Author: Jameson Duya

Jameson Duya covers the shifting landscape of the global auto industry, with a focus on emerging markets, international brands, and cross-border innovation. At Dax Street, he tracks how global trends—from electric vehicle adoption to supply chain shifts—are reshaping the way cars are built, sold, and driven.

Rimac’s Groundbreaking Transition: Supercars to Autonomous Robotaxis by 2026

Rimac (Credits: The Verge)

Rimac, the Croatian supercar manufacturer, has made a remarkable transformation in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Thanks to a significant investment from Porsche in 2021, Rimac collaborated with Bugatti to create a hypercar. Now, the…

Experience the Thrill: 1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo Available on Bring a Trailer Now

1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo (Credits: Bring a Trailer)

The Ford Escort has never been widely recognized as a performance car in the United States. While the second-generation Escort GT from the early 1990s impressed with its Mazda-influenced components and improved driving dynamics, the…

Auctioning the Luxurious Legacy: The Enduring Elegance of the Original Lexus LS400

Lexus LS400 (Credits: Which Car)

Four decades ago, Eji Toyoda, the chairman of Toyota, led an ambitious project to create a groundbreaking flagship vehicle. The scale of this endeavor was immense, involving 1400 engineers, 2300 technicians, rigorous testing covering nearly…

DAMD Unveils ‘Little 5’ and ‘Little Δ’ Rally-Inspired Body Kits for 2023, Enhancing Suzuki Jimny’s European Makeover

DAMD (Credits: Yahoo Autos)

Japanese tuner DAMD has unveiled two rally-inspired body kits for the Suzuki Jimny to celebrate the new year. This has become an annual tradition for DAMD, with unique retro body kits for the Jimny being…

Looking Ahead to 2025 Ford Bronco Sport: Expecting Bigger Touchscreen and Exciting Off-Road Enhancements

Ford Bronco Sport (Credits: Ford)

The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport is preparing for a mid-cycle refresh, and it appears that there will be some significant upgrades. Recent sightings of camouflaged prototypes on public roads have revealed interesting details, suggesting that…

Lexus UX300h 2025: Elevating Efficiency, Advanced Technology, and Enhanced Driving Experience

Lexus UX300h 2025 (Credits: YouTube)

There will be front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions of the UX300h available. A 2.0-liter inline-four engine producing 150 horsepower, a front-mounted permanent synchronous electric motor, and a continuously variable transmission are included in both…

Mercedes’ Stealthy Move: Spy Shots Reveal Compact EV Competing with BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3 in 2024

Mercedes (Credits: Autoevolution)

Mercedes has recently unveiled its electric EQE and EQS sedans, but these spy shots suggest the company is gearing up for a more compact electric vehicle (EV). While our enthusiasm for the EQE and EQS…

Apple Teams Up with Porsche and Aston Martin for Next-Gen CarPlay: Elevating Driving Experiences with Brand-Integrated Interfaces

Apple is collaborating with esteemed automakers to infuse distinctive brand elements into the CarPlay environment. Porsche and Aston Martin are the first to showcase this collaboration, providing a sneak peek into the bespoke CarPlay interfaces set to grace their upcoming models. The latest iteration of CarPlay takes a leap forward by seamlessly integrating into all displays within a vehicle, expanding beyond the central infotainment screen. While retaining the familiar CarPlay functionality, the interface now offers multiple template options and special details tailored to embody the essence of each brand. Apple Teams Up with Porsche and Aston Martin for Next-Gen CarPlay (Credits: Cool Hunting) Porsche's preview of the CarPlay interface reveals a cluster featuring three circular gauges and a background wallpaper mirroring the iconic houndstooth (Pepita in Porsche terminology) seat pattern synonymous with the brand. In contrast, Aston Martin takes a unique approach, incorporating a central information screen flanked by a circular speedometer and tachometer, with the latter adorned by "Handbuilt in Great Britain" wraparound text. Apple's next-generation CarPlay, while relying on an iPhone for app-related information, leverages the host vehicle to furnish driving-specific data. It's emphasized that connected iPhones neither store nor track this vehicle-derived information. Moreover, this enhanced connectivity enables the new CarPlay to display information from the vehicle's native infotainment system seamlessly, including details such as tire pressure information. Porsche has not provided specific launch timing for the introduction of this upgraded CarPlay in its models. In contrast, Aston Martin has disclosed that Apple's next-gen setup is compatible with its latest infotainment system, set to debut in 2024 with vehicles like the DB12 coupe and DB12 convertible (or Volante, as Aston Martin refers to it). Given Porsche's affiliation with the Volkswagen Group and Aston Martin's ties to Lucid and Mercedes, it is conceivable that this technology will eventually find its way into other vehicles within their respective portfolios in the near future. (Credits: The Verge)

Apple is collaborating with esteemed automakers to infuse distinctive brand elements into the CarPlay environment. Porsche and Aston Martin are the first to showcase this collaboration, providing a sneak peek into the bespoke CarPlay interfaces…

Porsche 911 2025: Introducing High-Powered Hybrid and Enhanced 3.6L Engine

Porsche 911 2025 (Credits: Motor Authority)

The upcoming 2025 model of the Porsche 911, designated as the 992.2, will showcase refreshed front and rear designs, an updated cockpit, and various detail enhancements, including the integration of 48-volt hybrid systems across the…

Efficiency Redefined: The 2024 Lexus RZ300e – Front-Wheel Drive, Lower Cost, Extended Range

2024 Lexus RZ300e (Credits: Elektrek)

As the premium brand’s only electric car, the Lexus RZ hasn’t had much of an impression yet. Despite having all-wheel drive and all the characteristics we’d come to expect from a pleasing Lexus, the RZ450e’s…