Drifting may have started as a niche motorsport in the mountains of Japan, but today it’s a global phenomenon, especially in the United States, where Formula Drift events draw massive crowds and grassroots drift days…
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.
10 Affordable Cars With Shockingly Good Throttle Response
Throttle response is one of those traits you don’t truly appreciate until you drive a car that gets it right. Horsepower numbers look good on paper, but what actually makes a car feel quick around…
10 Japanese SUVs Buyers Wish They Had Never Purchased
Japanese SUVs have long enjoyed a reputation for reliability, sensible engineering, and long-term value. For decades, American buyers have associated brands from Japan with “buy it once, drive it forever” peace of mind. That reputation,…
10 Surprisingly Fast BMW Sleepers You Can Still Buy Under $30,000
BMW has always had a talent for building cars that feel premium yet hide serious performance under conservative styling. Long before “sleepers” became a social-media trend, BMW was quietly stuffing turbocharged engines, balanced chassis tuning,…
10 Stunning Italian Grand Tourers Time Forgot
Italian cars tend to live at two extremes in the American imagination. On one end, you have ultra-exotic supercars that posters were made of. On the other, charming little economy cars that traded power for…
10 Cars With Factory Exhaust Notes Worth Preserving
For decades, car enthusiasts treated exhaust systems as one of the easiest places to modify a vehicle’s personality. Louder, sharper, deeper, aftermarket setups promised instant drama. But in recent years, something interesting has happened: manufacturers…
Audi’s EV Sports Car Hangs on Porsche’s Toughest Decision Yet
Rising electric vehicle development costs at Porsche could have knock-on effects across the Volkswagen Group, potentially putting Audi’s next flagship EV in jeopardy. As the new year gets underway, Porsche is dealing with a leadership…
Audi Gives Its A6 and Q6 e-tron EVs a Tech Upgrade for 2027
Audi said the updates demonstrate the extensibility of the Premium Platform Electric and E3 electronic architectures. Audi has revealed a range of hardware and software enhancements for the 2027 model year A6 Sportback e-tron and…
Toyota Buyers Face Triple Price Hikes as RAV4 Supply Shrinks
Toyota anticipates three price increases in the U.S. this year. Supply of the new RAV4 will remain tight as production ramps up. Dealers may promote slower-selling models such as the Crown and the new C-HR+.…
XPeng GX Debuts as a Large Six-Seat SUV With Familiar Styling
XPeng GX SUV carries unmistakably British design vibes, promises nearly 1,000 miles of range, and dramatically undercuts the Range Rover’s price, almost to a provocative degree XPeng’s latest flagship SUV borrows heavily from Range Rover…
Subaru Builds Its First American-Made Hybrid at Indiana Factory
Subaru has officially begun producing hybrid vehicles at its U.S. manufacturing facility, marking a significant milestone for the brand’s North American operations. Production of the 2026 Forester Hybrid is now underway at Subaru of Indiana…
Toyota Prius Rear Doors Can Open While Driving, Canadian Regulators Warn
Drivers in Canada are once again raising concerns about Toyota Prius models after reports that rear doors can still open unexpectedly while the car is in motion, even after previous repairs. As a result, Toyota…
Kia Outsells Hyundai in January Despite Hyundai’s Sales Record
Hyundai opened 2026 with its strongest January sales performance on record in the United States, but despite that milestone, it was Kia that emerged ahead in the early family rivalry. Hyundai delivered 55,624 vehicles in…
BMW Retreats on Heated Seats Even as Rivals Push Subscriptions
BMW has openly acknowledged that charging drivers a subscription fee for heated seats was a misstep, one that became a cautionary tale for the entire auto industry. The idea behind BMW’s subscription strategy was simple:…
Kia’s January Success Masks Steep Drop in EV Demand
Kia opened 2026 with its strongest January on record in the U.S., selling 64,502 vehicles for a 13% year-over-year increase, but the headline growth masked a sharp pullback in electric vehicle demand. Sales of the…
Sentra SE RS Brings Nismo Attitude to Nissan’s Compact Sedan
A Nissan enthusiast and dealership salesman has turned a bold idea into a real, showroom-ready car, creating what might be the most aggressive-looking Sentra ever offered, at least unofficially. Dubbed the Sentra SE RS, this…
Corvette Grand Sport Set to Return for 2027 With Retro-Inspired Design
Chevrolet looks ready to revive one of the most beloved names in Corvette history, with the Grand Sport set to return for the 2027 model year in a way that leans heavily into nostalgia while…
China Forces EV Makers to Rethink Door Design With New Safety Rules
China has officially moved to ban a once-trendy electric vehicle design feature, becoming the first country in the world to do so. Beginning in 2027, electric vehicles sold in China will no longer be allowed…
Hyundai Kona Electric Qualifies for £1,500 UK Government EV Grant
Hyundai has confirmed that the Hyundai Kona Electric now qualifies for the UK Government’s Band 2 £1,500 Electric Car Grant (ECG), making it the first Hyundai model to be approved under the scheme. The eligibility…
Toyota Targets Family Buyers With New Three-Row Electric SUV
Toyota is preparing to fill one of the few remaining gaps in its U.S. lineup with the introduction of its first three-row electric SUV, a model positioned directly against rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 9…
Honda Shows How Vehicle Sensors Could Improve Road Safety
Honda is exploring a new way to make America’s roads safer by using sensors that already exist in modern vehicles to detect potholes and other infrastructure damage before drivers encounter them. While vision and LiDAR…
BYD Sales Slide Highlights Broader China Auto Weakness
BYD’s sales slump deepened in January, with the company reporting its fifth straight month of year-on-year declines as demand in its home market remained under pressure. The automaker sold 210,051 new energy vehicles (NEVs) globally…
Waymo’s US$110bn Valuation Signals Investor Faith in Robotaxis
Waymo is in the process of closing a US$16 billion funding round that will lift its valuation to a record US$110 billion, more than doubling the worth of Google’s self-driving car business. The raise underscores…
Bentley GT S Adds Edge Without Losing Its Grand Touring Soul
Bentley has brought the Bentley Continental GT S back to its lineup, but this time without any increase in power over the standard Continental GT. Instead, the focus is firmly on delivering a more engaging…
Updated Mercedes-Benz S-Class Debuts in UK With New Suspension and Interior Tech
Mercedes-Benz has revealed a substantially updated version of its flagship S-Class, which is scheduled to go on sale later this year. The refresh is extensive, with more than 2,700 newly developed components introduced, representing over…