Mitsubishi has expanded its 2024 Outlander PHEV lineup in Australia with the introduction of the new GSR trim level. This top-tier variant, set to hit showrooms in March 2024, comes with a range of enhancements…
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John Clint lives and breathes horsepower. At Dax Street, he brings raw passion and deep expertise to his coverage of muscle cars, performance builds, and high-octane engineering. From American legends like the Dodge Hellcat to modern performance machines, John’s writing captures the thrill of speed and the legacy behind the metal.
Tesla Cybertruck Stuck: Lessons Learned on Marina State Beach
A Tesla Cybertruck found itself stuck in the sand at Marina State Beach in California, attracting the attention of local law enforcement due to the lack of proper permits for driving in the area. The…
Peugeot’s UK Expansion: Introducing Hybrid 136 e-DSC6 Variant
Following nearly a year since its mid-cycle refresh, the second-generation Peugeot 2008 family expands in the United Kingdom with the introduction of a new self-charging hybrid variant. Known as the Hybrid 136 e-DSC6, this model…
Artemis Mission Updates: NASA’s Lunar Exploration Journey Continues
NASA’s Artemis II mission faces a delay, pushing its launch to late 2025, with Artemis III following in 2026. While the agency cites safety concerns for the postponement, the delay also reflects technological challenges in…
Boeing 777 Endured Lightning Strike and Continued Flight for 10 Hours
A Boeing 777-300ER operated by Air Canada encountered a lightning strike as it took off from Vancouver International Airport on Sunday. The aircraft was en route to London Heathrow Airport on a 10-hour flight. Despite…
The Future of Naturally Aspirated V6 Engines is Diminishing
I have a fondness for cars with six naturally aspirated cylinders, particularly V6s, having owned four such vehicles throughout my life. However, I’m growing increasingly concerned about the dwindling presence of this engine layout in…
The Legacy of Fiberglass: Evolution of Custom Car Manufacturing
When discussing classic fiberglass sports cars, it’s inevitable to mention the first-generation Chevrolet Corvette. However, fiberglass has been utilized in automotive manufacturing by various companies since the late 1940s, with pioneers such as Bill Tritt…
Android Auto 11.5 Beta Introduces Message Summaries & More Features
Android Auto continues to undergo improvements, with Google striving for a stable and reliable experience. Updates arrive more frequently, especially through the beta program, which allows users to test new builds before wider deployment. Google recently…
Tesla’s German production halted due to power outage amid suspected arson
Tesla’s European Gigafactory near Berlin experienced a production halt and power outage following a suspected arson attack that ignited an electricity pylon adjacent to the site early on Tuesday. The fire, which occurred southeast of…
Audi Advances Towards Completing Sauber F1 Takeover
Motorsport.com’s sister site, Motorsport-Total.com, has learned that the manufacturer has reached a significant milestone in its acquisition of Sauber, with Audi board member Oliver Hoffmann assuming a leadership position as a Sauber director, superseding CEO…
Rivian R2 Teased Again Alongside Detailed Specification Leak
Rivian offers a glimpse of its upcoming electric SUV, the R2, through a teaser image of its rear end shared via X. Simultaneously, detailed specifications of the new crossover have seemingly been leaked by a…
Amelia Island Concours Highlights: Classic Cars Shine
The 29th Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance witnessed the Delahaye 135 MS Narval Cabriolet clinching the Best in Show Award, while the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO secured the Best in Show in the Concours de Sport…
Automotive Evolution: Hyundai vs. Ford Pickup Showdown & Kia’s Potential Entry
In the US automotive market of 2023, trucks, crossovers, and SUVs dominated sales, with the top seven best-selling nameplates falling within these categories. Passenger cars, on the other hand, were a minority, accounting for just…
Elvis Presley Memorabilia Auction: Triumph Motorcycle & Gibson Les Paul
A noteworthy transaction recently unfolded in the automotive realm, centering around a British-made motorcycle with a unique tie to Elvis Presley. The motorcycle in question, a Triumph T120, gained distinction through its styling reminiscent of…
BAAK Motocyclettes’ Triumph Bonneville T120 Custom Build
Triumph’s modern classics, notably the Bonneville and Thruxton, have garnered acclaim among bike-modding enthusiasts for their customization potential. Tamarit Motorcycles of Elche, Spain, stands out as a leading authority in this realm, with BAAK Motocyclettes…
Ford Introduces Complimentary Tesla Supercharger Adapters For EV Owners
Ford’s access to the Tesla Supercharger network has officially begun, prompting the provision of new charging adapters to owners for compatibility with Tesla’s NACS plug. Until June 30, 2024, owners of 2021 through 2024 Ford…
Lapierre Finds Schumacher’s Attitude a Pleasant Surprise, Says WEC Teammate
Former Formula 1 driver for Haas and current Mercedes reserve, Schumacher, has demonstrated a willingness to adapt to the collaborative nature of sportscar racing, rather than pursuing individual success, as noted by four-time Le Mans…
Presenting The Dodge Banshee: A High-Performance Electric Charger To Rival The Hellcat
Dodge has officially announced the arrival of the Banshee, a Higher-Performance variant of the Electric Charger Daytona, set to debut next year. While previous Charger EVs lacked certain advanced features, the Banshee will boast an…
SpaceX’s Record-Breaking Launches: Crew Mission, MethaneSat, Starlink
On Monday, SpaceX launched 53 commercial satellites from California, less than a day after deploying a crew of four to the International Space Station. One of the innovative methane emissions monitors created by a charity…
Artisan Nissan GT-R: Reviving Timeless Design
Recently, we delved into the realm of automotive aftermarket and digital creativity, shedding light on Artisan Vehicle Design’s ambitious project reviving the spirit of classic Nissan Skyline GT-Rs through custom R35 builds. Artisan, a brainchild…
Spain’s Urban Air Mobility Initiative: Volocopter & UrbanV Partnership
UrbanV, a vertiport operator, and Volocopter, an eVTOL manufacturer, have extended their collaboration to facilitate the launch of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations in Spain, in conjunction with one of the largest airport management firms.…
Why Three-Wheeled ATCs Are Banned In The US: Exploring Their Rise and Fall
Three-wheeled All-Terrain Cycles (ATCs) once roamed freely in the American landscape but faced a decisive ban due to safety concerns. Honda popularized the concept of three-wheeled ATCs in the 1970s with models like the ATC90,…
Lego Introduces Senna McLaren MP4/4 Formula 1 Set Along with Racing-Themed Kits
Among the new releases are two Speed Champions sets, crafted in partnership with McLaren Racing and BMW, along with two Lego Technic cars from the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team. Additionally, there’s a Lego Icons…
Nissan Ariya EV Prices Slashed by Up to $6000 for 2024 Model Year
Nissan has significantly slashed the prices of its 2024 Ariya electric SUV lineup, intensifying the competition in the electric vehicle market. The base model now starts at $40,980, marking a reduction of $3600 from its…
Vintage Chevy SL and the Golden 450: Classic Car Tales
14- The legacy of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen stretches back to 1979, embodying resilience and adaptability amidst evolving automotive trends. Amidst the dominant Ford F-Series and Chevrolet C/K pickups of the 1960s, Dodge introduced its formidable…