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.

Maximize Your Car Battery’s Lifespan with These 5 Simple Maintenance Tips

Maximize Your Car Battery’s Lifespan with These 5 Simple Maintenance Tips

Your car battery is vital for powering your vehicle’s engine and essential systems. It enables you to start your car and ensures everything from lights to electronics runs smoothly. However, like all parts of your…

7 Key Reasons to Switch to Electric Vehicles for a Cleaner, Cost-Effective, and Exciting Drive

7 Key Reasons to Switch to Electric Vehicles for a Cleaner, Cost-Effective, and Exciting Drive

The UK has reached a major milestone in its journey toward sustainability, with nearly 200,000 electric vehicles (EVs) sold this year alone. This brings the total number of EVs on UK roads to over 1.2…

Honda Charts Bold EV Path with Prologue SUV and Extensive Charging Network Expansion

Honda Charts Bold EV Path with Prologue SUV and Extensive Charging Network Expansion

Honda is setting the stage for a strong entry into the electric vehicle (EV) market, even though it currently does not have any EVs available for sale. Its first EVs, the Honda Prologue and Acura…

India’s Electric Two-Wheeler Market Hits 1 Million Milestone, Driving Global EV Leadership

India’s Electric Two Wheeler Market Hits 1 Million Milestone, Driving Global EV Leadership

The Indian electric scooter and motorcycle market surpassed the milestone of 1 million units sold in October 2024, becoming the second-largest market globally after China to achieve this feat. This remarkable growth has been fueled…

Nissan Ends GT-R R35 Production After 17 Years, Teases Electric Future with Potential R36

Nissan Ends GT-R R35 Production After 17 Years, Teases Electric Future with Potential R36

Nissan announced in March 2024 that the legendary GT-R would receive a mild update, marking the end of an impressive 17-year production run for the R35 model. Despite consistent updates to keep the car relevant…

The Best Car Upgrades for Performance, Comfort, and Aesthetics That Add Value and Appeal

The Best Car Upgrades for Performance, Comfort, and Aesthetics That Add Value and Appeal

Car enthusiasts often modify their vehicles to improve performance, aesthetics, or comfort, but not all modifications deliver the desired results. In fact, some changes can harm a vehicle’s performance or reduce its resale value. This…

Discover the Reasons Behind Rapid Tire Wear and How to Extend Tire Life Effectively

Discover the Reasons Behind Rapid Tire Wear and How to Extend Tire Life Effectively

Uneven or rapid tire wear can be an indication of various underlying problems with your vehicle. While this can be frustrating, the good news is that many of these issues can be addressed with routine…

How to Effectively Clean Your Car Interior: Step-by-Step Guide to a Fresh Ride

How to Effectively Clean Your Car Interior: Step-by-Step Guide to a Fresh Ride

A clean car interior not only boosts its appearance but also helps preserve the vehicle’s materials, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable driving experience. Regular interior cleaning is essential for maintaining both the aesthetics and functionality…

2025 Honda Ridgeline Release Date: Specs, Features, and Practical Performance for Midsize Truck Buyers

2025 Honda Ridgeline

The 2025 Honda Ridgeline is a midsize pickup truck that stands out for its balance of comfort, practicality, and capability. Set to release on August 7, 2024, the Ridgeline is powered by a 3.5-liter V6…

Maintain Your Vehicle’s Transmission for Smooth Shifting, Fuel Efficiency, and Long-Term Performance

Maintain Your Vehicle’s Transmission for Smooth Shifting, Fuel Efficiency, and Long Term Performance

The transmission system in your vehicle is essential for converting engine power into the motion needed to move your car forward or backward at varying speeds. There are two types of transmissions: automatic, which shifts…

Balance DIY and Professional Car Maintenance for Safe, Reliable Vehicle Operation

Balance DIY and Professional Car Maintenance for Safe, Reliable Vehicle Operation

Car maintenance is an essential part of vehicle ownership, and many car owners look for ways to save money on this task. While some drivers prefer to take care of their car maintenance themselves, there…

Nissan’s Restructuring Slashes Jobs and Capacity Amid Global Sales Slump, as Mitsubishi Reduces Stake

Nissan's Restructuring Slashes Jobs and Capacity Amid Global Sales Slump, as Mitsubishi Reduces Stake

Nissan Motor recently announced significant restructuring in response to poor sales, especially in the U.S. and China. The Japanese automaker plans to cut 20% of its global manufacturing capacity, leading to the elimination of around…

How to Watch the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix Qualifying: Global Start Times and Streaming Options

How to Watch the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix Qualifying Global Start Times and Streaming Options

The Qatar Grand Prix qualifying for the 2024 F1 season will take place on Saturday, November 30, at 9 p.m. local time in Lusail. This timing varies across global regions: in North America, the session…

Mick Schumacher’s F1 Hopes Fade as Sauber Chooses Rising Talent Over Reserve Role

Mick Schumacher’s F1 Hopes Fade as Sauber Chooses Rising Talent Over Reserve Role

Mick Schumacher’s chances of returning to a full-time Formula 1 (F1) seat are rapidly diminishing. His uncle, Ralf Schumacher, a former F1 driver, stated that it is “rather unrealistic” for Mick to secure a spot…

Red Bull’s Risky Strategy Backfires in Brazilian GP Qualifying as Verstappen, Perez Miss Q3

Red Bull's Risky Strategy Backfires in Brazilian GP Qualifying as Verstappen, Perez Miss Q3

In a dramatic qualifying session for the Brazilian Grand Prix, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez were unexpectedly knocked out in Q2 after a red flag delay. This was triggered when Lance Stroll crashed…

Alonso’s Grit Tested as Back Pain and Mechanical Issues Mar His Brazilian GP Finish

Alonso’s Grit Tested as Back Pain and Mechanical Issues Mar His Brazilian GP Finish

Footage from the Brazilian Grand Prix showed Fernando Alonso’s painful exit from his Aston Martin after a tough race at Interlagos. Starting in ninth position due to a crash in the delayed morning qualifying, Alonso…

Rare 1993 Euro-Spec E34 BMW M5 with Nürburgring Package Hits Auction Block

Rare 1993 Euro Spec E34 BMW M5 with Nürburgring Package Hits Auction Block

The seventh-generation BMW M5 builds on a legacy spanning multiple variations that each showcase different aspects of Bavarian performance engineering. Enthusiasts of the M5 often debate the merits of each generation, from the original, all-engine…

Mercedes Drivers Face Scrutiny for Tire Pressure Adjustments Amid Chaotic Brazilian GP Start

Mercedes Drivers Face Scrutiny for Tire Pressure Adjustments Amid Chaotic Brazilian GP Start

The Brazilian Grand Prix unfolded in a dramatic fashion, filled with incidents that sparked numerous discussions and investigations. A significant point of contention has emerged regarding both Mercedes drivers, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, who…

Ram Recalls 33,777 Redesigned 2025 Ram 1500 Trucks Over Stability Control Concerns

Ram Recalls 33,777 Redesigned 2025 Ram 1500 Trucks Over Stability Control Concerns

Ram is recalling 33,777 units of its redesigned 2025 Ram 1500 half-ton trucks due to a potential issue with the stability control system. The automaker estimates that only about one percent of the affected vehicles…

Alonso Misses Media Day in Brazil as He Recovers from Intestinal Infection but Aims for Race Weekend

Alonso Misses Media Day in Brazil as He Recovers from Intestinal Infection but Aims for Race Weekend

Fernando Alonso will miss Thursday’s media activities in Brazil as he recovers from an intestinal infection. Alonso, who was absent from media day the previous week in Mexico due to illness, will be under the…

Ferrari F80 Stirs Debate with Hybrid V-6 Engine, Customization Options Highlight Unique Enthusiast Visions

Ferrari F80 Stirs Debate with Hybrid V 6 Engine, Customization Options Highlight Unique Enthusiast Visions

The release of the 2026 Ferrari F80 has stirred a range of reactions, primarily due to its twin-turbocharged V-6 hybrid engine, which delivers an impressive 1184 horsepower. While this power output is exceptional, the downsizing…

FIA Reviews Leclerc’s F-Bomb in Mexican GP After Expanding Crackdown on Driver Language

FIA Reviews Leclerc's F Bomb in Mexican GP After Expanding Crackdown on Driver Language

Charles Leclerc may face consequences from the FIA after using the F-word in a post-race press conference following the Mexican Grand Prix. This comes after the FIA’s recent efforts to curb swearing among Formula 1…

Ferrari Gains Momentum as Championship Battle Intensifies in Final Races of 2024 F1 Season

Ferrari Gains Momentum as Championship Battle Intensifies in Final Races of 2024 F1 Season

As the 2024 Formula 1 season approaches its thrilling conclusion, Ferrari has been quietly making strides in the standings, outscoring rivals McLaren and Red Bull in two of the last four races. Despite being 48…

McLaren Criticizes FIA’s Dismissal of Norris Penalty Review, Citing Documentation Error as Key Evidence

McLaren Criticizes FIA’s Dismissal of Norris Penalty Review, Citing Documentation Error as Key Evidence

McLaren has publicly expressed its discontent with the FIA’s recent ruling to reject their petition for a review of Lando Norris’ five-second penalty from the United States Grand Prix. The FIA determined that an error…