BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France — Renault has introduced a new compact sport-utility vehicle/crossover (SUV/CUV), the Rafale, which was built on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance CMF-CD platform, the same platform which has spawned vehicles like the Renault Espace, Nissan Rogue and Mitsubishi Outlander. Amongst…
BANBURY, U.K. — Aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd.’s latest range expansion to its popular First Line and Borg & Beck product lines features 81 new additions. The latest range extension sees new products available across its steering and suspension, bearings,…
AVON, Ohio — Over 200 employees of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC recently became home builders for a day, setting to work with hammers and nails to frame two houses for Ohio families in need. The construction project took place…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Some 15 months ago I wrote “The new Ford Maverick XL hybrid makes owning a pickup truck a much more reasonable proposition for those who do not want – or need – the scale of today’s full-size…
SEALY, Texas — Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has announced a Monster 6-piston Brake Upgrade for its beastly MAMMOTH 1000 – a RAM 1500 TRX with an improved 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat V8 boasting 1,012 hp and…
GREENBELT, Md. — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has scheduled this year’s Brake Safety Week for Aug. 20-26 with a focus on brake lining/pad violations. During Brake Safety Week, commercial motor vehicle inspectors highlight the importance of brake systems…
CAMDEN, N.J. – The three-row Subaru Ascent sport-utility vehicle (SUV) receives significant enhancements to its advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) for 2024 beginning with the latest version of its standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. The enhanced system operates more smoothly and…
MONTREAL — The 2023 Canadian Grand Prix, scheduled for Sunday, June 18th at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, is, according to the Brembo engineers, one of the most demanding circuits for brakes on the Formula 1 schedule. They rate it a 4…
BARTLETT, Ill. – Bremskerl North America, Inc. announced today that it has separated its commercial vehicle business unit into a new entity, Bremskerl CV, LLC, which will be led by former Sales Manager Michael Konrad. The new entity will focus…
HAGERSTOWN, Ind. – Autocar, LLC will recall certain model-year 2016-2023 heavy-duty trucks which may have a faulty parking-brake warning light or telltale. The recall population of 10,894 consists of 2016-2023 Autocar ACX (Expediter) and 2020-2023 Autocar ACX (Xpediter) trucks which…
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI), the international technology company and global leader in lidar solutions, is sharing its vision on the role of lidar. When it comes to autonomous driving, there are a lot of differing opinions.…
GURGAON, India — ASK Automotive Ltd has filed papers with the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) its intention to sell 29,57 million shares of company stocks in an upcoming initial public offering (IPO) to raise funds. The company’s goals…
SINSHEIM-DÜHREN, Germany — Otto Zimmermann GmbH, a renowned brake manufacturer, introduced a cross-drilled brake disc upgrade, aimed at providing both improved performance and a stylish appearance, for more than 300 vehicle applications. Zimmermann stands as the sole manufacturer in the…
DONCASTER, U.K. — JURATEK has launched four new brake pads, four new calipers and one new brake disc as the brand expands its range to meet increased customer demand. The latest references join JURATEK’s extensive product line to the ever-growing…
Harley-Davidson, Inc., the iconic American-based motorcycle manufacturer has decided to reduce production due to a potential brake hose quality issue. The company yesterday (June 12th) put out the following announcement about this situation: MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) was recently…
LISLE, Ill. – Navistar, Inc. has agreed to a third and fourth recall of vehicles potentially plagued with a brake fluid leak which could lead to fires, bringing the total recalled this year to more than 70,000 units. The original…
AUSTIN – Lexus has unveiled the TX, its latest three-row sport-utility vehicle (SUV), which will feature the latest Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 collection of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Technology and Convenience Features with All Passengers in Mind With Lexus Safety…
TMD Friction’s Textar brand recently published the following interview – as well as profile information – with Clément de Valon, Executive Vice President Independent Aftermarket at TMD Friction, and a “friction expert.” Amongst the topics covered in this discussion are…
IRVINE, Calif. – Kia America, Inc. has agreed to recall certain model-year 2023 Kia Sportage vehicles which might lose brake assist due to a fault within the brake booster. The 98,944 compact sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) within the recall population, manufactured…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Stellantis through its FCA US, LLC is recalling certain model-year 2017-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles equipped with optional carbon ceramic matrix brakes which might exhibit rotor failure. The 719 vehicles within…
CHATHAM, Mass. – This is the third consecutive year I have sampled a Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus. The week behind the wheel of the pint-size wonder reinforced my opinion this is at the top of the list of…
CAMDEN, N.J. — Early versions of Subaru’s EyeSight crash avoidance system prevented real-world crashes with bicyclists traveling parallel to the road, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows. However, they were only modestly successful in…
BARTLETT, Ill. — Bremskerl North America, Inc. announced Logan Mayfield has been promoted to National Sales Manager to replace Michael Konrad, who is leaving the organization after 14 years to pursue a new opportunity. In his new role, Mayfield will…
AVON, Ohio – The people who wear the blue of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC are at the heart of the company’s commitment to drive improvements in its operations. Recently, Bendix employees from across its North American locations gathered in…
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…