16- Apple has terminated its Apple Car project, disbanding a team of 2,000 employees to refocus efforts on artificial intelligence and other products stemming from its decade-long automotive exploration. While Apple has maintained a veil…
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.
McLaren Could Have Taken Second or Third Place on Close Bahrain F1 Grid
Norris and Piastri showcased impressive speed over a single lap amidst a fiercely contested qualifying session trailing Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. However, both drivers encountered difficulties in piecing together their optimal laps during Q3, resulting…
Honda’s Electric Lineup: Acura ZDX, Civic Hybrid, CR-V e:FCEV
Continuing its commitment to electrify its vehicle lineup, American Honda is set to introduce four sustainable models this year, including one from Acura and three from Honda. Acura’s upcoming ZDX all-electric mid-size crossover SUV, along…
Ford Issues Recall for More Than 60,000 Mavericks Due to Faulty Cluster
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for specific Maverick hybrid pickup trucks from the 2022 and 2023 model years due to electronic issues affecting the truck’s gauge cluster. The recall affects approximately 62,813 Mavericks…
Landmark Achievement: Supercharged S650 Mustang Runs 9-Second Quarter-Mile
A bright sun illuminated the gleaming black surface, sticky like chewing gum on a sneaker, as a black stallion revved on the starting line. With a roar, Rebecca Starkey of VMP Performance pressed the accelerator,…
2024 Ford Bronco Manual Transmission Prices Rise by $500
In late December, Ford implemented a modest $200 price increase across most 2024 Ford Bronco models. This followed a price hike in August 2023, ranging from no change on the base trim to $2,625 on…
Drive To Survive Season 6 Offers Entertainment But Misses Certain Opportunities.
Netflix’s sixth season of “Drive To Survive” has returned, presenting its typical blend of positives and negatives. Formula 1 enthusiasts may find themselves cringing at aspects like the racing scenes, radio commentary, pundit interjections, and…
Domenicali Suggests European Formula 1 Race Rotation Starting in 2026
Recent months have witnessed a flurry of contract extensions for Formula 1 races, particularly those hosted outside Europe, with many agreements stretching well into the 2030s. However, within Europe, the current contracts for iconic circuits…
Reviving Automotive Icons: From Maserati Levante to Bespoke Bugatti
Every automaker, especially the premium ones, endeavors to distinguish itself in a crowded market, even if the approach may not always resonate. Witnessing a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, a Lamborghini Urus, a Ferrari Purosangue, an Aston Martin…
Ferrari’s Future: Model Launches, EV Concepts, and Aftermarket Luxury
It’s been a while since we delved into Ferrari’s latest endeavors directly, although tangentially, the discussions surrounding the Italian Prancing Horse establishment never cease. Recently, the Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica set a remarkable RWD quarter-mile time…
Audi’s New Naming Convention: Odd for ICE, Even for E-Tron
The Ingolstadt-based automaker is poised to revolutionize its lineup as it embraces the electric vehicle lifestyle, initiating another nomenclature change that may perplex enthusiasts. Preceding its transition to an exclusively EV brand, Audi will introduce…
Porsche 911 Safety Recall: 2023 Models Affected by Seatbelt Issue
Porsche has issued a safety recall affecting 910 units of the 2023 model year 911 in the United States. These vehicles are equipped with seatbelt automatic locking retractors that may deactivate prematurely, potentially compromising the…
Polestar 3 Assembly Begins: Dual-Continent Production for Electric Crossover
Polestar has commenced assembly of the Polestar 3, its electric crossover, at the Chengdu factory in China. Following the successful completion of the early production test series, assembly is scheduled to begin in South Carolina,…
Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8.5: Last of Its Kind with Subtle Refreshes
The upcoming transition of the VW Golf to electric power, potentially replacing the ID.3, signals a shift towards electric propulsion, with the Mk8.5 likely being the last to feature internal combustion engines. Recently refreshed with…
A Rolls-Royce Cullinan valued at over ₦700 million is currently undergoing maintenance by a roadside mechanic in Nigeria.
A Nigerian roadside mechanic is currently attending to a Rolls-Royce Cullinan ultra-luxury SUV valued at over ₦700 million. This occurrence sparks inquiries about the capability of such mechanics compared to certified technicians at accredited dealerships.…
Chevy’s Legendary Muscle: The LS6-Powered Chevelle SS
For only a brief span of two years, factory-built models showcased this iconic powerhouse, marking it as the largest V8 ever integrated into a mass-produced Chevy passenger car. The late fifties to early seventies witnessed…
Bugatti Veyron Saga: From Cowell’s Ownership to Exclusive Auction
The alleged ban revolves around the 2008 Bugatti Veyron 16.4, reappearing after a decade to seek a new owner, hopefully bringing more joy than it did to its original purchaser, Cowell. Cowell’s acquisition of the…
Rare Opportunity: Hennessey Venom F5 Auction at Amelia Island
An exceptional opportunity awaits those keen on owning a piece of American automotive history in the making: the second Hennessey Venom F5 ever produced will be auctioned off next weekend at Amelia Island with no…
Custom Lamborghini Urus by Roadshow International: Striking Performance and Style
The Lamborghini Urus has undeniably cemented its status as a legendary SUV, seamlessly blending performance and luxury while sharing its platform with models such as the Volkswagen Touareg. Powered by a robust 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8…
Hyundai’s Electrified Shift: Farewell to Hot Hatchbacks
The tightening emissions regulations in Europe spell the end for combustion engine hot hatchbacks, with Hyundai being the latest to succumb to these mandates. Hyundai confirmed the discontinuation of the i20 N and i30 N…
Pagani Huayra Codalunga: Million-Dollar Mountain Encounter
A $7.4 million Pagani Huayra Codalunga was pulled over by Swiss authorities while driving through a mountain pass. Its lengthy tail is what makes it known as a “Codalunga”. Although there aren’t many specifics regarding…
Volkswagen Tiguan PHEV: Efficient Power and Advanced Features
Volkswagen introduces two variants of the new-gen Tiguan PHEV, combining a 1.5L TSI gasoline engine with an electric motor and battery pack. The entry-level variant delivers 204 ps (201 hp/150 kW), while the advanced version…
2025 Ram 1500 vs. BMW M4: Drag Race Surprise
The refreshed 2025 Ram Trucks 1500 series has garnered significant praise from American reviewers, while certain variants of the BMW M4 are being hailed as the closest approximation to a European muscle car. Despite their…
Exploring the Kove MX250: A Comprehensive Overview
What a whirlwind of a week it has been, and the excitement only continues to ramp up—last week kicked off with my inaugural ride on the Kove MX250. Following that, I found myself in South…
Mercedes Concentrates on Enhancing F1 Qualifying Speed with W15
During the three-day winter test in Bahrain, the Brackley squad, led by George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, opted for a strategy focused on enduring performances rather than aiming for quick glory runs. Russell secured a…
