The Atlas is set to adopt a design language more closely aligned with the rest of Volkswagen’s lineup for the new model year. The Volkswagen Atlas has been on the market since 2017, receiving updates…
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Maria Byrd blends automotive journalism with a lifestyle lens, focusing on the intersection of design, comfort, and culture in today’s vehicles. At Dax Street, she covers luxury interiors, cutting-edge features, and the evolving role of cars in daily life. With a background in design and consumer trends, Maria’s work highlights the finer details—from the stitching on a leather seat to the UX of a next-gen infotainment system.
Hyundai Recalls 4,555 Kona SUVs Over Steering Defect
Hyundai is recalling a limited batch of 2026 Kona crossovers after identifying a potential steering-related defect in one production run. Vehicle recalls often attract attention, but they do not necessarily indicate systemic failure. In many…
Ford’s Next EV Wave Promises Lower Prices and Faster Production
Ford is offering an early look at its upcoming Universal EV platform, a program intended to fundamentally change how the company designs, engineers, and manufactures electric vehicles, and potentially secure a lasting competitive edge. Ford…
Canada Names Porsche Taycan Its 2026 Electric Car of the Year
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has named the Porsche Taycan its 2026 Canadian Electric Car of the Year. The recognition highlights the all-electric sports sedan’s blend of performance capability, efficiency, and range-wide versatility.…
Hyundai’s Palisade Recall Escalates Into Court Battle
Hyundai’s widely sold three-row SUV is now confronting renewed legal scrutiny, as a recently filed lawsuit challenges how the automaker managed a significant safety recall. With 123,929 units sold last year, the Palisade remains a…
Mazda Moves to Full Touchscreen Interface, Phases Out Control Dial
Although many automakers transitioned early to expansive touchscreens, Mazda long retained its rotary commander knob, a choice that increasingly made its interiors appear dated next to more contemporary designs. With the arrival of the redesigned…
Honda’s Latest Electric Hot Hatch Won’t Be Coming to the U.S.
Honda appears ready to add yet another model to the growing roster of vehicles that American buyers can only admire from afar. The new Super-One is a compact, kei-inspired electric hatchback engineered to make everyday…
Ford Restructures Kentucky EV Battery Plant Amid Policy Shifts
Ford’s abrupt move in December to end its multi-billion-dollar joint venture with South Korean battery maker SK On came just four months after the Kentucky facility began producing batteries. The decision resulted in 1,600 layoffs…
10 Cars Perfect for Freelancers Who Live in Coffee Shops
For America’s growing army of freelancers, remote workers, and digital nomads, the coffee shop has quietly replaced the traditional office. Wi-Fi availability matters more than cubicles, and your commute might be a rotating loop between…
5 Hatchbacks That Balance Space and Size vs 5 That Don’t
When Americans think about practical cars, hatchbacks often sit in an awkward middle ground. They promise the versatility of an SUV without the bulk, and the maneuverability of a compact car without sacrificing everyday usefulness.…
12 Vehicles That Look Better With Steel Wheels
In an era dominated by oversized alloy rims, gloss-black finishes, and intricate multi-spoke designs, steel wheels have quietly become a design statement in their own right. Once dismissed as purely utilitarian, steelies now signal intention.…
Tesla Tests Bidirectional Charging: Cybertruck Sends Power Back to Texas Grid
Tesla has initiated its first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) initiative in the United States, beginning in select regions of Texas. Branded “Powershare Grid Support,” the program enables Tesla Cybertruck owners to export energy from the truck’s 123…
142 kWh Lithium-Manganese Battery Could Push Chinese EV Range Over 1,000 km
China’s FAW Group says it has developed a lithium-manganese semi-solid-state battery capable of delivering more than 600 miles of range under China’s CLTC testing cycle. According to Chinese media reports, the company has already installed…
Tencent and Tesla Unite to Embed WeChat in Chinese Model Fleet
Tencent Cloud has confirmed a new partnership with Tesla that will bring WeChat-linked functionality directly into Tesla vehicles sold in China. The over-the-air software update will be deployed to more than one million Model 3…
Audi Axes Combustion S6; Electric S6 Sportback e-tron Takes Its Place
For the 2026 model year, Audi will no longer offer a combustion-powered S6. The midsize performance slot between the standard A6 and the RS6 will now be filled exclusively by the all-electric S6 Sportback e-tron.…
Canadian Startup Kiwi Charge Reveals Autonomous EV Charging Initiative
Kiwi Charge has secured $1.7 million in combined public and private funding to advance the development of autonomous, mobile EV charging robots aimed at multi-tenant residential buildings and automotive dealerships across Ontario. Canadian robotics startup…
Mercedes-AMG Updates GLC 53 With Stronger Six-Cylinder and Drift Mode
Mercedes-AMG has pulled the covers off the latest version of the GLC 53, and the updates make it the most engaging iteration yet. The turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six mild-hybrid setup now produces more power and torque,…
BYD Prepares Ultra-Luxury Flagship With Great Tang SUV
There is little debate that BYD sits at the top of China’s automotive hierarchy. While the United States continues to keep Chinese brands at arm’s length, BYD has steadily expanded into nearly every other global…
Xiaomi YU7 GT Pushes EV SUV Performance to New Extremes
As the world’s largest automotive market, China increasingly shapes global industry dynamics as more competitive models emerge from domestic manufacturers. One of the most striking recent examples is the Xiaomi YU7 GT, which presents an…
AMG Drops Four-Cylinder GLCs in A Shakeup
AMG has finally delivered what many loyalists have been hoping for. The brand has put significantly more displacement back under the hood of the performance-focused GLC and quietly brought its high-performance four-cylinder chapter to a…
5 Hybrids That Hold Up Under Urban Use vs 5 That Don’t
Urban driving in America is tougher on vehicles than most people realize. Between endless stop-and-go traffic, short daily trips, aggressive potholes, tight parking spaces, and extreme temperature swings, city life puts unique stress on hybrid…
10 Custom Car Builders Producing Better-Than-New Machines
For many American enthusiasts, buying a brand-new performance car isn’t the end goal anymore, it’s just the starting point. Across the U.S., a new generation of elite custom car builders is redefining what “factory fresh”…
10 Fascinating Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Mild Hybrids
If you’ve been browsing new cars lately, you’ve probably seen the words mild hybrid popping up everywhere from pickup trucks to luxury sedans. For many American shoppers, the term sounds vague. They don’t change how…
Mercedes Doubles Down on the Marco Polo With a Smarter Pop-Up Roof
Mercedes has refreshed the Marco Polo with a series of interior upgrades while moving production fully in-house in Germany. The Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo has earned a reputation as one of the most upscale campervans on…
Fatal Model Y Fire Sparks Another Lawsuit Over Tesla Door Handles
Lawsuit claims a Model Y driver survived an October 2025 crash but died because he was unable to open the doors of the burning EV. Tesla is facing a lawsuit after a driver reportedly died…