Sony’s ambitions in the electric vehicle space have come to an abrupt halt, as its planned lineup, including the Afeela 1 sedan and a companion SUV, will no longer move forward. Both models were based…
Author: Maria Byrd
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.
Audi Emerges as the Safest Luxury Brand, Surpassing BMW and Mercedes in Latest Rankings
Audi has secured six Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for 2026, placing it at the top of the luxury segment ahead of competitors such as BMW and Lexus. Audi…
VW Recalls 100,000 Electric Vehicles Due to Battery Module Defect
Volkswagen has initiated a large-scale recall impacting nearly 100,000 electric vehicles after identifying a potential defect in high-voltage battery modules that could affect both vehicle performance and safety. According to Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority…
Hyundai Dominates IIHS Safety Awards Under Tougher 2026 Standards
Following the introduction of stricter evaluation criteria, Hyundai has secured an impressive total of seven Top Safety Pick (TSP) awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Across all its affiliated brands, the broader Hyundai…
Toyota Commits $1 Billion to U.S. Plants, Teases Second American-Built EV
Toyota is accelerating its U.S. electrification strategy with a fresh $1 billion investment split between Kentucky and Indiana, signaling plans for a second domestically built electric vehicle beyond the upcoming three-row Highlander EV. The move…
German Judges Say Courts Can’t Impose Stricter ICE Deadlines on Carmakers
Germany’s Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled against climate lawsuits filed by environmental group Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) targeting BMW and Mercedes-Benz, dismissing efforts to impose a court-mandated ban on the sale of new internal…
BMW iX3 Orders Surge Past 50,000 Since 2025 Debut
BMW’s new iX3 electric SUV is already off to a strong start. The company confirmed that more than 50,000 orders have been placed for the vehicle within the first six months of its launch, marking…
Infiniti QX65 Coupe SUV Debuts Soon as Brand Revamps Lineup
Infiniti has confirmed that its all-new QX65 will debut later this month, introducing a coupe-style luxury SUV designed to compete with models such as the BMW X6. The new vehicle will be officially revealed on…
Audi A2 Returns as a Modern Electric Crossover Hatch
Audi is preparing to introduce a new entry-level electric vehicle, reviving the A2 nameplate for the first time in more than two decades. The upcoming A2 e-tron will serve as the brand’s most affordable EV…
Tesla Roadster Timeline Shifts Again as Musk Teases New Reveal
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again suggested that the long-delayed next-generation Tesla Roadster could finally be revealed soon. According to Musk, the electric supercar may receive an official “reveal” as early as April 2026.…
Bentley Sticks With Electric Plans While Expanding Hybrid and Gas Models
Luxury automaker Bentley is standing firmly behind its electric vehicle strategy, even as several rivals slow down their EV plans or shift focus toward hybrid technology. The company has made it clear that its upcoming…
Top 10 Most Iconic Limited Edition Classic Trim Packages
Limited edition trim packages have long served as a powerful marketing and engineering tool in the automotive industry. Rather than designing an entirely new vehicle, manufacturers often introduced special trims that enhanced styling, performance, or…
8 Classic Vehicles With Strange Transmission Shifter Placements
Automotive interiors did not always follow the standardized layout drivers recognize today. During the early and mid-20th century, automakers experimented heavily with control placement as they searched for the most ergonomic and stylish way to…
Top 10 Classic Cars With the Best Factory Tool Kits Ever Included
Classic cars are remembered for their styling, engineering, and driving character, but many enthusiasts overlook a small yet fascinating part of automotive history: the factory tool kit. Before modern roadside assistance programs and dealer service…
Porsche Profit Falls Sharply as Company Plans Deeper Job Cuts and Strategy Shift
Porsche has revealed plans for further job reductions after its financial results for 2025 were severely impacted by a €3.9 billion ($4.5 billion) write-down linked to reversing its electric vehicle strategy. The company has also…
BMW Previews Redesigned 7 Series With Controversial Neue Klasse Look
BMW has offered an early glimpse of the Neue Klasse-inspired design that will shape the 2027 BMW 7 Series, and the preview suggests the flagship sedan will retain its illuminated oversized grille while adopting an…
Honda Halts Three Major EV Projects in the U.S. Amid Market Shift
Honda had planned to introduce three new electric vehicles in the United States this year, but those launches will no longer move forward. The Japanese automaker confirmed Tuesday that it has abandoned plans to introduce…
Ford BlueCruise Safety Questioned After Fatal Mustang Mach-E Crashes
Ford’s BlueCruise driver-assistance system has accumulated hundreds of millions of miles of use, but a federal hearing scheduled this month will revisit two fatal crashes that raised concerns about the technology’s limitations. Ford’s BlueCruise may…
Toyota’s Next WRC Challenger Could Wear the Celica Badge
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division has intensified speculation surrounding a potential mid-engined Celica revival after recent prototype activity in Japan and Europe. A camouflaged GR rally prototype observed testing in Portugal last week has revived discussion…
Hyundai Sued Over Claims of Unexpected Braking Events
Hyundai is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that certain Hyundai Tucson vehicles experience phantom braking events tied to their forward collision-avoidance system. Forward collision-avoidance technology is intended to reduce the likelihood or severity…
2026 Trailseeker Turns Up the Power, Suburu’s Fastest-Ever EV
A $39,995 electric wagon has unexpectedly become the quickest production Subaru ever built. That headline figure is compelling, but range limitations and certain design decisions complicate the picture. Subaru’s first EV, the Subaru Solterra, entered…
Xiaomi’s Electric Hypercar Concept Debuts in Barcelona
A company once associated primarily with consumer electronics is now presenting a purpose-built electric hypercar concept designed for the digital circuits of Gran Turismo. Five years ago, Xiaomi was best known for competitively priced smartphones…
Integra Type S Leads Acura’s First Official Return to Japan
For the first time since the brand’s launch, a U.S.-built Acura will be officially exported to Japan. Nearly four decades after Acura’s debut as Honda’s North American luxury division, Honda Motor Co. will begin exporting…
6 Best Scenic Driving Roads in the World for a Weekend Trip
For many travelers, the journey itself is just as important as the destination. A scenic drive offers something that flights and trains cannot: immersion. The sound of the engine, the changing landscape, the shifting light…
8 Ways to Prevent Your Car Door Locks From Freezing Shut
Winter driving in the United States brings more than icy roads and frosted windshields. For drivers in northern states and high-altitude regions, one of the most frustrating cold-weather problems is discovering that a car door…
9 Ways to Secure Your Vehicle From Modern Digital Theft
Vehicle theft in the United States has evolved dramatically over the past decade. While traditional methods like forced entry and hotwiring still exist, modern criminals increasingly rely on digital tools rather than crowbars. Today’s vehicles…
Hyundai Elexio EV: Strong Value Play in a Crowded Market
Electric vehicles account for just over eight percent of new car sales in Australia, so they remain far from dominant. Even so, competition in the segment has intensified sharply in recent years, driven largely by…
Aston Martin Cuts Jobs After Challenging Year of Trade Pressures
Aston Martin announced on Wednesday that it will reduce its global workforce by 20 percent, citing the impact of tariffs on its profitability. The British luxury automaker did not specify when the layoffs would occur…
Stellantis Reports €22.3B Loss Following Major Strategy Overhaul
Stellantis has reported a €22.3 billion ($26.3 billion) net loss for 2025, marking the first annual loss since the automotive group was created in January 2021 through the 50/50 merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)…
Porsche Three-Row SUV Strategy Includes Audi Q9 Partnership
Initially conceived as an EV-exclusive model, Porsche’s forthcoming three-row SUV is now expected to offer V6 and V8 gasoline engines. Porsche is moving forward with plans to introduce a third SUV badge, broadening its portfolio…