CHATHAM, Mass. – The electrification of Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury/premier Genesis brand has included both ground-up battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) like the GV60 as well as redesigned electrified versions of its successful models, like the 2023 Electrified GV70 Prestige I had…
AUSTIN, Texas – Numerous media reports indicate Tesla is bringing back a two-level regenerative-braking system for its electric vehicles (EV). The reports have been based upon accounts of the two-level system reappearing to certain owners following a software download. Regenerative…
IRVINE, Calif. – Mazda North American Operations has agreed to recall certain model-year 2022-2023 Mazda CX-30 and 2023 Mazda CX-50 crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) which might have damaged antilock brake (ABS) hydraulic control units (HCU). The 2,410 CUVs in the…
DETROIT – General Motors has agreed to recall certain model-year 2019-2023 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD trucks which might have a brake-fluid leak which could lead to a vehicle fire. Owners have also been advised to park their vehicles until…
CHATHAM, Mass – A lot of compact SUVs are being dressed up as adventure vehicles, whereas Jeep ensures its Compass Trailhawk is truly off-road capable by certifying it as Trail Rated®. Achieving this certification means the 2023 Compass Trailhawk 4X4…
MEDINA, Ohio — Carlisle Brake & Friction will celebrate Earth Day 2023 with some proactive reforestation activities in conjunction with its commitment to treedom, which is working to plant trees in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Italy for environmental, social…
BANBURY, U.K. — All-makes aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. has introduced 30 new references, in the latest range expansion of its popular First Line and Borg & Beck product lines. The company constantly develops new products to offer aftermarket products…
NEW YORK – Lincoln debuted its newest sport-utility vehicle — the all-new 2024 Nautilus® – with evolved design, an available hybrid powertrain, and new connected features including Lincoln BlueCruise hands-free highway driver-assist technology. On the road, Nautilus brings the most…
ATLANTA – Porsche announced its thoroughly refined 2024 Cayenne sport utility vehicle (SUV) which included increased standard advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and available upgraded ones. The 2024 Cayenne debuts with a highly digitalized display and control interior concept, new chassis…
PHOENIX – Nikola Corporation has recalled certain model-year 2022-2024 Nikola TRE BEV trucks which might have a faulty electronic-parking-brake (EPB) system. The 364 electric trucks within the recall population, all with the Bendix Intellipark Towing Park Brake (PVM) Module, may…
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks North America agreed to recall certain model-year 2020-2023 Volvo VNR Electric vehicles due to an issue with their adaptive cruise control systems causing over-aggressive braking which could lead to an out-of-control situation. The 236 vehicles…
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — The most powerful all-electric (EV) BMW model: BMW M is introducing an all-electric performance model to spearhead the new BMW 7 Series range. The BMW i7 M70 xDrive (electric power consumption combined: 23.8 – 20.8 kWh/100…
CHATHAM, Mass – After a week in an electric-blue 2023 Cadillac CT4 V-Series Blackwing, I now know what is like to drive a (real-life) Hot Wheels® car. According to Mattel’s media website, the iconic miniature die-cast vehicles were “designed to…
MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse will further expand its presence in South Korea’s mobility market thanks to a major supply agreement with leading train manufacturer Dawonsys. The company will equip a large fleet of regional and commuter trains – 208 railcars in…
DETROIT — Brembo engineers offer a guide to braking for this weekend’s MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas to run at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, April 13-15. After a week’s break after the sunny…
TOLUCA, Mexico – ZF has announced an investment of approximately €39.6 million through 2024 to expand its manufacturing capabilities in Toluca, Mexico. ZF will establish a new manufacturing site which is expected to create an additional 150 jobs in the…
LEUVEN, Belgium — Traditionally providing consumers with information on car safety, Euro NCAP announced that the safety organization will expand its scope even further to provide detailed safety information about the safety of heavy trucks via an innovative Truck Safe…
STANSTEAD, U.K. – FISITA announced the EuroBrake 2023’s first day of technical sessions. The Sept. 12-14 event in Barcelona will begin with the following technical sessions: TECHNICAL SESSION 1 Brake squeal simulation Real world brake PM emissions measurement Brake rotor…
ODENSE, Denmark – Earlier this year, the Meneta Group announced its application to patent the SmartStack™ shim technology incorporating both calendered and liquid rubber layers – the first shim to do so. The BRAKE Report recently had the opportunity to…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Mazda produces vehicles I could own. Vehicles like the 2023 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo HB with Premium Plus Package in which I recently spent a week are ones I could envision spending my money to purchase. And this…
SAN FRANCISCO – General Motors’ Cruise self-driving division has voluntarily recalled 300 vehicles following a March 23, 2023, accident involving one of its cars and a San Francisco Municipal Transit Authority (“MUNI”) bus. The Cruise vehicle was unoccupied at the…
NEW YORK – Ford Motor Company has found another very helpful use for two of the hardware components of its F-Series advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) by using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to create its new Pro Trailer Hitch…
NEW YORK, NY – Mill Rock Capital, a growth and operations oriented private investment firm, announced it has formed a new growth platform, Mill Rock Advanced Materials LLC, focused on investments in the advanced materials and industrial additives solutions markets. …
NEW YORK – The all-new three-row battery-electric (BEV) sport-utility Kia EV9 made its North American debut yesterday during the media day at the 2023 New York International Automobile Show. “With the launch of the EV9, we are incorporating our experience…
MCHENRY, Ill. — Automotive parts supplier, First Brands Group, has become the latest member to join the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). The three members of the First Brands Group are well known in the aftermarket via original equipment (OE)…