Category Automotive

Mazda Tops 2024 IIHS Safety Awards

Mazda Tops 2024 IIHS Safety Awards

Mazda has closed 2024 on a high note, securing eight IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, the most by any brand this year. The 2025 Mazda CX-70 and CX-70 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) both achieved the coveted 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating,…

Electric Wheel-Hub Motor’s Century of Innovation

Electric Wheel-Hub Motor’s Century of Innovation

Ferdinand Porsche’s revolutionary wheel-hub motor, first introduced in 1900, laid the groundwork for electric vehicle technology. Debuting at the Paris Exposition, the Lohner-Porsche electric car marked a turning point in automotive history. It showcased a modular design that integrated electric motors into…

Akebono Expands Ultra-Premium Brake Coverage

Akebono Expands Ultra-Premium Brake Coverage

Akebono Brake Corporation, a leading manufacturer of ultra-premium brake pads, has introduced 10 new part numbers to broaden its coverage for both European and fleet vehicles. This strategic addition reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to deliver cutting-edge braking solutions that…

GM Investigates Premature Brake Pad Wear

GM Investigates Premature Brake Pad Wear

General Motors (GM) has issued Technical Service Bulletin PIT6134E, addressing reports of premature front brake pad wear in specific 2021–2024 models. This issue primarily affects Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles and stems from changes to the brake pad material introduced…

NASA-Inspired Technology Revolutionizes Braking

NASA-Inspired Technology Revolutionizes Braking

NASA’s groundbreaking expertise in reducing mass for spacecraft has led to advancements in the automotive industry. Orbis Brakes Inc. has licensed a NASA-patented technology to develop an innovative brake rotor design. This revolutionary brake disc is at least 42% lighter…

Juratek Wins ‘Car Supplier of the Year’

Juratek Wins ‘Car Supplier of the Year’

Juratek has been named ‘Car Supplier of the Year (Service Award)’ at the prestigious IAAF Pride of the Aftermarket Awards. This recognition underscores the company’s dedication to quality and service in the automotive aftermarket. Key Highlights: Part of Frasle Mobility…

Thermal Imaging Bolsters Nighttime AEB Standards

Thermal Imaging Bolsters Nighttime AEB Standards

Teledyne FLIR OEM, in partnership with VSI Labs, has released compelling test results demonstrating the efficacy of thermal imaging in enhancing pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) systems. These tests align with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 127,…

Brembo and Michelin Unite for Safer Driving

Brembo and Michelin Unite for Safer Driving

Brembo and Michelin have entered into a groundbreaking global partnership to combine their advanced technologies in brakes and tires, aiming to revolutionize vehicle safety and driving comfort. This collaboration integrates Michelin’s tire-connected solutions with Brembo’s innovative SENSIFY® braking system to…

ZF sMOTION Enhances Comfort and Safety

ZF sMOTION Enhances Comfort and Safety

ZF’s groundbreaking sMOTION technology is redefining active suspension systems, combining superior comfort, stability, and dynamic performance. By actively adjusting damping forces for each wheel, this innovative chassis system significantly reduces vehicle pitching and rolling during steering, braking, and acceleration. Already…

3D-Printed Titanium Calipers Revolutionize Braking

3D-Printed Titanium Calipers Revolutionize Braking

CARBO™ Brake introduces the world’s first 3D-printed titanium brake calipers, setting a new standard in automotive braking systems. These advanced T6XX (6-piston) and T4XX (4-piston) calipers are structurally optimized using artificial intelligence and designed for hypercars, supercars, and high-performance vehicles.…

Continental Plans Spin-Off by 2025

Continental Plans Spin-Off by 2025

The Continental Executive Board has announced plans to spin off its Automotive group sector by the end of 2025, subject to Supervisory Board and shareholder approval. The spin-off is part of a strategic move to streamline operations and grant greater…

Nissan dropped the price of the 2024 Ariya by $3,600 to $6,000.

Ariya: Better EV Value for 2024

CHATHAM, Mass. – Nissan took the cliché “less is more” to heart when it priced the 2024 model-year Ariya, making this second-year battery-electric vehicle (BEV) a better value by pricing it below last year’s. The entry-level Ariya Engage single-motor front-wheel-drive…