redefining Luxury Off-Road SUVs
Global automaker GWM (Great Wall Motor) has officially revealed its flagship Tank 700 in Dubai, marking a significant step forward in its “Accelerate Beyond 2026” strategy as the Chinese company expands further into the Middle…
Changan Hits 30 Million Vehicle Milestone, Eyes NEV and Global Expansion
Changan Automobile has become the first Chinese automaker to produce 30 million vehicles, reaching this historic milestone on December 9, 2025. The milestone vehicle was an AVATR 12, part of Changan’s joint venture with CATL…
Volkswagen Recalls 311 ID.4 EVs Over Battery Fire Risk
Volkswagen is recalling certain ID.4 electric vehicles due to a potential fire hazard linked to irregularities in the high-voltage battery cells. The automaker is advising owners to park their EVs outside after charging and avoid…
California Proposes Per-Mile Road Tax for EV Owners Amid Declining Gas Revenue
California is exploring a new way to make electric vehicle (EV) owners contribute to road funding, raising questions about privacy, long-distance commutes, and who ultimately pays the bill. The state’s ambitious plan to reach carbon…
Mercedes G-Wagon Gets a Little Smaller, But the Badass Factor Remains
Mercedes-Benz is developing a smaller, electric version of its iconic G-Class, and early signs suggest it will retain the rugged, boxy design that fans know and love. Several camouflaged prototypes have been spotted in testing…