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…
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.
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…
Audi RS5 Combines Twin-Turbo V6 With Plug-In Hybrid Tech In An Unexpected Leak
A brief misstep by Audi appears to have revealed crucial details about the next-generation Audi RS5 ahead of its official reveal, pointing to a significant mechanical shift for the high-performance model. The slip suggests the…
Dealers Say Ford Is Losing Buyers to Honda and Toyota Calling For Better Pricing
At first glance, Ford doesn’t look like a brand desperate for new products. The automaker sold more than 2.2 million vehicles in the United States last year, marking a 6% increase, and its trucks and…
Lexus Delivers Record 2025 Sales While German Rivals Decline
While several luxury automakers wrestled with slowing momentum last year, Lexus moved in the opposite direction, posting its strongest global sales performance to date. Unlike rivals such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi, the Japanese luxury…
Tesla Robotaxi Data Highlights Gap Between Autonomy and Human Driving
In one incident, one of Tesla’s Robotaxi vehicles struck a cyclist, even though a safety driver was seated in the front passenger seat. As many observers anticipated, Tesla’s Robotaxi program has not expanded at the…
Nvidia to Supply Autonomous Driving Platform for Mercedes-Benz S-Class Robotaxis
Nvidia will provide its DRIVE Hyperion architecture and DRIVE AV software to support Level 4 autonomy in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class robotaxi program. Nvidia announced it will supply its Drive Hyperion hardware platform along with its…
GM to Lay Off 500 Workers at Oshawa Plant, Scales Back Third Shift
GM has denied any link between the layoffs and US trade policy, even as manufacturing is shifted back to American plants. General Motors said on Thursday that it will cut around 500 positions at its…
S-Class Becomes The Platform for Mercedes-Benz Robotaxi Push
Mobility companies Uber and Lumo are planning to deploy Mercedes-Benz S-Class-based robotaxis across the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Mercedes-Benz has revealed plans to accelerate development of a robotaxi ecosystem built around…
Hyundai Phases Out Santa Cruz to Make Room for Bigger Truck
Santa Cruz production is reportedly ending ahead of schedule after disappointing sales led to excess inventory. The Ford Maverick dominated the segment, attracting most value-oriented pickup buyers. Hyundai is now focusing on developing a larger,…
Ford Recalls SUVs Over Windshields That Could Come Loose
Dealers have been instructed to replace affected windshields using the correct urethane application. Windshields on certain 2026 Ford Explorers may not be properly sealed. Ford is kicking off 2026 much like it wrapped up 2025,…
Next BMW M3 Brings Hybrid Boost and Major Design Changes
The upcoming 2028 M3 will bring fresh styling, a mild-hybrid six-cylinder engine, and a far more minimalist interior. There’s already been plenty of discussion surrounding BMW’s forthcoming all-electric iM3, and understandably so. As the M…
Honda Owners Sue Over V6 Failures Reportedly Showing Up Below 40,000 Miles
Honda’s ongoing issues with its 3.5-liter V6 engine appear to be escalating. In August of last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into 1.4 million vehicles after receiving reports of…
Volkswagen Advises ID.4 Owners to Limit Charging After New Recalls
Certain Volkswagen ID.4 models are being recalled due to separate hardware and software issues connected to the vehicle’s high-voltage battery system. Owners are advised to restrict charging, avoid DC fast chargers, and park outside until…
Cadillac’s New Blackwing Package Costs More Than a Trailblazer
With a price tag of $26,995, the CT5-V Blackwing’s latest package pushes the sedan’s cost beyond that of even the BMW M5. The Deep Ocean Package brings exclusive styling upgrades to the CT5-V Blackwing for…
Mini Improves Countryman E Range With New Battery and Inverter
The refreshed Mini Countryman E now delivers a WLTP range of up to 311 miles, made possible by a revised battery and additional efficiency improvements. The model now features a larger battery along with a…
2026 Ford Explorer Recalled Over Potential Windshield Detachment
America’s top-selling three-row SUV is facing a potentially serious safety concern, though Ford’s swift response has limited the number of affected vehicles. Thanks to early detection and strict quality checks, only eight vehicles are impacted.…
New Audi Concepts Hint at a Future With Fewer Screens
Recent Audi concept vehicles point toward a renewed focus on simplicity, restraint, and interiors designed around the driver rather than digital excess. Over the past several years, automakers have been locked in a strange competition…
Gatik Driverless Trucks Now Operating at Scale Across Multiple U.S. Regions
Gatik says it has become the first U.S. company to operate fully driverless trucks at commercial scale, completing 60,000 orders to date. Gatik says it has reached a major milestone in autonomous logistics, becoming the…