Source: TheDrive.com The following review of the 2019 Nissan Leaf SL by TheDrive.com concentrates on the ability of regenerative braking to recharge the batteries of the all-electric car. They used Pikes Peak as the “natural” laboratory for their test. Range…
Picture the horrifying scene – you are driving along in your electric car and you tap the brakes to slow down for an upcoming intersection. Nothing happens. Well, something finally happens. You slow to a stop, but only when, in desperation, you…
Source: Nissan annoncement NEW YORK – For more than a decade, Nissan LEAF has represented the company’s commitment to bringing all-electric mobility to the masses. Nissan continues that focus with the 2023 LEAF, with a refreshed exterior design, new aluminum-alloy…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model-year 2023 Nissan Leaf electric vehicles which might have a defectively assembled brake tube and the potential for major braking issues. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Part…
NASHVILLE. – Nissan has been named in a class-action lawsuit claiming certain of its vehicles’ automatic-emergency braking (AEB) caused them to stop for no apparent reason. The suit, filed in in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – NRS Brakes recently expanded its line of premium galvanized brake pads to include the 2021 Nissan Leaf, thus further expanding its mission to be a prime supplier for the burgeoning electric-vehicle (EV) market. Known…
Source: Nissan announcement NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) can significantly reduce crashes according to leading safety advocates, and inexperienced teen drivers face added crash risks. To help drivers avoid crashes, Nissan will offer Safety Shield 360, a…
Source: CarComplaints.com Franklin, Tenn.— A Nissan automatic emergency braking (AEB) lawsuit alleges all 2017-2019 vehicles equipped with the systems are at risk of sudden collisions caused by malfunctions of the technology. Nissan’s forward emergency braking/automatic emergency braking technology uses radar…
Nissan is recalling 150,000 vehicles in Japan after determining they did not undergo proper inspections before being shipped from the manufacturing plant. Nissan has had several brake-related recalls recently. A significant part of the testing failure involved brakes. Although details…
The suite of advanced driver-assist systems includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking Nissan is introducing Safety Shield 360, a suite of six…
Allied Nippon, a leader in brake pad manufacturing, is embracing the future of mobility with its EV+ range, designed exclusively for electric vehicles. This launch aligns with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) latest report, indicating that the…
Allied Nippon, a leading brake pad manufacturer, announces the launch of EV+, a new range of brake pads exclusively designed for Electric Vehicles (EVs). This range is poised to revolutionize the automotive aftermarket, offering a perfect blend of high performance…
Standard Motor Products (SMP®) has capped off a robust year with 227 new part numbers, bringing their 2023 total to a staggering 2,626. This expansion prioritizes critical safety and convenience components like ABS sensors and parking brake actuators, offering wider…
Source: ZF announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — Public perception of electric vehicles (EVs) is often reduced to the electric drivetrain, which is reliable and requires little maintenance. But the brakes and chassis systems of these cars are perhaps more susceptible to…
Source: The following is the second part of a two part TBR Technical Corner article written by Dr. Raj Shah, a Director at Koehler Instrument Company, Kora Farokhzadeh, Ph.D., an application scientist at Bruker Nano Surfaces, Tribology, Stylus and Optical…
Source: MotorAuthority.com For those with traditional internal-combustion engines in their cars, there’s no such thing as one-pedal driving. For those with experience driving a plug-in hybrid or purely battery-electric car, it’s a unique benefit. To explain what exactly one-pedal driving…
Source: Britain’s irreverent Car magazine tested the new Porsche Taycan EV (electric vehicle) to determine how well the regenerative-braking system worked within the car’s overall braking system. The following is excerpted from the article, which can be read in its…
Source: ZF PARIS – TRW Electric Blue won the Innovation Award in the category “Parts, Vehicle Equipment and Spare Parts” at the international Equip Auto fair. The brake pad, specifically for electric and hybrid vehicles, was introduced in September 2018…
DETROIT, Mich.–ZF Aftermarket last year introduced the first brake pad specifically designed for Electric Vehicles under the TRW brand. With 97-percent of the European electric-car park covered within months of launch, including Tesla and Nissan Leaf, demand, projects ZF, is…
When I drive an electric car for the first time, I’m always struck by how different it is from EVs that I previously experienced. More often than not, what separates them is not how they accelerate or handle – but…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Crew Cab mid-size pickup kept surprising throughout my week behind the wheel. Surprise number one: just how livable the truck was for a non-trucker like me. Ingress and egress was easy for…
CHATHAM, Mass. – A decade after Nissan pioneered battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in the United States with its small four-door Leaf it has introduced the Ariya, an all-new, ground-up electric-vehicle, into the rapidly expanding, competitive U.S. electric-vehicle market. The Ariya brings…
CHATHAM, Mass. – There is a lot to like about the Texas-manufactured 2023 Toyota Tundra, which benefited from the changes introduced last year with the launch of third generation of the company’s full-size pickup truck. The comprehensively equipped Tundra 4X4…
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Recently Akebono Brake Corporation expanded its ProACT and EURO Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by 10 new part numbers: ACT1965, ACT2032, ACT2065, ACT2186, ACT2223, ACT2229, ACT2371 and EUR1894, EUR1924, EUR2074. Electronic wear sensor and Premium stainless…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Sometimes a five or six-foot bed, 7,500-pound towing capacity and room for up to five passengers is all a pickup-truck buyer needs, so Ford two years ago expanded its pickup line to include the mid-size Ranger. There…