How Do Brakes Learn How to Brake
Source: ŠKODA Storyboard post MLADÁ BOLESLAV, Czech Republic — You step on the brake and the car starts to slow down. Depending on how hard you apply the brake, it slows down a little, or a lot, or comes to…
Mike Geylin
Mike Geylin is the Editor-in-Chief at Hagman Media. Geylin has been in automotive communications for five decades working in all aspects of the industry from OEM to supplier to motorsports as well as reporting for both newspapers and magazines on the industry.
IONIQ 5’s Sophisticated Regen System
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – The new Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric crossover (CUV) is the Korean manufacturer’s initial “true” one-pedal vehicle thanks to a robust regenerative-braking system. Details about the IONIQ 5’s regenerative-braking system as well as its comprehensive advanced driver-assist…
Arcimoto Recalling Certain 3-Wheelers
EUGENE, Ore. – Arcimoto Inc. has agreed to recall certain model-year 2020-2022 three-wheel electric motorcycles to rectify potentially malfunctioning brake lights. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-175 the 516 electric vehicles within…
Ford Recalls Pickups, SUVs to Fix Trailer-Brake Issues
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model-year 2021-2022 pickup trucks and large sport utility vehicles (SUV) to address potential issues with their trailer-brake functionality. The recall population covers 391,836 2021-2022 Ford F-150 pickup trucks, 2022 Ford F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550…
Maverick Expands Pickup-Truck Definition
CHATHAM, Mass. – Just one look and there is no mistaking the new 2021 Ford Maverick XL as anything but a pickup truck. And Ford, one of the world’s leading producers of pickup trucks refers to it as such even…
MOPAR Recalling ABS Modules
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Chrysler (then operating as FCA US, LLC) has agreed to recall 1,451 MOPAR anti-lock brake system (ABS) control modules that might have been incorrectly manufactured. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Part 573 Safety…
Harley-Davidson Warning-Label Recall
MILWAUKEE – The Harley-Davidson Motor Company agreed to recall certain model-year 2021-2022 motorcycles which may be missing a brake-fluid warning label on their reservoir cover. The 4,177-recall population consists of 1,141 2021-2022 Harley-Davidson XL1200X, 2,868 2021-2022 Harley-Davidson XL883N and 168…
Mazda CX-30 Turbo Flows On
CHATHAM, Mass. – Smooth. Every time I climbed behind the wheel of the 2022 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium that was the image, the feeling which came to mind. From the smooth feel of the heated, leather wrapped steering wheel…
Surface Transforms New £100m Deal
Source: Surface Transforms announcement KNOWSLEY, U.K. — Surface Transforms plc (AIM:SCE) signed a new contract with its existing customer, OEM 8 with a contract value of approximately £100 million. This contract replaces the previously announced contract from September 2020 which…
Ford Pickup, SUV Brake Recall
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company has instituted a recall of nearly 200,000 Ford F-150 pickup trucks as well as Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator large sport utility vehicles due to a brake-fluid leak. Certain model-year 2016-2018 F-150 (90.010), 2016-2017…
Zimmermann Formula:R Its Top Disc for Racing
Source: Otto Zimmermann GmbH announcement SINSHEIM-DÜHREN, Germany — Tested at the Nürburgring with best results: The Formula:R compound brake disc is the ultimate disc from Otto Zimmermann for the race track. The brake disc is now available in Zimmermann’s online…
Ram, Durango Recall for Faulty ABS ECM
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Stellantis — FCA — has agreed to recall certain Ram pickups and Durango sport utility vehicles (SUV) to address a potentially faulty anti-lock brake system (ABS) electronic-control module (ECM) which might not properly operate an electronic-stability-control…
Innovamat: Best of Both Quartz and Rimsa
MILAN, Italy – A true synergy of focus and people is the key to the success of Innovamat Srl, a joint venture undertaken last year between Italy’s Quartz Srl and Spain’s Rimsa, according to Mario Cotilli, co-CEO of the new…
Bronco Gallops Back Onto the SUV Scene
CHATHAM, Mass. – It had been almost a quarter century since the last Ford Bronco was offered to the American public, but in 2021 the iconic sport utility burst back onto the automotive scene in a modern, but true-to-the brand,…
Frenkit Adds Videos for the DYI Market
PUENTE LA REINA, Spain – Frenkit S.L. has developed a series of “how-to” videos for the do-it-yourself (DYI) market and posted them on its website. The seven initial videos in the series are within two categories: “Caliper Repair” and “Support…
Openbay Adds NuBrakes to Online Service Marketplace
Source: Openbay announcement CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Openbay expands its marketplace with the addition of NuBrakes to its online automotive services marketplace. NuBrakes and its team of certified automotive technicians in their signature wrapped vans deliver automotive maintenance and repair services…
EGOpro Safe Move from AME Re-Invents Site Protection
Source: Advanced Microwave Engineering announcement FIRENZE, Italy – Advanced Microwave Engineering (AME), the specialist in active safety technology, announced a new era in anti-collision technology. The new EGOpro Safe Move Smart system provides a new level of active safety, acting…
NHTSA Clarifies AV Occupant Safety Rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a “Final Rule” for publication in the Federal Register specifying occupant-safety standards for autonomous vehicles (AVs) not equipped with traditional human driving controls (like a steering wheel).…
Mercedes-Benz Recalls GLA, CLA for Caliper Issue
ATLANTA – Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC will recall certain model-year 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 and 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 vehicles to correct a potential problem with a rear brake caliper. The four vehicles within the recall population, produced between Dec.…
GMC Sierra Denali: Comfortable and Capable
CHATHAM, Mass. – The first pull on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited Denali’s door handle results in the running board – or GMC MultiPro Power Steps as the company calls it – to pop out, enabling a smooth, easy…
ADAS Sensor Growth Due to EVs and AVs
Source: Future Market Insights announcement DUBAI — Electrification and autonomous mobility have the potential to be game changers for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) sensors market, according to a new study by ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm Future Market…
TMD Friction Receives Coursecheck Award
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking friction specialist TMD Friction has been recognized in the annual Coursecheck Brilliance Awards. TMD Friction’s continued investment in quality technical training, equipping its customers with skills and detailed knowledge of braking systems…
DTNA Recalls Trucks for Brake Issues
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) has agreed to recall two different Freightliner models to rectify two different brake issues. The first recall is for certain model-year 2022 Freightliner Cascadia trucks to correct a braking-system software issue…
ZF to Display New Division at TMC 2022
Source: ZF announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — Earlier this year, ZF announced the creation of its new division, which unites the company’s former Commercial Vehicle Technology and Commercial Vehicle Control Systems, the latter of which was formed from ZF’s May 2020…
Non-Functioning AEB Sensor Causes Toyota C-HR Recall
PLANO, Texas — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has agreed to recall certain model-year 2021 Toyota C-HR subcompact crossovers (CUV) to correct non-functioning radar sensors and cameras which provide data for the vehicles’ pre-collision warning system. An estimated less than…